UFC 292 Fighter Payout: How much did Sean O’Malley get paid for the amazing knockout against Aljamain Sterling?
UFC 292 was a very highly anticipated event which did not disappoint at all.
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Sean O'Malley vs Aljamain Sterling UFC 292 (Image credit- CBS Sports)
“Suga” Sean O’Malley‘s bantamweight championship victory over Aljamain Sterling was one of the most memorable moments of his career. Now, most people are wondering after UFC 292 how much Sean O’Malley’s salary was from the fight.
The UFC 292 match between the two prominent fighters started well but in Round 2 things took an unexpected turn. Sean O’Malley was able to connect a massive right hit that stunned Sterling and sent him sprawling to the canvas. Swiftly reacting to the opportunity, O’Malley began a series of ground-and-pound attacks on Sterling. Subsequently, referee Marc Goddard had to call a halt to the fight, securing Sean O’Malley’s championship victory.
It is difficult to predict fighters’ earnings, as there are many factors that can affect them. So, unless the fighter pays for the event disclosed by the promotion, state athletic commission, or other governing bodies, it is generally considered difficult to determine. However, based on reports and previous earnings, an estimation can be drawn.
How much did Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling earn at UFC 292?
At UFC 292, Sterling was predicted to be the top-earning athlete from the event prior to the match. The former bantamweight champ took home an estimated payday of $742,000. Sterling earned this amount despite his loss because of his base salary of $700,000 and $42,000 from sponsorships.
The number one contender, O’Malley, is now the bantamweight champion after his TKO victory, which earned him an estimated $532,000. This sum includes his base salary of $500,000 and $32,000 from sponsorships. However, the sum does not include other bonuses. Such as performance of the night and win bonuses, which could take his total earnings up to $700,000.
UFC 292 Fighter Payouts for other fighters
The highest-earning athletes of UFC 292 were expected to be Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley, Chris Weidman, Zhang Weili, and Amanda Lemos, respectively. However, the final paychecks are different because of the results of the matches.
| Fighters | Paycheck | Victory Bonus | Sponsorships |
| Aljamain Sterling | $700,000 | N/A | $42,000 |
| Sean O’Malley | $500,000 | $100,000 | $32,000 |
| Zhang Weili | $500,000 | $100,000 | $42,000 |
| Amanda Lemos | $500,000 | N/A | $32,000 |
| Ian Machado Garry | $60,000 | $60,000 | $5,000 |
| Neil Magny | $210,000 | N/A | $15,000 |
| Da’Mon Blackshear | $48,000 | N/A | $5,000 |
| Mario Bautista | $85,000 | $85,000 | $5,000 |
| Marlon Vera | $350,000 | $100,000 | $15,000 |
| Pedro Munhoz | $310,000 | N/A | $15,000 |
After UFC 292, it can be concluded that Sterling, Sean O’Malley, Zhang Weili, Amanda Lemos, Ian Machado Garry were the top five most paid fighters of the event. The above data is all based on estimations based on prior reports and records as paycheck data are rarely made public.
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