UFC 290: The UFC co-main event featured a big championship bout between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC Flyweight Title. After a vicious battle in the 5 rounds, Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno via split decision to become the new UFC Flyweight champion. A stunning performance from both fighters, but eventually, Pantoja pulled the fight to end the trilogy with Brandon Moreno with another victory. But how much money did Alexandre Pantoja earn by beating Brandon Moreno? Find Out.
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How Much Money Did Alexandre Pantoja Earn By Becoming the Flyweight Champion and Beating Brandon Moreno at UFC 290?
Brazilian fighter Alexandre Pantoja did his absolute best to overpower Brandon Moreno. At UFC 290, the long-awaited dream is finally fulfilled as Pantoja wins the UFC Flyweight title. Despite Moreno’s several attempts to win the fight back, he failed to retain his title due to Pantoja’s high-skill ground game and control time, ultimately securing his victory.
As per the reports, Alexandre Pantoja will receive a base salary of $182,000 and an additional fight bonus of $70,000. The fight win-bonus may vary due to his excellent championship win against Moreno. Moreover, he would also earn sponsorship earnings between $20,000 to $50,000. In his previous fights, he earned a base salary of $150,000 with bonuses worth 60,000. Eventually, Pantoja will possibly go home with a total fight purse worth $250,000.
On the other hand, Brandon Moreno will go home with a bigger fight purse. He will receive a base salary of $342,000 with a sponsorship bonus worth $50,000. Despite a loss at UFC 290, the former champion leaves with a bigger fight purse worth $400,000.
Charles Oliveira and Gilbert Burns react to Alexandre Pantoja’s epic title victory
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and welterweight fighter Gilbert Burns attended UFC 290. The two Brazilian fighters were overjoyed following Alexandre Pantoja’s split decision win over Brandon Moreno.
Watch the reaction below:
The fight featured both men fighting vigorously till the end of the 5th round. Moreno landed many significant strikes to earn the majority of points for himself; however, Pantoja’s excellent ground game earned him the victory. Many MMA fighters and fans expressed their joy on social media about this big fight.
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