UFC 293: We just now witnessed this year’s most shocking upset in the world of UFC. Sean Strickland achieved what many believed was impossible by becoming the new middleweight champion in the UFC, dethroning Israel Adesanya. Strickland’s strategy appeared straightforward – to overpower Adesanya and claim the middleweight title – and he executed it flawlessly throughout the fight. As fans continue to digest this remarkable upset, they’re left wondering just how much “Tarzan” earned for his victory over Izzy in Sydney, Australia.
UFC 293: How Much Money Sean Strickland Racked From His Victory With Israel Adesanya?
Not too long ago, Izzy was on cloud nine after defeating his arch-nemesis, Alex Periera, to regain his middleweight championship. However, this time around, his reign as champion was disappointingly short-lived as he suffered a unanimous decision loss. Throughout the match, Strickland consistently posed challenging questions that Izzy struggled to answer.
He relentlessly attacked Izzy with powerful strikes, and there were moments when it seemed like he might secure a TKO victory. However, Izzy’s unwavering determination extended the fight to the fifth round. Strickland secured a unanimous decision victory with all three judges scoring it 49-46, marking one of the most significant championship upsets in UFC history.
Meanwhile, talking about the details of purse, as there is no official confirmation we will make an educated guess.
Strickland’s earnings from his bout with Abus Magomedov were modest, at just $216,000, as it was a UFC Fight Night without any PPV share.
However, when factoring in his victory over Adesanya, including the win bonus, performance bonus, and the addition of PPV earnings, Strickland is set to comfortably rake in nearly $1 million with this impressive win.
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On the flip side, Adesanya, the fan-favorite to win this fight, may have suffered a loss, but in terms of his earnings, he’s still set to pocket over a million dollars thanks to his hefty base salary of $1 million. Now, fans eagerly await a potential rematch, anticipating the possibility of witnessing another epic clash between these two fighters.
