Georges St. Pierre told a french press outlet: Agence France-Presse that he makes between 4 and 5 million for a UFC pay-per-view event. When asked if he is the highest paid fighter, GSP replied ” I do not know, but I learned that the UFC makes the most money on Pay Per View when I am fighting. That made me smile!”
GSP also went on to explain the financial coo to the city which hosts one of his fights. “For me, a fight is [worth] $4 to $5 million. And in the city where the UFC holds its events, they are economic benefits [to the city] of between $15 to $20 million. It’s huge!”
In recent years, the majority of St. Pierre’s fights have been held in either a Canadian province or in the city of Las Vegas. Maybe Nick Diaz should have lobbied to get their fight in Stockton, and get that city a little cash flow.
*Source: Fighters Only