Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 252 at The Apex in Las Vegas as it featured Daniel Cormier challenging Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight title. Miocic successfully defends title against DC An eye poke may have changed the course of the fight as Daniel Cormier was […]
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White states that fighters that had last minute scratches would not receive show money
There were two fights that did not happen Saturday night at UFC on ESPN +31 due to health issues. When asked during the post-fight press conference, White stated that those fighters that made weight would be paid “some” money but not the show money that they were contracted to receive in the bout agreements. Via […]
Poirier tops UFC on ESPN 12 salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed the payouts from this past Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 12 event at The Apex in Las Vegas. Dustin Poirier topped the salary payouts making a reported $300,000. Poirier made $150,000 plus another $150,000 for his Fight of the Year potential fight with Dan Hooker. Hooker made $110,000 for his […]
Molonely leads Top Rank Payouts for 6-23 card
The Nevada State Athletic Commission reports the payouts from Tuesday’s Top Rank Event in Las Vegas. Andrew Moloney topped the payouts with $125,000 although he had to pay $37,5000 to the IRS according to the commission paysheet. He also had to pay a WBA commission sanction fee of $4,950. In addition, Joshua Franco, who won […]
Miller leads reported UFC roster pay with $258K from UFC on ESPN 11
UFC veteran Jim Miller topped the roster payouts with $258,000 total Saturday. Main event winner Curtis Blaydes made $180,000 total in defeating fellow heavyweight Alexander Volkov. Volkov earned $80,000 for his effort against Blaydes who made $90,000 to show and another $90,000 to win. In addition, Josh Emmett scored $75,000 to show, $75,000 to win […]