Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 184 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event, Ronda Rousey fought Cat Zingano. Gone in 14 seconds Zero strikes but a scramble that had Cat Zingano’s arm caught by Ronda Rousey and a straight armbar […]
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Cat to make $100K/$100K, Rousey $65K/$65K at UFC 184
Lance Pugmire of the LA Times tweeted that Ronda Rousey will be making less of a guaranteed purse than Cat Zingano at UFC 184. However, with her PPV cut and deals with official UFC sponsors, Rousey will clear $1 million on Saturday. According to tweets from Pugmire, Rousey will make $65K to show and $65K […]
UFC denies rumor it withheld payment to Silva for failed drug test
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 […]
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 = […]