MMA Junkie reports the fighter payouts for Saturday night’s UFC on Fox 9. Demetrious Johnson and Urijah Faber topped the $1,082,000 payroll. Via MMA Junkie: Demetrious Johnson: $250,000 (includes $125,000 win bonus) vs. Joseph Benavidez: $42,000 Urijah Faber: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) vs. Michael McDonald: $17,000 Chad Mendes: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) vs. Nick […]
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TUF 18 salaries: Losers make more than winners
MMA Junkie reports the TUF 18 salaries from Saturday night. Gray Maynard and Nate Diaz were the top earners in a payroll of only $312,000 disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Via MMA Junkie: Nate Diaz: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Gray Maynard: $45,000 Julianna Pena: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Jessica […]
Payout Perspective: Pacquiao-Rios
Pacquiao could make $30M Saturday in HBO PPV first event overseas
The NY Times reports that Manny Pacquiao could earn close to $30 million on Saturday night when he fights Brandon Rios in his return to the ring. The article also addresses the many obstacles on putting on a PPV abroad. Pacquiao is guaranteed $18 million with “an upside closer to $30 million.” More important is […]
UFC 167: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition, we take a look at the big 20th Anniversary Show of UFC 167 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bruised and battered but GSP wins split decision If you disagree with the decision review the 1st round because it appears that is the […]