UFC 310
How much money did Alexandre Pantoja get for retaining flyweight title with UFC 310 win over Asakura?
Anticipation was high ahead of the flyweight title showdown between Pantoja and Asakura, with the champ holding on to his title.
Alexandre Pantoja, who was the reigning flyweight champion, was always in line for a guaranteed purse of $750,000 for the big fight against Kai Asakura on Saturday night. But after securing the victory – here’s how it went down – that potential payback soared to a very tidy $3.2 million. Let’s look at how that breaks down.
This windfall includes a $100,000 victory bonus, a substantial share of the pay-per-view revenue estimated at $2.28 million, a $42,000 promotional bonus, and a possible $50,000 performance bonus.
But even the defeated opponent saw a bump to his bank balance.
How much did Asakura make in Pantoja fight?
Kai Asakura was also set to earn a substantial amount and while the exact figures for his purse haven’t been disclosed, it’s believed that he will receive a comparable payday to his previous earnings, which were around $1 million per fight.
Asakura’s first entry into the UFC brought with it a fresh challenge to the flyweight division, and his compensation reflects the high expectations and excitement surrounding his debut. It may not have been the outcome he wanted, but his finances were nicely boosted and surely more lies ahead for the Japanese street fighter.
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