"Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov" salaries: Barnett tops $942,000 fighter payroll

Co-headliners and semifinalists Josh Barnett ($150,000), Sergei Kharitonov ($100,000), Daniel Cormier ($100,000) and Antonio Silva ($100,000) were the top earners at this past weekend’s “Strikeforce Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov” event.

The total…

Co-headliners and semifinalists Josh Barnett ($150,000), Sergei Kharitonov ($100,000), Daniel Cormier ($100,000) and Antonio Silva ($100,000) were the top earners at this past weekend’s “Strikeforce Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov” event.

The total disclosed payroll for the event was a hefty $942,000.

MMAjunkie.com today obtained the figures from the Ohio Athletic Commission.