The flyweight title is on the line this weekend, as Joshua Van looks to successfully defend his championship against former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja.
Nine months ago, Alexandre Pantoja lost the belt after suffering an arm injury 26 seconds into his first meeting with Van. Despite the abrupt ending, the victory resulted in the biggest payday of Joshua Van's career.
Now, both athletes are looking to leave with more than just the flyweight title. A championship victory also comes with the opportunity to earn another massive payout.
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The UFC does not disclose fight purse information, but here are the estimations based on ranks, previous payouts, and matchups.
UFC 331 Van vs. Pantoja Purse Breakdown
As the main event of UFC 331, both athletes are expected to receive the largest payouts on the card.
Joshua Van is projected to earn approximately $792,000 at UFC 331. His biggest UFC payday came at UFC 323 in December 2025, when he captured the flyweight title with a victory over Alexandre Pantoja, earning an estimated $1,282,000.
Alexandre Pantoja is expected to take home an estimated $532,000 for the title rematch. His highest UFC payout came at UFC 310, where he successfully defended the flyweight title against Kai Asakura and earned between $2 million and $3.2 million, making it the most lucrative payday of his career.
Co-Main Event: Tsarukyan vs. Ruffy Purse Breakdown
The co-main event also comes with significant financial stakes, with both athletes expected to earn substantial base purses and have the opportunity to increase their earnings through bonuses.
Arman Tsarukyan is expected to earn an estimated $511,000 in base pay for UFC 331, which would surpass his previous highest reported UFC fight purse earnings of $500,000.
Mauricio Ruffy is expected to receive an estimated base pay of $360,000 for his co-main event bout. His highest reported UFC payout is approximately $150,000 to $200,000, which he earned against Michael Chandler at UFC Freedom 250.
UFC 331 Bonus Money
Dana White has added an extra $50,000 incentive to UFC 331, with no specific criteria attached. Announcing the bonus, White said the promotion is "unlocking the Proper Chaos Bonus," which will be awarded to the athlete he believes delivered the most deserving performance.
The UFC's standard post-fight bonuses will also remain in place. Athletes can earn a $100,000 Performance of the Nigh bonus, while an additional $25,000 incentive is available for athletes who score a knockout or submission victory without already receiving a post-fight bonus.
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