UFC News: Fighter Payouts & Bonuses For Last Weekend's UFC 82 PPV


Source: Ohio State Athletic Commission

Fighter Bonsues:

Anderson Silva & Dan Henderson each received $60,000 for "Fight of the Night" honors.

Silva also earn an extra $60,000 for "Submission of the Night".

Chris Leban earned $60,000 for "Knock Out of the Night" for his KO victory over Alessio Sakara.

Official Fighter Salaries:

(Note: The following figures do not include the bonuses listed above, sponsorships or PPV cuts)

Anderson Silva — $140,000 ($70,000 to show, $70,000 to win)
Dan Henderson — $100,000

Heath Herring — $140,000 ($70,000 to show, $70,000 to win)
Cheick Kongo — $30,000

Chris Leben — $50,000 ( $25,000 to show, $25,000 to win)
Alessio Sakara — $17,000

Yushin Okami — $28,000 ($14,000 to show, $14,000 to win)
Evan Tanner — $25,000

Jon Fitch — $60,000 ($30,000 to show, $30,000 to win)
Chris Wilson — $12,000

Andrei Arlovski — $170,000 ($105,000 to show, $65,000 to win)
Jake O’Brien — $11,000

Luigi Fioravanti — $16,000 ($8,000 to show, $8,000 to win)
Luke Cummo — $16,000

Josh Koscheck — $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)
Dustin Hazelett — $12,000

Diego Sanchez — $60,000 ($30,000 to show, $30,000 to win)
David Bielkheden — $8,000

Jorge Gurgel — $14,000 ($7,000 to show, $7,000 to win)
John Halverson — $3,000

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