The Sports Grail: Islam Makhachev will receive $ 1.192 million for the victory over Volkanovski
Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Islam Makhachev earned $1.192 million after defeating Australian Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284, The Sports Grail has learned.
According to the source, the amount includes 500,000 royalties, 500,000 profit share from the sale of paid broadcasts, 100,000 win bonus, and 50,000 as a bonus for the best fight of the evening. The Russian will receive another 42 thousand from the sponsor. Volkanovski will receive 1.08 million for the fight.
On February 12, Makhachev defeated Volkanovski at UFC 284 by unanimous decision. He defended the organization’s lightweight title for the first time and will now top the list of the promotion’s best fighters.
In total, in his professional career, Makhachev suffered one defeat and won 24 victories. Volkanovski has 25 wins and two losses.
Source: Lenta
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