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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Gilbert Burns: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Gilbert Burns: Net Worth 2024</h2>
Most in the UFC community would acknowledge the toughness of the noted UFC Welterweight, Gilbert Burns. 'Durinho' put out an awesome showcase of his talents in his recent fights against Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal.

However, he lost his last bout to Belal Muhammad and is now looking to make a strong comeback. Burns, who had suffered from a lot of financial issues in his childhood, is today one of the most noted UFC stars. The Brazilian is far from financial troubles today as he currently boasts a reported net worth of about $1.83M.
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Like all other UFC fighters, Burns earns his salary per fight. The 36-year-old earned the highest base salary of his UFC career on his last outing which was said to be $380,000. Burns reportedly received a salary of $285k for his fight against Neil Magny at UFC 283. He also earned a total fight purse of $400k from the same fight, which stands as his highest income from a single fight to date.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><strong>Gilbert Burns Early Life and Family?</strong></h2>
Burns graced the earth on 20, July 1986. His father Herbert T. maintained a car garage and his mother's name was Tania. He spent most of his childhood in his birthplace at Niteroi in Rio de Janeiro. Right from his childhood, Burns grew up in poor financial conditions. Once, his father made a deal with one of his customers to wash his car in exchange for three months of jiu-jitsu lessons for Burns; all because they couldn't afford to pay money.

Furthermore, Burns was also diagnosed with a pulmonary disease at the age of just six months. It caused him to visit the hospital every month for adrenaline vaccines. After joining swimming lessons, Burns' problem eventually faded away.

'Durinho' took up grappling as his primary combat sport. He also showcased his awesome prowess in it, claiming the silver medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2009. The 36-year-old earned the biggest recognition of his grappling career after winning the World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships in 2011.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Gilbert Burns' Grappling career</h2>
As a noted submission grappler, who had to struggle in his childhood, Burns dictated the world stage. He had to go through both financial and health issues as a kid. In addition to bursting on the grappling stage in?2007 with a silver in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, he followed with another silver in 2009.
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Burns finally converted silver into gold at the 2011 world championship. Furthermore, the former UFC title contender won gold in the 2010 and 2013 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship in California. The last of his submission honors came in 2015 when Burns won bronze at ADCC.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Gilbert Burns'Â </b><b>Mixed Martial Arts Career</b></h2>
The awesome grappling prowess of Burns brought him to the eye of the noted Brazilian MMA star, Vitor Belfort. 'The Phenom' also elected Burns as the head grappling coach for his team of fighters in the initial season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.

Burns made his way into MMA in the year 2011.?A promoter once ran into his gym, searching for someone to serve as a replacement fighter for an already scheduled bout. 'Durinho' who already had an eye for MMA, leaped onto the opportunity. Burns fought the bout, which also marked the beginning of his amateur MMA career.
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Burns finally decided to turn into a professional MMA athlete in the year 2012. He signed into the Crown Fighting Championship promotion and had his first professional MMA fight against Jose Salgado on 28 January 2012. Durinho boasted an unblemished 7-0 record in his career prior to his UFC joining. Durinho? had his first UFC bout on 26 July 2014 in the Welterweight division.

<strong>READ MORE -Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ufc-287-gilbert-burns-mma-losses/" target="_self" rel="noopener">UFC 287: Gilbert Burns MMA Losses</a></strong>

He took on the 34-year-old Swedish, Andreas Stahl, at UFC on Fox 12 and also achieved a unanimous decision over his opponent. Since then, the Brazilian has taken the octagon 18 times more, 14 of which ended with his hand getting raised. Overall, Burns currently boasts a record of 21-5 in MMA.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Gilbert Burns: UFC Record</h2>
The fighter boasts a 22-6 record in his professional MMA career. He has fought some of the best, which includes <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kamaru-usman/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Kamaru Usman</a>, Tyron Woodley, and Stephen Thompson.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Gilbert Burns' Awards and Accomplishments</b></h2>
With the superb skillset that the Brazilian possesses, it is quite evident that he has got some remarkable achievements in MMA and Grappling. Some of his accomplishments in MMA are:
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">UFC Performance of the Night?(Four times)</li>
</ul>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">UFC Fight of the Night?(One time)</li>
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'Durinho' also boasts a number of achievements in Grappling. Some of them are listed below:
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">ADCC World Third place in 2015</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">IBJJF No-gi World Champion in 2013</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">IBJJF Gi World Champion in 2011</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">IBJJF No-gi World Champion in 2010</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">ADWPJJC World Cup Champion in 2010</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion in 2010</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">CBJJ Brazilian National Champion, in 2010</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">IBJJF Gi World Runner-up, in 2009</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">CBJJE Brazilian Cup Champion, in 2009</li>
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">IBJJF World Runner-up in 2007</li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Gilbert Burns' Wife</h2>
As far as reports suggest, the name of 'Durinho's' wife is Bruna Burns. Much like Burns, she also holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The couple reportedly met amid one of Burns' grappling training sessions during the early days of his amateur combat sports career.

Burns and Bruna tied the knot on August 10, 2012, after dating for a long time. Bruna is also a Brazilian and currently works as a coach at the Academy Combat Club in Brazil. Reportedly, the pair also has three kids together.
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'Durinho' and Bruna's eldest child, Pedro Brenaiah Burns is estimated to be more than six years old. While their second child named Joshua Burns would be less than five years old. The couple also welcomed their third child recently.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Gilbert Burns' Brother</h2>
'Durinho's' sibling brother is named Herbert Burns. Burns' brother Herbert also took interest in sports as he trained in Shotokan karate under his father. However, he eventually transitioned to Brazilian jiu-jitsu following his elder brother.

