Now that UFC 274 is over, the fighters will be relishing their victories or dwelling on their defeats. Either way, the huge amounts of money that they’ve earned will surely give them good company.
In one of the most memorable and entertaining UFC Events, we got to see some very good fights. Fans will be feeling very satisfied after witnessing the return of Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout, and a dominant performance from Charles Oliveira.
As such, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did they earn? Well, let’s take a look at all the UFC 274 Bonuses: Fighter Salaries & Incentive Pay, and earnings from the event. Before we begin, there are some important things to keep in mind.
Charles Oliveira of Brazil secures a rear choke submission against Justin Gaethje in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 274 event at Footprint Center on May 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Credits: Getty Images)
Firstly, Arizona State Athletic Commission does not release fighter pay, so none of the following payout data for the event is official. However, we can estimate a fighter’s pay info by looking at their previous, officially-released salaries.
Secondly, fight week incentives indicate payments for outfitting requirements, media obligations, and other items under the fighter code of conduct. As such, fighters from UFC 274 event took home a total of $368,000 under UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance.
Last but not least, the following payouts DO NOT include PPV revenue, as this will continue to accumulate for some time.
UFC 274 Bonuses: Fighter Salaries & Incentive Pay
Michael Chandler punches Tony Ferguson in a lightweight fight during the UFC 274 event at Footprint Center on May 07, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Credits: Getty Images)
| Fighter | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus | Incentive Pay/ Sponsorships | Total |
| Charles Oliveira | $480,000 | $480,000 | $600,000 | $42,000 | $1,602,000 |
| Justin Gaethje | $620,000 | $0 | $32,000 | $652,000 | |
| Rose Namajunas | $300,000 | $0 | $600,000 | $42,000 | $942,000 |
| Carla Esparza | $100,000 | $100,000 | $32,000 | $232,000 | |
| Michael Chandler | $500,000 | $500,000 | $50,000 | $4,500 | $1,054,500 |
| Tony Ferguson | $500,000 | $0 | $16,000 | $516,000 | |
| Mauricio Rua | $200,000 | $0 | $6,000 | $206,000 | |
| Ovince Saint Preux | $100,000 | $100,000 | $21,000 | $221,000 | |
| Donald Cerrone | $250,000 | $0 | $21,000 | $271,000 | |
| Joe Lauzon | $90,000 | $0 | $21,000 | $111,000 |
| Randy Brown | $72,000 | $72,000 | $11,000 | $155,000 | |
| Khaos Williams | $60,000 | $0 | $6,000 | $66,000 | |
| Francisco Trinaldo | $72,000 | $72,000 | $21,000 | $165,000 | |
| Danny Roberts | $60,000 | $0 | $11,000 | $71,000 | |
| Macy Chiasson | $52,000 | $52,000 | $6,000 | $110,000 | |
| Norma Dumont | $28,000 | $0 | $4,500 | $32,500 | |
| Brandon Royval | $48,000 | $48,000 | $50,000 | $6,000 | $152,000 |
| Matt Schnell | $30,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $6,000 | $86,000 |
| Blagoy Ivanov | $60,000 | $60,000 | $6,000 | $126,000 | |
| Marcos Rogério de Lima | $100,000 | $0 | $11,000 | $111,000 |
| André Fialho | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $4,000 | $102,000 |
| Cameron VanCamp | $12,000 | $0 | $4,000 | $16,000 | |
| Tracy Cortez | $40,000 | $40,000 | $4,500 | $84,500 | |
| Melissa Gatto | $30,000 | $0 | $4,000 | $34,000 | |
| Kleydson Rodrigues | $12,000 | $0 | $4,000 | $16,000 | |
| C.J. Vergara | $16,000 | $16,000 | $4,000 | $36,000 | |
| Ariane Carnelossi | $24,000 | $0 | $4,500 | $28,500 | |
| Lupita Godinez | $24,000 | $24,000 | $4,500 | $52,500 | |
| Journey Newson | $18,000 | $18,000 | $4,500 | $40,500 | |
| Fernie Garcia | $12,000 | $0 | $4,000 | $16,000 |
After the end of the event, UFC President Dana White announced all the bonus winners. As such, Michael Chandler and Andre Fialho got the Performance of The Night bonuses. Moreover, Brandon Royval and Matt Schnell also got $50,000 each for their intense Fight of The Night.
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