Dustin Poirier enters the Octagon for the final time and faces Max Holloway in a BMF title fight at UFC 318. The clash serves as a farewell in front of Poirier’s hometown fans in New Orleans. As ‘The Diamond’ and ‘Blessed’ settle the score in a trilogy bout that has been in the works for years, both are also aiming to win big money! So let us find out the payouts for athletes fighting at UFC 318!

Dustin Poirier vs. Max Holloway payout

The two headliners are among the UFC’s most bankable stars, and UFC 318 shows precisely why. Although official numbers are not out, we can make some guesses based on their previous earnings. In his last fight against Islam Makhachev, ‘The Diamond’ made $1.2 million ($1 million was his base salary). So, Dustin Poirier should make about $1.6 million for his final walk to the cage.

Poirier’s payout for his last three fights:

What about Holloway? Well, in his last fight against Ilia Topuria, he had a base pay of $1,500,000. His total earnings for the fight reached $2.4 million with sponsorships, PPV payout, etc, included. So, in his rally against Poirier for the third time, it is estimated he could make around $2.7 million.

Holloway’s payout for his last three fights:

Both fighters have received massive paydays in recent years, and UFC 318 just raises the stakes. For ‘The Diamond,’ this fight not only marks the end of a storied UFC career, but it may also be one of his more lucrative bouts.

Paulo Costa, Kevin Holland, Daniel Rodriguez & other UFC 318 salaries

While the main event draws the most attention, the remainder of the UFC 318 lineup is also making a lot of money. Paulo Costa, in his last fight against Sean Strickland, which he lost through split decision, witnessed him make $500,000. So now, he is anticipated to get at least $700,000 for his middleweight fight against Roman Kopylov. Kopylov, who is a rising fighter, is likely to earn roughly $250,000.

Costa, a divisive character in the UFC, continues to command high money due to his standing as a consistent pay-per-view attraction.

Elsewhere on the fight card, Kevin Holland, who will make his fourth octagon appearance this year, is expected to earn more than $500,000 when he meets Daniel Rodriguez. And the latter is estimated to make roughly around $200,000 with a win. Their previous UFC performances have yielded similar earnings, with Holland earning $400,000 at UFC 316 and Rodriguez hanging around the $100,000 mark.

According to the latest data, Dan Ige and Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire, who face off in a high-stakes featherweight fight, are expected to earn between $130,000 and $200,000.

The earnings indicate a combination of seasoned contenders and budding talent. UFC 318 has a tiered pay structure, with main-event headliners making millions, and fan favorites and experienced veterans earning hefty six-figure sums. For fighters, it’s not just about winning; it’s also about where they appear on the card, their name value, and how long they’ve been in the game.