Herbert also followed his elder brother into MMA in the year 2012. He fought for other noted MMA promotions like the ONE Championship and Titan FC. His superb in-cage prowess caught the eye of the UFC authorities and he was elected to participate in Dana White's Contender series. After obliterating his opponent in the first round of the bout, Herbert was awarded his UFC contract.
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He currently fights in the Featherweight division of the UFC and boasts quite an impressive record of 11-4. Although there isn't much information about it, it may be said that Gilbert and his brother Herbert share a pretty endearing relationship between themselves.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"><b>Gilbert Burns Endorsements</b></h2>
The stature of Gilbert Burns UFC has caused many brands to associate their name with the star welterweight fighter. The Brazilian currently endorses a few brands like RVCA,?Love Hemp, and Garden of Life.
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Name</td>
<td>Durinho</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Herbert Sr. and Tania</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Frederick, Herbert Jr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$1.83m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salary</td>
<td>$258k</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wife</td>
<td>Bruna Burns</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>5' 10"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>170lbs(Welterweight)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>RVCA, Love Hemp, Garden of Life</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">How to Contact Gilbert Burns?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/gilbert_burns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/GilbertDurinhoBurns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/GilbertDurinho?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>

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Gilbert Burns: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements Gilbert Burns: Net Worth 2024 Most in the UFC community would acknowledge the toughness of the noted UFC Welterweight, Gilbert Burns. &#8216;Durinho&#8217; put out an awesome showcase of his talents in his recent fights against Khamzat Chimaev and Jorge Masvidal. However, he lost his last bout to Belal Muhammad and is now looking to make a strong comeback. Burns, who had suffered from a lot of financial issues in his childhood, is today one of the most noted UFC stars. The Brazilian is far from financial troubles today as he currently boasts a reported net worth of about $1.83M.  via Imago Like all other UFC fighters, Burns earns his salary per fight. The 36-year-old earned the highest base salary of his UFC career on his last outing which was said to be $380,000. Burns reportedly received a salary of $285k for his fight against Neil Magny at UFC 283. He also earned a total fight purse of $400k from the same fight, which stands as his highest income from a single fight to date. Gilbert Burns Early Life and Family? Burns graced the earth on 20, July 1986. His father Herbert T. maintained a car garage and his mother&#8217;s name was Tania. He spent most of his childhood in his birthplace at Niteroi in Rio de Janeiro. Right from his childhood, Burns grew up in poor financial conditions. Once, his father made a deal with one of his customers to wash his car in exchange for three months of jiu-jitsu lessons for Burns; all because they couldn&#8217;t afford to pay money. Furthermore, Burns was also diagnosed with a pulmonary disease at the age of just six months. It caused him to visit the hospital every month for adrenaline vaccines. After joining swimming lessons, Burns&#8217; problem eventually faded away. &#8216;Durinho&#8217; took up grappling as his primary combat sport. He also showcased his awesome prowess in it, claiming the silver medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2009. The 36-year-old earned the biggest recognition of his grappling career after winning the World Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships in 2011. Gilbert Burns&#8217; Grappling career As a noted submission grappler, who had to struggle in his childhood, Burns dictated the world stage. He had to go through both financial and health issues as a kid. In addition to bursting on the grappling stage in?2007 with a silver in the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, he followed with another silver in 2009.  Burns finally converted silver into gold at the 2011 world championship. Furthermore, the former UFC title contender won gold in the 2010 and 2013 World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Championship in California. The last of his submission honors came in 2015 when Burns won bronze at ADCC. Gilbert Burns&#8217;Â Mixed Martial Arts Career The awesome grappling prowess of Burns brought him to the eye of the noted Brazilian MMA star, Vitor Belfort. &#8216;The Phenom&#8217; also elected Burns as the head grappling coach for his team of fighters in the initial season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. Burns made his way into MMA in the year 2011.?A promoter once ran into his gym, searching for someone to serve as a replacement fighter for an already scheduled bout. &#8216;Durinho&#8217; who already had an eye for MMA, leaped onto the opportunity. Burns fought the bout, which also marked the beginning of his amateur MMA career.  via Getty Burns finally decided to turn into a professional MMA athlete in the year 2012. He signed into the Crown Fighting Championship promotion and had his first professional MMA fight against Jose Salgado on 28 January 2012. Durinho boasted an unblemished 7-0 record in his career prior to his UFC joining. Durinho? had his first UFC bout on 26 July 2014 in the Welterweight division. READ MORE -Â UFC 287: Gilbert Burns MMA Losses He took on the 34-year-old Swedish, Andreas Stahl, at UFC on Fox 12 and also achieved a unanimous decision over his opponent. Since then, the Brazilian has taken the octagon 18 times more, 14 of which ended with his hand getting raised. Overall, Burns currently boasts a record of 21-5 in MMA. Gilbert Burns: UFC Record The fighter boasts a 22-6 record in his professional MMA career. He has fought some of the best, which includes Kamaru Usman, Tyron Woodley, and Stephen Thompson. Gilbert Burns&#8217; Awards and Accomplishments With the superb skillset that the Brazilian possesses, it is quite evident that he has got some remarkable achievements in MMA and Grappling. Some of his accomplishments in MMA are: UFC Performance of the Night?(Four times) &nbsp; UFC Fight of the Night?(One time) &#8216;Durinho&#8217; also boasts a number of achievements in Grappling. Some of them are listed below: ADCC World Third place in 2015 &nbsp; IBJJF No-gi World Champion in 2013 &nbsp; IBJJF Gi World Champion in 2011 &nbsp; IBJJF No-gi World Champion in 2010 &nbsp; ADWPJJC World Cup Champion in 2010 &nbsp; UAEJJF Abu Dhabi Pro Champion in 2010 &nbsp; CBJJ Brazilian National Champion, in 2010 &nbsp; IBJJF Gi World Runner-up, in 2009 &nbsp; CBJJE Brazilian Cup Champion, in 2009 &nbsp; IBJJF Third Place European Open, all in 2009 &nbsp; IBJJF World Runner-up in 2007 Gilbert Burns&#8217; Wife As far as reports suggest, the name of &#8216;Durinho&#8217;s&#8217; wife is Bruna Burns. Much like Burns, she also holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The couple reportedly met amid one of Burns&#8217; grappling training sessions during the early days of his amateur combat sports career. Burns and Bruna tied the knot on August 10, 2012, after dating for a long time. Bruna is also a Brazilian and currently works as a coach at the Academy Combat Club in Brazil. Reportedly, the pair also has three kids together.  &#8216;Durinho&#8217; and Bruna&#8217;s eldest child, Pedro Brenaiah Burns is estimated to be more than six years old. While their second child named Joshua Burns would be less than five years old. The couple also welcomed their third child recently. Gilbert Burns&#8217; Brother &#8216;Durinho&#8217;s&#8217; sibling brother is named Herbert Burns. Burns&#8217; brother Herbert also took interest in sports as he trained in Shotokan karate under his father. However, he eventually transitioned to Brazilian jiu-jitsu following his elder brother. Herbert also followed his elder brother into MMA in the year 2012. He fought for other noted MMA promotions like the ONE Championship and Titan FC. His superb in-cage prowess caught the eye of the UFC authorities and he was elected to participate in Dana White&#8217;s Contender series. After obliterating his opponent in the first round of the bout, Herbert was awarded his UFC contract.  He currently fights in the Featherweight division of the UFC and boasts quite an impressive record of 11-4. Although there isn&#8217;t much information about it, it may be said that Gilbert and his brother Herbert share a pretty endearing relationship between themselves. Gilbert Burns Endorsements The stature of Gilbert Burns UFC has caused many brands to associate their name with the star welterweight fighter. The Brazilian currently endorses a few brands like RVCA,?Love Hemp, and Garden of Life.  Full Name Gilbert Alexander Pontes Burns  Nick Name Durinho  Parents Herbert Sr. and Tania  Siblings Frederick, Herbert Jr  Net Worth $1.83m  Salary $258k  Wife Bruna Burns  Kids 3  Height 5&#8242; 10&#8243;  Weight 170lbs(Welterweight)  Endorsements RVCA, Love Hemp, Garden of Life  How to Contact Gilbert Burns? Instagram,Â Facebook,Â Twitter

