In the UFC Fight Night event held on November 4th at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Jailton Almeida emerged victorious over Derrick Lewis in a Heavyweight bout, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 50-44 (twice) and 50-45. Now, let’s take a look at the purse payout for both fighters.
UFC Sao Paulo: What was Jailton Almeida’s earnings for defeating Derrick Lewis?
Almeida received a slightly lower payout compared to his opponent in the main event, earning an approximate sum of $256,000 following the fight in Sao Paulo. Despite losing to Almeida, Lewis still managed to earn a higher amount of $271,000.
Despite expectations that Lewis would have an advantage over Almeida in their fight due to Lewis’s previous quick victory with a remarkable flying knee, the outcome was unexpectedly different. Almeida demonstrated his superiority throughout the match, lasting all five rounds and ultimately winning the fight through a decision.
In Brazil on Saturday, Jailton Almeida showcased his dominance over Derrick Lewis for an extended period, despite not inflicting significant damage. Despite the fight being thrilling, Almeida controlled the match against Lewis a former heavyweight title contender, and emerged victorious with a unanimous decision (50-44, 50-44, 50-45).
Almeida’s impressive cardio allowed him to avoid getting fatigued quickly, while Lewis struggled with exhaustion, ultimately leading to his defeat.
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Both fighters earned a substantial sum at UFC Sao Paulo, and the UFC organized an exciting event in Sao Paulo, Brazil.