The UFC Singapore fight card is set to be headlined by an electrifying bout between Max Holloway and Chan Sung Jung AKA, The Korean Zombie. After fighting for years in the featherweight division, the two veterans have gone head-to-head with several top-tier fighters. The duo has given entertaining performances every time they stepped inside the Octagon and aim to do the same this time as well.
Max Holloway, the unofficial gatekeeper of the featherweight title continues to haunt the division as he takes on Jung. He is coming off a huge decision win over revered prospect Arnold Allen in April this year. Meanwhile, his opponent The Korean Zombie is coming off a loss to the Champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 273.
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Apart from that, the card also includes a rematch between lightweight fighter Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann for the co-main event. Both fighters are coming off a loss in their last fights and it make for an interesting matchup.
The card also features a return from featherweight fighter Giga Chikadze who hasn’t fought since January last year. Chikadze is coming off a loss in his fight against Calvin Kattar and will fight Alex Caceres, who is on a two-fight winning streak. Let’s take a look at how many will each fighter make for their performance on August 26
UFC Singapore: Max Holloway vs Korean Zombie fight purse and salaries
Before taking a look at their salaries, it is important to consider that fighter salaries are not completely revealed. Additionally, the total payout can vary based on bonuses handed after the fight.
With that said, Max Holloway is set to be the highest earner of this event. According to The Sports Daily, Holloway is set to earn a guaranteed payout of $421,000 this weekend. He was guaranteed the same sum for his last fight against Allen and earned an additional $100,000 as a win bonus.
This means Holloway can take the same amount or even greater if he wins against The Korean Zombie. Meanwhile, Chan Sung Jung will receive a guaranteed pay of $261,000 to take on Holloway. If Zombie manages to win the fight against Holloway he could easily earn over $300,000 in a single night.
Early Fight Week faceoff! 🔥 @BlessedMMA and @KoreanZombieMMA have already met face to face ahead of #UFCSingapore this Saturday pic.twitter.com/0HL76XqPUX
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Apart from that, The Lionheart Anthony Smith is set to make a guaranteed pay worth $91,000 to take on Ryan Spann who will make $66,000. Meanwhile, Giga Chikadze will earn $78,000 for making his return to the Octagon after nearly 18 months.
His opponent Alex Caceres is not far behind and will earn $71,000 for the bout. Every fighter on the card will end up earning money from their sponsorship deals which are not easily revealed. They also stand a chance to win additional performance and win bonuses that can increase their pay significantly.