UFC 271 will take place on Saturday night at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, and will feature the middleweight championship rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker.
There's a symmetry to the second pay-per-view of the year headlined by a championship sequel - second event, second fight between two rivals - and after the first of the two was thrilling from start to finish, it's time to find Find. Find out if there are more The Empire Strikes Back or Speed 2: Cruise Control coming this weekend.
The odds are in the former's favor, because like Empire, this weekend's return to the pay-per-view has an all-star cast across the board, with key matchups between the contenders, rising talent versus long-established veterans. a long time and some promising newcomers. everyone heads to the octagon in front of the high-level tandem that will end the fight for the championship gold.
Here's a look at what's on sale this weekend. May the force be with you!
Israel Adesanya vs Robert Whittaker
When Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker enter the Octagon on Saturday night, it will have been two years, four months and seven days since their first duel for the undisputed UFC middleweight title.
Adesanyahe won the first meeting, went on as interim champion, and completed his incredible rise to the top of the league by earning a second-round stoppage victory at UFC 243. It was a classic Adesanya performance, as he displayed sharp, skillful counters and the defensive softness that makes him hard to hit even when you think you caught him perfectly.
Whittaker fought for the first time in over a year after undergoing emergency surgery earlier in the year, walking into the cage worn down and feeling exhausted. He also looked the part, forcing action and receiving strikes where he traditionally was more patient and technical, leading to him being dropped late in the first and resigning just after the second half.
Since their first meeting, Adesanya has cemented his reputation as the best middleweight in the world, but he has also lost his aura of invincibility, having successfully defended his title three times and conceded his first career loss last year when he moved up to Jan Blachowicz by to challenge for the light heavyweight title. as forwhittaker, the former champion took some time off to recharge, but has made a strong comeback, scoring unanimous decision wins over Darren Till, Jared Cannonier and Kelvin Gastelum to set up the championship resume on Saturday.
The dynamic between these two on the feet remains the most intriguing part of this fight, as each can move forward or look for counterattacks and exploiting mistakes will likely dictate the end result. An interesting point to consider is whether or not Whittaker wants to wrestle more this time to test Adesanya's takedown defense and his ability to recover if he takes him to the canvas.
Just as the first fight between the two was an unforgettable encounter, so is the second chapter of a story that will not end here.
Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa
Derrick Lewis is aiming for a victory in his hometown after coming up just short in the last fight in Houston, but to do so he must defeat Australian Tai Tuivasa.
"The Black Beast"He fought for the interim heavyweight title in H-Town last summer and collapsed under the pressure of officiating a pay-per-view event in his hometown and the pressure placed on him by Ciryl Gane. Four months later, Lewis returned to the Octagon and defeated Chris Daukaus, reaffirming his position as a dangerous threat at the top of the heavyweight division.
Derrick Lewis poses on the scales during the UFC 265 weigh-in ceremony at the Toyota Center on August 6, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)
Tuivasa's tenure in the UFC began as a bad plate inning in baseball - three up, three down - when the big boy from West Sydney admitted his early success went to his head, resulting in three straight setbacks. . Since then, however, "Bam Bam" has come back with a vengeance, racking up four straight stoppage wins, including an Augusto Sakai finish in mid-December.
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Someone is going to be knocked out in this case, but the compelling piece is figuring out who it will be. Lewis has managed to push back promising hopefuls during his time as a top 10 fighter.OceanIt looks like he's putting all the pieces together and ready to take on another Veteran's Challenge.
The crowd will be in an uproar after "Tops Drop" rolls across the arena as Lewis heads to the Octagon, and everyone will be excited to see which of these two heavyweights lands the decisive blow.
Jared Canonier contra Derek Brunson
Before Adesanya and Whittaker fight for the middleweight title, Jared Cannonier and Derek Brunson square off to determine who is next in line to challenge the winner of the Main Event.
After starting his heavyweight career in the UFC and a brief stint in the 205-pound weight class,GunnerHe has gone 4-1 since moving up to middleweight, notching wins over David Branch, Anderson Silva, Jack Hermansson and Kelvin Gastelum. His lone loss came at UFC 254 against Whittaker, which not only underscores the talent of "Bobby Knuckles," but also proves that Cannonier is a top-tier fighter.
