Gilbert Burns Payout: How Much Did UFC Star Earn After Khamzat Chimaev Fight?

Khamzat Chimaev is one of the biggest rising stars in the sport. On his Instagram, he boasts more than 8 million followers, and his fights always garner attention. Meanwhile, his opponents may benefit from his stardom, as they might get a bigger purse. So, one might wonder how much Gilbert Burns earned in his fight against Chimaev.

Ahead of the comeback of the Brazilian at UFC 299 against Jack Della Maddalena, let’s recall his fight against Chimaev, which took place in 2022, and unwrap his purse from that fight.

Did Gilbert Burns make the highest against Khamzat Chimaev?

The two fought each other on April 10th, 2022, at UFC 273. Their fight was competitive while it lasted, and Burns dropped Chimaev down too. However, he did not seal the deal as he lost on the judge’s scorecard, and the 29-year-old swept himself a decision victory. However, it bears mention that there were a lot of positives for Burns from the fight.

Their fight was awarded as the fight of the night by the UFC. Dana White, President of the UFC, was awestruck by the fight and said, “It’s one of the best fights I’ve ever seen.” Subsequently, Burns was awarded $50,000 on top of his additional purse. Moreover, as per several reports, he is estimated to earn around $100,000 as a guaranteed purse. However, one cannot be decisive about the fact that this is the most he has ever gotten.

In any case, the future seems bright for Gilbert Burns, and it appears that his next win would open up immense opportunities toward bigger purses. Additionally, before the confrontation, he seems extremely self-assured and makes a fearless declaration.

Burns predicts his fight against Jack Della Maddalena

Della Maddalena is a formidable opponent and not a cakewalk for any fighter. However, according to Burns, he does not disregard the possibility of getting a win via a knockout. In an interview, while giving his opponent due credit, the UFC welterweight said, “I’m pretty confident.”

He added, “I believe I’ve got the tools and I’ve got the skills to beat him. So yeah, I’m confident that my skills can get it done. So now it’s just a matter of taking that confidence to fight night, staying calm, and then executing the game plan under pressure.”

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The aforementioned comments add fuel to the fire and make the match-up more exciting than it already is. However, we are curious to know how you see this fight playing out. Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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