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Paddy Pimblett's pay—Is he worth the hype, or is UFC overpaying him?

The British sensation Paddy Pimblett is about to lock horns against Bobby Green at the UFC 304, in Manchester. The fight is important for both fighters as this ascertains their relevance in the lightweight division. Pimblett’s plan for the 155 lbs title starts with Bobby Green as he claimed, “Well, obviously I fight, like, Bobby Green, then I fight [Renato] Moicano.”. A victory at the grand stage of the Co-Op arena would elevate him to another level.

Meanwhile, Bobby Green has strong support from former featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanoski, who has predicted his victory. “I’m going to have to go with Bobby Green, I think he’s the safer bet here. It’s going to be a three-round fight,” said Volkanovski. Well, the odds are at stake for both the fighters. As such, let’s take a look and learn all we know about what the two fighters’ earnings for this matchup are going to be!

How much is Paddy Pimblett earning at UFC 304?

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The UFC 304 main card openers would set the stage for the headliners. Paddy Pimblett’s record has been amazing since he entered the UFC roster. The fighter is on a five-fight winning streak under the UFC. His last fight against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 was one of his best victories. Pimblett is one of the prospects for the new-age talents for the UFC and he is for sure maintaining his stature.

Taking a look at what the UFC star earns or will be earning in his fight against Bobby Green, according to the report published by MMASalaries.com, Pimblett has been earning a string of $150,000 for his last three fights as a base salary. In addition to his $150k base salary, Pimblett is earning $4500 from sponsorships.

Well, Pimblett has been winning all of his fights recently, so if we go by that analogy then if he secures that victory then we can imagine a payout of more than $300,000 as his payout otherwise it’s near to $200,000.

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Paddy Pimblett's pay—Is he worth the hype, or is UFC overpaying him?

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Paddy Pimblet’s net worth as of 2024 stands at a whopping $5 million and for Bobby Green, it estimates around $570,000. It might be notable that all the numbers mentioned have not been disclosed by the UFC or the fighter’s teams, and are only a mere estimate based on contract trends. Well, now that we know about Pimblett’s payscale, let’s have a look at Green’s salary.

How much is Bobby Green earning at UFC 304?

With the odds in his favor as stated by Alexander Volkanovski in his statement, Bobby Green is one of the most looked forward fighters in the division. King Green is riding a one-fight winning streak and needs a victory desperately. Pimblett has already touched Green’s nerve when he challenged him for a grappling fight. “Grapple with me then, lad. Back your word up. We both know that you can strike even though you’ve got no power. We both know that I’ll strike with you and that you can get knocked out,” said Pimblett.

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Well, so what will be the probable payscale for Green on his outing against Pimblett? King Green has been earning good money from his fights in the promotion. His base salary at the promotion revolves around $100-$150k. However, his earnings from his past fights are humongous and averages around $200k [It also includes sponsorships and bonuses].

Regardless, their fight will be interesting. What’s your take on their clash? State your thoughts in the comments below.