UFC closed its final PPV of the year 2022 with a controversial main and co-main event. in this article, we will see UFC 282 Fighter Pay, Bonuses, Salary & Purses.
Jan Blachowicz was the highest-paid athlete at UFC 282 with estimated earnings of $1.3 million. followed by Magomed Ankalaev who was paid $800,000 for this fight.
Apart from main event fighters, Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon also made a nice amount of money. Paddy made around $125,000 and Jared Made $100,000 from this fight.
For the highly anticipated bout between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Alex Moreno, Santiago earned $205k, while ‘Moreno’ took home a purse of $160k.
UFC 282 Highest Paid Athlete
- Jan Blachowicz – $1.3 Million
- Magomedov Ankalaev – $800,000
- Jairzinho Rozenstruik – $375,000
- Santiago Ponzinibbio – $205,000
- Edmen Shahbazyan – $190,000
- Alex Morono – $160,000
- Chris Curtis – $146,000
- Billy Quarantillo – $146,000
- Darren Till – $130,000
- Paddy Pimblett – $130,000
UFC 282 Fighter Pay, Bonuses, Salary & Purses
| Fighter Name | Salary | Bonus | PPV Share | Sponsorship | Fight Bonus | Total payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Blachowicz | $300,000 | $300,000 | $650,000 | $50,000 | N/A | $1.3m |
| Magomedov Ankalaev | $200,000 | $200,000 | $350,000 | $30,000 | N/A | $800,000 |
| Paddy Pimblett | $60,000 | $60,000 | $5,000 | $4,000 | N/A | $130,000 |
| Jared Gordon | $40,000 | $40,000 | $5,000 | N/A | N/A | $100,000 |
| Santiago Ponzinibbio | $75,000 | $75,000 | $5,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $205,000 |
| Alex Morono | $150,000 | N/A | $10,000 | N/A | N/A | $160,000 |
| Darren Till | $75,000 | N/A | $10,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $135,000 |
| Dricus du Plessis | $26,000 | $26,000 | $5,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $102,000 |
| Bryce Mitchell | $48,000 | N/A | $5,000 | N/A | N/A | $63,000 |
| Ilia Topuria | $30,000 | $30,000 | $5,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $115,000 |
| Jairzinho Rozenstruik | $210,000 | $100,000 | $15,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $375,000 |
| Chris Daukaus | $48,000 | N/A | $5,000 | N/A | N/A | $53,000 |
| Raul Rosas Jr | $10,000 | $10,000 | $4,000 | N/A | N/A | $74,000 |
| Jay Perrin | $10,000 | N/A | $4,000 | N/A | N/A | $14,000 |
| Edmen Shahbazyan | $75,000 | $75,000 | $5,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $190,000 |
| Dalcha Lungiambula | $30,000 | N/A | $5,000 | N/A | N/A | $35,000 |
| Chris Curtis | $48,000 | $48,000 | $5,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $146,000 |
| Joaquin Buckley | $75,000 | N/A | $5,000 | N/A | N/A | $80,000 |
| Billy Quarantillo | $48,000 | $48,000 | $5,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $146,000 |
| Alexander Hernandez | $85,000 | N/A | $10,000 | N/A | N/A | $95,000 |
| T.J. Brown | $30,000 | $30,000 | $5,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $115,000 |
| Erik Silva | $10,000 | N/A | $4,000 | N/A | N/A | $14,000 |
| Cameron Saaiman | $10,000 | $10,000 | $4,000 | N/A | $50,000 | $74,000 |
| Steven Koslow | $10,000 | N/A | $4,000 | N/A | N/A | $14,000 |
UFC 282 Main Card Salary & Fighter Pay
Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomedov Ankalaev Payout
In the main event of UFC 282, Jan Blachowicz fought Magomedov Ankalaev for the vacant light heavyweight title. unfortunately, the bout ended with a split draw.
Despite, not winning the fight Jan made $1.3 million from this fight whereas Magomedov took home $800,000 from this fight.
Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon Payout
In the controversial co-main even Paddy Pimblett defeated Jared Gordon by unanimous decision.
Paddy made $130,000 from this fight while Jared made $100,000 from this fight.
Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Alex Morono Payout
In another anticipated bout Santiago Ponzinibbio def. Alex Morono by impressive second-round knockout.
Santiago Ponzinibbio made a whopping $205,000 from this fight which also included a fight bonus. Alex Morono paid $160,000 from this fight.
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Darren Till Payout
It was Darren Till’s most anticipated appearance. he suffered his third loss in a row against Dricus Du Plessis.
Darren made $135,000 from this fight while Dricus made $102,000 from this fight.
Ilia Topuria vs. Bryce Mitchell Payout
In the main card opener bout, Ilia Topuria defeated Bryce Mitchell by second-round submission.
Ilia Topuria made $115,000 while Bryce was paid $63,000 from this fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jan Blachowicz made $1.3 million from UFC 282. He was the highest-paid athlete on the card.
Magomedov Ankalaev made $800,000 from his fight at UFC 282. He was the second highest-paid athlete on the card.
As per various sources, Paddy Pimblett made $130,000 from his fight against Jared Gordon.
As per various sources, Jared Gordon made $100,000 from his fight against Paddy Pimblett.
