UFC 287 is quickly approaching, and fight fans worldwide eagerly await the highly anticipated event. This article will explore the fighters’ salaries, purses, and bonuses.
UFC 287 Fighters Salaries
Let’s delve into the salaries, purses, and total payouts for the fighters competing at UFC 287. It is important to note that these figures include a combination of guaranteed purses, win bonuses, sponsorship money, UFC bonuses, and PPV shares. Here’s a breakdown of the numbers:
| Fights | Purses | Win Bonus | UFC Bonus | Sponsorship | PPV Share | Total Pay |
| Israel Adesanya | $1m | $100k | $50k | $32k | $2m | $3.18m |
| Alex Pereira | $750k | N/A | N/A | $42k | $700k | $1.49m |
| Gilbert Burns | $500k | $100k | N/A | $15k | $500k | $1.11m |
| Jorge Masvidal | $500k | N/A | N/A | $20k | $500k | $1.02m |
| Kevin Holland | $250k | N/A | N/A | $15k | N/A | $265k |
| Kelvin Gastelum | $150k | $100k | $50k | $15k | N/A | $315k |
| Rob Font | $110k | $100k | $50k | $15k | N/A | $275k |
| Santiago Ponzinibbio | $110k | $100k | N/A | $10k | N/A | $220k |
| Michelle Waterson | $110k | N/A | N/A | $15k | N/A | $125k |
| Gerald Meerschaert | $110k | N/A | N/A | $11k | N/A | $121k |
| Chris Curtis | $85k | N/A | $50k | $10k | N/A | $145k |
| Cynthia Calvillo | $75k | N/A | N/A | $10k | N/A | $85k |
| Adrian Yanez | $48k | N/A | N/A | $5k | N/A | $53k |
| Lupita Godinez | $38k | $38k | N/A | $5k | N/A | $81k |
| Sam Hughes | $36k | $36k | N/A | $5k | N/A | $77k |
| Steve Garcia | $30k | $30k | N/A | $5k | N/A | $65k |
| Ignacio Bahamondes | $24k | $24k | N/A | $5k | N/A | $53k |
| Shayilan Nuerdanbieke | $22k | N/A | N/A | $5k | N/A | $27k |
| Raul Rosas Jr | $12k | N/A | $5.6k bonus | $4k | N/A | $21.6k |
| Christian Rodriguez | $12k | $12k | $5.6k fine | $4k | N/A | $22.4k |
| Luana Pinheiro | $12k | $12k | N/A | $4k | N/A | $28k |
| Joe Pyfer | $12k | $12k | N/A | $4k | N/A | $28k |
| Trey Ogden | $12k | N/A | N/A | $4k | N/A | $16k |
| Jaqueline Amorim | $12k | N/A | N/A | $4k | N/A | $16k |
| Karl Williams | $12k | – | N/A | $4k | N/A | Canceled |
| Chase Sherman | $12k | – | N/A | $4k | N/A | Canceled |
Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya Rematch
The main event of UFC 287 features a rematch between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya. In their previous encounter, Pereira dominated Adesanya and claimed the Middleweight division championship title.
This fight promises to be a clash of titans as both fighters aim to assert their dominance in the octagon. In contrast, Adesanya holds one of the most lucrative contracts in the UFC, with earnings reaching up to $2 million. While Pereira is set to earn a guaranteed purse of $750k for this high-stakes showdown.
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Jorge Masvidal vs. Gilbert Burns
In the co-main event, we will witness the formidable Jorge Masvidal step into the ring against Gilbert Burns. Both fighters have signed lucrative deals worth $500k per fight.
Highest-Paid UFC Fighter
Now that we have analyzed the figures, it is clear that Israel Adesanya is the highest-paid fighter at UFC 287. Adesanya’s contract and performance bonuses amounted to a remarkable total payout of $3.18 million.
Some of the other highest-paid UFC 287 were Alex Pereira, Gilbert Burns, Jorge Masvidal, and Kevin Holland, whose salaries were $1.49m, $1.11m, $1.02m, and $265k.
UFC Bonuses
Apart from the fighters’ salaries and purses, the UFC also awards performance bonuses to recognize exceptional performances inside the octagon.
These bonuses come in “Fight of the Night.” and “Performance of the Night” Let’s take a look at the fighters who will receive these accolades at UFC 287:
Performance of the Night ($50k)
- Israel Adesanya
- Rob Font
Fight of the Night ($50k)
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Chris Curtis
These fighters have showcased remarkable skills and delivered thrilling performances, earning them well-deserved bonuses as a token of appreciation for their efforts.
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