The highly anticipated MMA event concluded tonight, featuring the bantamweight title bout between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley, creating a blockbuster spectacle. In an unexpected twist, “Suga” O’Malley emerged as the bantamweight champion, surprising everyone. The story experienced a dramatic shift when O’Malley’s precisely executed right hook took down the reigning champion, setting the stage for “Suga” to follow the necessary steps to claim his championship belt. The lingering question on everyone’s mind is how much O’Malley will earn from this victory. Let’s delve into the details to find out.
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UFC 292: How Much Sean O’Malley Racked Knocking Out Aljamain Sterling
The pivotal moment arrived during the second round as O’Malley landed a knockout punch on Aljamain Sterling, the reigning division champion. A surprising turn unfolded as O’Malley responded with a powerful right punch that visibly rocked Sterling, causing him to swiftly crumble to the mat. Acting swiftly, O’Malley initiated a rapid series of ground-and-pound strikes, leading referee Goddard to step in and halt the fight, ultimately securing O’Malley’s championship win. However, the question remains: what were his earnings from this victory?
Predicting fighters’ earnings is challenging due to various influencing factors, and they rarely disclose such information. Nevertheless, by considering available reports, we can make a rough estimate. Applying a similar approach to UFC 292, we’ll aim to arrive at an approximate figure.
According to The Sports Daily’s reports, Sean O’Malley’s earnings from the matchup against Sterling are estimated at $350,000 as a base salary, plus $32,000 from sponsorships, resulting in a guaranteed purse of $382,000. This figure doesn’t include potential additional bonuses like performance of the night and win bonuses, which could push his earnings to around half a million dollars.
On the other hand, despite his loss, Aljamain Sterling will also earn a similar amount due to his long-standing championship status. His earnings include a base salary of $500,000, $42,000 from sponsorships, totaling a guaranteed purse of $542,000. Although there are other well-loved UFC stars, with this victory it could launch him into superstardom like McGregor, attracting large audiences to venues. With his newly acquired UFC championship title, it’s captivating to speculate about his performance in the division.
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