UFC 311 tonight kicks off the pay-per-view season for 2025, poised to make history at the Intuit Dome in California. With headliners Islam Makhachev and Merab Dvalishvili defending their titles, the event promises thrilling matchups. The main card also features a diverse range of fighters across multiple weight classes, all looking to make their mark.

One of the most talked-about bouts is the heavyweight showdown between rising stars Jailton Almeida and Sergey Spivac. This matchup has fans buzzing, particularly curious about both fighters’ earnings for the event. We’ve done the math to uncover the figures—let’s dive in and break it all down.

What is Jailton Almeida’s UFC 311 salary?

“They say that to glimpse into the future, you should look to the past,” and this couldn’t be truer for Jailton Almeida’s rise in the UFC. After a dominant victory over Alexandr Romanov at UFC 302 last summer, ‘Malhadinho’ swiftly submitted his opponent in the first round, reclaiming his spot on the winning track.

Before that, Curtis Blaydes broke his 7-fight win streak in 2023. However, the Brazilian’s prior triumphs are hard to ignore—he defeated former title challenger Derrick Lewis in his hometown of Sao Paulo, earning the highest payout of the event at $765,000.

Earlier in 2023, Almeida also faced Russian powerhouse Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC on ABC in the Middle East, where he secured a first-round submission via rear-naked choke. For that victory, Almeida earned $102,000, which included a $51,000 win bonus. As ‘Malhadinho’s’ star continues to rise, it’s thrilling to imagine that he could take home over $200,000 for his upcoming heavyweight showdown at UFC 311.

Serghei Spivac’s payout at UFC 311

The 29-year-old ‘Polar Bear,’ is part of a new generation of heavyweight contenders, following the rise of Tom Aspinall. Known for his ability to finish fights quickly, Spivac is looking to build on his impressive track record at UFC 311 tonight against Jailton Almeida. Out of his 12 career victories, the Moldova native has secured 8 finishes within three rounds, overcoming opponents such as Augusto Sakai, former title challenger Derrick Lewis, Aleksei Oleinik, and other top heavyweights.

His most recent win came at UFC Vegas 95 in August, where he submitted veteran Marcin Tybura with an armbar in the first round. For that fight, Spivac’s earnings were estimated at around $150,000, with the possibility of a significant increase should he secure a win over Jailton Almeida tonight, potentially adding a $50,000 bonus. However, payout figures can fluctuate based on factors such as fighter appearances and contract duration with the UFC.

Given ‘Polar Bear’s’ longer tenure with the promotion compared to ‘Malhadinho’, Spivac might earn a higher paycheck for this bout. As we approach tonight’s main card heavyweight clash at UFC 311, both Almeida and Spivac are in crucial positions, making this showdown even more thrilling. Which fighter do you think will extend their winning streak? Drop your predictions below!