Now in his 10th year as a staple of the UFC's middleweight division,brunsonhe arrives in Houston on one of the best streaks of his career, having racked up five straight wins capped by a third-round submission victory over Darren Till in September. The 38-year veteran has played to his strengths on the court more at this distance, but he remains an explosive athlete with the ability to handle things on his feet when necessary.
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There is no guarantee that the winner will be next. What if Whittaker wins and a trilogy fight is required? – but whoever emerges victorious should have pole position in the title hunt heading into the second quarter of the UFC 2022 schedule.
Alexander Hernandez by Renato Moicano
Light staples Alexander Hernandez andRenato MoicanoMeeting early this weekend and each man trying to move things in the right direction after post-game victories in their most recent appearances.
hernandezhas alternated wins and losses since his upset debut knockout victory over Beneil Dariush at UFC 222. “Alexander the Great,” who now resides in Colorado and represents the Factory X Muay Thai roster, has notched knockout victories at the first round in each of his last two, but he's fought strong in matchups like this Grappler, so it will be interesting. to see what pattern continues.
Alexander Hernandez meets Chris Gruetzemacher in a lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 31, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Alexander Hernandez meets Chris Gruetzemacher in a lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 31, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Moicano moved up to lightweight after a solid run as a featherweight contender, recording a quick first-round submission win over Damir Hadzovic in his debut. Rafael Fiziev stopped him in his second easy appearance, but he rebounded with a second-round submission victory over Jai Herbert last June, improving his record to 15-4-1 in the process.
The positioning of this matchup and the fact that these two men are parked outside the top 15 right now should serve as another reminder of just how deep and talented the lightweight division is right now. Both are eager to turn their recent wins into the first of back-to-back wins. So expect an entertaining and close duel when they go to the cage on Saturday.
Bobby Green vs. Nasrat Haqparast
Bobby Green and Nasrat Haqparast share the Octagon in Saturday's main card opener in the lightweight division.
VerdeHe looks to maintain his place as one of the veterans in the 155-pound class, coming to Houston after a dynamic first-round knockout victory over Al Iaquinta at UFC 268 in November. The 35-year-old "King" has logged over 40 appearances in his career and has never been an easy or cheap task, making him perfect to boost Haqparast this weekend.
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still only 26 years oldhaqparasthe begins his fourth full year on the UFC roster as he rebounds from a loss to Dan Hooker in September. While he's been topsy-turvy throughout his career, the German-born lightweight of Afghan descent has stumbled sharing the cage with more experienced opponents, so a win over Green on Saturday could mark the end of that chapter and a big step forward. could mean left-handed for the dangerous.
Will the veteran prevail, or will the up-and-coming lightweight finally take a big step forward?
Andrei Arlovski contra Jared Vanderaa
Heavy hitters at different points in their careers meet in the final preliminary match of the night.Andrej Arlowskiand Jared Vanderaa share the Octagon on Saturday night.
Well into his third decade as a professional boxer, Arlovski remains a valuable piece of the heavyweight puzzle, serving as the veterans' litmus test that aspiring talents must pass to rise through the ranks. He has gone 4-1 in his last five games after back-to-back wins against Chase Sherman and Carlos Felipe following his loss to Tom Aspinall last February.
Fighter Timeline: Andrei Arlovski
Fighter Timeline: Andrei Arlovski
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As Arlovski makes his 37th UFC appearance this weekend,HikeHe posts his fourth place and hopes to equal his 2-2 record after landing on the wrong end against Alexandr Romanov last time out. 12-6 overall, the Dana White Contender Series alumnus shared fight-of-the-night honors with Justin Tafa in May, emerging victorious from the entertaining tug-of-war.
It's always tempting to say that Arlovski will have to stop advancing at some point, but he's proven incredibly resilient throughout his career and truly loves what he does. A mountain of a man, Vanderaa displayed menacing strength on his way to the big stage. So it will be interesting to see if he can capitalize on them and record the biggest win of his career this weekend.
Roxanne Modafferi contra Casey O'Neill
Much like the fight that will follow in this weekend's preliminaries, this pairing is in the middle.Roxanne Modafferiand Casey O'Neill is a clash of competitors moving in very different, very different directions.
