UFC 278 salaries: Kamaru Usman, Jose Aldo top list of disclosed payouts

UFC 278 payouts have been released by the overseeing commissioning body.

Wednesday, MMA Junkie received a list of disclosed earnings from Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission head Scott Bowler, which oversaw the Aug. 20 pay-per-view event in Salt Lake City.

Atop the list of payouts is former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who pocketed $500,000 for his head kick knockout loss to Leon Edwards. Edwards earned $350,000 with his upset victory.

Co-headliner winner Paulo Costa earned $130,000 for his win over Luke Rockhold, who earned $200,000. Rockhold openly criticized fighter pay in the lead-up to the bout.

Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo took home $400,000 for a loss to Merab Dvalishvili, who earned $198,000.

Heavyweight Marcin Tybura also pocketed $240,000 for his win over Alexandr Romanov ($36,000) on the prelims.

Scroll below to see a full list of payouts. It’s important to note the figures only represent the disclosed pursues. Performance bonuses, locker room bonuses, and additional compliance bonuses are not included.