Ilia Topuria "El Matador" is back in UFC and this upcoming weekend his next title fight schedule with opponent Charles Oliveira. The winner between Topuria and Oliveira later become the new UFC Vacant Lightweight champion.
| Fighters | Purses |
|---|---|
| Ilia Topuria | $750k show, $42k sponsorship |
| Charles Oliveira | $500k show, $32k sponsorship |
Ilia Topuria get paid $750k guaranteed for UFC 317 pay-per-view card. The overall earnings can rise to $4.5 million if the pay-per-view buy rate crossed figure of 875k sales on fight day. Before this fight, Topuria defeated Max Holloway and retain his title and become one of the highest paid fighter in UFC with earnings more than $2.44 million.
Charles Oliveira when back this weekend in the UFC, his guaranteed purse $500k and his overall earnings can crossed figure of $2 million only if ppv buy rate stays higher to 875k sales. He earned $1.7 million for UFC 309 pay-per-view fight with Michael Chandler in co-main event. In last four UFC appearances, Charles Oliveira lost two fights and win two fights, he is hopeful to continue his winning streak and become the new UFC Vacant Lightweight champion in UFC 317 ppv.