After more than 18 years, Modafferi is calling it a win-lose career after competing in his 46th professional fight after Saturday night. "The Happy Warrior" has been a trailblazing figure in the sport and a perennial flyweight favorite for the past eight years, and while the results haven't always been there, Modafferi's heart, drive and passion for the sport have always been there. they have shone
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Unlike,O'NeillHe has only eight fights in his professional career and is rising through the ranks quickly after picking up three stoppage wins during his UFC rookie campaign last year to establish himself as one of the top promotion prospects. She earned placements against Shana Dobson, Lara Procopio and Antonina Shevchenko in February, June and October respectively and could catapult herself into the top 10 if she can add a similar result against Modafferi to her resume this weekend.
Will the veteran make a grand entrance by handing the rising prospect his first career loss, or will O'Neill retire Modafferi with a loss?
Kyler Phillips Gegen Marcelo Rojo
Exciting bantamweights Kyler Phillips and Marcelo Rojo will try to turn things in a positive direction when they compete in a main card shootout on Saturday night.
the 26 year oldPhillipshe had an up-and-down year in 2021, beginning his campaign with a unanimous decision win over Song Yadong at UFC 259 that briefly propelled him into the top 15. But a little over four months later, he started well but fizzled out. him dropping a majority decision to Raulian Paiva in a bout that earned him Fight of the Night honors.
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Kyler Phillips will train at the UFC Performance Institute on July 21, 2021. (Photo by Zac Pacleb)
Kyler Phillips will train at the UFC Performance Institute on July 21, 2021. (Photo by Zac Pacleb)
Rojohe was booked for his last minute debut in February against Raoni Barcelos before the fight was cancelled, causing the Argentine to move up in division and lose a mandatory fight against Charles Jourdain two weeks later. Three different matchups fell apart between August, September and October and he's going to have to make an effort to come back and show what he can do in a packed camp this weekend.
The bantamweight division is teeming with talent right now and the competition to break into the top 15 and make significant progress through the ranks is intense. Each of these men is an exciting, action-oriented competitor in his own right, so bringing them together this weekend in Houston should be something exciting.
Carlos Ulberg vs Fabio Cherant
Light heavyweight finalists line up on the other side of the cage herecarlo ulbergreturns to face Fabio Cherant.
As a member of the City Kickboxing team, Ulberg made his much-anticipated debut last March when he punched himself before being defeated by Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 259. The former kickboxer has limited experience, but clear strength and a massive group around him, a jumping action this weekend would not be surprising in the least.
Cherantis 7-0 against non-UFC talent and 0-3 against current UFC contenders after losing to Aleksa Camur and both Alonzo Menifield and William Knight on season 3 of Dana White's Contender series after they they were designated to the Octagon last year. The 27-year-old has shown promise throughout his rise to that level and if he can get back to it this weekend, he could get his first UFC win.
Maná Martínez vs Ronnie Lawrence
The high-energy bantamweights clash in the preliminary preliminary final this weekend, with local favorite Mana Martinez taking on Tennessee native Ronnie Lawrence.
Martínezrecorded an emotional split decision win over Guido Cannetti in late August, picking up the victory in his promotional debut shortly after the unexpected death of his trainer and Texas MMA icon Saul Soliz. The 25-year-old is a kill-or-kill fighter who has only gone the distance twice in 11 fights and averaged a 9-2 record to start his career.
Lorenzohe was lauded by UFC president Dana White when he landed a contract for the fourth season of the Contender series, then backed it up with a third-round knockout victory over Vince Cachero in his promotion debut last February. Medical issues forced him to pull out of a July game against Trevin Jones at 11 a.m., sending The Heat sidelined for nearly a year before Saturday.
Will Martinez wow the partisan crowd at Toyota Center, or will Lawrence claim his fifth straight victory and leave them silent as the results are read?
AJ Dobson contra Jacob Malkoun
AJ Dobson makes his promotional debut against Jacob Malkoun in this preliminary deck on Saturday.
A member of the DWCS class of '21,Dobsonhe is 6-0, 1 NC in his UFC debut. The Ohio native has placed in all but one of his first six victories, including his victory over Hashem Arkhagha in September.
