Daniel Cormier, a former UFC champion, commented on the UFC Freedom 250 prize pool.
He stated Alex Pereira will be the highest-paid fighter at $10 million.
What is the UFC Freedom 250 prize pool?
The event will cost $60 million to stage, according to Dana White, UFC’s CEO.
How much will fighters make?
The value of individual contracts is mostly speculative, but a $1.25 million bonus pool is available.
The two men who earn Fight of the Night will pocket $400,000 apiece, and the two men who earn Performance of the Night will collect $425,000 apiece.
What about other fights?
MMA Fighting reported Conor McGregor made about $4.5 million to fight Jose Aldo in 2015.
Jon Jones made $3.6 million to fight Daniel Cormier in 2015, and Anderson Silva made $4.2 million to fight Daniel Cormier in 2016.
What's next for Daniel Cormier?
Daniel Cormier is a member of the UFC’s on-air commentary team and will likely provide analysis for the UFC Freedom 250 event.
The event is scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House, with Paramount+ offering a live stream.
Daniel Cormier's comments on the prize pool provide insight into the UFC's financial dealings, and fans can expect more updates on the event in the coming days.
The $1.25 million bonus pool will be awarded to fighters who perform well, and the event's total cost of $60 million is a significant investment by the UFC.
Dana White, UFC’s CEO, has not disclosed the full details of the prize pool, but Daniel Cormier's comments suggest a significant payout for the fighters involved.
The UFC Freedom 250 event is highly anticipated, and fans can watch it live on Paramount+.