The much-awaited MMA event came to a close tonight, showcasing the bantamweight title showdown between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley, resulting in a thrilling spectacle. In an unforeseen turn of events, “Suga” O’Malley emerged as the bantamweight champion, catching everyone off guard. Another noteworthy match that stood out was the co-main event featuring Zhang Weili vs Amanda Lemos, which garnered joint honors for the Performance of the Night.
Weili secured victory over Lemos through a unanimous decision after showcasing her dominance right from the beginning of the match. Now, there’s a widespread curiosity about the financial side of Weili’s triumph and the amount she stands to earn from it. This article aims to delve into the specifics to offer you an insight into that aspect.
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UFC 292: How Much Zhang Weili Racked Beating Amanda Lemos?
The champion showed why she is the champion. Apart from the fourth round, where Lemos displayed her resilience, the champion asserted dominance in all other rounds, effectively displaying her exceptional abilities. Despite Lemos’ impressive toughness, she couldn’t effectively counter the champion’s persistent assault. In the end, the judges made a clear call of 50-43, 50-44, 49-45 in favor of the champion. However, how much she earned with this?
We cannot directly conclude and confirm the fighters’ earnings is complex given the multitude of factors that impact their pay, and fighters tend to keep their earnings private. However, with the aid of existing reports, we can generate a rough estimate. Employing a similar approach for the Co-Main event match at UFC 292, to arrive at an approximate figure for their earnings.
According to The Sports Daily’s reports, Zhang Weili’s earnings from the matchup against Lemos are estimated at a base salary of $250,000, along with $42,000 from sponsorships, totaling a guaranteed purse of $292,000. When factoring in potential win bonuses and performance-based bonuses, her earnings could soar up to around $400,000.
On the flip side, Amanda Lemos, having experienced a loss, is anticipated to earn a base salary of $150,000, plus $32,000 from sponsorships, resulting in a guaranteed purse of $182,000. With this win Weili not only shown she is the dominant force in the division but also racked significant money.
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