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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
Kamarudeen Usman, better known as Kamaru Usman, migrated to the United States when he was eight years old. Usman started wrestling at a young age at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. He was known as "Marty" because his coach could not pronounce his name properly.

'The Nigerian Nightmare' earned the NCAA Division II All American title three times during his time with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He was a two-time national finalist and <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://infohub.projecttopics.org/1910342-kamaru-usman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">became</a> the NCAA DII champion in 2010.

Usman made his MMA debut in 2012 and won his first match via a second-round TKO. Unfortunately, he lost his second bout via a rear-naked choke. Usman claims that he did not realize the importance of Jiu-Jitsu before this fight. As of October 2023, Usman sits at #1 in the UFC welterweight division <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: UFC Career</h2>
After amassing a 5-1 record, Usman received the opportunity to be on The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians. He won both of his matches and then submitted Hayder Hassan to win the twenty-first season of TUF.

Usman continued racking up wins. He went on a nine-fight win streak in the UFC before facing off against <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tyron-woodley/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tyron Woodley</a> for the welterweight strap. Usman dominated Woodley to win the belt and then defended it four times.

In his first title defense against Colby Covington at UFC 245, Usman claimed a spectacular fifth-round TKO victory. Then, he defended his title for the second time against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jorge-masvidal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jorge Masvidal</a> at UFC 251, where he won via unanimous decision.

[caption id="attachment_609069" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-609069" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210406203714/GettyImages-1255678592.jpg" alt="Kamaru Usman" width="1920" height="1341" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 12: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria battles Jorge Masvidal in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

His third title defense was against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/gilbert-burns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gilbert Burns</a> at UFC 258, where he claimed a magnificent third-round T/KO victory. His last fight was a rematch against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261, where he claimed dominating second-round KO victory. Next, Usman successfully defended his title for the fifth time in another rematch at UFC 268 against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/colby-covington/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Colby Covington</a> on November 06, 2021.

However, this proved to be his last title defense, as Usman lost the next fight to Leon Edwards at UFC 278. Next, he suffered another loss to the same opponent at UFC 286. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' holds a record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/f1b2aa7853d1ed6e" target="_blank" rel="noopener">15-2</a> in his UFC career.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Fighting Style</h2>
On his feet, Usman is not the best striker. However, when he mixes in his takedowns, his striking becomes dangerous. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' may not have a crowd-pleasing style, but he dominates his opponents with his superior wrestling. He has a strong clinch game.

He is also one of the strongest welterweights on the planet. Besides that, very few people can match his pace of fighting. Usman's chain wrestling style is nearly unstoppable.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Achievements</h2>
Usman <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://infohub.projecttopics.org/1910342-kamaru-usman">won</a> the NCAA DII bronze medal in 2008, silver in 2009, and gold in 2010. He <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/07/tuf-21-finale-results-kamaru-usman-taps-hayder-hassan-to-win-tuf-21-crown" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won</a> TUF: 21 in 2015 and the UFC welterweight strap in 2019.

