UFC 242 Fighter Salaries: Estimates have Khabib Nurmagomedov leading the pack. In this post, we’ll go in detail on UFC 244 payouts, fighter bonuses and event facts, including the attendance, total gate and PPV buys. I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. However, you can get a fairly accurate picture of a fighter’s pay based on official purse info released from past fights. Sound off in the comments section PENN Nation! The victory moved his record to 28-0 and once again made him the undisputed UFC lightweight champion. Blagoy Ivanov: $60,000 It is also the home of 2X UFC Hall of Fame Champion. The pay-per-view card streamed on ESPN+ PPV following prelims on ESPN2. Khabib Nurmagomedov walked away from UFC 242 with the undisputed lightweight title in his possession and a $50,000 "Performance of the Night" bonus. The official payouts for UFC 242 will not be publicly released. Check out the full UFC 242 fighter salaries below. These days I mostly focus on MMA as a contributor to MMAjunkie and now Forbes. This was 500th event in Ultimate Fighting Championship history, including pay-per-views, UFC Fight Nights, and TUF finales. The program, a … "We aren't fighting for a small change, we know what we're worth. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 07: Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia stands in his corner ... [+] between rounds of his lightweight championship bout against Dustin Poirier during UFC 242 at The Arena on September 7, 2019 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. What do you think of the projected fighter payouts from Saturday’s UFC 242 event in Abu Dhabi? I make my home in Baltimore, MD. The bout was Nurmagomedov's first defense of the lightweight title. 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Michael Bisping Launches Scathing Attack On Nate Diaz After UFC 244 Defeat To Jorge Masvidal Advert Derrick Lewis: $280,000 (includes $140,000 win bonus) def. Khabib Nurmagomedov: $6,090,000 ($6,000,000 to show, $40,000 fight week incentive pay, $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus) – Khabib’s father said he’ll make at least 3 times more at UFC 242 than he made last fight, which was $2,000,000 Nurmagomedov led the way with a whopping $6 million to show up and pocketed about $90,000 more in incentives. 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"We'll make 3 to 3,5 more (than the last time)," he explained. By: Nolan King and John Morgan. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. Before Saturday's UFC 242, Nurmagomedov's most recent fight was an October 2018 submission win over Conor McGregor. BJ "The Prodigy" Penn. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. The main card streamed on ESPN+. Video: UFC 242 Post-Fight Press Conference Live Stream For Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Dustin Poirier Card, UFC 242: Stats And Video Highlights From Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Submission Win Over Dustin Poirier, I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. Thanks for signing up. When we'll enter the arena, you'll see the reaction to us, and reaction to Poirier.". This article first appeared on BJPENN.com September 8, 2019. Please check your email for a confirmation. After a decade of on-line operation BJP has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your MMA needs. (Dec. 14, 2019) from inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA News. The estimated fighter salaries stemming from yesterday’s UFC 242 pay-per-view event in Abu Dhabi have been revealed. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Error code: 404 It ($2 million) is not enough for us, because we are the best now. Note: Most international athletic commissions don’t release fighter pay info, so none of the following salary data for the event is official. UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers, “UFC on ESPN+ 14: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2”, “UFC on ESPN+ 12 Moicano vs. If Nurmagomedov's father, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, is to be believed, his son also left Abu Dhabi with a hefty paycheck in his pocket. We are popular, we know that. Nurmagomedov, who is one of the best grapplers in the sport, dominated the contest, winning the fight by submission in the third stanza. If … You may opt-out by. Brian Ortega says fight fans should expect some future rounds between himself, Alexander Volkanovski, and Max Holloway. UFC 242 was headlined by a lightweight title unification bout featuring Khabib Nurmagomedov taking on Dustin Poirier. UFC 252 salaries purse payouts for the fighters based on their contract with … Nurmagomedov's father told TASS that his son was going to take home at least $6 million for his matchup against Poirier. Dustin Poirier claimed that title in April with a unanimous decision win over Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 236. ‘The Eagle’ would ultimately prove to be too much for the now-former UFC interim lightweight title holder, submitting ‘The Diamond’ in round three with a rear-naked choke. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience.