The UFC Singapore payouts are not disappointing, especially not for the two men involved in our main event. Of course, UFC fighter pay is always talked about and often criticized, that’s why it’s important for us to keep track of what these fighters are making and keep that information public so that any comments or criticisms could be based on something.
The UFC Singapore prize money is looking good, though! There are a load of big names on the main card, but none bigger than that two on the marquee; no stranger to UFC bonuses, Max Holloway will finally meet the Korean Zombie in the octagon. But, before we get to the fight, let’s talk about what’s going into their pockets. Here are the UFC payouts for this weekend.
UFC Fighter Pay: What Will Holloway and the Korean Zombie Be Paid at UFC Singapore?
Jul 2, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Max Holloway (blue gloves) reacts before a bout against Alexander Volkanovski (not pictured) during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports/Sipa USA – Photo by Icon sport
Per sources, the base pay for the former champion is around the $421,000 mark. ‘Blessed’ has been around for a long time and he’s put on stellar performances time and time again. Not just in his fighting, but he’s a fan-favorite on the microphone too. Overall, he’s just a likeable guy that creates memorable moments and brings a lot of eyes to the sport.
We can’t talk about fan favorites without talking about Chan Sung Jung. The Korean Zombie is must-see television from the time his iconic walkouts start to the time the fight ends. This man is so skilled wherever the fight goes and he’s made himself a very large fanbase. So, with his fighting style and personality, the UFC Singapore payouts show him making a pretty good pay check. It’s looking like it’ll be a $261,000 base pay for the Korean Zombie.
UFC Payouts: What the Rest of the Card Can Expect
AS I said before, there’s a lot of talent on this card and a lot of fighters that deserve a huge payday. Anthony Smith, Ryan Spann, Talia Santos — this list goes on. With no UFC bonuses included, here are the rest of the base UFC Singapore payouts for the main card.
Max Holloway – $421,000
Korean Zombie – $261,000
Anthony Smith – $91,000
Ryan Spann – $66,000
Alex Caceres – $71,000
Giga Chikadze – $78,000
Rinya Nakamura – $16,000
Fernie Garcia – $16,000
Erin Blanchfield – $56,000
Talia Santos – $66,000
Junior Tafa – $16,000
Parker Porter – $42,000
Per sources, that’s what the UFC Singapore prize money is looking at for the main card fighters. UFC fighter pay shouldn’t be a taboo thing; it should be discussed and the fighters should be happy seeing as how without them, there is no show. So, we’re hoping that the fighters make that money and put on great performances.
Fighting isn’t easy and there’s always so much on the line. We’ve got Holloway — who’s always carrying Hawaii on his back, feeling a bit more weight this time around — and then we’ve got the Korean Zombie who really doesn’t know what’s next for his career. The emotional intrigue is there, the name value is there, the potential for Fight of the Year is there — even if you have to wake up at 5a.m., there’s no reason to miss UFC Singapore.
Erik is a long-time MMA fan and writer. Ever since catching some Chael Sonnen trash talk on a commercial, he's been hooked on the sport. Erik spent a lot of time writing while attending college at Wichita State University. Now, he spends his time covering the sport of MMA, training in BJJ here and there, and occasionally hitting skateparks!