Archive · 17 Aug 2025
UFC 319 Earnings: Khamzat Chimaev and Du Plessis Financials
At UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev won the middleweight title against Dricus Du Plessis.
Chimaev earned about $1.8 million for winning, including bonuses, while Du Plessis was expected to make around $3 million.
Other fighters, like Lerone Murphy, also made good money.
The event also included compliance pay, adding to the total earnings of the fighters.
Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision at UFC 319.
Chimaev earned an estimated $1.8 million for the victory, including a $500,000 win bonus and performance bonus.
Dricus Du Plessis, as the defending champion, was projected to earn around $3 million.
Lerone Murphy, who knocked out Aaron Pico, likely earned around $300,000.
Compliance pay added to fighters' totals, with Du Plessis earning $42,000 and Chimaev $32,000.
- Who
- Khamzat Chimaev, Dricus Du Plessis, Lerone Murphy, and others.
- What
- Khamzat Chimaev and other fighters earned money at UFC 319.
- When
- August 16 (UFC 319).
- Where
- Chicago.
- Why
- Fighters earn money for their participation and performance in UFC events.
Fighter Salaries
UFC Compensation
Salary Discussion
Fighter Salaries
Some may view fighter salaries as insufficient considering the risks.
UFC Compensation
UFC earnings are based on the fighters' status and event performance.
- Main Event Winner
- Khamzat Chimaev
- Chimaev's Earnings
- $1.8 million
- Du Plessis' Earnings (Projected)
- $3 million
- Chimaev's Win Bonus
- $500,000
- Du Plessis Compliance Pay
- $42,000
- Murphy's Estimated Earnings
- $300,000
