Pantoja Banks $650K Despite UFC 331 Loss
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Alexandre Pantoja walked away with the largest disclosed purse at UFC 331, collecting $650,000 for his failed attempt to reclaim the flyweight title from Joshua Van on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Van, who successfully defended the belt for the second time, earned a flat $500,000 for the main event victory, per MMA Junkie. California is among the few athletic commissions that still disclose fighter pay, giving rare insight into UFC compensation.
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Steveson Earns $160K In Stunning 12-Second Loss
Gable Steveson banked $160,000 despite suffering a shocking knockout defeat to Sean Sharaf just 12 seconds into their heavyweight bout. Sharaf's disclosed purse was $60,000, but the upset earned him an additional $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Patricio Pitbull and Marlon Vera each collected $400,000 after scoring victories on the card. Arman Tsarukyan earned $350,000 for his violent knockout of Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event, while Tai Tuivasa took home the same amount despite dropping a split decision to Robelis Despaigne.
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The disclosed payouts do not include promotional compliance sponsorships, additional bonuses beyond the announced Performance awards, or deductions for taxes and expenses. UFC 332 takes place October 17 in Abu Dhabi.
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