UFC 333: Volkanovski becomes the highest-earning fighter

The estimated purses for the participants of the UFC 333 event held in Abu Dhabi have been announced. One.uz reports.

Australian Alexander Volkanovski earned the highest income, taking home $1.085 million. Russian Petr Yan earned $820,000, while Merab Dvalishvili earned $450,000.

Uzbek Ramazhon Temirov, despite losing in the first round, earned $61,000. His opponent, Lone Kavana, took home $266,000.

High-earning athletes Former and current champions led the list of the event's highest-earning stars. Volkanovski took the top spot with his million-dollar peak.

Yan and Dvalishvili also secured high positions. Their contract terms and experience in the Octagon contributed to these results.

Full list and its significance for Temirov The announced list showed that Dominick Reyes earned $325,000, Alexander Volkov $257,000, and Movsar Evloev $159,000. Abdul-Rakhmon Yakhyaev received $123,000, Nikita Krylov $99,000, and Aaron Pico $83,000.

Azamat Murzakanov earned $74,000, Losene Keita $71,000, and Abubakar Vagayev $62,000. Rizvan Kuniyev took home $55,000, while Nurullo Aliyev earned $48,000.

In the UFC, fighters' salaries depend on their experience, fan interest, and win bonuses. For Temirov, this stage was considered the first step toward significant financial and career opportunities in the world's most prestigious league.

Source: One.uz