The fight between Gilbert Burns and Michael Morales is confirmed and schedule as main-event for UFC Fight Night 256. ESPN+ will provide the official coverage of the pay-per-view in United States.
| Fighters | Purses |
|---|---|
| Gilbert Burns | $500k show, $21k sponsorship |
| Michael Morales | $200k show, $16k sponsorship |
Gilbert Burns is a professional mma fighter from Brazil, he is returning this weekend back to UFC where his upcoming fight will take place with Michael Morales. Based on his long-term contract deal he is going to earn $500k guaranteed and $21k from sponsorship. The figure of overall earnings rise to $1.1 million depends on ppv buy rate if they rise more than expected number he can make extra money upto $600k from ppv shares.
Michael Morales guaranteed purse for UFC Vegas 106 reported to be $200k no win bonus included but he can make money from performance bonus and sponsorship. The overall earnings of Morales on fight day maximum can reach to $650k which include ppv money share. PPV money share depends on ppv sales on fight night, the estimated figure for both fighters ppv shares is "400k ppv sales" on fight night.