Tonight’s UFC Fight Night at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville showcased a six-fight main card. In the main event, Nassourdine Imavov secured a contentious knockout victory over former UFC middleweight title contender Jared Cannonier. With this win, Imavov is poised for a potential future title shot. But how much did Nassourdine Imavov earn from his knockout of Jared Cannonier tonight? Let’s delve into the details.
Nassourdine Imavov’s Earnings from Knocking Out Jared Cannonier
According to a report from Marca, the fighter known as “The Killa Gorilla” is estimated to have a base salary of around $80,000. Additionally, he is expected to earn approximately $20,000 from sponsorships, resulting in total earnings of around $100,000.
The report also states that Imavov’s earnings are expected to be similar. Specifically, the Paris native is projected to have a base salary of around $85,000, with an additional $15,000 coming from sponsorship deals. The report suggests these are very good payday figures for the fighters.
Imavov earned the biggest win of his UFC career on Saturday, defeating former title challenger Cannonier by TKO in the fourth round. It was a solid performance by Imavov, although there was some controversy over the finish, as referee Jason Herzog may have quickly stopped the bout.
Given Imavov’s impressive victory over Cannonier, a former title challenger, the question is whether this will earn Imavov a shot at the UFC title.
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