Thanks to Anthony Hernandez, fans finally got what was missing at UFC Vegas 99—a knockout finish. On his birthday, he is sure to have a wild celebration after stopping Michael Pereira, who was on an impressive eight-fight win streak. Once again, fans are curious about the fighter’s earnings and how much he pocketed from his knockout win.
Speaking of the fight purse, Hernandez likely earned more this time than in his previous UFC outing. Earlier, he took home $132,000 for his win against Russian Roman Kopylov at UFC 298 in February. However, since this was his first time headlining an event, he may have received an extra payout.
Plus, thanks to his knockout in the fifth round, he also snagged an additional $50K from Dana White. So, it’s estimated that he earned around $200,000.
On the flip side, UFC veteran Pereira, who was riding an eight-fight win streak, is also expected to earn about $200,000, which was his purse for his last fight against Ihor Potieria at UFC 301. So, despite the loss, he won’t be disappointed with his earnings. Now, he’ll be looking to bounce back quickly.
Anthony Hernandez Eyes For UFC Belt After Win Against Michael Pereira
Heading into the fight, Hernandez had five wins under his belt, including victories over Roman Kopylov and Edmen Shahbazyan. There’s no doubt that this latest win will boost his ranking and could land him a matchup against a top-10 middleweight fighter. Notably, after his victory at Vegas 99, he called for a fight to get him closer to a title shot.
In his words, “This is what I expected. I had no nerves all week like I’ve been telling you guys, I’m ready for my belt. I’m out of my own way. Dana you always gave me tough fights, give me someone that is going to give me a title shot.”
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Indeed, it will be interesting to see who he faces next, as he has consistently been outclassing his opponents. For now, a fight against Paulo Costa or a similar opponent would definitely strengthen his case for a title shot.
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