UFC 333 is here with two championship titles on the line, and the featherweight and bantamweight divisions may crown new champions in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
UFC championship bouts typically offer significantly higher base pay and total compensation than Fight Nights or entry-level fights, with champions and title challengers commanding base salaries ranging from $500,000 to over $1 million.
Aside from the guaranteed base pay, athletes can boost their earnings with performance and win bonuses. The UFC does not disclose fight purse information, so the following estimations for both title fights are based on athlete rankings, previous payouts, and matchups.
Volkanovski vs. Evloev Purse Breakdown
As the defending champion and one of the greatest featherweights in UFC history, Alexander Volkanovski historically commands a base purse of around $750,000 (such as at UFC 298), with total fight earnings scaling up to seven figures.
His largest single-fight payout is an estimated $2,692,000, earned at UFC 325 where he defeated Diego Lopes via unanimous decision to successfully defend his title January 2026.
In contrast, Movsar Evloev lacks the history of a veteran title holder compared to the other championship contenders on the card. Entering his first title bout, Evloev is likely to receive the lowest base pay among the contenders. His typical base purse ranges from $100,000 to $170,000, but he is expected to earn a figure on the higher end of that range as he challenges for the title.
Movsar Evloev's highest career payout came at UFC London, where his victory over Lerone Murphy earned him approximately $325,000 and secured his position as the next title challenger.
Yan vs. Dvalishvili Purse Breakdown
As the defending champion, Petr Yan earns around $720,000 in show money per fight, which is likely to be his base for UFC 333. His highest single-fight payout reached $1,142,000 at UFC 273 in April 2022 during his bantamweight title rematch against Aljamain Sterling, where he reportedly secured a $500,000 base pay.
As a previous title holder, Merab Dvalishvili will likely earn a $500,000 base pay for this upcoming title bout. His largest single-fight earnings stand at an estimated $2,632,000, which he secured at UFC 306 after defeating Sean O'Malley to capture the bantamweight championship.
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