Let’s find out the winners, payouts and purse details of UFC 303 as the most anticipated tournament unveiled curtains on June 29 and showed us some thrilling bouts
For the unversed, UFC 303 was initially projected to generate the highest revenue for this year. However, the main event attraction, Conor McGregor, had to withdraw due to an injury.
McGregor’s absence, gave a significant blow given his track record of driving high pay-per-view numbers, led to a reshuffling of the fight card.
UFC 303 purse, payouts, salaries, fight card results and winners list
However, Alex Pereira stepped up to save the event against Jiri Prochazka, and both fighters will receive a larger purse than their contract due to their willingness to fight on short notice.
Pereira’s & Prochazka Estimated Earning
In an interview earlier, Pereira reveal that UFC 303 is the biggest purse he has negotiated in his career.
Both fighters last competed at UFC 300 in April, now showed us an impressive bout, potentially increasing their payouts.
Earlier, reports claimed that Pereira was expected to earn $3 million, while Prochazka was estimated to earn $1 million.
UFC 303 Purse Details
A co-main event also witness at UFC 303, featuring Brian Ortega against Diego Lopes. Earlier reports indicated Orteg to have a base salary of $300,000 with a $100,000 win bonus.
While, Lopes, who last fought at UFC 300, is expected to earn around $86,000. Ortega revealed his plan to donate $100,000 of his purse to Fearless Church in Los Angeles.
Additionally, Anthony Smith, will face Roman Dolidze. Smith is expected to receive his base salary of $200,000, with Dolidze’s payout anticipated to be upwards of $100,000.
Irish rising star Ian Garry is slated to earn $85,000 for his fight against English star Michael ‘Venom’ Page, who is expected to take home between $150,000 and $200,000.
Winners & Prize Money
Main card
Alex Pereira def. Jiri Prochazka via second-round KO (head kick, 0:13)
Diego Lopes def. Dan Ige via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Roman Dolidze def. Anthony Smith via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Macy Chiasson def. Mayra Bueno Silva via second-round TKO (doctor stoppage, 1:58)
Ian Machado Garry def. Michael “Venom” Page via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Prelims
Joe Pyfer def. Marc-Andre Barriault via first-round KO (punches, 1:25)
Andre Fili def. Cub Swanson via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Jean Silva def. Charles Jourdain via second-round KO (uppercut, 1:22)
Payton Talbott def. Yanis Ghemmouri via first-round KO (punches, 0:19)
Early prelims
Gillian Robertson def. Michelle Waterson-Gomez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Martin Buday def. Andrei Arlovski via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)
Rei Tsuruya def. Carlos Hernandez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Vinicius Oliveira def. Ricky Simon via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Speaking about the fights, Alex Pereira gave the UFC and its fans plenty to celebrate.
Stepping in on short notice against a dangerous opponent he had defeated just seven months ago, Pereira put on an impressive encore against Jiri Prochazka in the main event.
2024 IS POATAN'S YEAR 🏹 #UFC303 | @AlexPereiraUFC pic.twitter.com/vTirPPquGY
— UFC (@ufc) June 30, 2024
And for his best efforts, the light heavyweight champion was awarded with $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Fight of the Night honor went to featherweight veterans Andre Fili and Cub Swanson.
The two clashed on the preliminary portion of the card, with Fili eking out a close split decision.
Macy Chiasson was the other main card fighter to receive an extra $50,000 after she scored the biggest win of her career over recent bantamweight title challenger Mayra Bueno Silva.
An elbow from Chiasson opened a gaping cut over Silva’s right eye, forcing a doctor stoppage.
The Champ Alex Pereira peer pressured me to do a ritual. I’m seeing spirits now LOL. Congratulations @AlexPereiraUFC on defending your UFC LHW Belt CHAMA #ufc #ufc303 pic.twitter.com/PswozoOq0K
— Nina-Marie Daniele (@ninamdrama) June 30, 2024
Talbott, a blue-chip bantamweight prospect, needed just 19 seconds to put Yanis Ghemmouri out, while Pyfer bounced back from his first UFC loss by smashing Marc-Andre Barriault in under half a minute.
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