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How Much UFC 309 Prize Money Is On Offer & What Are The Exact Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Purses For UFC Heavyweight Title Fight?
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Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic is almost here as the two fighters meet in the centre of the octagon in the main event at UFC 309. Both fighters are expected to earn lucrative purses for the bout, but just what is the exact UFC 309 prize money on offer and how much is each fighter being paid?
UFC 309 Prize Money
The anticipation is palpable for Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic as UFC 309 takes centre stage at Madison Square Garden, in New York City on November 16 (EST). The card is headlined by the greatest MMA fighter of all time, Jon Jones, as he aims to defend his UFC Heavyweight Title for the first time against former champion Stipe Miocic.
The best UFC betting sites in the UK have priced Jon Jones as the overriding betting favourite for the bout. Stipe Miocic is understandably the underdog here, with the majority of UFC fans expecting ‘Bones’ to make a successful first defence of his UFC Heavyweight Title.
Looking at the UFC 309 prize money on offer, both Jones and Miocic are expected to earn a fortune in the main event at MSG. As far as exact figures are concerned, official purses won’t be revealed until after the fight. However, there have been some rumours as to how much each fighter will earn.
Supreme Fitness have revealed that Jon Jones is expected to earn around the $15 million mark for his fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. This would be by far and away Jones’ biggest purse payout of his career. However, it is unlikely this purse is accurate. It will more than likely be around the $6-7 million mark, not $15m.
UFC prize money differs event to event. For example, the prize money on offer at UFC 300 was far higher than other recent cards, given the magnitude of the event and the names Dana White had fighting on the bill.
For a card of the calibre of UFC 309, rest assured the total prize money will equate to around $15 million all in. The majority of which will go solely to Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic the main event.
Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic Fight Purses
Both men are expected to receive an individual fight purse, so depending on which man has their hand raised will determine how much the winner receives. This is due to there being several UFC bonuses up for grabs.
Looking at both fighters previous purses, it very much depends on who wins as to who will be paid more. Yes, Jon Jones will likely earn around $5 million no matter the result, but this could inflate to around $8-10 million if he wins in emphatic fashion.
Similarly, expect Stipe Miocic to earn a near career-high payday if he pulls off the upset. Both are huge names in their own right. Miocic is a UFC legend and the best heavyweight of all time, with Jones also a UFC stalwart, complete legend and the greatest MMA fighter to ever live.
Jones’ biggest purse to date came last time out at UFC 285 versus Ciryl Gane when he reportedly pocketed $3,542,000. Miocic on the other hand received his two largest purse at UFC 260 and UFC 252 respectively, earning $1,190,000 against both Francis Ngannou and Daniel Cormier.
Both men are in for big pay days and both thoroughly deserve it. Whoever has their hand raised with the UFC Heavyweight Title around their waist after the fight, will be the man who has earned the most UFC 309 prize money.
Official UFC 309 Purses & Payouts (Top 10 Highest Purses)
| Fighter | Total Purse |
|---|---|
| Jon Jones | $6,292,000 |
| Stipe Miocic | $4,232,000 |
| Charles Oliveira | $1,071,000 |
| Michael Chandler | $1,056,000 |
| Chris Weidman | $216,000 |
| Bo Nickal | $206,000 |
| Jim Miller | $171,000 |
| Marcin Tybura | $146,000 |
| Paul Craig | $116,000 |
| Eryk Anders | $116,000 |
All UFC 309 purses & payout info per MMA Salaries