Ultimate Fighting Championship Middleweight contenders, Derek Brunson and Jared Cannonier will square off this weekend, Sat., Feb. 12, 2022, at UFC 271 inside Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Derek Brunson has won five fights in a row, knocking off the hyped door and making this an anticipated match. If he wins, He’s hoping for a title rematch against Israel Adesanya. Meanwhile, Cannonier has yet to duel with him. He is the highest-ranked contender. So before that, let’s take a look at Derek Brunson Vs Jared Cannonier Purse Payouts.
Derek Brunson
Purse | $110K (guaranteed)
Win Bonus | $100K
Total Payout | $275K (including Fight of Night bonus)
Derek Brunson is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in UFC.
Brunson is among the most experienced contenders at 185 pounds, having mixed it up with many of the division’s top names since roughly 2014.
In his latest form, Brunson appears to have figured out when it’s necessary to explore and rely on his athleticism, and when a more patient, technical approach is appropriate.
He has an impressive MMA record so far. His record is 23-7 in 30 matches. Meanwhile, 12 out of 30 victories came via Knockouts.
Derek Brunson Vs Jared Cannonier Purse Payouts
| Boxers | Guaranteed Purse | PPV Share | Sponsorship | Win Bonus | Total Payout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Brunson | $110K | N/A | $15,000 | $100K | $275K (including Fight of The Night bonus) |
| Jared Cannonier | $85K | N/A | $10,000 | $85K | $230K (including Fight of the Night bonus) |
Jared Cannonier
Purse | $85K (guaranteed)
Win Bonus | $10K
Total Payout | $230K (including Fight of Night bonus)
Cannonier began his amateur mixed martial arts career in early 2011, winning his first two fights by knockout.
In June 2011, he made his professional MMA debut in Alaska. Later on, he proceeds with UFC and currently fights in the Middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
In 2021, he signed 6 new fights contracts with UFC. He will face Derek Brunson at UFC 271.
He has an impressive MMA record so far. His record is 14-5 in 19 matches. Meanwhile, 9 out of 14 victories came via Knockouts.
Brunson vs Cannonier was scheduled to face on January 22, 2022, at UFC 270. However, for undisclosed reasons, the bout was moved to UFC 271 on February 12, 2022.
Brunson is likely the stiffest wrestling test Cannonier has faced since his drop down to Middleweight. To avoid being planted on the canvas, Cannonier has to ensure that he doesn’t give away easy shots. Ideally, he’ll be the man moving forward, but he’ll do so from his own distance.
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