UFC 284 saw some highly anticipated matchups, with Islam Makhachev facing off against Alexander Volkanovski in the main event. The card featured a total of 12 fights, with several rising stars and seasoned veterans showcasing their skills in the octagon. As the dust settled, the payouts for the main card fighters were revealed, giving fans a glimpse into how much each fighter earned.
In the main event, both Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski took home $42,000 each, as they battled to a draw in a closely contested match. Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett also earned the same amount, as they went toe-to-toe in a thrilling bout.
Meanwhile, Jack Della Maddalena upset Randy Brown, earning $4,500 for his efforts, while Brown took home $11,000. Justin Tafa and Parker Porter each earned $6,000, with Tafa emerging as the winner. Jimmy Crute and Alonzo Menifield also took home $6,000 each for their draw.
Other notable matchups included Modestas Bukauskas’ victory over Tyson Pedro, which earned him $4,500, while Pedro took home $6,000. Josh Culibao and Kleydson Rodrigues both earned $4,000 each for their victories over Melsik Baghdasaryan and Shannon Ross, respectively.
Jamie Mullarkey earned $6,000 for his victory over Fransisco Prado, while Jack Jenkins and Don Shainis each earned $4,000 for their fight, which Jenkins won. Loma Lookboonmee and Blake Bilder also earned $6,000 and $4,000, respectively, for their wins over Elise Reed and Shane Young.
Zubaira Tukhugov earned $6,000 for his victory over Elves Brenner in the opening bout of the main card.
Overall, the payouts for UFC 284 showcased the diversity of fighters and the potential earnings for those who make it to the big stage. While the top earners took home significant amounts, even those who earned lower payouts demonstrated their skill and determination in the octagon.
Here are the full UFC 284 payouts and salaries:
| Fighter | Payout |
|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev | $42,000 |
| Alexander Volkanovski | $42,000 |
| Yair Rodriguez | $32,000 |
| Josh Emmett | $32,000 |
| Jack Della Maddalena | $4,500 |
| Randy Brown | $11,000 |
| Justin Tafa | $6,000 |
| Parker Porter | $6,000 |
| Jimmy Crute | $6,000 |
| Alonzo Menifield | $6,000 |
| Modestas Bukauskas | $4,500 |
| Tyson Pedro | $6,000 |
| Josh Culibao | $4,500 |
| Melsik Baghdasaryan | $4,000 |
| Kleydson Rodrigues | $4,000 |
| Shannon Ross | $4,000 |
| Jamie Mullarkey | $6,000 |
| Fransisco Prado | $4,000 |
| Jack Jenkins | $4,000 |
| Don Shainis | $4,000 |
| Loma Lookboonmee | $6,000 |
| Elise Reed | $4,500 |
| Blake Bilder | $4,000 |
| Shane Young | $6,000 |
| Zubaira Tukhugov | $6,000 |
| Elves Brenner | $4,000 |
