UFC 289: Amanda Nunes is ready to defend her UFC Bantamweight Title against Irene Aldana. Following Julianna Pena’s injury, UFC booked the Mexican fighter for a title shot against The Lioness. Both women will main event UFC 289 in a big title match and fans are excited to watch Nunes in action again. Ahead of Nunes vs Aldana, let us look at their UFC 289 Fight Purse and Payouts. Check Out the complete details here. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSports.IN
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UFC 289 Purse and Payouts: How Much Money Will Amanda Nunes and Irene Aldana Make?
Amanda Nunes will defend her UFC Bantamweight championship against Irene Aldana in the main event of UFC 289. Nunes (22-5) will be competing in her 9th title defense in the UFC. She is well-known for her aggressive fighting style with her powerful punches. She has a good striking rate of more than 70% in the women’s division.
As per the reports, Nunes has been earning 6 figure since becoming a champion. Her last 3 fights earned her a total of $1.2 million in fight purses. She has a base salary between $350,000 to $400,000. In her last fight with Julianna Pena, she earned a base salary of $400,000 with additional sponsorship bonus worth $50,000. It is estimated that ‘The Lioness’ would earn around between $700,000 to $900,000 by adding PPV Payouts.
On contrary, Irene Aldana will be featuring in her first-ever title fight in her UFC career. Aldana (14-6) is a good striker who can overthrow the champion with her skills. Currently, she has won 2 fights in a row to challenge Amanda Nunes and looks forward for a possible title win. The Mexican fighter has an base salary of between $90,000 to $130,000. In her fight with Yana Santos, she earned a total amount of $120,000 with $60,000 guaranteed fight purse and $60,000 fight win bonus.
It is estimated that Irene Aldana would earn a much bigger amount than her previous fights. She can earn an estimated total payout of $300,000 considering the big title fight against Amanda Nunes.
Watch the epic showdown this Saturday, June 10 live from the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada.
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