ESPN reports that Floyd Mayweather will earn at least $32 million for his fight Saturday night against Andre Berto. The challenger to Mayweather’s welterweight title will receive $4 million, the most of his career. The earnings were revealed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The payout is a far cry from the $250 million he […]
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Rousey ranks 8th in highest paid female athletes
Forbes.com ranked the world’s highest-paid female athletes in 2015. According to total earnings for the year, Ronda Rousey ranks 8th on the list with a reported $6.5 million in earnings from sponsorship and purses. The earnings were measured from June 1, 2014 to June 1, 2015. Rousey fought twice during this time span. Against Alexis Davis […]
Moraes tops WSOF 22 payouts
MMA Payout has received the payout information from the World Series of Fighting event held this past Saturday at Planet Hollywood. Marlon Moraes led the roster making $70,000 to show and $70,000 for his win against Sheymon Moraes. The information was emailed to us from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Rousimar Palhares: $80,000 (includes $40,000 win […]
Mir, Thomson sit atop UFC Fight Night 71 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the disclosed salaries from Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 71. Frank Mir headed the list of fighters making $200,000. Mir defeated Todd Duffee in the first round. Mir did not receive a win bonus. Duffee made $20,000 for his part in the main event. Via MMA Junkie: Frank Mir: $200,000 (no win bonus) […]
UFC 189: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take you to UFC 189 which was the biggest event in years for the company taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. McGregor wins interim Featherweight title The gamble for the UFC paid off. Conor McGregor stopped Chad Mendes with just seconds remaining in […]