The UFC returns to Madison Square Garden with one of its most loaded cards of the year, and anytime the Octagon visits New York, the stakes and the payouts only get bigger. UFC 322 features two championship fights, a stacked lineup, and a few emerging stars looking to break into the sport’s elite ranks. But, along with the excitement, the questions constantly arise: Who will get the biggest bag? Who’s earning what? And how do these payouts compare to their previous performance?

With Islam Makhachev chasing two-division glory, Jack Della Maddalena making his first welterweight title defense, and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili presenting a co-main event worthy of any era, the financial spotlight is almost as bright as the one above the cage. So, here’s a breakdown of what the fighters would earn at UFC 322.

Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena Payout at UFC 322

The main event includes two fighters with really long winning streaks and immense momentum. Jack Della Maddalena enters determined to prove that he’s not just a champion, but THE champion. According to earlier estimates, his disclosed earnings before UFC 315 were roughly $320,000, with projections suggesting his purse for that event was between $350,000 and $450,000.

As the defending champion headlines a New York pay-per-view, he’ll most certainly land comfortably in that zone again, possibly even more with bonuses. Islam Makhachev, however, operates in an entirely different financial tier. His disclosed base purse for UFC 311 against Renato Moicano was $250,000, but if bonuses and PPV shares were considered, his total reportedly surpassed $1.8 million!

The Dagestani phenom, a former lightweight champion who is stepping up in weight to compete for the title, will most probably be the highest-paid fighter at the event. His mix of PPV points, win bonus, and champion-level bonuses may bring his UFC 322 earnings well into the seven figures. So, one thing is for sure: while both men are fighting for legacy, they are also vying for some of the biggest checks of their careers.

Salaries of Valentina Shevchenko and Weili Zhang at UFC 322

The co-main event includes two pound-for-pound legends whose payouts match their status. Valentina Shevchenko has consistently earned high six-figure base wages during her title reigns, with commission reports indicating a $500,000 purse for her trilogy fight with Alexa Grasso. With PPV points and bonuses, her total earnings frequently hover around $1 million. She will most likely be in the same range when she fights on such a massive card in New York.

Meanwhile, Zhang Weili continues to be one of the sport’s highest-paid female athletes. Her highest disclosed pay occurred at UFC 312, where she received almost $2.54 million. With her seeking to follow in Shevchenko’s footsteps and become a two-division champion, UFC 322 might be another lucrative night for her, possibly one of her highest-earning events ever. Well, both women are fighting for history, and their pay perfectly matches the magnitude.

What other fighters from the event will be taking home

Below the title fights, UFC 322 has a plethora of athletes with significant stakes—along with substantial payoffs to match. Sean Brady‘s last estimated purse was roughly $80,000, which he is sure to exceed on a huge PPV card. His opponent, Michael Morales, has been rapidly rising through the rankings and had a strong showing at UFC 305, paving the way for a pay increase as his profile continues to grow.

Leon Edwards is one of the top earners outside of title fights. His fight with Colby Covington at UFC 296 earned him more than $1,042,000 in total payouts. While he isn’t the headliner this time, he remains in the top tier of UFC wages and could receive another sizable check. Carlos Prates, meanwhile, won more than $115,000 at UFC 305, which included a $50,000 bonus for his knockout victory. A PPV main-card position will most certainly push his number higher.

Beneil Dariush‘s pay for his UFC 311 outings was kept a secret; however, salary trackers showed that both received show and victory bonuses after late reshuffles. Dariush’s veteran status keeps him in the mid-to-high six-figure range, whereas Benoît Saint-Denis, a budding star with a huge fan following, has a base salary of $200,000 and is about to reach the most profitable period of his career with this mega-event.

Across the rest of the card, fighters like Bo Nickal, Gregory Rodrigues, and Angela Hill bring their own earning histories to MSG, with performance bonuses and PPV placement always ready to boost their totals. With a base pay of $200,000, Bo Nickal will be looking forward to a sweet check, while Angela Hill and Rodrigues will aim for a bonus after an $80,000 and $36,000 base pay, respectively.

From title fights worth over a million dollars to eager contenders attempting to break six figures, UFC 322 shows that the stakes inside the cage aren’t the only ones rising. On a night filled with legacy, pressure, and career-defining opportunities, the pay scales reflect the significance, making UFC 322 one of the most financially significant cards of the year.