On Saturday, the UFC Apex Facility will host UFC Vegas 80, which will feature Grant Dawson vs Bobby Green, we examine the purse payouts, salaries, and other details ahead of this much-anticipated event
As per confirmation, UFC Vegas 80 will be hosted at the UFC Apex facility in Nevada on 7th October. During this event, the main-event will pit Grant Dawson against Bobby Green in a much-anticipated bout.
UFC Vegas 2023 purse, payouts, salaries and full fight card schedule
| Fight Card (ESPN+) | |
| Weight Class | Match |
| Lightweight | Grant Dawson vs Bobby Green |
| Middleweight | Joe Pyfer vs Abdul Razak Alhassan |
| Welterweight | Alex Morono vs Joaquin Buckley |
| Lightweight | Drew Dober vs Ricky Glenn |
| Featherweight | Alexander Hernandez vs Bill Algeo |
| Preliminary Card (ESPN+) | |
| Light Heavyweight | Philipe Lins vs Ion Cuțelaba |
| Women’s Strawweight | Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs Diana Belbiţă |
| Bantamweight | Aori Qileng vs Johnny Muñoz Jr. |
| Women’s Strawweight | Kanako Murata vs Vanessa Demopoulos |
| Flyweight | Nate Maness vs Mateus Mendonça |
| Women’s Flyweight | Montana De La Rosa vs JJ Aldrich |
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green full fight card schedule, fighters, & event summary
Following a rare week-long break, the UFC returns to action this Saturday at the APEX, kicking off a series of three consecutive events. Headlining UFC Vegas 80 is an exciting lightweight showdown featuring Grant Dawson, an emerging contender, and the well-established Bobby Green. The main card showcases another compelling lightweight clash, pitting Drew Dober against Ricky Glenn. Additionally, the co-feature bout for UFC Vegas 80 presents a middleweight encounter between Joe Pyfer and Abdul Razak Alhassan.
The main card is further enriched by several captivating matchups, including Alex Morono facing Joaquin Buckley in the welterweight division, Philipe Lins taking on Ion Cuțelaba in the light heavyweight category, and Alexander Hernandez squaring off against Bill Algeo in a featherweight bout. However, it’s worth noting that the women’s flyweight bout initially scheduled between Montana De La Rosa and Stephanie Egger had to be canceled. Egger withdrew from the contest due to undisclosed reasons and has been replaced by JJ Aldrich.
How much each fighter will earn from the UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green?
Dawson is about to make his debut as the headliner in a UFC event, aiming to secure the highest payout of his career. Meanwhile, Green is coming off a victory over former interim Lightweight champion Tony Ferguson. As reported by The Sports Daily, Dawson is set to receive a guaranteed purse of $256,000, consisting of a $250,000 base salary and a $6,000 bonus. Likewise, Green will also take home a guaranteed sum of $256,000.
Joe Pyfer is slated to earn a total of $32,500, comprising $28,000 in base pay and a $4,500 bonus. His opponent, Abdul Razak Alhassan, will receive $55,000, consisting of a $44,000 base salary and an $11,000 bonus. Alex Morono is poised to earn $106,000, comprising a $90,000 base salary and a $16,000 bonus. Joaquin Buckley is anticipated to take home $91,000, consisting of an $80,000 base salary and an $11,000 bonus. Drew Dober is set to receive a significant bonus, bringing his total earnings to $106,000, with an $85,000 base salary and a $21,000 bonus. Alexander Hernandez is scheduled to earn $96,000, consisting of an $85,000 base salary and an $11,000 bonus.
Ricky Glenn’s payout will amount to $56,000, composed of a $50,000 base salary and a $6,000 bonus, while Ion Cutelaba is set to receive $101,000, with an $85,000 base salary and a $16,000 bonus. On the other hand, Phillipe Lins will earn $42,000, including a $36,000 base salary and a $6,000 bonus, while Bill Algeo is slated to take home $50,000, comprising a $44,000 base salary and a $6,000 bonus.
UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green: When & Where to watch: live stream & telecast
Indian enthusiasts have the opportunity to watch the UFC Vegas 80 live broadcast via Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 3. Furthermore, the live streaming can be accessed via Sony LIV. In the United States, the complete fight card will be accessible through UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+.
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