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 […]
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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 […]
GSP tops the UFC 167 payday roster
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for Saturday’s UFC 167 event at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Georges St. Pierre topped the UFC roster with a reported $400,000. MMA Junkie reports as revealed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission: Georges St-Pierre: $400,000 (no win bonus) def. Johny Hendricks: $50,000 Rashad Evans: $250,000 (includes $125,000 win […]
UFC Fight Night 31 bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the bonuses from Wednesday’s special UFC Fight Night 31. Tim Kennedy led the list of winners with his KO of Rafael Natal in the main event. The bonuses were announced by Dana White at the post-fight press conference. As always, each received $50,000 for their bonus: KO of the Night: Tim Kennedy […]
UFC 164 salaries: Heavyweights top payroll
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from August’s UFC 164 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Frank Mir and Josh Barnett topped the payroll of over $1.1 million. Via MMA Junkie: Anthony Pettis: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus) def. Benson Henderson: $110,000 Josh Barnett: $160,000 (no win bonus) def. Frank Mir: $200,000 Chad Mendes: $62,000 (includes $31,000 win bonus) […]