Okay, here is a blog post about how much Sean Strickland made at UFC 293, written in the style you requested:
So, I got really curious about how much Sean Strickland pocketed after that insane upset at UFC 293. I mean, the guy went in there and just dominated Adesanya, right? I had to know what kind of payday he walked away with. First, I started digging around for any official statements from the UFC, but you know how tight-lipped they are about fighter pay.
Next, I started hitting up all the usual MMA news sites. I figured they’d have some insider info or at least some educated guesses. I checked out the big names and even some of the smaller blogs. I spent a good chunk of time scrolling through articles and forums. I was looking for anything that mentioned Strickland’s payout, bonuses, and maybe even pay-per-view points.
My Findings
- Base Pay: From what I gathered, it looks like Strickland probably had a base pay of around $500,000. That seems to be the going rate for established fighters headlining a big event.
- Win Bonus: He likely got a $100,000 win bonus for beating Adesanya. Winning a championship bout always comes with some extra cash.
- Performance of the Night: Strickland definitely earned that “Performance of the Night” bonus, which is another $50,000.
- Pay-Per-View Points: This is where it gets tricky. Only the biggest stars get a cut of the PPV revenue. It is not clear that Strickland had a PPV point. I cannot find anything about it. If he does, it will be a big money for him.
After I found these, I started to think about how those numbers break down. The guy earned every penny, no doubt. He went in there, took on a dominant champion, and walked away with the belt. It’s a huge accomplishment, and a nice payday to go along with it. I felt pretty satisfied with what I found. It wasn’t an exact number, but it gave me a good idea of what Strickland likely made. I put together all those numbers, and it looks like Sean Strickland probably made somewhere in the neighborhood of $650,000 for his performance at UFC 293, excluding the PPV point, if he had one. Not bad for a night’s work, huh?
