Despite controversial loss, UFC 144’s Takeya Mizugaki awarded his win bonus

SAITAMA, Japan – It can pay – literally and figuratively – to have the boss on your side.

Despite a loss to Chris Cariaso at Saturday’s UFC 144 event, Takeya Mizugaki has been awarded his win bonus for the performance.

UFC president Dana White, who felt Mizugaki won the fight, confirmed the additional payment at UFC 144’s post-event press conference.