How A lot Are Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov Incomes at UFC Battle Evening: Saudi Arabia?

The UFC Saudi Arabia occasion is ready to entertain the UFC followers on the Kingdom Enviornment in Riyadh on June 22, 2024. It goes to be headlined by the middleweight combat between the previous middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and Ikram Aliskerov. Whittaker was initially booked to combat Khamzat Chimaev, who needed to pull out from the bout citing medical causes. Equally, Aliskerov was alleged to combat Antonio Trocoli at UFC Vegas 93. Nevertheless, after ‘Borz’ withdrew, the promotion determined to place Aliskerov towards Whittaker to save lots of UFC’s debut in Saudi Arabia. 

This combat will not simply give the viewers an entertaining evening, however the fighters will get some huge cash for his or her contribution. Let’s get to know about their profitable sums for the high-stake middleweight bout.

What’s Robert Whittaker’s payout at UFC Battle Evening: Saudi Arabia?

Whittaker has had a roller-coaster trip within the UFC currently as he misplaced to Dricus Du Plessis by a second-round KO at UFC 290 however adopted it up with a victory towards Paulo Costa at UFC 298 through unanimous choice. As per the reviews, Whittaker is meant to make not less than $250K for that includes on the Battle Evening card. In keeping with MMA Salaries, he obtained  $300,000 as a base wage and $16,000 sponsorship for the UFC 290 combat. In the meantime, his pay reached as much as nearly $400K, together with the bonus for successful the bout at UFC 298.

The Whittaker and Aliskerov combat is especially vital due to its greater stakes and its standing as the principle occasion for the inaugural in Saudi Arabia. Whittaker, who’s ranked #3 within the middleweight division, may be in competition for the title shot if he wins this bout. This combat is for $250k, with a 30 to 70 break up for Whittaker. He’s anticipated to earn $175k.

Aliskerov, however, is ranked outdoors the highest 15 within the division, so let’s see what he might be getting for this combat.

Ikram Aliskerov’s wage for accepting a short-notice combat towards ‘The Reaper’

Aliskerov obtained $104,000 for UFC 294 and that is his solely incomes that was made public. As he is now accepting a short-notice combat, we will count on a major improve from his final UFC wage. A victory over Whittaker could make him attain the higher ranks within the middleweight division. Ikram Aliskerov final defeated Warlley Alves in a first-round TKO in UFC 294. 

Since that is UFC’s first combat in Saudi Arabia and can be a headliner, it will mark a better payout for each the athletes. Many view this because the greatest combat for Aliskerov, who is ranked beneath the highest 15 and this can provide him an higher place. He took the problem on brief discover towards The Reaper so he is anticipated to be paid very properly.

With Chimaev having pulled out of the combat, Whittaker would possibly receives a commission extra and Aliskerov additionally has a great likelihood of cost. Nevertheless, Whittaker is in a no-win place since his opponent is three fights outdated, so The Reaper is not going to increase his rank. Who do you assume will win in Saudi Arabia? Tell us your decide within the feedback beneath.