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UFC 294 took place tonight in Abu Dhabi with an exciting co-main event as Khamzat Chimaev takes on former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Chimaev won the middleweight bout by majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28). Now let’s take a look at Khamzat Chimaev’s results after defeating Kamaru Usman.
UFC 294: Khamzat Chimaev’s Earnings By Defeating Kamaru Usman
The co-main event between Usman and Khamzat was incredibly exciting, with both fighters putting on exceptional performances. However, it was Khamzat Chimaev who won, securing a majority decision. As a result of the victory, Chimaev received a large prize money. His base salary was $250,000 and he received an additional $15,000 through sponsorships.
Despite losing to Chimaev, Kamaru Usman still managed to earn an even bigger prize. Usman has a guaranteed salary of $500,000 and sponsors will pay him an additional $20,000.
It is noteworthy that Usman was rushed into the fight after Paulo Costa withdrew due to arm surgery. Despite this disadvantage, Usman showed his striking power against one of Chimaev’s best grapplers.
UFC 294 will be remembered as an incredibly exciting event with some of the best fights of all time. His one of the most notable fights of the night was the one between Khamzat and Usman.
Khamzat, who had an undefeated record in the UFC, continued to prove his dominance in the Octagon with his superior grappling skills. After winning that fight, Khamzat earned a middleweight title shot against Sean Strickland. The upcoming title fight is highly anticipated and Khamzat will no doubt enjoy a well-deserved victory.
