Former champion pockets millionaire sum and leads in earnings at UFC Atlanta; see all salaries

Rose namajunas won Miranda maverick by unanimous decision in the UFC Atlanta. Photo: Reproduction/X.

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Former strawweight champion (52,1 kg.), Rose namajunas led the payroll of UFC Atlanta with US$ 500 thousand (R$ 2,75 million), according to official data from the Georgia Athletic Commission released this Monday (16). Kamaru Usman e cody garbrandt also stood out for the high values ​​received.

The American received half the amount to enter the octagon (US$ 250 thousand/R$ 1,37 million) and the other half as a bonus for winning the co-main fight against Miranda maverick, which earned US$ 125 thousand (R$ 687,5 thousand).

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In the main fight, Kamaru Usman secured $300 (R$1,65 million) for the dominant victory over Joaquin buckley, who pocketed US$ 150 thousand (R$ 825 thousand). The former welterweight champion (up to 77 kg.) did not receive an additional bonus, as his contract provided for a fixed payment regardless of the result.

Brazilians in the spotlight at UFC Atlanta

Rio de Janeiro had reasons to celebrate. Raoni barcelos defeated the former champion cody garbrandt and received $102 (R$561), including a $50 (R$280) win bonus. Meanwhile, Rodolfo Bellato obtained US$ 12 thousand (R$ 66 thousand) for the fight against Paul Craig, interrupted due to illegal pedaling and declared 'no contest' (no result).

The figures released represent only official salaries, not including secret bonuses or sponsorships. Namajunas, for example, received an additional US$16 (R$88) through the UFC's compliance program. Usman, who has earned up to US$1 million (R$5,5 million) in previous fights, received a reduction because the event was not pay-per-view.

*Dollar exchange rate: R$5,50 (average value in June/2025, according to public financial records).*

UFC Atlanta Fighter Salaries

MAIN CARD

Kamaru Usman – US$300.000 (around R$1.650.000) x Joaquin buckley – US$150.000 (around R$825.000)

Rose namajunas – US$500.000 (around R$2.750.000) x Miranda maverick – US$125.000 (around R$687.500)

Edmen Shabazyan – US$186.000 (approximately R$1.023.000) × Andre Petroski – US$100.000 (around R$550.000)

Raoni barcelos – US$102.000 (approximately R$561.000) × cody garbrandt – US$275.000 (around R$1.512.500)

Mansur Abdul-Malik – US$28.000 (approximately R$154.000) × Cody Brundage – US$65.000 (around R$357.500)

Alonzo Menifield – US$250.000 (approximately R$1.375.000) × Oumar Sy – US$26.000 (around R$143.000)

Rodolfo Bellato – US$12.000 (approximately R$66.000) × Paul Craig – US$125.000 (around R$687.500)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Michael chiesa – US$300.000 (approximately R$1.650.000) × Court mcgee – US$83.000 (around R$456.500)

Malcolm Wellmaker – US$24.000 (approximately R$132.000) × Kris moutinho – US$14.000 (around R$77.000)

Jose Ochoa – US$20.000 (approximately R$110.000) × cody durden – US$63.000 (around R$346.500)

Ricky simon – US$166.000 (approximately R$913.000) × Cameron Smotherman – US$14.000 (around R$77.000)

Phil Rowe – US$110.000 (approximately R$605.000) × Ange Loosa – US$30.000 (around R$165.000)

Jamey-Lyn Horth – US$50.000 (approximately R$275.000) × Vanessa Demopoulos – US$65.000 (around R$357.500)

* Values ​​do not include additional payments from the UFC compliance program (e.g.: Rose namajunas received an additional $16.000).

* Performance bonuses ($50.000) were awarded to:

Jose Ochoa (Performance of the Night) and Malcolm Wellmaker (Performance of the Night); Kamaru Usman x Joaquin buckley (Fight of the Night).