How much money did Topuria earn for defeating Volkanovski? Featherweight Championship Trophy

UFC fighters’ salaries vary depending on their level, fame and position in the rankings. Ilya Topuria after winning the featherweight title against Alexander Volkanovski in Anaheim, California, enjoy a privileged position within the company that will allow him to raise a large sum for a dispute over ownership. A Latin American of Georgian origin said that after participating in the competition he won from one to one and a half million euros.

Lower level fighters (who are just starting out or aren’t as well known) charge between $10,000 and $30,000 per fight. Many fighters, as was the case with Alexander Pantoja, the flyweight champion who worked as a delivery driver for Uber Eats, can’t make ends meet when they first started training in MMA. On the other hand, those who already have a more established career, a higher track record or some kind of title, They can receive from $50,000 to $3,000,000.

The latest will be the case of Topuria, who won the featherweight belt with Alexander Volkanovski, the monarch since 2019, and unseated the best fighters in the division. In addition to the salary that fighters receive for entering the cage, they also earn bonuses. Some cash prizes this is bestowed upon the protagonists of the night. There are different types: Fight of the Night, Knockout of the Night, Submission of the Night or Performance of the Night. These bonuses amount to an additional $50,000.