UFC 303 (on June 29, 2024) was a highly anticipated PPV card scheduled in Las Vegas, Nevada headlined by a rematch between champion Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. The Brazilian had previously knocked out Prochazka at UFC 295 for the vacant light heavyweight belt. Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes was also a match that many fans were look forwards to watching however Ortega pulled out at the last minute due to weight cutting issues. Amazingly, Dan Ige stepped in on several hours notice to fight Lopes. This card also featured a matchup between Ian Garry and Michael “Venom” Page.Update: The champion Pereira once again showed why he is one of the most feared men on the planet knocking out Prochazka early in the first round to retain his title. Ige put in a great effort against the up and coming Lopes but ultimately Lopes took the unanimous decision. Ian Garry was able to grind out a decision against the entertaining striker MVP.Assumptions:Assuming Pereira is getting paid PPV share as the champion, along with Poirier because of his drawing power.Assuming 400,000 PPV Views only for estimation purposes based on the drawing power of this card.*Note that the official payouts have not been disclosed for this fight card in Nevada 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 303: $7,711,500Venum (Sponsorship) Fighter payout: $292,500Performance Bonus money paid out: $300,000
UFC 303 Detailed Payouts
7 Oct 2025
UFC 303 Salaries and Payouts – MMA Salaries
UFC 303 (on June 29, 2024) was a highly anticipated PPV card scheduled in Las Vegas, Nevada headlined by a rematch between champion Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. The Brazilian had previously knocked out Prochazka at UFC 295 for the vacant light heavyweight belt. Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes was also a match that many fans were look forwards to watching however Ortega pulled out at the last minute due to weight cutting issues. Amazingly, Dan Ige stepped in on several hours notice to fight Lopes. This card also featured a matchup between Ian Garry and Michael “Venom” Page.Update: The champion Pereira once again showed why he is one of the most feared men on the planet knocking out Prochazka early in the first round to retain his title. Ige put in a great effort against the up and coming Lopes but ultimately Lopes took the unanimous decision. Ian Garry was able to grind out a decision against the entertaining striker MVP.Assumptions:Assuming Pereira is getting paid PPV share as the champion, along with Poirier because of his drawing power.Assuming 400,000 PPV Views only for estimation purposes based on the drawing power of this card.*Note that the official payouts have not been disclosed for this fight card in Nevada 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 303: $7,711,500Venum (Sponsorship) Fighter payout: $292,500Performance Bonus money paid out: $300,000
UFC 303 Detailed Payouts