UFC 286 (on March 18, 2023) was a pay per view card featuring the highly anticipated rematch between champion Leon Edwards and former long reigning champion Kamaru Usman. In their first encounter at UFC 278, Edwards shocked the world with a final round come from behind knockout victory. In the rematch, Edwards proved that it wasn’t a fluke by outstriking and outpointing the grappler Usman. Edwards defended the takedown well and his volume striking proved to be too much for Usman as he won a majority decision to defend his title. The co-main event provided an absolute banger as Justin Gaethje battled Rafael Fiziev. The “Fight of the Night” showcased both athletes incredible power but Gaethje’s constant pressure was just too much as he wore down the kickboxer Fiziev. Bonuses were earned by Fiziev and Gaethje along with Gunnar Nelson and Jake Hadley.Assumptions:Assuming only Edwards is getting PPV money as he is the defending championAssuming Usman is getting paid flat money with no possible win bonus550,000 PPV buys is an educated guess solely for the purpose of estimating PPV share – based on the drawing power of the card.*Note that the official payouts have not been disclosed for this fight card in London so the salaries listed are based on estimates of previous contracts, trends, and drawing power. Other assumptions are made like expected contract changes. All promotional compliance pay figures are based on the formula negotiated with Venum.Total Payout for UFC 285: $6,282,500Venum (Sponsorship) Fighter payout: $250,500Performance Bonus money paid out: $200,000 (official)
UFC 286 Detailed Payouts
12 Sep 2025
UFC 286 Salaries and Payouts – MMA Salaries
UFC 286 (on March 18, 2023) was a pay per view card featuring the highly anticipated rematch between champion Leon Edwards and former long reigning champion Kamaru Usman. In their first encounter at UFC 278, Edwards shocked the world with a final round come from behind knockout victory. In the rematch, Edwards proved that it wasn’t a fluke by outstriking and outpointing the grappler Usman. Edwards defended the takedown well and his volume striking proved to be too much for Usman as he won a majority decision to defend his title. The co-main event provided an absolute banger as Justin Gaethje battled Rafael Fiziev. The “Fight of the Night” showcased both athletes incredible power but Gaethje’s constant pressure was just too much as he wore down the kickboxer Fiziev. Bonuses were earned by Fiziev and Gaethje along with Gunnar Nelson and Jake Hadley.Assumptions:Assuming only Edwards is getting PPV money as he is the defending championAssuming Usman is getting paid flat money with no possible win bonus550,000 PPV buys is an educated guess solely for the purpose of estimating PPV share – based on the drawing power of the card.*Note that the official payouts have not been disclosed for this fight card in London so the salaries listed are based on estimates of previous contracts, trends, and drawing power. Other assumptions are made like expected contract changes. All promotional compliance pay figures are based on the formula negotiated with Venum.Total Payout for UFC 285: $6,282,500Venum (Sponsorship) Fighter payout: $250,500Performance Bonus money paid out: $200,000 (official)
UFC 286 Detailed Payouts