Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis Fight Purse - how much will both fighters earn for UFC 329 clash?
Find out how much money Paddy Pimblett and Benoit Saint Denis are in line to earn as the lightweight contenders face off in the UFC 329 co-main event.
Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint Denis Fight Purse
One of the most intriguing fights on this weekend's stacked UFC 329 card sees Paddy Pimblett take on Benoit Saint Denis.
The lightweight division is currently in a state of flux after Justin Gaethje pulled off a shocking upset by stopping pound-for-pound great Ilia Topuria in an instant classic at the UFC's White House event last month.
With Topuria expected to have a lengthy lay-off after such a taxing four-round battle, the door has been opened for any of the lightweight top 10 to put themselves into title contention.
Pimblett was defeated by Gaethje in his most recent outing, but the pair put on a show to usher in a new era for the promotion in the main event of UFC 324, and both men were duly rewarded with $100,000 bonuses for winning Fight of the Night.
Meanwhile Saint Denis is currently on a tear at 155lbs, and after beating perennial contender Dan Hooker earlier this year could put himself in line for a shot at the belt if he is able to dispatch Pimblett in impressive fashion.
The eyes of the combat sports world will be on the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this weekend with Conor McGregor set to make his return to the Octagon in the main event, and both Pimblett and Saint Denis have the opportunity to make a statement when they face off over three five-minute rounds.
How much will Paddy Pimblett earn for fighting Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329?
Ever since signing with the UFC in 2021, Paddy Pimblett has fast become one of the sport's most popular stars.
A former Cage Warriors world champion, Pimblett had actually turned down an offer by the UFC earlier in his career as he wanted to ensure that he had picked up the requisite experience before taking on the very best fighters in the world.
Pimblett's popularity has offered him a host of lucrative opportunities outside of the cage, including a 2021 deal with Barstool Sports that reportedly netted him seven figures.
During his eight-fight tenure in the UFC Pimblett is yet to fight under the jurisdiction of an athletic commission that releases the payouts of fighters.
As such it is difficult to get an accurate representation of his earnings inside the Octagon, though he has already pocketed in excess of half a million dollars through his six post-fight bonuses to date.
Ahead of his fight with King Green - who is also set to feature on this weekend's card - in 2024, Pimblett signed a multi-fight contract extension with the UFC, with his manager Graham Boylan saying at the time saying his fighter was "very happy to see his value has been acknowledged and handsomely rewarded".
Based on reports surrounding his recent Octagon appearances Pimblett stands in line to earn somewhere in the region of $500,000 to $1million for his showdown with Saint Denis.
How much will Benoit Saint Denis earn for fighting Paddy Pimblett at UFC 329?
After racking up an undefeated record over his first nine professional MMA fights Benoit Saint Denis signed with the UFC in 2021.
The former member of the French special forces stepped up on short notice for his debut that year, moving up to welterweight to take on Brazilian veteran Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos.
Though he would ultimately lose a decision in his promotional debut, Saint Denis has since found success after dropping down to 155lbs and currently stands as one of the top contenders in the lightweight division.
An all-action style that combines aggressive striking with impressive submission skills has seen Saint Denis pick up six post-fight bonuses during his time with the UFC totalling $300,000 in bonus payouts.
Like his opponent this weekend Saint Denis has not fought in a commission that actively discloses fighter payouts, but based on recent reports it appears the Frenchman will take home around $150,000 to $250,000 for his fight this weekend.
