MMA Junkie reports the salaries for UFC 160 held this past Saturday in Las Vegas. Not surprising, Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos topped the list with Mark Hunt getting a huge bump in pay. The total payroll as disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission totaled $1,533,000. Via MMA Junkie: Champ Cain Velasquez: $400,000 […]
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UFC 160: Payout Perpective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 160 at The MGM Grand where Cain Velasquez made quick work of Bigfoot Silva. Same time this year 364 days before Saturday Bigfoot Silva wore the crimson mask and bloodied the Octagon canvas at the hands of Cain. This time, […]
UFC on Fox 7 paydays: Henderson, Mir top roster
MMA Junkie reports the UFC on Fox 7 salaries with Benson Henderson and Frank Mir earning the most. Surprisingly, Nate Diaz earned only $15,000 for his KO loss to Josh Thomson. Via MMA Junkie: Benson Henderson: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) def. Gilbert Melendez: $175,000 Daniel Cormier: $126,000 (includes $63,000 win bonus) def. Frank Mir: […]
TUF 17 payouts: Faber, Tate head list of salaries
MMA Fighting reports the TUF 17 Finale salaries for Saturday night’s event. The payroll of $508,500 was topped by main event winner Urijah Faber. Via MMA Fighting: Urijah Faber $110,000 ($55,000 base; $55,000 win bonus) Scott Jorgensen $23,500 Kelvin Gastelum $16,000 ($8,000 base; $8,000 win bonus) Uriah Hall $8,000 Cat Zingano $14,000 ($7,000 base; $7,000 […]
UFC 157 Salaries: Hendo leads payroll at $250K
MMA Junkie reports the payouts for UFC 157. Dan Henderson topped the list of reported salaries released by the California State Athletic Commission. The payroll for the event was $1,173,050. Via MMA Junkie: Ronda Rousey: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) def. Liz Carmouche: $12,000 Lyoto Machida: $200,000 (no win bonus) def. Dan Henderson: $250,000 Urijah […]