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Alexander Volkanovski vs Ilia Topuria: How much will each UFC fighter win?
The mixed martial arts world is buzzing with excitement as Ilia Topuria faces Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title in UFC 298 in Anaheim, Cal.
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In the heart of the octagon, Alexander Volkanovsk and Ilia Topuria are set to collide. With a flawless record of 14-0, Topuria, the Georgian-Spanish sensation, is putting his undefeated streak on the line. His opponent, Alexander Volkanovsk, boasts an impressive 26-3-0 record and has previously challenged for the interim featherweight title. As the main event of UFC Fight Night, these featherweights are not only vying for victory but also eyeing their financial rewards.
As these two warriors step into the spotlight, they not only battle for victory but also for financial gains. Whether it’s the seasoned veteran or the rising stars, fighters like these two have a lot at stake. The octagon awaits, and so do the paychecks.
So, how much money will Volkanovski and Topuria stand to make?
The purse for the fight has not been disclosed yet by the UFC; both fighters stand to make a substantial amount of money. For the veteran Volkanovski, reports are that he stands to make a fraction over $1 million. As the seasoned fighter, he has a base pay of one million in addition to the incentives he will earn by PPV points, estimated to be in the $45k range.
For Topuria, as the less experienced of the two, the base pay is $500k, although he stands to make somewhere around $32k in incentives.
In terms of betting odds, Volkanovski enters as the favorite with odds of -115, while Topuria is the underdog with odds of +140. The stakes are high, and both fighters are hungry to prove their worth in this electrifying featherweight clash.