The UFC 304 will be on the stage only a few hours from now. in the main event, Leon Edwards will be fighting against Belal Muhammad. Both the fighters are the best in the class, with toe to toe fighting records.
Leon Edwards is the UFC Welterweight Champion. He has been a consistent fighter in his class and holds a 22-3 record. The last time Leon lost against Kamaru Usman was in 2015. After that, the fighter hasn’t lost a single fight. Later, he defeated Usman back to back two times in 2022 and 2023. The fighter defeated Colby Covington in his last fight by decision.
Belal Muhammad is also consistent in the game, though he hasn’t won any major title from UFC. He is not as high-profile a fighter as his opponent, but Belal has shown consistency in his last fights. He defeated Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision in UFC 288. His first fight against Leon wasn’t completed due to an accidental eye poke. But, Belal’s agility and confidence make him a very dangerous opponent for the champion.
In the main event, Edwards will fight to defend his UFC Welterweight Championship title. The purse for the Edwards vs Muhammad 2 will be high, as there has been a good PPV sale regarding the event. let’s discuss how much the fighter will make from the fight.
Edwards vs Muhammad 2 Purse Analysis:
There has not been any official announcement for the Edwards vs Muhammad 2 purse. However, according to their contacts and payouts for the previous fights, we have come up with the estimated salaries they will be getting from the event.
How Much Will Leon Edwards Earn?
Edwards has been earning Millions in his previous fights. His payouts raised so high after the back-to-back win against Kamaru Usman. He was reported to make about $1.5 Million from his last fight against Usman. He earned about $1.6 Million from the Colby Covington fight.
According to our analysis, Leon Edwards will be making a guaranteed payout of $1 Million from the fight if he manages to win. Besides, he will get 70% of the PPV bonus, as well as sponsor bonuses. This can be the highest payout fight for the fighter. So, with all that, he may earn about $1.6 Million from the fight.
How much will Belal Muhammad Earn?
Belal doesn’t have the history of getting millions of payouts. Belal will be earning $160,000 if he wins the fight. This win can raise him to a different height. He will also receive the rest 30% of the PPV bonus.
The fight will be shown on ESPN+. The PPV price for the event is set at $80. ESPN has also kept many discounts if you buy the PPV with their other packages.