MMA Junkie reports the payouts from the Invicta FC 13 show on Thursday and TUF Finale 21 Sunday. Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino and Jake Ellenberger topped the payrolls on their respective nights. The payouts were disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Invicta FC 13 payouts: Champ Cristiane Justino: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) def. Faith […]
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McGregor-Mendes top payouts for UFC 189
MMA Fighting reports the salaries from Saturday night’s UFC 189. Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes made $500,000 each for their main event fight. Notably, McGregor did not have a win bonus although it’s being reported that he is receiving a part of the PPV sales. Thus, the speculation is that he’ll clear $3-$4 million after […]
Despite loss, Machida tops UFC Fight Night salaries
MMA Junkie reports the disclosed salaries from Saturday night UFC Fight Night 70. Lyoto Machida earned 1/3 of the total reported payouts drawing $200,000 in his loss to Yoel Romero. Via MMA Junkie: Yoel Romero: $66,000 (includes $33,000 win bonus) def. Lyoto Machida: $200,000 Lorenz Larkin: $66,000 (includes $33,000 win bonus) def. Santiago Ponzinibbio: $10,000 […]
Mayweather, Pacquiao top annual list of highest paid athletes
Forbes announced its annual list of highest paid athletes. As expected, boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. topped the list earning $300 million including endorsement deals. His opponent, May 2nd, Manny Pacquiao landed second on the list. Mayweather tallied $285 million in pay from June 2014 to June 2015. He earned $100 million on fight night against […]
Johnson, Weidman top UFC 187 salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the salaries from Saturday’s UFC 187. Notably, Chris Weidman and Anthony Johnson received $500,000 each for their respective fights. Via MMA Junkie: Daniel Cormier: $180,000 (includes $90,000 win bonus) def. Anthony Johnson: $500,000 Chris Weidman: $500,000 (includes $250,000 win bonus) def. Vitor Belfort: $300,000 Donald Cerrone: $152,000 (includes $76,000 […]