Usman has won one 'Fight of the Night' and three 'Performance of the Night' bonuses in his UFC career. He holds a stellar record of <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kamaru-Usman-120691" target="_blank" rel="noopener">12-3-0</a> in his MMA career.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Net Worth and Salary 2023</h2>
Kamaru has earned over $ $9,460,800 in his UFC career, according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://mmasalaries.com/kamaru-usman-fighter-salary-net-worth-and-info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMA Salaries</a>. He banked his highest paycheck in his rematch with Colby Covington, where he earned a whopping $$1,892,000. It is noteworthy that these figures do not include undisclosed bonuses.

Usman has an estimated net worth of $3 million according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/kamaru-usman-net-worth/#:~:text=Kamaru%20Usman%20net%20worth%3A%20Kamaru,Auchi%2C%20Nigeria%20in%20May%201987." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth.</a>

[caption id="attachment_609042" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-609042" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210406201807/GettyImages-1179381730.jpg" alt="Kamaru Usman" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 01: UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman poses on stage during the UFC 245 press conference at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden on November 1, 2019 in New York, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Charity</h2>
As of now, Kamaru Usman is not running any charity. However, he plans to start one in the future.

<em>“I have an excellent team, a great manager and we’re going to put something together, we’re going to start a foundation and we’re going to change lives," </em>Kamaru Usman <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/trentreinsmith/2019/03/07/ufc-champ-kamaru-usman-were-going-to-start-a-foundation-and-were-going-to-change-lives/#73b766465b2d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">said</a> during UFC 235 post-fight press conference.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">Kamaru Usman: Endorsements 2023</h2>
Kamaru Usman has struck a deal with <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.muscleandfitness.com/athletes-celebrities/interviews/honor-respect-discipline-kamaru-usman-s-code/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trifecta</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center">How to Contact Kamaru Usman?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/usman84kg?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.facebook.com/Kamaruusmanmma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/usman84kg/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nickname</td>
<td>The Nigerian Nightmare</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Nigerian-American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>May 11, 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hometown</td>
<td>Auchi, Nigeria</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gym</td>
<td>Blackzillians, Florida, USA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6 ft 0 in</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight/Division</td>
<td>170 lbs / Welterweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>76"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Leg <a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/kamaru-usman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reach</a></td>
<td>41"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Record</td>
<td>20-3-0, 0NC</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wins by Stoppages</td>
<td>10 (9 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$3 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Trifecta</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Partner</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Unknown</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Kamarudeen Usman, better known as Kamaru Usman, migrated to the United States when he was eight years old. Usman started wrestling at a young age at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. He was known as &#8220;Marty&#8221; because his coach could not pronounce his name properly. &#8216;The Nigerian Nightmare&#8217; earned the NCAA Division II All American title three times during his time with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He was a two-time national finalist and became the NCAA DII champion in 2010. Usman made his MMA debut in 2012 and won his first match via a second-round TKO. Unfortunately, he lost his second bout via a rear-naked choke. Usman claims that he did not realize the importance of Jiu-Jitsu before this fight. As of October 2023, Usman sits at #1 in the UFC welterweight division rankings. Kamaru Usman: UFC Career After amassing a 5-1 record, Usman received the opportunity to be on The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians. He won both of his matches and then submitted Hayder Hassan to win the twenty-first season of TUF. Usman continued racking up wins. He went on a nine-fight win streak in the UFC before facing off against Tyron Woodley for the welterweight strap. Usman dominated Woodley to win the belt and then defended it four times. In his first title defense against Colby Covington at UFC 245, Usman claimed a spectacular fifth-round TKO victory. Then, he defended his title for the second time against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251, where he won via unanimous decision. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; JULY 12: Kamaru Usman of Nigeria battles Jorge Masvidal in their UFC welterweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) His third title defense was against Gilbert Burns at UFC 258, where he claimed a magnificent third-round T/KO victory. His last fight was a rematch against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 261, where he claimed dominating second-round KO victory. Next, Usman successfully defended his title for the fifth time in another rematch at UFC 268 against Colby Covington on November 06, 2021. However, this proved to be his last title defense, as Usman lost the next fight to Leon Edwards at UFC 278. Next, he suffered another loss to the same opponent at UFC 286. &#8216;The Nigerian Nightmare&#8217; holds a record of 15-2 in his UFC career. Kamaru Usman: Fighting Style On his feet, Usman is not the best striker. However, when he mixes in his takedowns, his striking becomes dangerous. &#8216;The Nigerian Nightmare&#8217; may not have a crowd-pleasing style, but he dominates his opponents with his superior wrestling. He has a strong clinch game. He is also one of the strongest welterweights on the planet. Besides that, very few people can match his pace of fighting. Usman&#8217;s chain wrestling style is nearly unstoppable. Kamaru Usman: Achievements Usman won the NCAA DII bronze medal in 2008, silver in 2009, and gold in 2010. He won TUF: 21 in 2015 and the UFC welterweight strap in 2019. Usman has won one &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; and three &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonuses in his UFC career. He holds a stellar record of 12-3-0 in his MMA career. Kamaru Usman: Net Worth and Salary 2023 Kamaru has earned over $ $9,460,800 in his UFC career, according to MMA Salaries. He banked his highest paycheck in his rematch with Colby Covington, where he earned a whopping $$1,892,000. It is noteworthy that these figures do not include undisclosed bonuses. Usman has an estimated net worth of $3 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; NOVEMBER 01: UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman poses on stage during the UFC 245 press conference at the Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden on November 1, 2019 in New York, New York. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Kamaru Usman: Charity As of now, Kamaru Usman is not running any charity. However, he plans to start one in the future. “I have an excellent team, a great manager and we’re going to put something together, we’re going to start a foundation and we’re going to change lives,&#8221; Kamaru Usman said during UFC 235 post-fight press conference. Kamaru Usman: Endorsements 2023 Kamaru Usman has struck a deal with Trifecta. How to Contact Kamaru Usman? Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  Nickname The Nigerian Nightmare  Age 36  Nationality Nigerian-American  Born May 11, 1987  Hometown Auchi, Nigeria  Gym Blackzillians, Florida, USA  Height 6 ft 0 in  Weight/Division 170 lbs / Welterweight  Reach 76&#8243;  Leg Reach 41&#8243;  Record 20-3-0, 0NC  Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppages 10 (9 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission)  Net Worth $3 million  Endorsements Trifecta  Partner Unknown  Marital Status Unknown  Kids NA  &nbsp;

