UFC 334 delivered an exciting night of championship action at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 14, 2026. While Ciryl Gane successfully defended his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit, Kayla Harrison retained her women’s bantamweight championship with a submission victory over Amanda Nunes.
However, the action inside the Octagon was not the only talking point after the event. UFC 334 payout and bonuses have also attracted attention, with several fighters walking away with significant post-fight rewards.
According to UFCalendar’s latest estimated salary breakdown, Ciryl Gane was the highest-paid fighter on the card, with an estimated show purse of $718,000. His earnings increased further after receiving a $100,000 Fight of the Night award.
Josh Hokit also collected the same bonus despite losing his heavyweight title challenge. Meanwhile, Harrison and Stephen Thompson received $100,000 Performance of the Night awards for their impressive victories.
It is important to note that the UFC has not officially disclosed the fighters’ contractual purses. Therefore, the salary figures below are estimates, while the announced bonuses and promotional compliance payments are separate figures.
UFC 334 payout and bonuses: How much did Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit make?
Ciryl Gane headlined UFC 334 against undefeated heavyweight challenger Josh Hokit in a five-round championship contest.
The French heavyweight produced a strong performance to retain his championship, winning by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the contest 48-47 in his favour.
According to UFCalendar’s estimated contract figures, Gane entered the event with an estimated show purse of $718,000, making him the biggest projected earner on the card.
His financial rewards increased with the $100,000 Fight of the Night award and $42,000 in promotional compliance pay for his championship status.
This puts his estimated overall earnings at approximately $860,000, although the contractual portion has not been officially confirmed.
Hokit, meanwhile, had an estimated show purse of $181,000, with a potential additional $181,000 win bonus under the projected contract structure.
However, his defeat meant he missed out on the potential win bonus. He still received $100,000 for sharing Fight of the Night honours with Gane, along with $32,000 in challenger-level compliance pay.
His estimated total earnings, including those payments, stand at approximately $313,000.
The heavyweight contest proved financially rewarding for both fighters, even though only Gane left Madison Square Garden with the championship belt.
Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes UFC 334 purse
The co-main event also delivered a major result as Kayla Harrison successfully defended her women’s bantamweight championship against former two-division champion Amanda Nunes.
Harrison eventually secured a fourth-round rear-naked choke submission, forcing Nunes to tap out and recording another important victory in her UFC career.
According to UFCalendar, Harrison’s estimated show purse was approximately $301,000. She also received a $100,000 Performance of the Night award and $42,000 in championship-level compliance pay.
Her estimated total earnings therefore reached approximately $443,000.
Amanda Nunes’ exact UFC 334 purse remains unknown. Unlike the other headline fighters, her current comeback contract has not been publicly established.
The Brazilian superstar last competed at UFC 289 in June 2023, when she defeated Irene Aldana. Reports surrounding that fight placed her show purse at approximately $1 million.
However, that historical figure should not be treated as confirmation of her UFC 334 earnings. Her latest contract details remain undisclosed.
UFC 334 full fighter salary and purse breakdown
Several other established names also featured on the UFC 334 card, including Stephen Thompson, Kevin Holland, Jim Miller and Drew Dober.
Thompson was among the biggest financial winners of the night. He stopped Charles Radtke with a spinning wheel kick in the third round and received a $100,000 Performance of the Night award.
His estimated show purse was $311,000, taking his estimated earnings to approximately $432,000 after including the bonus and $21,000 compliance payment.
Here is a breakdown of selected fighter salaries and estimated earnings:
| Fighter | Estimated show purse | Estimated earnings including announced rewards and compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Ciryl Gane | $718,000 | $860,000 |
| Josh Hokit | $181,000 | $313,000 |
| Kayla Harrison | $301,000 | $443,000 |
| Amanda Nunes | Not available | Not confirmed |
| Stephen Thompson | $311,000 | $432,000 |
| Kevin Holland | $129,000 | $150,000 |
| Jim Miller | $148,000 | $169,000 |
| Drew Dober | $111,000 | $132,000 |
| Chris Duncan | $86,000 | $178,000 |
| Terrance McKinney | $90,000 | $216,000 |
| Caio Borralho | $89,000 | $184,000 |
| Uros Medic | $99,000 | $110,000 |
These are independent estimates, not official UFC salary disclosures. Estimated earnings include applicable compliance payments and announced awards or finish incentives. Contractual bonuses and other undisclosed payments may change the actual totals.
Who received the UFC 334 post-fight bonuses?
Four fighters received $100,000 awards following UFC 334.
The Fight of the Night award went to Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit for their competitive heavyweight championship contest. Both fighters received $100,000, despite the difference in the official result.
Kayla Harrison earned a Performance of the Night award after submitting Amanda Nunes, while Stephen Thompson received the other performance award following his spectacular knockout victory over Charles Radtke.
Apart from these awards, three fighters also collected $25,000 finish incentives.
- Terrance McKinney – Knockout victory over Jim Miller.
- Cesar Almeida – First-round TKO victory over Donte Johnson.
- Bia Mesquita – First-round submission victory over Macy Chiasson.
This means UFC 334 distributed $400,000 in post-fight awards and another $75,000 in finish incentives, taking the combined announced bonus and incentive amount to $475,000.
Why are UFC 334 fighter salaries not officially confirmed?
One important aspect of UFC fighter earnings is that the promotion does not routinely publish complete contractual payouts.
Unlike some major boxing events, UFC fighters do not have a publicly available breakdown of every payment they receive. State athletic commissions previously disclosed fighter purses, but several jurisdictions stopped publishing those figures.
Consequently, modern UFC salary reports often rely on historical disclosures, previous contract information and independent estimates.
The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance programme provides a separate payment structure based on a fighter’s UFC experience and championship status. These payments are different from show money, contractual win bonuses and post-fight awards.
For UFC 334, the estimated compliance payments totalled $364,500 across 26 fighters, according to UFCalendar’s breakdown.
The biggest takeaway from the event is that Gane topped the estimated earnings list, while Hokit, Harrison and Thompson also secured substantial additional rewards.
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