Following the successful and highly anticipated UFC 308 event, fans won’t have to wait long for more action. This weekend, Brandon Moreno and Amir Albazi will finally face off in the Octagon after their initial bout in Mexico City earlier this year was postponed. Their fight is set to headline UFC Fight Night 246 on November 2, 2024, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. With the high stakes involved, both fighters can expect a substantial purse for this major matchup.
How Much Will Brandon Moreno, Amir Albazi, And More Earn At UFC Edmonton?
According to MMA Salaries, Brandon Moreno’s highest payout came from his fight against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263, totaling $382,000. In a prior Fight Night event, Moreno, as a former champion, earned a base pay of $200,000 for his bout against Brandon Royval. While Albazi’s exact earnings haven’t been disclosed, his base pay is expected to be around $100,000.
Although Rose Namajunas’ salary hasn’t been disclosed, her base pay is estimated at around $100,000. Derrick Lewis earned his biggest payout of $732,000 against Ciryl Gane at UFC 265; however, his base pay for Fight Night events is expected to be around $300,000. Overall, fighters are set to receive solid compensation, with the potential for an additional $50,000 in fight bonuses.
UFC Edmonton: Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi: Fight Card
Main Card
- Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi; Flyweight
- Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas; Women’s flyweight
- Derrick Lewis vs. Jhonata Diniz; Heavyweight
- Caio Machado vs. Brendson Ribeiro; Light heavyweight
- Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Dustin Stoltzfus; Middleweight
- Mike Malott vs. Trevin Giles; Welterweight
Prelims
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- Aiemann Zahabi vs. Pedro Munhoz; Bantamweight
- Ariane da Silva vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius; Women’s flyweight
- Charles Jourdain vs. Victor Henry; Bantamweight
- Jack Shore vs. Youssef Zalal; Featherweight
- Alexander Romanov vs. Rodrigo Nascimento; Heavyweight
- Serhiy Sidey vs. Garrett Armfield; Bantamweight
- Chad Anheliger vs. Cody Gibson; Bantamweight
- Jamey-Lyn Horth vs. Ivana Petrovic; Women’s flyweight
Albazi is currently undefeated in the UFC and aims to keep his streak alive. For Moreno, this fight offers a chance to rebound after his loss to Brandon Royval in February. This Fight Night event promises excitement for fans, who can look forward to the full main card lineup.
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