UFC Fight Night 251 payouts: How much will Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues earn? 

Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues' headliner bout at UFC Fight Night 251 is expected to offer them substantial salaries.

UFC Fight Night 251 payouts: How much will Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues earn? 

Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues are set to receive substantial payouts and salaries for their clash at UFC Fight Night 251 (Image via UFC/X)

The UFC Fight Night returns to the Apex in Las Vegas after its recent event in Saudi Arabia. This weekend, UFC Fight Night 251 will showcase a combination of rising prospects and experienced veterans from the UFC roster. Notably, the event will be headlined by Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues, who are expected to earn significant salaries and payouts from their matchup.

In the co-main event, an exciting clash between Calvin Kattar and Youssef Zalal, which promises to be action-packed for the onlookers. The headliner matchup becomes even more intriguing due to the contrast between the fighters. While Cannonier has a wealth of experience as a seasoned veteran, Rodrigues is an emerging talent eager to make his mark.

The bout between Cannonier and Rodrigues is set to be in the middleweight category. The dynamic between these two fighters adds an extra layer of anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying fight night!  With the excitement and high stakes surrounding their matchup, it promises to be a profitable night for both fighters.

Salary of Jared Cannonier for his UFC Fight Night 251 clash against Gregory Rodrigues

‘The Killa Gorilla’ Jared Cannonier made his promotional debut in 2015, and has headlined several UFC Fight Nights and even one PPV event. The clash for the UFC middleweight championship between Israel Adesanya and Cannonier at UFC 276 was the only PPV headliner event of the ‘Killa Gorilla’. Since then, the American fighter has headlined every fight event he has participated in within the promotion.

Jared Cannonier's last UFC outing
Jared Cannonier’s last UFC outing (Image via UFC)

In his most recent fight, Cannonier faced an undefeated contender named Caio Borralho at UFC Vegas 96. Despite suffering a brutal defeat, the ‘Killa Gorilla’ took home an estimated payout of around $350,000. Currently, the UFC and the sports commission no longer disclose the exact salaries of the fighters. Keeping that in mind, Cannonier is expected to receive a similar payout in his upcoming fight.

Salary of rising UFC middleweight prospect Gregory Rodrigues for his upcoming fight

Interestingly, Gregory ‘Robocop’ Rodrigues inclusion’s inclusion in the UFC is altogether an interesting story. However, since making his debut in 2021, the Brazilian UFC middleweight fighter has only lost twice in the promotion. Currently, he is on a three-fight win streak. In his most recent match, Rodrigues faced Christian Leroy Duncan.

Gregory Rodrigues' last UFC outing
Gregory Rodrigues’ last UFC outing (Image via Instagram/MMA Fighting)

At UFC 304, the clash between ‘Robocop’ and Duncan captivated the audience as Rodrigues displayed his exceptional striking skills. Not only did the Brazilian fighter emerge victorious, but he also walked away with a substantial payday. With a total haul of $144,000 that combined both his purse and win bonus, Rodrigues proved that hard work and talent pay off in the fight game!

Rodrigues will receive a similar payday in his upcoming fight against Cannonier this weekend. Interestingly, while the American fighter is seeking to revitalize his UFC career, the Brazilian fighter is likely looking to propel himself closer to a title shot. Given the exciting scenarios and possibilities at stake, it will be intriguing to see who emerges victorious this weekend.

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