UFC President Dana White discussed several topics during the UFC 170 pre-fight presser scrum, notably an update on the current status of Gilbert Melendez and recent fighter complains about fighter pay and sponsorships. “It’s not my f— problem,” White told Iole and the media. “Getting sponsorship is a problem. It’s tough. It’s hard to […]
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Johnson tops WSOF 8 Salaries
The MMA Report reports the salaries for the World Series of Fighting 8 as disclosed by the Florida Boxing Commission. Anthony Johnson topped the overall payroll for this past Saturday’s event. Johnson made a reported $75,000 ($40,000 show/$35,000 win) for his KO victory over Mike Kyle ($10,000). The second highest paid fighters for the night […]
Rockhold, Miller top UFC Fight Night 35 salary list
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from UFC Fight Night 35. Luke Rockhold topped the salary earners according to the disclosed paydays by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. Via MMA Junkie: Luke Rockhold: $80,000 (includes $40,000 win bonus) def. Constantinos Philippou: $23,000 Brad Tavares: $32,000 (includes $16,000 win bonus) def. Lorenz Larkin: $26,000 T.J. Dillashaw: […]
UFC 168: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the last UFC event of 2013 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weidman retains belt after Silva breaks leg Corey Hill. That is what went through my mind as Anderson Silva’s shin was shattered on a Chris […]
Weidman receives pay bump for UFC168
MMA Junkie reports the initial reported payouts for UFC 168 of the main and co-main events this Saturday. Notably, Chris Weidman is receiving a huge raise in his first defense of his Middleweight crown against Anderson Silva. The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the “show” and “win” salaries for UFC 168 which was obtained by […]