Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time it was one of the biggest events in company history with UFC 229 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Khabib submits Conor, brawl ensues You’ve likely read all about the post-fight brawl. Despite MMA fan that like to downplay the incident, this was not how […]
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UFC 229 purses: Conor $3M, Khabib $2M
The Nevada Athletic Commission has released the payouts for Saturday’s UFC 229. Conor McGregor tops the list with $3 million while his opponent, Khabib Nurmogomedov will make $2 million. Both will not receive a win bonus if they should win. Tony Ferguson will make $150,000 to show and an extra $5,000 if he wins against […]
Rampage-Silva top Bellator 206 Payouts
MMA Fighting obtained Saturday night’s payouts from Bellator 206 as disclosed by the California State Athletic Commission. Rampage Jackson topped the list of athlete’s pay with $300,000. His opponent, Wanderlei Silva checked in with $200,000. The other payouts are as follows per MMA Fighting: Gegard Mousasi ($150,000 + no win bonus = $150,000) def. Rory MacDonald ($150,000)Quinton Jackson ($300,000 […]
Canelo-GGG II purses: Canelo $5M, GGG $4M
The Nevada Athletic Commission have disclosed the purses for this Saturday’s long-awaited rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin. Canelo will make a disclosed $5 million to show while GGG is guaranteed $4million. It is anticipated that both will make much more than the disclosed amounts based on contractual agreements which likely includes a cut […]
Mighty Mouse and Dillashaw earn $380K for their title defenses at UFC 227
Lance Pugmire of the LA Times reported the main event purses for UFC 227. Demetrious Johnson and T.J. Dillashaw drew $380,000 each while Cody Garbrandt earned $200,0000. The new flyweight champion, Henry Cejudo earned $100,000 as challenger. UFC 227 took place Saturday night at a sold-out Staples Center. In addition to their reported purses, Johnson, […]