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<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Thompson 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
Stephen Thompson is one of the best strikers in UFC history. He is currently at #7 in the UFC Welterweight <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rankings</a>. The American is extremely talented and undefeated through 37 amateur and 20 professional kickboxing matches.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center"><b>What is Stephen Thompson Net Worth 2023?</b></h2>
Thompson has estimated career earnings of $931,000 according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/16753-stephen-thompson-wonderboy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tapology</a>. His estimated net worth is $3 million, according to <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/stephen-thompson-net-worth/#:~:text=Stephen%20Thompson%20net%20worth%3A%20Stephen,South%20Carolina%20in%20February%201983." target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>. As of 2023, his UFC paycheck is worth $300,000 per fight.

[caption id="attachment_692878" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-692878 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-610799690.jpg" alt="Stephen Thompson" width="1920" height="1329" /> NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Stephen Thompson interacts with fans and media during the UFC 205 press event at Madison Square Garden on September 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

According to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/12/20/stephen-thompson-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sports Daily,</a> Thompson's highest paycheck came for his two fights against Tyron Woodley. He earned $460,000 for the first fight at UFC 205, and $410,000 for the second fight at UFC 209.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Thompson Early Life</b></h2>
Stephen Thompson was born in 1983. At the early age of three, Thompson started training in combat. His father, Ray Thompson is his trainer and also his manager. At the age of 15, Thompson started competing in karate and kickboxing.

[caption id="attachment_692887" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-692887 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-648131202.jpg" alt="Stephen Thompson" width="1920" height="1281" /> LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 04: UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson attends the UFC 209 press event at T-Mobile arena on March 4, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

The fighter had 16 titles to his name when he was an amateur. In 2004, he went professional against Kadir Kadri, his first opponent. He won that fight by knockout. In 2007, he fought his last professional kickboxing fight against Raymond Daniels. He lost this bout due to a knee injury. From then on, Thompson's career in MMA began.

Thompson has also followed an alternate career path. In 2017, Thompson signed a contract with IMG Models, an international modeling agency.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Thompson: UFC Career</b></h2>
The 'Wonderboy' made his UFC debut in the year 2012 against Dan Stittgen at UFC 143. He started his career with a Knockout of the Night award.

One of the grandest matches of his career was against <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/robert-whittaker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robert Whittaker</a>, where he defeated the middleweight fighter via TKO at UFC 170. In his UFC career, he has fought elite fighters like <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyron_Woodley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tyron Woodley</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jorge-masvidal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jorge Masvidal</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-holland/">Kevin Holland</a>, Belal Muhammad, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/gilbert-burns/">Gilbert Burn</a>s, and <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/darren-till/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Darren Till</a>

[caption id="attachment_692896" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-692896 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1292179877.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 19: Stephen Thompson prepares to fight Geoff Neal in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

His last fight was in 2022, against Kevin Holland, at UFC Fight Night. 'Wonderboy' won the bout via KO/TKO. He holds a record of <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/4a28cb716c19157a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">17-6-1</a> in his UFC career. Now, he will fight <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Michel-Pereira/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michel Pereira</a> on 29 July 2023, at <a href="https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-291" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UFC 291</a>.

'Wonderboy' holds a stellar record of <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/4a28cb716c19157a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">17-6-1</a> in his MMA career. He has a lot of accomplishments in his name and is one of the most skilled fighters in the game. He is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a black belt in Jujutsu, and a black belt in American Kickboxing.

Apart from that is also a first-degree black belt in Tetsu Shin Ryu Ju-Jitsu.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Thompson: Fighting Style</b></h2>
Thompson is one of the best fighters in the game and has owned a karate-based style of fighting. He has an aggressive style of fighting and always displays a dynamic range of striking.
<h2 class="jsx-3677412058" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Thompson: Achievements</b></h2>
Stephen Thompson has <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Five-Things-You-Might-Not-Know-About-Stephen-Thompson-151505" target="_blank" rel="noopener">held</a> titles like the 2002 <a title="International Kickboxing Federation" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Kickboxing_Federation">I.K.F</a> National Tournament Light Heavyweight Champion, 2003 K.I.C.K North American Cruiserweight Champion, 2003 I.A.K.S.A cruiserweight world Championship and 2005 W.A.K.O cruiserweight world champion and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Thompson_(fighter)#Championships_and_accomplishments" target="_blank" rel="noopener">many more</a>.

[caption id="attachment_692885" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-692885 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-648104090.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 04: Stephen Thompson walks back to his corner during his UFC welterweight championship bout during the UFC 209 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 4, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

He has won the <a title="List of UFC bonus award recipients" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UFC_bonus_award_recipients">Performance of the Night</a> in the UFC, 4 times, against Robert Whittaker, Johny Hendricks, Geoff Neil, and Jake Ellenberger.

Thompson also holds the title for the third most post-fight Bonuses in UFC Welterweight history, where he is joined by <a title="" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicente_Luque">Vicente Luque</a>.

