After a prolonged wait, CM Punk made his professional MMA debut at UFC 203 in September 2016. Punk took on Mickey Gall in a one-sided match which saw Punk do nothing until he tapped to a rear-naked choke. While there was a UFC title defense by heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, it was clear that Punk […]
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Faber leads list of UFC on Fox 22 payouts
Urijah Faber led the roster of fighters in reported disclosed pay at UFC on Fox 22 Saturday night. In his last fight, Faber registered $320,000 for his win over Brad Pickett. The payouts were released by the California Athletic Commission. Other notable payouts include Paige VanZant making $43,000 to show (and likely $43,000 if she […]
Mighty Mouse tops TUF 24 Finale payouts
MMA Junkie reports the TUF 24 Finale payouts from Saturday’s event from The Palms. Flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson led the payouts as disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The disclosed total payout was $1,242,000. Johnson earned $350,000 with no win bonus. Champ Demetrious Johnson: $350,000 (no win bonus) def. Tim Elliott: $100,000 Joseph Benavidez: […]
Marquardt leads UFC Fight Night 96 Payouts
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from UFC Fight Night 96. The official payouts were disclosed by the Oregon State Athletic Commission. Via MMA Junkie: John Lineker: $72,000 (Lineker forfeited 20 percent of his original $40,000 show money to Dodson for missing weight) def. John Dodson: $38,000 (includes 8,000 from Lineker’s show money) Alex Oliveira: $43,200 (includes […]