UFC 290: At UFC 290 main event, Alexander Volkanovski successfully defended his UFC featherweight title against Interim champion Yair Rodriguez. The “Great” Volkanovski ended the fight with a 4th round TKO finish with an explosive right hook. Despite Rodriguez possessing a threat as a tough challenger, the UFC featherweight champion put him to sleep with a successful 7th title defense. But how much money did Alexander Volkanovski earn by beating Yair Rodriguez? Find Out.
How Much Money Did Alexander Volkanovski Earn By Knocking Out Yair Rodriguez In UFC 290 Main Event?
The main event featured a champion vs champion bout featuring Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez. The fight showcased some excellent skills from Rodriguez pushing Volkanovski back. However, the Australian champion overpowered the interim champion with his explosive power. He dominated Rodriguez with right jabs to body shots and face to earn his victory.
As per the reports, Alexander Volkanovski will receive a base salary of $1,042,000 with a fight-win bonus worth $50,000. He will also earn sponsorship earnings between $50,000 to $80,000. Earlier this year, he earned a base of $1 million for his fight with Islam Makhachev. Despite the loss, he earned a bonus worth $50,000. At UFC 290, Alexander Volkanovski possibly will go home with a total fight purse worth $1,110,000.
Meanwhile, Yair Rodriguez will receive a base salary of $500,000 with incentives worth $42,000. Moreover, he will also earn an equal bonus similar to Volkanovski worth $50,000. In his previous title fight, he earned a total fight purse worth $500,000.
Alexander Volkanovski aims for the UFC Lightweight Champion once again
During the post-fight interview, Alexander disclosed his next goal: getting the UFC lightweight title. Earlier this year, he almost defeated Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title until his unanimous loss. However, he has planned to undergo surgery on one of his hands. His next fight won’t be seen soon until the featherweight champion feels healthy enough to return to the cage.
Currently, Charles Oliveira is the potential contender to face Islam Makhachev for the second time. As per the rumors, the two fighters are expected to face each other in October in Abu Dhabi.
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