Highlights
- Sean O'Malley's victory over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 299 resulted in a significantly higher purse of $310,000.
- O'Malley's impressive rematch win against Marlon Vera contributed to a record-breaking ticket sale gate of $13.75 million.
- Estimates suggest O'Malley could have earned up to $3 million for his first title defense at UFC 299, securing a seven-figure guarantee.
At UFC 299, Sean O'Malley secured a considerably higher purse compared to his previous fights. Despite earning $310,000, including a $155,000 win bonus, for his victory over Pedro Munhoz, O'Malley's earnings substantially increased at the event.
In the main event held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, O'Malley emerged victorious in his rematch against Marlon Vera, avenging his only loss. The sold-out crowd witnessed O'Malley's triumph, contributing to a ticket sale gate of $13.75 million, confirmed by UFC President Dana White. This significant gate revenue solidified UFC 299 as the fourth-biggest gate in the promotion's history.
UFC 299 Results: Sean O'Malley Dominates Vera, Dustin Poirier Scores Highlight Knockout
UFC 299 was a stacked card with plenty of highlights for the Miami crowd.Sean O’Malley Reportedly Earned a Seven-Figure Guarantee For UFC 299
The UFC Bantamweight Champ Could Earn Around $3 Million With PPV Cut
For his first title defense at UFC 299, Sean O'Malley reportedly earned a substantial purse of $1 million. Marlon Vera, as the typical title challenger, was expected to earn a purse ranging from $350,000 to $500,000. However, it's important to note that UFC champions also receive a percentage of pay-per-view (PPV) sales, which could significantly increase O'Malley's earnings. Depending on the event's performance, 'Suga' may walk away with approximately $3 million for the fight.
While the exact purses for the bout were not disclosed, estimates were made based on the fighters' previously disclosed earnings and information about UFC's pay structure. Other notable earners on the card included Dustin Poirier, Michael Page, and Kevin Holland. Poirier likely earned between $500,000 to $750,000 and may receive a percentage of PPV sales, depending on his UFC contract terms. Holland is expected to receive $350,000, with Page earning a similar payout.
UFC 299 Post-Fight Bonuses
Poirier Earns Another Fight of the Night Bonus
Dustin Poirier's exhilarating battle with Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299 earned him his ninth Fight of the Night bonus. Additionally, several fighters received "Performance of the Night" bonuses for their outstanding performances. Jack Della Maddalena overcame early struggles to stop Gilbert Burns in the third round on the main card, securing a bonus.
Curtis Blaydes stunned Jailton Almeida with a relentless barrage of hammerfists, earning him his fourth bonus. Michel Pereira's impressive acrobatic victory over Michal Oleksiejczuk during the prelims earned him his fifth performance bonus. Finally, Robelis Despaigne's lightning-fast 18-second destruction of Josh Parisian unsurprisingly garnered him his first bonus in his debut.