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Malkounhe trains alongside Robert Whittaker and is making his third trip to the Octagon here. After losing his Abu Dhabi debut to Phil Hawes, 'Mamba' picked up a win in his second appearance by defeating Abdul Razak Alhassan last April to improve his record to 5-1.
Douglas Silva vs. Sergei Morozov
The bantamweight veterans meet here as Douglas Silva and Sergey Morozov face off to see who will claim their second consecutive UFC victory.
The 36 year oldsilvahe's been on the UFC's roster since 2014 and compiled a 5-4 record while split time between bantamweight and featherweight. In his second appearance of 2021, he returned to the 135-pound weight class and recorded a first-round knockout victory over Gaetano Pirrello to improve his record to 27-4 with no contest overall.
Sergey Morozov of Kazakhstan reacts after defeating Khalid Taha of Germany in their bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX on July 17, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Morozovhe went up 1-1 in his rookie year in the UFC, losing in the second round to Umar Nurmagomedov in their debut together last January before responding with a unanimous decision victory over Khalid Taha in July. The former M-1 Challenge champion is 17-4 in his career, including splitting two fights with TUF 29 semifinalist Josh Rettinghouse.
This should be a high-energy, back-and-forth fight between two ultra-tough, versatile contenders trying to move up the talented ranks at bantamweight.
Jeremiah Wells arrives at the Blood Diamond
jeremiah wellsaims to build on his impressive debut victory when he welcomes Blood Diamond to the Octagon for the first time in Saturday's opener.
A veteran of the rough East Coast regional circuit, Wells made brief impressions last spring, stepping into the cage and recording a second-round KO victory over former TUF: Brazil champion Warlley Alves. The 35-year-old Wells, who trains with fellow Philadelphia standouts Sean Brady and Pat Sabatini, has won six of the last seven and three in a row from him.
Another member of the City Kickboxing team,Diamantehe's received much praise from his teammates and coaches, but you can only look at a limited resume to gauge what he'll bring to the table before his debut. He has had wins in all three of his MMA fights so far, so it will be interesting to see how he handles that move in competition as he acts as a support act for his team in Houston this weekend.
Can Wells add another victory or will Diamond steer things in a positive direction for the New Zealand team from the start?
William Knight contra Maxim Grishin
William Knight replaces Ed Herman and faces Maxim Grishin.
Ritterhe has gone 3-1 since enlisting in the UFC after back-to-back Contender Series victories from Dana White, rebounding from a decision loss to Da-un Jung in April with back-to-back wins over Fabio Cherant and Alonzo Menifield. The Connecticut native is a mass of strength and explosiveness, and in just three and a half years as a mixed martial artist, he has reached the highest level in the sport, going 11-2.
GrishinHe is a 37-year-old 42-fight veteran who came to the UFC with a 30-7-2 record. He dropped a decision against fellow heavyweight champion Marcin Tybura in his heavyweight debut, rebounded with a second-round win over Gadzhimurad Antigulov in his second outing, and then ended up on the wrong end of a unanimous decision verdict. when he defeated Dustin last February. Jacoby competed.
This is a big competitive step for Knight and he's embracing it on short notice. His rare combination of athleticism, strength and overall toughness makes him an intriguing figure in the 205-pound weight class, while Grishin is a crafty veteran sure to rely on cunning and cunning to stifle his rise to the top. Saturday.
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FAQs
How much did Adesanya get paid for Whittaker 2? ›
Adesanya earned about $642,000 for his rematch with Whittaker.
Who won between Whittaker and Adesanya 2? ›UFC 271 results: Israel Adesanya defeats Robert Whittaker in close rematch: Tai Tuivasa KO's Derrick Lewis. Follow UFC 274 live.
Who won UFC 271 tonight? ›UFC 271 results, highlights: Israel Adesanya outpoints Robert Whittaker to retain title in rematch - CBSSports.com.
What did Adesanya and Whittaker say to each other? ›Whittaker said he was "gutted" and believed he "did enough" to walk away with the victory. Adesanya politely disagreed. "He did not win that fight, and he knows it," the middleweight champion said, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi.
