Accordingly, Islam Makhachev was paid US $ 1.1 million for the match against Alexander Volkanovski, excluding the additional income from the expenditures to buy tickets to see this match on online and television platforms. Meanwhile, the loser also received 1 million USD.
The $ 1 million income can be considered as a dream in UFC. There are very few matches that can bring more money for boxers in this tournament. The most expected competition UFC throughout history, Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov also only brought McGregor $ 2 million, while Khabib received $ 1 million.
In addition to 2 boxers in the focal match, other boxers received less money. Yair Rodríguez, who won UFC's temporary fur belt against only $ 270,000. There are 2 boxers who only receive less than 100,000 USD when comparing the recent event.
UFC is criticized for paying little money to boxers. According to calculations, only 19% of UFC spent money is for athletes, the rest of the company spent on other items and 'pocket'. Therefore, this organization is considered to be “sucking” of fighters than other organizations, such as Rizin, Bellator, PFA …
The former heavy champion Francis nunnou has just rejected a new contract with UFC to become a free boxer. He is said to have received an $ 8 million offer to play 5 matches for UFC, but this boxer can completely earn the equivalent amount if playing a professional boxing match.