<a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.instagram.com/wonderboymma/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://twitter.com/WonderboyMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2733623271" href="https://www.facebook.com/Wonderboymma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td> Nickname</td>
<td> Wonderboy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Age</td>
<td>40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>02-11-1983</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Residence</td>
<td> Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>6'0"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reach</td>
<td>75"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/stephen-thompson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leg Reach</a></td>
<td>42"</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight/Division</td>
<td> 170 lb/ welterweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> MMA Record</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$3 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Endorsements</td>
<td>Transparent Labs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Marital Status/Partner Name</td>
<td> NA/NA</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Stephen Thompson is one of the best strikers in UFC history. He is currently at #7 in the UFC Welterweight rankings. The American is extremely talented and undefeated through 37 amateur and 20 professional kickboxing matches. What is Stephen Thompson Net Worth 2023? Thompson has estimated career earnings of $931,000 according to Tapology. His estimated net worth is $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. As of 2023, his UFC paycheck is worth $300,000 per fight. NEW YORK, NY &#8211; SEPTEMBER 27: Stephen Thompson interacts with fans and media during the UFC 205 press event at Madison Square Garden on September 27, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) According to Sports Daily, Thompson&#8217;s highest paycheck came for his two fights against Tyron Woodley. He earned $460,000 for the first fight at UFC 205, and $410,000 for the second fight at UFC 209. Stephen Thompson Early Life Stephen Thompson was born in 1983. At the early age of three, Thompson started training in combat. His father, Ray Thompson is his trainer and also his manager. At the age of 15, Thompson started competing in karate and kickboxing. LAS VEGAS, NV &#8211; MARCH 04: UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson attends the UFC 209 press event at T-Mobile arena on March 4, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) The fighter had 16 titles to his name when he was an amateur. In 2004, he went professional against Kadir Kadri, his first opponent. He won that fight by knockout. In 2007, he fought his last professional kickboxing fight against Raymond Daniels. He lost this bout due to a knee injury. From then on, Thompson&#8217;s career in MMA began. Thompson has also followed an alternate career path. In 2017, Thompson signed a contract with IMG Models, an international modeling agency. Stephen Thompson: UFC Career The &#8216;Wonderboy&#8217; made his UFC debut in the year 2012 against Dan Stittgen at UFC 143. He started his career with a Knockout of the Night award. One of the grandest matches of his career was against Robert Whittaker, where he defeated the middleweight fighter via TKO at UFC 170. In his UFC career, he has fought elite fighters like Tyron Woodley, Jorge Masvidal, Kevin Holland, Belal Muhammad, Gilbert Burns, and Darren Till LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; DECEMBER 19: Stephen Thompson prepares to fight Geoff Neal in a welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on December 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC) His last fight was in 2022, against Kevin Holland, at UFC Fight Night. &#8216;Wonderboy&#8217; won the bout via KO/TKO. He holds a record of 17-6-1 in his UFC career. Now, he will fight Michel Pereira on 29 July 2023, at UFC 291. &#8216;Wonderboy&#8217; holds a stellar record of 17-6-1 in his MMA career. He has a lot of accomplishments in his name and is one of the most skilled fighters in the game. He is a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a black belt in Jujutsu, and a black belt in American Kickboxing. Apart from that is also a first-degree black belt in Tetsu Shin Ryu Ju-Jitsu. Stephen Thompson: Fighting Style Thompson is one of the best fighters in the game and has owned a karate-based style of fighting. He has an aggressive style of fighting and always displays a dynamic range of striking. Stephen Thompson: Achievements Stephen Thompson has held titles like the 2002 I.K.F National Tournament Light Heavyweight Champion, 2003 K.I.C.K North American Cruiserweight Champion, 2003 I.A.K.S.A cruiserweight world Championship and 2005 W.A.K.O cruiserweight world champion and many more. LAS VEGAS, NV &#8211; MARCH 04: Stephen Thompson walks back to his corner during his UFC welterweight championship bout during the UFC 209 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 4, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) He has won the Performance of the Night in the UFC, 4 times, against Robert Whittaker, Johny Hendricks, Geoff Neil, and Jake Ellenberger. Thompson also holds the title for the third most post-fight Bonuses in UFC Welterweight history, where he is joined by Vicente Luque. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook   Nickname  Wonderboy  Age 40  Born 02-11-1983  Nationality American   Residence  Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States  Height 6&#8217;0&#8243;  Reach 75&#8243;  Leg Reach 42&#8243;  Weight/Division  170 lb/ welterweight   MMA Record 17  Active Win Streak 1  Net Worth $3 million   Endorsements Transparent Labs   Marital Status/Partner Name  NA/NA

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 264: Latest News, Fight Card, Where to Watch</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 264 is upon us as UFC fans await the highly anticipated trilogy fight between <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Conor McGregor</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a>. The biggest MMA promotion in the world will make its way to the state of Nevada for the first time since welcoming back crowds in full force. </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 264 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. The PPV event will take place on Saturday, 10 July 2021. </span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 264: Main Event</span></h2>
As already mentioned above, an intriguing trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will headline UFC 264. The pair first clashed at UFC 178 where McGregor <a href="http://www.ufcstats.com/fight-details/6bcea00473e43a59" target="_blank" rel="noopener">won</a> the fight via TKO. Nearly seven years later in the rematch at UFC 257, Poirier <a href="http://www.ufcstats.com/fight-details/3d3e7dc7b4bf2bc4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">avenged</a> his loss via TKO. This will be the first fight for both 'Notorious' and 'The Diamond' since their rematch.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 264: </span>Main Card</h2>
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<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Lightweight</td>
<td> Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Welterweight</td>
<td> Gilbert Burns vs Stephen Thompson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Heavyweight</td>
<td> Tai Tuivasa vs Greg Hardy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Women's Bantamweight</td>
<td> Irene Aldana vs Yana Kunitskaya</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Bantamweight</td>
<td> Sean O'Malley vs Louis Smolka</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The <a href="https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-264" target="_blank" rel="noopener">main card</a> will kick off with an exciting bantamweight clash between Sean O'Malley and Louis Smolka. 'Suga' is stepping inside the octagon after claiming a spectacular KO <a href="http://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/b50a426a33da0012" target="_blank" rel="noopener">victory</a> over Thomas Almeida at UFC 260. Meanwhile, Smolka is coming off a TKO <a href="http://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d2bc285ead803db0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">victory</a> over Jose Quinonez.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-683523 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Sean-OMalley-vs-Louis-Smolka-officially-at-UFC-264.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" />

