The upcoming UFC Vegas 97 main event between Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady is make or break for both fighters, even more so for Burns. The pair will meet in a highly exciting welterweight clash with substantial career implications for both of them. While Burns will look to get back to the winning column after losing his last two fights inside the Octagon, Brady will look to stay there, having bounced back in December 2023 after his sole career loss at UFC 280 two years ago. But there’s a little more than just ranking spots on the line.

How much will the two 170-pound fighters earn from their upcoming clash? Let us take a look at the exact details of the amount they will be making at UFC Vegas 97.

How much are Gilbert Burns and Sean Brady’s purses?

According to NY Fights, Gilbert Burns pocketed a guaranteed $200,ooo, after losing his fight against Belal Muhammad at the short-notice UFC 288 co-main event. The same outlet also mentioned that Burns earns between $150,000 and $250,000 per outing. If we go by the records of MMA Salaries, ‘Durinho’ made around the same amount after losing his bout against Jack Della Maddalena.

Burns earning close to a quarter million dollars per outing should not be a surprise. The Brazilian earned his full paycheck, including his win bonus, after his losing effort against Khamzat Chimaev. He has a reputation for being ready to go anytime, and this time, he’s fighting to stay relevant in the title scene.

Talking about Sean Brady, the 31-year-old was once undefeated in five fights in the UFC and 15-0 overall before meeting the now-welterweight champion Belal Muhammad at UFC 280. However, in contrast, he is set to earn way less than Burns. NY Fights reported an estimated $80,000 purse for the American fighter after his latest victory over Kevin Gastelum on December 3, 2023. He also made around $50,000 after his loss to Muhammad, which is nowhere close to what Burns makes. Based on the information, it seems that the Brazilian will be making much more this time.

Burns is likely to pocket an amount somewhere between $150,000 and $250,000, just like he did in his last two fights. Whereas Brady, the once-unbeaten welterweight usually makes somewhere between $50,000 and $80,000, this time, he might make a possible career high of $100,000 as this will be his first-ever main event against a renowned opponent like Gilbert Burns. With post-fight bonuses, their purses could go upward by a maximum of another $100K. Let us now shift our focus to the rest of the fighters and find out what they are making.

How much are other fighters making at UFC Fight Night: Brady vs. Burns

The upcoming UFC Vegas 97 features some outstanding fighters apart from Burns and Brady. Former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade will feature in the co-main event, where she will take on Natalia Silva. The Brazilian is currently on a two-fight streak and will look to stop Silva’s winning run. Silva is currently unbeaten in the UFC, and determined to wear the title around her waist. Talking about their purses, Andrade reportedly made around $179,000 for her UFC 300 victory over Marina Rodriguez.

However, it’s very unlikely that the upcoming event will match that figure, so it is believed that her purse should be between $100,000 and $150,000.  Silva, on the other hand, made around $80,000( base salary $40,000 and bonus $40,000) for her emphatic UFC 292 win over Andrea Lee. If we look at her past records, she is believed to be making between $50,000 and $80,000.

Steve Garcia earned a performance bonus in his last fight and hopes to improve his earnings this time around. The event is scheduled just a week before the epic UFC 306 event in the Las Vegas Sphere. Fans will be eager to witness the event and will be hopeful that the fighters put on a show for them.

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