SUMMARY
- How much will Sean Strickland earn for his title fight at UFC 297?
- How much will Dricus du Plessis earn for his first UFC title fight?
UFC 297 features a much-anticipated title fight between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. Besides that, Arnold Allen, Chris Curtis, Mike Mallot, and Raquel Pennington will also make their octagon returns in 2024’s first UFC PPV.
Needless to say, fans are most excited for the main event. The rivalry between Strickland and Du Plessis is the reason why UFC 297 became the biggest UFC PPV in Canada.
During the UFC 297 press conference, Dana White announced that the event broke records with $7.6 million gate and sold 18,100 attendees. But how will the UFC 297 fighters be compensated for this historic PPV?
Sean Strickland’s estimated UFC 297 fight purse
Sean Strickland is the current UFC middleweight champion. And he is going to get PPV points for his first title defense against Dricus du Plessis. Now the money Strickland will make for UFC 297 PPV buys is still unknown.
STRICKLAND vs DU PLESSIS! #UFC297 is LIVE TOMORROW on @ESPNPlus PPV! pic.twitter.com/bfkzZ6o1b0
— danawhite (@danawhite) January 19, 2024
However, as per Sportsdaily, it is estimated that Sean Strickland will earn $500,000 for his title fight at UFC 297. Besides that, Spotsdaily reported that the champion will additionally earn $42,000 in incentives. So it is safe to say that Sean Strickland is set to earn $542,000 for his UFC 297 title fight, excluding the potential fight bonuses and PPV points.
Dricus du Plessis’ projected UFC 297 payout
Dricus du Plessis has the opportunity to become the first South African UFC champion in UFC history. And with an unbeaten UFC streak, Du Plessis looks more than ready to snatch the middleweight title from Strickland.
Your #UFC297 main event is OFFICIAL! @dricusduplessis in at 184lbs to lock in tomorrow’s headliner pic.twitter.com/gXQ1j3vGEB
— UFC (@ufc) January 19, 2024
However, despite his 6 impressive wins in the UFC, Dricus du Plessis’ estimated fight purse for the UFC 297 title fight is less than that of other big names in the division. Du Plessis will reportedly earn $382,000 ($350,000 base pay and $32,000 incentives).
But it’s needless to say that Dricus du Plessis has an opportunity to earn a massive contract if he wins the title at UFC 297.
How much does Israel Adesanya earn for his UFC fights?
Israel Adesanya is one of the highest-paid fighters in the UFC, and rightfully so. The Stylebender dominated the division for years and brought in a massive fanbase for the sport.
In his last fight with Sean Strickland, Adesanya reportedly earned over $1 million, while Strickland earned $532,000 for his title win.
With 8 wins in title fights throughout his UFC career, Adesanya remains one of the biggest stars in the sport. And it’s safe to say that both Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis have a long way to go to match Izzy’s accolades in the sport.
UFC 297 projected fight purses
As per reports, Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva are expected to earn $282,000. The most experienced UFC welterweight, Neil Magny, is projected to earn $156,000. On the other hand, Sean Strickland’s teammate, Chris Curtis, is set to earn $91,000.