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UFC 332 Reveals Payouts for All Fighters
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In Short: The UFC 332 event in California revealed the disclosed fighter payouts for all 24 competitors, showing the earnings for each fighter.
Among the standout earners was former Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull, who took home $400,000 for his first-round knockout victory over Dooho Choi.
Anderson Silva, who joined the UFC in April 2006, also earned a substantial amount, picking up a total of $600,000, one of the biggest paychecks issued to any fighter in the UFC.
Six fighters received a finish bonus for their early stoppages, with the UFC giving out bonuses for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night for four fighters on every card.
In addition to disclosed salaries, the UFC 331 fighters also made bonuses, with some fighters earning much more than what the public is aware of due to undisclosed bonuses and earnings.
The UFC's growing popularity and expansion have led to substantial payouts for fighters, with some earning hundreds of thousands per fight.
The UFC's transparency in California revealed the earnings, but other undisclosed bonuses and earnings might still be part of the fighters' total compensation.
The event, held in California, required the UFC to disclose fighter payouts, revealing the earnings for all 24 competitors.
The UFC 332 main event was one of the three bouts that went the distance, with the other money not officially disclosed by the UFC.
What this adds
The payouts for UFC 332 fighters were disclosed due to California's requirement for transparency, revealing the earnings for all competitors.
The UFC's growing popularity and expansion have led to substantial payouts for fighters, with some earning hundreds of thousands per fight.
The UFC's transparency in California revealed the earnings, but other undisclosed bonuses and earnings might still be part of the fighters' total compensation.
Background
The UFC 332 event in California disclosed fighter payouts, revealing earnings for all 24 competitors.
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What's confirmed
- Other money might not be officially disclosed by the UFC that was given to the fighters and not reported.
- Here are the disclosed fighter payouts for the 24 fighters who fought at UFC 331, via MMAjunkie.com.
- Another fighter who made a lot of money was former Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Pitbull, who took home $400,000 between his show and win money as he defeated Dooho Choi in the first round by brutal knockout.
- In addition to all of the disclosed salaries, the UFC 331 fighters also made bonuses.
- The promotion gives out bonuses for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night for four fighters on every card, plus a Finish Bonus for everyone else who got a finish.
- Overall, Burns has made $821,000, having been the highest paid fighter amongt fighters who fought across the UFC Fight Night 256, Vegas 106 and On the other hand, Morales won the Performance of the Night bonus worth $50,000 and another $6,000 as part of compliance pay.
- UFC is known to substantially award fighters who are willing to step in on short notice; therefore both fighters will enjoy a career-high payday.
- Alex Pereira stepped up to save the event against Jiri Prochazka and both fighters will receive a larger purse than their contract due to their willingness to fight on short notice.
- Both fighters last competed at UFC 300 in April and have made a quick turnaround for this fight, potentially increasing their payouts.
- According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Silva picked up a total of $600,000, one of the biggest paychecks issued to any fighter in the UFC.
- This is reflected in the fact that fighters get paid for just showing up, often with additional bonuses for winning, knockouts, etc.
- Natália Silva earned a unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) over Wang Cong to claim the women's flyweight championship vacated by Valentina Shevchenko.
What's still developing
- There are a few fighters that stood out for the pay.
- The purse earnings of UFC fighters continues to grow as the organization expands, and 2013 is becoming a big year for the company.
- Between media exposure and fluctuating win/loss records, the following list of fighters not only shows us who has earned the most money in the UFC in 2013, but also gives fans an idea of who to look for and who to pay attention to as the year comes to a close.
- While the numbers noted here are as accurate as can be, know that these fighters are likely making much more than what the public is aware of.
- Hector Lombard signed with the UFC in April of 2012, making him one of the newest high-profile fighters to enter the company.
- Since its inception in November of 1993, the UFC has grown to the level of producing worldwide events and hosting some of the most top-ranked fighters in the sport.
- As fighters continue to battle for higher rankings within their division, their purse earnings will vary but they will continue to bring in the paychecks that are the envy of up and coming fighters, giving them something to work towards.
- This list is based on the payouts that have been made known to the public.
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