UFC 301 from Rio de Janeiro will feature Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg as the main attraction this Saturday. The UFC Flyweight Champion will make his fight back in his home country of Brazil for the first time in more than ten years. He will defend his title against Steve Erceg, an unusual opponent.
According to reports, Pantoja won the UFC flyweight title in July 2023 after defeating Brandon Moreno, earning a base payment of $182,000 from the UFC. But since his lopsided victory over Royval, Pantoja has argued that he ought to be paid even more. Additionally, we anticipate that he won far more money in UFC prize money than $182,000 at UFC 296.
Furthermore, Pantoja is no longer dependent on his base pay alone because he is now a champion. In addition, he will gain PPV points, which is a significant perk of winning the championship. In light of this, we anticipate that Alexandre Pantoja will take home $750,000 in prize money from UFC 301 this coming weekend.
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How Much Will Steve Erceg Earn In UFC 301
Steve Erceg, an Australian, is an unexpected contender for the crown. Despite this, Erceg is still expected to earn a sum at UFC 301 this weekend. According to reports, Erceg received a base salary of $54,000 for winning UFC 295 in November 2023. Even if it hasn’t been verified, given Erceg’s professional stage, that looks like a reasonable sum.
Since then, in March, Erceg defeated Matt Schnell via impressive knockout. And we anticipate that he was paid about the same amount for that victory as he was for UFC 295.
However, he now qualifies as a championship challenger for a larger UFC prize. Steve Erceg will take home a cool $200,000 in prize money from his UFC bout against Alexandre Pantoja this coming Saturday.
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Purse and Payouts Of Other Fighters Of UFC 301
The legendary Jose Aldo is the most prominent name in the UFC 301 program. For his first MMA bout since August 2022, Aldo may anticipate receiving a sizable UFC bonus.
We anticipate Jose Aldo will take home a cool $550,000 in UFC compensation for this weekend’s bout in Rio.
Another notable name is Anthony Smith, a UFC light heavyweight division veteran. Smith has amassed a substantial financial portfolio during his 21-fight UFC career. Because of this, we think Smith will take home a $250,000 UFC prize this weekend.
