UFC Heavyweight Timothy Johnson set up a GoFundMe page to assist in bringing two of his cornermen to Brazil for next weekend’s fight against Luis Henrique at UFC Fight Night 125 in Brazil. Fortunately, for the 32-year-old fighter, his needs have been met but his plight presents the issue of dealing with costs and travel […]
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Rampage, Sonnen top Bellator 192 payouts
MMA Fighting reports the salaries from this past Saturday’s Bellator 192. Four fighters made six figures including the main event competitors, Chael Sonnen and Rampage Jackson. Both Sonnen and Jackson earned $300,000 each. Sonnen, who defeated Jackson did not receive a win bonus. Rory MacDonald earned $100,000 in defeating Douglas Lima who also made $100,000. […]
Entire list of disclosed payouts from UFC 219
MMA Payout has obtained the salaries for the entire card from UFC 219 this past Saturday. As previously revealed, the main event participants were the highest paid on the card. Via the Nevada Athletic Commission: Cristiane Justino: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Holly Holm: $300,000 Khabib Nurmegomedov $160,000 ($80K/$80K) def. Edson Barboza: $75,000 Daniel Hooker: […]
Cyborg and Holm top UFC 219 salaries
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports some of the purses for Saturday night’s UFC 219. Cristiane Justino will earn $500,000 while Holly Holm will make $300,000. Both main event fighters will not receive a win bonus if they prevail. Although, the hefty show purses should compensate for the lack of a win bonus. Khabib Nurmogomedov will draw […]
Moraes leads fighter roster of payouts for UFC Fight Night 123
MMA Junkie reports the payouts from this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 123. Marlon Moraes took home the highest disclosed payout of $146,000. Moraes knocked out Aljamain Sterling with a knee. For his troubles, Sterling earned $36,000. Brian Ortega received $68,000 including a $29,000 bonus and Cub Swanson earned $76,000. The payouts were disclosed by the […]