UFC 291 Payouts: Former interim UFC lightweight Champion Tony Ferguson will face Bobby Green in a highly anticipated bout. The two fighters will fight each other in a 3-round match in the UFC octagon. Fans are waiting for this epic showdown as Ferguson promises his return after a bumpy road with 5 consecutive losses. Meanwhile, Bobby Green hasn’t hesitated to outperform the former champion. But how much money will the two fighters earn at UFC 291? Find out.
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UFC 291 Payouts: How Much Money Will Tony Ferguson and Bobby Green Make?
Tony Ferguson vs Bobby Green is a big fight at UFC 291. Many fans are waiting for the two lightweight fighters to lock horns in a highly anticipated bout. Although Green is a heavy favorite to win the bout, UFC fans haven’t lost their faith in Ferguson.
Tony Ferguson is known for his dynamic start and aggressive fighting. With 5 losses, the former interim champion shows no signs of slowing down. The 39-year-old continues to fight more in the UFC and has promised a big action-packed performance in his next match. Currently, Ferguson holds an MMA record of 26-8, with notable victories over several fighters. He is also recognized as one of the deadliest fighters in the UFC lightweight division.
As per the reports, ‘The Boogeyman’ will earn a good sum of money in his next fight. Although the UFC hasn’t announced the official fight purses, the former champion is set to earn a base salary of $300,000. He will also receive sponsorship money and other promotional bonuses to add to his total fight purse worth $400,000. If Ferguson wins the fight, he will get an additional fight-win bonus between $50,000 to $80,000. This would eventually boost his overall match earnings to nearly more than $500,000.
On the other hand, Bobby Green hasn’t made great earnings through UFC. However, the latter has managed to earn an estimated net worth of $2 million, with more than half of its earnings from the UFC. As per the reports, Bobby Green will also earn a decent amount of fight purses. He will earn an estimated base salary of $150,000. He will also earn sponsorship earnings worth $24,000. Eventually, we could conclude Green’s UFC 291 payout to be around $200,000.
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