How Much UFC 313 Prize Money Is On Offer & What Are The Exact Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev Purses For UFC Light-Heavyweight Title Fight?

Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev is almost here as it headlines UFC 313 this weekend. Both fighters are expected to earn lucrative purses for the bout, but just what is the exact UFC 313 prize money on offer and how much is each fighter being paid?

UFC 313 Prize Money

The anticipation is palpable for Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev as UFC 313 takes centre stage at the T-Mobile Arena on March 8 (EST). The card is headlined by one of the pound-for-pound UFC stars in Alex Pereira, as he defends his UFC Light-Heavyweight Title against #1 contender Magomed Ankalaev.

The best UFC betting sites have priced Pereira as the marginal betting favourite for the bout. The challenger is understandably the underdog here, with the majority of UFC fans expecting the Dagestani MMA fighter to cause ‘Poatan’ some issues but ultimately lose the contest.

Looking at the UFC 313 prize money on offer, both main event combatants are being paid rather fruitfully. 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.

Total Sportal have revealed that Alex Pereira is expected to earn around $1 million for his main event bout at UFC 313. For the challenger and #1 light-heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev, his base purse is estimated to be around $750,000.

This is purely his base salary, not taking into consideration any bonuses. Again, expect these purses to massively inflate when pay-per-view revenue, sponsorship and other bonuses are taken into account in the aftermath of the event.

UFC prize money differs event to event, depending on the magnitude of the event and the names Dana White had fighting on the bill.

For a card of the calibre of UFC 313, rest assured the total prize money will equate to around $8 million all in. The majority of which will go solely to Alex Pereira and Magomed Ankalaev the main event. We will update exact purses in the aftermath of UFC 313 when they are officially revealed.

Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev Fight Purses

Both men are expected to receive an individual fight purse at UFC 313, 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, Alex Pereira will likely earn around $2 million no matter the result, but this could inflate to around $3.5-4 million if he wins in emphatic fashion and the pay-per-view does well.

Similarly, expect Magomed Ankalaev to earn a career-high payday if he pulls off the upset. Both are huge names in their own right.

Pereira’s biggest purse to date reportedly came in his rematch with Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, where the Brazilian reportedly pocketed $3,303,000. Ankalaev on the other hand hasn’t earned anywhere near the money ‘Poatan’ has, with his biggest purse reportedly coming at UFC 308 when he beat Aleksander Rakic ($411,000).

Both men are in for big pay days and both thoroughly deserve it. Whoever has their hand raised with the UFC Light-Heavyweight Title around their waist after the fight, will be the man who has earned the most UFC 313 prize money.

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