How much did Drake bet on Israel Adesanya? ›Drake's pockets are $2 million lighter after Saturday's UFC middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira in UFC 281. The Grammy Award-winning rapper placed a $2 million bet on Adesanya to win the bout, but Pereira came out victorious.
How much did Dana White pay for the UFC? ›On stage at 10X Growth Conference, Dana White shared how he and Lorenzo Fertitta acquired the UFC for $2 million. At the time, Dana was managing Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell, who were both employed by the UFC. Then, he got in a huge battle with the old owner of the UFC about Tito's contract.
Who did Israel Adesanya lose to? ›NEW YORK — Israel Adesanya was knocked out in his second kickboxing fight by Alex Pereira despite controlling most of the bout until the finish. On Saturday in the main event of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden, history repeated itself.
Did Israel Adesanya break his hand? ›Coach Bareman responds to Joe Rogan, confirms Israel Adesanya didn't break hand at UFC 271. “So it wasn't about a broken hand or anything, it was [mental].”
What was the performance bonus for UFC 271? ›The second pay-per-view event of 2022 delivered several exciting fights and finishes that had the Houston crowd off their sears. The finishes included two violent knockouts courtesy of contenders Jared Cannonier and Tai Tuivasa. Both competitors took home an extra $50,000 each in Performance of the Night bonuses.
Why did Joe Rogan not work at UFC 271? ›Reports: Joe Rogan won't be on UFC 271 broadcast due to 'scheduling conflict'
How much did Adesanya make against Whittaker? ›
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is said to have one of the most lucrative contracts in the history of MMA. The fighter recently signed a new contract and made a base salary of $1,000,000 when beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 271. In total, Adesanya reportedly earned $1,542,000 from the Whittaker rematch.
Who won UFC 271 prelims? ›In the featured prelim bout, former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski defeated Jared Vanderaa via split decision. Scores were 29-28 twice and 28-29 for Arlovski, now 33-20, 2 NC.
Who was Whittaker meant to fight? ›After winning his UFC debut against Pete Rodriguez in under three minutes, the welterweight is now promising another huge showing on the card where Whittaker was supposed to fight Italian Marvin Vettori.
What did Israel Adesanya say to Jon Jones? ›Israel Adesanya calls Jon Jones a 'f***boy' after UFC. 276. rock s*** like this. He's a b****."
Are Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker friends? ›“We're like stepbrothers, we don't get along. Just leave it that way maybe.” Just because they don't get along doesn't mean Israel Adesanya doesn't recognize and appreciate their rivalry. The UFC middleweight champion knows he's currently part of something special.
How much did Drake make on warriors bet? ›Drizzy recently cashed out $1 million following the Golden State Warriors' Western Conference win. Back in April, the Toronto native placed a $200,000 bet on the Warriors to make it through the first three rounds of the NBA Playoffs and to come out of the Western Conference.
How many PPV buys for Israel Adesanya? ›Adesanya's last outing in the octagon drew in 600,000 buys, The Nigerian-born-Kiwi's highest drawing event was UFC 259 where he tried to claim the light-heavyweight title from Jan Blachowicz where 800,000 people tuned in. Outside of McGregor, that's the most-bought event of 2021 for the UFC.
How much cash does Drake have? ›He has earned enormous wealth through his music career. However, he has also earned money via his acting career. Drake's Net Worth in 2023 is currently $260 Million. He is a big and successful Personality in Canada, who is known all around the world for his exceptional singing or rapping.
How much do UFC refs make? ›A UFC referee can earn from $500 to $2,500 per fight. This varies on their experience level, as an entry-level referee should receive a minimum pay of $500 per bout, while a veteran referee, like Herb Dean and Marc Goddard, bags a whopping $2,500 per fight.
Who owns the MMA? ›Who gave Israel Adesanya his first loss? ›
I did the same thing to him, his leg's f*****, but yeah, he just got me better.” Prior to Saturday's loss, Adesanya had won seven straight championship fights at 185 pounds, with his lone UFC loss being a light heavyweight title challenge of then-champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259.
Has Israel ever lost UFC? ›Adesanya faced Alex Pereira, who had two victories against him in kickboxing, on 12 November 2022 at UFC 281. Adesanya lost the fight and title via technical knockout in the fifth round, his first loss at middleweight.
