UFC 298 is just around the corner and the action-packed card is a treat for the UFC fans who were waiting for some juicy battle. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria, Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa, and the long-awaited face-off of Geoff Neal and Ian Garry. UFC 298 has everything from drama to action to revenge. Well wait, the most important element Aka money is yet to be included. However, recent leaks have revealed confirmed payouts of the fighters.
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Of course, the amount that the fighters are going to make will depend upon their ultimate performance. Nevertheless, there’s a good chunk of money that the fighters make irrespective of their performance. So how much money would the headliners earn at their fight? Let’s find out.
How much will the UFC 298 stars make at the event?
UFC 298 is set to be an absolute banger. The headliners of the card are the highlight of the event. Now let us have a look at the guaranteed purses that the fighters would be getting. As per the documents filed by the UFC at the CSAC, it has been revealed that Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria are going to earn a fortune at their fight.
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As per the documents, Volkanovski is all set to get a whooping massive $750000 guaranteed purse excluding the bonuses and other things. The document’s future stats that Ilia Topuria is all set to receive $350000 as his guaranteed purse excluding bonuses. The difference between their payout is massive but taking into consideration the fan following it is justified.
Furthermore, Robert Whittaker is 3rd on the list with a guaranteed purse of $300000 followed by Paulo Costa with a guaranteed purse of $250000. Geoff Neal is all set to receive $108000. Surprisingly, Ian Garry is set to get only $55000 as his guaranteed purse. Henry Cejudo stands at $150000 and Merab Dvalishvilli is set to get $105000. All other fighters’ payout is under $100000.
I obtained the guaranteed minimum purses and bonuses for #UFC298, as filed with the CSAC.
Alexander Volkanovski: $750,000
Ilia Topuria: $350,000Here’s the earnings recap for the rest of the 11-fight card. pic.twitter.com/w9rOJQ52fY
— Manouk Akopyan (@ManoukAkopyan) February 17, 2024
It must be noted that these fighters can receive a bonus if they perform well and their payout might increase accordingly. The highlight of the event is the all-hell-loose fight between Volkanovski and Topuria and as per, former champion, Max Holloway ‘Volk’ is set to surprise everyone.
Max Holloway doubles down on Alexander Volkanovski’s victory
Max Holloway wholeheartedly believes that ‘Volk’ is there to show why he is considered the ‘Great of the division. As per ‘Blessed’, Topuria’s overconfidence to clinch the belt without any challenge will be the reason for his downfall. While having a conversation at the UFC 300 presses, Holloway said, “There’s a reason they didn’t give me Ilia. They wanted to make him to this fight ( Volkanovski vs. Topuria).”
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He further added “And the first question is, Volk, man. Volk is here, and you guys shatter. Volk’s last fight, getting finished, whatever. He’s here in the old man talk. The guy really got the dog in him. You guys want to find out tomorrow. I think so he finishes it. Ilia, I’m with him. Before five”
Will there be a new champ for the ‘145’ lbs division or will it be ‘Volk’s reign all over again? Only time has the answer for everything. What’s your opinion on Ilia Topuria’s confidence? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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