Sports Bowl: Makhachev earned nearly $1.2 million from the Volkanovski fight
MOSCOW, February 13 – RIA Novosti. Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Islam Makhachev earned $1,192 million after defeating Australian Alexander Volkanovski and defending his UFC lightweight title for the first time. informs Sports Bowl.
On Sunday, Mahachev defeated Volkanovski to defend the UFC lightweight belt for the first time. The bout was run by UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, with all five rounds gone. Makhachev won by unanimous decision.
According to the source, Mahachev’s fee amounted to US$1.19 million. This amount includes 500 thousand guaranteed fees, 500 thousand – dividends for the publication of the fight (this amount has not yet been confirmed), 100 thousand – a winning bonus, 50 thousand best fight bonuses. In the evening, 42 thousand more Russians will receive from the sponsor. Volkanovski earned $1.08 million from this fight.
Makhachev is 31 years old, he has 24 wins and one loss. The Russian won 12 fights in a row.
Source: Ria
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