How many times has Adesanya lost? ›Israel Adesanya's Only UFC Loss
He has had six successful title defenses, He is a bona fide MMA star, and he has constantly evolved his game. Another big indicator of Adesanya's MMA pedigree is his attempted move up to light heavyweight.
New Zealand mixed martial artist Israel Adesanya has lost his UFC middleweight world title. Adesanya has suffered a technical knockout defeat to former kickboxing rival, Brazil's Alex Pereira, in the closing stages of their fight at UFC 281 in New York.
Can you hold hands in UFC? ›A fighter may hold onto or grab their opponent's hand as long as they are not controlling the hand only by using the material of the glove, but by actually gripping the hand of the opponent. It is legal to hold onto your own gloves or shorts. 15.
Are you allowed to break arms in UFC? ›Limbs and other body parts (ribs, for instance) can get broken as part of normal, regular, play-by-the-rules competition. That's not poor sportsmanship. (My son got his jaw broken in an MMA fight, his only loss. His opponent wasn't guilty of poor sportsmanship; he simply landed an uppercut in just the right spot.)
How much do UFC fighters get paid for a title fight? ›The fighter's popularity and recent results affect the payouts each receives, ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to a few hundred thousand dollars. UFC Champions and fighters with the biggest fan bases receive the best type of contract, the highest Tier: ranging from $500,000 to $3,000,000 per fight.
Is Joe Rogan casting UFC 271? ›Joe Rogan will not be on the UFC 271 broadcast after all.
What was Conor McGregor's biggest payday in UFC? ›Conor McGregor Breaks Brock Lesnar's Record for Biggest Fight Purse at UFC 202. UFC 202 may go on to set a number of records, but it already broke one. According to MMAFighting.com's Marc Raimondi, Conor McGregor will earn the biggest disclosed MMA purse in the sport's history at $3 million.
Did Joe Rogan ever fight competitively? ›Although Joe Rogan didn't fight professionally as a professional MMA fighter, he did compete in the Taekwondo state championship and also competed in kickboxing.
Is Joe Rogan dropped from UFC? ›
Joe Rogan reveals he has a clause in UFC contract that will see him leave whenever Dana White goes, the commentator confirms on his podcast. Joe Rogan doesn't have plans of leaving the UFC any time soon, but would do so when or if president Dana White steps down.
Does Dana White own UFC? ›Q. What percentage of the UFC does Dana White own? During the purchase of UFC by WME-IMG in 2016, it was revealed that Dana White had 9% ownership of the company.
Who is the highest paid UFC fighter? ›Conor McGregor, aka Notorious, is the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter with the highest career earnings directly from UFC fights, with approximately 25.3 million U.S. dollars.
How much did Conor McGregor make vs Khabib? ›GET THE FIGHTS!
When asked about how much he made on his record setting bout with Khabib Nurmagomedov, McGregor paused, then claimed he took home $50 million. “They think I'm toast, Ariel, but I'm still the bread,” McGregor said.
According to Forbes, Conor McGregor earned $43 million in 2022, making him the 35th highest-paid athlete of the year. This is a plunge from his previous ranking as top earner among all athletes. The Notorious was ranked number one by Forbes for his $180 million income in 2021.
Who is in UFC 271 main card? ›- Israel Adesanya def. Robert Whittaker Title Fight Israel Adesanya def. ...
- Tai Tuivasa def. Derrick Lewis Tai Tuivasa def. ...
- Jared Cannonier def. Derek Brunson Jared Cannonier def. ...
- Renato Moicano def. Alexander Hernandez Renato Moicano def. ...
- Bobby Green def. Nasrat Haqparast Bobby Green def.
UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 12, 2022 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, United States.
What time does UFC 271 prelims start? ›UFC 271 will get underway at 6:00 p.m. ET with six fights on the early preliminary card on ESPN+. Once that wraps, the regular preliminary card is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN and ESPN+. There are currently four fights scheduled for that part of the show.
WHO did Whittaker lose the belt to? ›...
