Valentina Shevchenko most dominate female fighters currently active and on contract with UFC. Shevchenko making return to the UFC ring where she will fight against Chookagain on 8th February. Katlyn Chookagian not an easy competitor for Kazakhstan defending champion. Chookagain defeated Jennifer Maia and Joanne Calderwood in back to back fights. Shevchenko Chookagian purse payouts depends on the pay-per-view sale.
Valentina Shevchenko make more money as she is defending her title for the third time. Her expected earnings from this fight might increased $500,000 which include winning bonus and other international money. Katlyn Chookagian expected earnings from the fight ($250,000) according to sources. Shevchenko Chookagian purse payouts more accurate details updated on the fight day.
Shevchenko vs
Chookagian Purse Payouts UFC 247
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Fighters
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Guaranteed Purse
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Winning Bonus
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Valentina Shevchenko (Win)
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$115,000
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$270,000 ($115,000 show, $115,000 winning bonus, $40,000 promotional revenue)
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Katlyn Chookagian (Lost)
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$100,000
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$130,000 ($100,000 show, $30,000 promotional revenue)
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Valentina Shevchenko Guaranteed Purse ($300,000) : Valentina make guaranteed purse money of $300,000. If she received winning bonus her earnings increased to $500,000. There is extra bonus rewards for UFC fighters, if Valentina selected for fight of the night or performance of the night she received extra $50,000. Shevchenko received highest purse so far upto ($300,000) which include $105k winning bonus, $105k guaranteed purse, and $40,000 from fight week incentive pay against Jessica Eye at UFC 238. Her purse money increased from $100,000 to $150,000 after winning back to back fights in 2019.
Katlyn Chookagian Guaranteed Purse ($75,000) : Chookagian make guaranteed purse money of $75,000 from this fight and if she wins, can earn upto $150,000 which include winning bonus of $75,000. Kaltyn overall make $250,000 from this fight which include fight night bonus, week incentive and winning bonus. So far she made highest purse from UFC 244 after winning her fight upto ($50,000) which include $20,000 for showing and $20,000 for winning and other bonus upto ($10,000).
The financial data collected from trusted sources of mixed martial arts and ultimate fighting championship. Current given purse payouts and salaries information based previous fight earnings. Once the officialy information including winning bonus and week incentive pay released updated here.
Sources : The Sports Daily, MMA Weekly, MMA Junkie, Sports Business (FR)