Besides the main event, UFC fans can look up to the co-main event. It will feature an intriguing welterweight clash between <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/gilbert-burns/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gilbert Burns</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Stephen-Thompson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Thompson</a>. 'Wonderboy' is on a two-fight win streak. Meanwhile, Burns suffered a TKO loss in his last fight against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kamaru-usman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kamaru Usman</a> at UFC 258.

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Furthermore, the winner of the trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier is likely to face the current UFC lightweight champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-oliveira/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charles Oliveira</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 264: Preliminary Card</span></h2>
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<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Welterweight</td>
<td> Carlos Condit vs Max Griffin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Welterweight</td>
<td> Niko Price vs Michel Pereira</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Welterweight</td>
<td> Sean Brady vs <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-lee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Lee</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Middleweight</td>
<td> Trevin Giles vs Dricus Du Plessis</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
A middleweight bout between <a href="http://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/b27a1fcb56a3035a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trevin Giles</a> and <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Dricus-Du-Plessis-146193" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dricus Du Plessis</a> will kick off the preliminary card of UFC 264. It will be an entertaining fight to look up to as both fighters are on a three-fight win streak.

<img class="size-full wp-image-683528 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Du-Plessis-Giles.jpeg" alt="" width="1488" height="991" />

Upcoming welterweight contenders Carlos Condit and Max Griffin will headline the preliminary card at UFC 264. Moreover, the undefeated <a href="http://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/45f7cb591c3ab00b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14-0</a>, Sean Brady, will face the UFC welterweight veteran Kevin Lee.

<img class="size-full wp-image-683533 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/E2ElOt1XIAARl2Q.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1920" />
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 264: Early Preliminary Card</span></h2>
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<td>Weight Class</td>
<td> Fighters</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Featherweight</td>
<td> Ryan Hall vs Ilia Topuria</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Women's Flyweight</td>
<td> Jennifer Maia vs Jessica Eye</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Middleweight</td>
<td> Omari Akhmedov vs Brad Tavares</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Flyweight</td>
<td> Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Jerome Rivera</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> Middleweight</td>
<td> Hu Yaozong vs Alen Amedovski</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The middleweight clash between Hu Yaozong and Alen Amedovski will kick off the UFC 264 event as it is the first bout of the early preliminary card.

<img class="size-full wp-image-683535 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/192973620_329191425229476_2927535805680270685_n.jpg" alt="" width="1349" height="1687" />

Moreover, UFC women's flyweight contender, Jessica Eye, will aim to avoid a third loss in a row. She will fight Jennifer Maia, who is coming of a <a href="http://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/8e1f36476ef02a6a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">loss</a> against the current UFC women's flyweight champion, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valentina-shevchenko/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Valentina Shevchenko</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Tickets for UFC 264</h2>
As already mentioned above, UFC 264 will take place in T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States. Viewers who wish to see the action live from the arena can buy tickets from the official UFC <a href="https://www.ufc.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>. The price range of UFC 264 tickets is around $300-$10,000. However, as we grow closer to the event, you can expect a high surge in ticket <a href="https://www.axs.com/events/400722/ufc-264-tickets?q=ufc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pricing</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Where to Watch UFC 264?</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In the USA and Canada, viewers can watch the event live on the ESPN TV channel and <a href="https://plus.espn.com/denied?block=geo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ESPN+</a>. The ESPN + subscription will cost $5.99 per month, and an annual subscription will cost $59.99. Canadian viewers can also watch the preliminary card on <a href="https://www.tsn.ca/ufc-on-tsn-broadcast-schedule-1.178692" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TSN</a>.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">UK viewers can watch UFC 264 live on BT Sport 1 TV channel and BT Sport’s <a href="https://www.bt.com/sport/ufc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a> and app for subscribers. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">UFC 264 will air in India on <a href="https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/fight-sports-ufc-1700000192" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sony</a> Ten 1/2 (English) and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi). </span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Viewers around the globe can watch the event live on the UFC Fight Pass <a href="https://welcome.ufcfightpass.com/#PPV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>. The monthly subscription for the UFC Fight Pass is $9.99, and the annual subscription is $95.99.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Date and timings For UFC 264</h2>
In the United States, UFC 264 will take place on Saturday, 10 July 2021. The event will begin at 6:15 pm ET as the early prelims start at that time, and the prelims will begin at 8 pm ET. The main card will begin somewhere around 10 pm ET.

In the United Kingdom, the preliminary card will commence at 1 am BST on Sunday, 11 July 2021. UK viewers can expect the main card to begin around 3 am BST.