Robert Whittaker (fighter)
| Robert Whittaker | |
|---|---|
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
Robert Whittaker, on the other hand, walked away with a total of $632,000 with a base salary of $600,000 and Venum's sponsorship bonus of $32,000. Israel Adesanya does the double on The Reaper! @stylebender defeats Robert Whittaker via unanimous decision to retain his UFC Middleweight Championship!
Did Bisping ever fight Whittaker? ›
Robert Whittaker admits he was "happy not to have fought" Michael Bisping. Michael Bisping and Robert Whittaker never got to revisit their unfinished business.
Did the UFC suspend Jon Jones? ›The UFC placed him on an indefinite suspension under violation of their athlete code of conduct policy and there's been no timeline set for when they would even allow him to fight again.
What does Adesanya tattoo say? ›Israel Adesanya sports new face tattoos with a message of rebirth: 'The old version of you must die before you come alive!
What does the UFC announcer say before a fight? ›Buffer's catchphrase is "It's time!", which he announces before the main event of the UFC.
Is Israel Adesanya one of the best UFC fighters? ›His reputation as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world skyrocketed, so much so that he earned a direct shot at the light heavyweight title soon after the victory over Costa. How can you still doubt @Stylebender? Israel Adesanya advanced his professional MMA record to 20-0 with his victory at UFC 253.
Does Adesanya believe in God? ›Trust in God; trust also in me. Reason is God's crowning gift to man. God has entrusted me with myself.
How much is the Adesanya vs Whittaker 2 fight? ›...
UFC 271 price: How much does Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2 cost?
| Product | Overall Prices |
|---|---|
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
Adesanya took home a total of $990,000 in total. After his mouth-watering payout, Adesanya who recently signed a new contract with the UFC to become the second highest paid athlete in the franchise behind Connor McGregor, is hoping to make a return to the Octagon in June.
What were the salaries for UFC 271? ›| Fighter | Opponent | Base Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Adesanya | Robert Whittaker | $1,000,000 |
| Robert Whittaker | Israel Adesanya | $600,000 |
| Derrick Lewis | Tai Tuivasa | $300,000 |
| Jared Cannonier | Derek Brunson | $100,000 |
As the headliner, Adesanya's guarantee, according to published reports, was $1 million. Adesanya said he signed a new contract with U.F.C. last Monday. His management team made the news public on Wednesday. While the U.F.C.
How much was Adesanya paid for UFC 271? ›
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is said to have one of the most lucrative contracts in the history of MMA. The fighter recently signed a new contract and made a base salary of $1,000,000 when beating Robert Whittaker at UFC 271.
Can I watch UFC 271 on ESPN+? ›Broadcast and streaming info
UFC 271 has a main card that begins at 10 p.m. ET and streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+ beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
"Khabib probably made $10m. Conor [McGregor] makes probably $15-20m base. You walk into the ring, you get paid and guess when you paid? In the locker room, you walk back and they give you a cheque.
What is the lowest UFC salary? ›The fighters usually sign a contract for a certain amount of fights for a fixed amount of money each time they step inside the Octagon. The three tiers are low, medium, and high, with the lowest earning between $10,000 and $30,000 and the highest Tier ranking between $500,000 and $3,000,000 per fight.
How much did Dana sell UFC? ›After months of intense negotiations, the deal has finally closed. As first reported by TMZ, the Ultimate Fighting Championship was sold for $4 billion to talent agency WME-IMG in the single biggest transaction in sports history.
What is Justin gaethje salary? ›| Fighter | Opponent | Base Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Gaethje | Khabib Nurmagomedov | $400,000 |
| Justin Gaethje | Tony Ferguson | $350,000 |
| Justin Gaethje | Donald Cerrone | $130,000 |
| Justin Gaethje | Edson Barboza | $120,000 |
Each fighter signs a contract for a certain amount of fights, and they are paid a fixed amount of money each time they step inside the Octagon.
How much does the UFC pay Conor McGregor? ›...
Anderson Silva – $8,732,000.
| Fighter Name | Career Earnings |
|---|---|
| Conor McGregor | $20,102,000 |
| Khabib Nurmagomedov | $14,770,000 |
| Alistair Overeem | $10,204,500 |
| Andrei Arlovski | $9,844,000 |