UFC: Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis purse: How much money will the winner of the UFC fight earn?

Publish date: 2024-06-22

This Saturday, Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis will take place, as the pair meet in the octagon in a heavyweight clash that will be the main event of UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo.

The Ginasio do Ibirapuera will be buzzing for the fight between 'Maladinho' and 'The Black Beast'.

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Everything is set for this showdown of giants after both fighters passed the weigh-ins with no problems. Almeida weighed in at 236 pounds, while Lewis weighed in at 265.

In the case of Almeida, he comes into this duel with a record of 19-2-0, while Lewis is at 27-11-0.

While Lewis has had great takedowns and memorable moments over recent fights, including a 33-second win over Marcos Rogerio de Lima, Almeida seems to be a tougher opponent and is the massive favorite.

How much money will the winner of Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis earn?

Many UFC fans want to know how much money the fighters will make, however that data is not officially released by Dana White's company.

The sportsmanor.com site, citing Sportsdaily, indicates that Derrick Lewis will be the higher earning fighter, with an estimated 271,000 dollars for this fight.

Meanwhile, it is being reported that Almeida will earn slightly less than his main event opponent, taking home an estimated 256,000 dollars after the fight in Sao Paulo.

How can you watch Jailton Almeida vs Derrick Lewis?

The UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo preliminary fights will start at 18:00 ET, with the main event scheduled to begin at 21:00 ET.

You can catch all the action via ESPN+, if you're watching on from the United States.

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Preliminary card

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