how much did justin gaethje make ufc 300
Justin Gaethje’s disclosed payout for UFC 300 vs Max Holloway is widely reported in MMA salary breakdowns as approximately $2.66 million total for the night, including base pay, estimated PPV share, bonus, and sponsorships.
Quick Scoop: How Much Did Justin Gaethje Make at UFC 300?
Here’s the commonly cited breakdown for Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 (vs Max Holloway, April 13, 2024):
- Base salary: $750,000.
- Win bonus: $0 (he lost the fight, so no win bonus).
- Estimated PPV payout: $1,600,000.
- Performance/“of the Night” style bonus: $300,000 (reported as a special/high bonus for a massive card).
- Sponsorship money: $11,000.
Putting it together, the total estimated payout is:
- Total: $2,661,000 for UFC 300.
Note: UFC does not officially publish full PPV cuts, so numbers above are estimates compiled from public reporting and salary-tracking sites rather than guaranteed official figures.
A Few Extra Context Points
- Sites tracking fighter earnings list this UFC 300 payout as one of the biggest checks of Gaethje’s career , only rivaled or surpassed by his highest-paying bouts like Khabib and later marquee fights.
- Pre‑fight coverage around UFC 300 projected Gaethje to be in the $1–2 million+ range once PPV and bonuses were counted, which lines up with the ~$2.66 million estimate now shown in updated earnings tables.
Mini FAQ
- Is $2.66M official?
No, it’s an informed estimate based on disclosed purses, typical bonus structures, and projected PPV shares compiled by MMA salary sites.
- Does this include all his sponsorships and outside income?
No. It only reflects the fight-night-related money (purse, PPV, bonus, on-card sponsor money), not longer-term endorsement deals or personal business ventures.
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