Volkanovski Tops UFC 298 Payouts Despite Loss

At UFC 298, the payout spotlight shone brightly on former UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski, despite a challenging night that saw him lose his title. Facing Ilia Topuria in a pivotal featherweight showdown, Volkanovski’s endeavor for his sixth title defense ended abruptly when he was knocked unconscious in the second round. Yet, his financial compensation remained unaffected by the outcome, as disclosed by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).

The payout structure deviated from the norm, with fixed salaries for the fighters rather than the usual base pay plus win bonus. Volkanovski led the earnings chart with an impressive payout of approximately 7.8 million SEK (750,000 USD), overshadowing the winnings of his counterparts. Other notable payouts included Ilia Topuria with around 3.6 million SEK (350,000 USD), and Robert Whittaker, who, with a win bonus, pocketed roughly 4 million SEK.

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The disclosed list, however, is just a glimpse into the fighters’ total earnings, omitting potential pay-per-view shares, undisclosed bonuses, and additional sponsor payouts. The event showcased a plethora of fighters breaching the million SEK mark, highlighting the financial allure of the sport at its highest level.

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• Ilia Topuria: $350,000 (€330,150)
• Alexander Volkanovski: $750,000 (€706,500)
• Robert Whittaker: $400,000 + win bonus = Total approx. $500,000 (€471,500)
• Paulo Costa: $250,000 (€235,750)
• Ian Garry: $110,000, doubled with win = $220,000 (€207,320)
• Geoff Neal: $108,000 (€101,796)
• Merab Dvalishvili: $210,000, doubled with win = $420,000 (€395,820)
• Henry Cejudo: $150,000 (€141,300)
• Anthony Hernandez: $122,000, doubled with win = $244,000 (€229,912)
• Roman Kopylov: $80,000 (€75,440)
• Amanda Lemos: $160,000, doubled with win = $320,000 (€301,760)
• Mackenzie Dern: $200,000 (€188,600)
• Marcos Rogerio de Lima: $200,000, doubled with win = $400,000 (€377,200)
• Junior Tafa: $23,000 (€21,679)
• Rinya Nakamura: $46,000, doubled with win = $92,000 (€86,712)
• Carlos Vera: $12,000 (€11,316)
• Zhang Mingyang: $20,000, doubled with win = $40,000 (€37,720)
• Brendson Ribeiro: $10,000 (€9,430)
• Danny Barlow: $20,000, doubled with win = $40,000 (€37,720)
• Josh Quinlan: $12,000 (€11,316)
• Oban Elliott: $20,000, doubled with win = $40,000 (€37,720)
• Val Woodburn: $15,000 (€14,145)
• Miranda Maverick: $150,000, doubled with win = $300,000 (€282,900)
• Andrea Lee: $70,000 (€65,910)