Tonight, Anshul Jubli embarked on his journey at UFC 294, part of the headline event featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski in Abu Dhabi. Hailing from the Himalayas, he became a source of pride for all of India as he represented the nation inside the UFC octagon. However, he fell short of meeting the expectations of 1.4 billion people by not securing a win at the UFC. Mike Breeden displayed fierce power in the third round, ultimately flooring him. Nevertheless, financially, he managed to earn a sum comparable to what Virat Kohli, the “1,000 crore man,” earned in the first two IPL seasons. Let’s delve into the details of his earnings.
UFC 294: Anshul Jubli Racked More Than Virat Kohli Despite Losing to Mike Breeden
Jubli started strong in the first round with powerful strikes and knee kicks, carried the momentum into the second round, aiming to be the first Indian UFC winner. Exhausted by the end of round two, he faced a resurgent Breeden in round three, ultimately being knocked down and defeated. However, he earned huge money.
Estimating fighters’ earnings can be complex, as they often keep such details private. However, we can provide a rough estimate by considering available reports. In this case, SportsPayouts has shared the figures for what the fighters could potentially earn.
“King of Lions” who’s in the early phases of his career, is guaranteed a purse of $29,000, which translates to around 24 lakhs. What’s more, due to his opponent missing weight, Jubli stands to earn even more since his opponent holds a significant weight advantage.
Meanwhile, in the first two seasons of the IPL, RCB signed Virat Kohli for 12 lakhs Indian rupees per year, amounting to 24 lakhs for two years. Surprisingly, by adding 30% from his opponent’s purse, he will surpass Kohli’s earnings by an additional $9,000, equivalent to 7.2 lakhs more in his purse. In total, 31 lakhs.
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It’s important to recall that many successful fighters have begun with losses; it’s part of the sport. One challenging round doesn’t determine his overall fighting abilities. However, when he competes for a title, he could accumulate significant wealth, possibly rivaling the earnings of cricketers from the IPL.
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