MMA Junkie reports the salaries and bonuses for this past Saturday’s TUF 13 Finale held at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Via MMA Junkie:
Tony Ferguson: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Ramsey Nijem: $8,000
Clay Guida: $74,000 ($37,000 win bonus)
def. Anthony Pettis: $10,000
Ed Herman: $48,000 ($24,000 win bonus)
def. Tim Credeur: $10,000
Kyle Kingsbury: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus)
def. Fabio Maldonado: $10,000
Chris Cope: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus)
def. Chuck O’Neil: $8,000
Jeremy Stephens: $40,000 ($20,000 win bonus)
def. Danny Downes: $4,000
George Roop: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus)
def. Josh Grispi: $15,000
Shamar Bailey: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus)
def. Ryan McGillivray: $8,000
Clay Harvison: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus)
def. Justin Edwards: $8,000
Scott Jorgensen: $29,000 ($14,500 win bonus)
def. Ken Stone: $5000
Reuben Duran: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus)
def. Francisco Rivera: $4,000
Bonuses were also handed out to Tony Ferguson, Reuben Duran, Kyle Kingsbury and Fabio Maldonado. Not only did Ferguson win TUF, but he earned KO of the night honors. Duran earned submission of the night and Kingsbury and Maldonado won Fight of the Night. Each received an additional $40K for their efforts.
Payout Perspective:
Interesting that the former WEC lightweight champ only had a $10K base for his featured bout against Clay Guida. Also, after a lengthy abscense “Short Fuse” Ed Herman netted $48K A disappointing night for Pettis who lost his shot at Frankie Edgar’s title. As a result, Guida may be back in the title picture. Hopefully, all who were watching noticed the Clay Guida Fathead. An interesting sponsorship deal for Guida. He certainly is an identifiable figure.
Guida looked like a tool carrying his own poster around. That is what his corner is there for.
i noticed that Direct TV had alot of ads on and around the cage during the fights. Is this something new or is this a sign of a deal coming between the UFC and DTV?
It probably means that Direct TV paid to become an “official” UFC sponsor.
DirecTV