The preliminary card will kick off at 5:30 am IST on Sunday, 11 July 2021, in India. Indian viewers can expect the main card to begin around 7:30 am IST.
<table style="height: 865px" width="525">
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<td>United States</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 6:15 pm ET,

Preliminary Card: 8 pm ET,

Main Card: 10 pm ET,

Saturday, 10 July 2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>United Kingdom</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 11:15 pm BST (Sat, 10 July)

Preliminary Card: 1 am BST (Sun, 11 July)

Main Card: 3 am BST (Sun, 11 July)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Canada</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 3:15 pm PT

Preliminary Card: 5 pm PT

Main Card: 7 pm PT

Saturday, 10 July 2021</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>India</td>
<td>Early Prelims: 3:45 am IST

Preliminary Card: 5:30 am IST

Main Card: 7:30 am IST

Sunday, 11 July 2021</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

UFC 264

UFC 264: Latest News, Fight Card, Where to Watch UFC 264 is upon us as UFC fans await the highly anticipated trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. The biggest MMA promotion in the world will make its way to the state of Nevada for the first time since welcoming back crowds in full force.  UFC 264 will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. The PPV event will take place on Saturday, 10 July 2021.  UFC 264: Main Event As already mentioned above, an intriguing trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier will headline UFC 264. The pair first clashed at UFC 178 where McGregor won the fight via TKO. Nearly seven years later in the rematch at UFC 257, Poirier avenged his loss via TKO. This will be the first fight for both &#8216;Notorious&#8217; and &#8216;The Diamond&#8217; since their rematch. UFC 264: Main Card  Weight Class  Fighters   Lightweight  Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor   Welterweight  Gilbert Burns vs Stephen Thompson   Heavyweight  Tai Tuivasa vs Greg Hardy   Women&#8217;s Bantamweight  Irene Aldana vs Yana Kunitskaya   Bantamweight  Sean O&#8217;Malley vs Louis Smolka  The main card will kick off with an exciting bantamweight clash between Sean O&#8217;Malley and Louis Smolka. &#8216;Suga&#8217; is stepping inside the octagon after claiming a spectacular KO victory over Thomas Almeida at UFC 260. Meanwhile, Smolka is coming off a TKO victory over Jose Quinonez. Besides the main event, UFC fans can look up to the co-main event. It will feature an intriguing welterweight clash between Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson. &#8216;Wonderboy&#8217; is on a two-fight win streak. Meanwhile, Burns suffered a TKO loss in his last fight against Kamaru Usman at UFC 258. Furthermore, the winner of the trilogy fight between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier is likely to face the current UFC lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira. UFC 264: Preliminary Card  Weight Class  Fighters   Welterweight  Carlos Condit vs Max Griffin   Welterweight  Niko Price vs Michel Pereira   Welterweight  Sean Brady vs Kevin Lee   Middleweight  Trevin Giles vs Dricus Du Plessis  A middleweight bout between Trevin Giles and Dricus Du Plessis will kick off the preliminary card of UFC 264. It will be an entertaining fight to look up to as both fighters are on a three-fight win streak. Upcoming welterweight contenders Carlos Condit and Max Griffin will headline the preliminary card at UFC 264. Moreover, the undefeated 14-0, Sean Brady, will face the UFC welterweight veteran Kevin Lee. UFC 264: Early Preliminary Card  Weight Class  Fighters   Featherweight  Ryan Hall vs Ilia Topuria   Women&#8217;s Flyweight  Jennifer Maia vs Jessica Eye   Middleweight  Omari Akhmedov vs Brad Tavares   Flyweight  Zhalgas Zhumagulov vs Jerome Rivera   Middleweight  Hu Yaozong vs Alen Amedovski  The middleweight clash between Hu Yaozong and Alen Amedovski will kick off the UFC 264 event as it is the first bout of the early preliminary card. Moreover, UFC women&#8217;s flyweight contender, Jessica Eye, will aim to avoid a third loss in a row. She will fight Jennifer Maia, who is coming of a loss against the current UFC women&#8217;s flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko. Tickets for UFC 264 As already mentioned above, UFC 264 will take place in T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, United States. Viewers who wish to see the action live from the arena can buy tickets from the official UFC website. The price range of UFC 264 tickets is around $300-$10,000. However, as we grow closer to the event, you can expect a high surge in ticket pricing. Where to Watch UFC 264? In the USA and Canada, viewers can watch the event live on the ESPN TV channel and ESPN+. The ESPN + subscription will cost $5.99 per month, and an annual subscription will cost $59.99. Canadian viewers can also watch the preliminary card on TSN. UK viewers can watch UFC 264 live on BT Sport 1 TV channel and BT Sport’s website and app for subscribers. UFC 264 will air in India on Sony Ten 1/2 (English) and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi).  Viewers around the globe can watch the event live on the UFC Fight Pass website. The monthly subscription for the UFC Fight Pass is $9.99, and the annual subscription is $95.99. Date and timings For UFC 264 In the United States, UFC 264 will take place on Saturday, 10 July 2021. The event will begin at 6:15 pm ET as the early prelims start at that time, and the prelims will begin at 8 pm ET. The main card will begin somewhere around 10 pm ET. In the United Kingdom, the preliminary card will commence at 1 am BST on Sunday, 11 July 2021. UK viewers can expect the main card to begin around 3 am BST. The preliminary card will kick off at 5:30 am IST on Sunday, 11 July 2021, in India. Indian viewers can expect the main card to begin around 7:30 am IST.  United States Early Prelims: 6:15 pm ET, Preliminary Card: 8 pm ET, Main Card: 10 pm ET, Saturday, 10 July 2021  United Kingdom Early Prelims: 11:15 pm BST (Sat, 10 July) Preliminary Card: 1 am BST (Sun, 11 July) Main Card: 3 am BST (Sun, 11 July)  Canada Early Prelims: 3:15 pm PT Preliminary Card: 5 pm PT Main Card: 7 pm PT Saturday, 10 July 2021  India Early Prelims: 3:45 am IST Preliminary Card: 5:30 am IST Main Card: 7:30 am IST Sunday, 11 July 2021

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