How Much Is Alexander Volkanovski Making From Ilia Topuria Fight at UFC 298? Is It More Than the Islam Makhachev Payout?

Alexander Volkanovski will be taking on Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 to defend his featherweight crown. The bout is highly anticipated by the fans as ‘The Great’ aims to return to his winning form after suffering a devastating head-kick knockout against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Meanwhile, Topuria, the contender, is aiming to end Volkanovski’s reign atop the featherweight division and claim the throne for himself!

The build-up to the event has been marked with back-and-forth exchanges between the pair, with Topuria’s confidence being questioned by the Australian. Fans have also been interested to know if Volkanovski will be securing a higher payout for this bout than he did for his previous outings against other opponents!

Alexander Volkanovski will earn a base salary of $1.5 million at UFC 298

According to information available on MMASalaries.com, Volkanovski secured a base salary of $1,500,000 for his UFC 284 clash against Islam Makhachev. The total pay secured by the Australian for the event, including PPV buys, payouts, and performance bonuses was stated to be $1,992,000 

For his title unification bout against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290, ‘The Great’ secured a base salary of $1,500,000 once again. However, this time, the total salary for the event was reported to be $2,142,000. Therefore, fans can assume, based on previous fight details, that Volkanovski will secure a base salary of at least $1.5 million for his UFC 298 clash against Ilia Topuria as well.

For his short-notice outing at UFC 294, the Australian is likely to have secured a much bigger purse. In his own words, he takes the possibility of losing a fight into account and negotiates deals that would be favorable even if the outcome is negative. “That’s just something that I’ve always done… including the last one with Islam, obviously,” he told Megan Olivi in a recent interview. 

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While the exact figures are yet to be confirmed, it’s expected that Volkanovski will secure a substantial base salary, with the total payout influenced by performance bonuses and PPV revenue. With a seemingly good contract secured, ‘Volk’ is focusing his energy on his opponent. During the build-up to the massive showdown between the two elite featherweights, ‘The Great’ has given the challenger a harsh reality check!

‘The Great’ slams Ilia Topuria’s antics

Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC champion, has criticized his opponent, Ilia Topuria, for displaying arrogance on social media by claiming the title of ‘UFC champion’ before their upcoming bout for the undisputed UFC featherweight title at UFC 298.

In an interview with Fox Sports Australia, ‘The Great’ stated, “I’ve earned everything, I’ve earned the championship in my bio, I’ve earned my title, earned my followers, you name it, I’ve earned it all. I don’t see him doing the same.”

He also dismissed Topuria’s planned documentary titled, ‘Road To The Belt’ asserting that the contender may be looking too far ahead into the future. He stated, “This documentary … they’re going to need an extra one because the road to the title isn’t going to be accomplished. He ain’t getting it this time.” Volkanovski also expressed a desire to teach Topuria a lesson, hoping it would prompt him to adopt a more diligent attitude towards training and earning his place in the UFC. 

In conclusion, the Australian’s criticism of Topuria’s mentality reflects his determination to defend his championship and uphold the values of hard work and dedication in the sport of mixed martial arts! 

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