MMA Junkie addresses the report that came out over the weekend by a Brazilian outlet that the UFC withheld nearly $6 million of Anderson Silva’s fight purse due to his failing a drug test at UFC 183. The UFC released a statement citing that the story was not true. Also, the NSAC code states that […]
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Silva, Diaz top UFC 183 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from this past Saturday’s UFC 183. As expected, Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz topped the list. Via MMA Junkie: Anderson Silva: $800,000 (includes $200,000 win bonus) def. Nick Diaz: $500,000 Tyron Woodley: $139,000 (includes $65,000 win bonus) def. Kelvin Gastelum: $21,000 Al Iaquinta: $36,000 (includes $18,000 win bonus) def. Joe […]
Jake Shields tops WSOF 17 salaries
MMA Fighting reports on the salaries from WSOF 17 with Jake Shields taking home the top payout for the event. The salary figures were released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Via MMA Fighting: Main Card (NBC Sports Network) Jake Shields ($30,000 + $35,000 = $65,000) def. Brian Foster ($15,000) Joe Condon ($3,000 + N/A = […]
UFC Fight Night 59 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from UFC Fight Night 59 on Sunday. Conor McGregor topped the earnings for the roster with a reported $170,000. McGregor also received one of the four Fight Night bonuses and thus made $230,000. Donald Cerrone was next on the salary list making $146,000. Via MMA Junkie: Conor McGregor: $170,000 (includes […]
Jones tops UFC 182 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the UFC 182 salaries that were disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Jon Jones topped the list of salaries making $500,000 despite no win bonus. Via MMA Junkie: Champ Jon Jones: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Daniel Cormier: $90,000 Donald Cerrone: $140,000 (includes $70,000 win bonus) def. Myles Jury: $16,000 Brad […]