Mixed Martial Arts, Fighters Rights, and an Enforced Muhammad Ali Act?

For those who believe that a society and all its components are best understood through its economic system, we need to examine external regulation if we are to understand and predict future worker-employer relationships. This is true for any industry,…

For those who believe that a society and all its components are best understood through its economic system, we need to examine external regulation if we are to understand and predict future worker-employer relationships. This is true for any industry, sporting or otherwise, including mixed martial arts (MMA).
Those familiar with combat sports history know that […]

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Mixed Martial Arts, Fighters Rights, and an Enforced Muhammad Ali Act?

Opportunity Lost: Nogueira’s Latest Injury a Major Blow

Just a year ago, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Randy Couture in what was hailed as one of the best non-title UFC matches of 2009.
But a lot can change in 12 months and one of the sport’s most popular personalities is now out for at least fou…

Just a year ago, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Randy Couture in what was hailed as one of the best non-title UFC matches of 2009.
But a lot can change in 12 months and one of the sport’s most popular personalities is now out for at least four to six months due to hip and knee surgery, […]

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Opportunity Lost: Nogueira’s Latest Injury a Major Blow

After UFC 117, It’s Conclusive: Jon Jones Would Demolish Anderson Silva

2010 has offered a lot of unexpected results in MMA.
Big Nog was knocked out in Round One. Fedor Emelianenko lost in Round One by submission, and Machida was not only bested (again) but was knocked out in round 1.
BJ Penn lost his title, Lesnar we…

2010 has offered a lot of unexpected results in MMA.
Big Nog was knocked out in Round One. Fedor Emelianenko lost in Round One by submission, and Machida was not only bested (again) but was knocked out in round 1.
BJ Penn lost his title, Lesnar weathered a storm nobody in the world had ever survived and Todd […]

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After UFC 117, It’s Conclusive: Jon Jones Would Demolish Anderson Silva

Toney Vs Couture MMA Fight = Pujols Vs Manning Home Run Derby Contest

Earlier this week, St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman Albert Pujols became the first person in Major League Baseball history to hit at least 30 homeruns in his first 10 seasons.  Combine this with all of his other accomplishments, and Pujol…

Earlier this week, St. Louis Cardinals’ first baseman Albert Pujols became the first person in Major League Baseball history to hit at least 30 homeruns in his first 10 seasons.  Combine this with all of his other accomplishments, and Pujols has solidified himself as one of the best players to ever step foot on a […]

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Toney Vs Couture MMA Fight = Pujols Vs Manning Home Run Derby Contest

UFC 117 Fighter Salaries.

CSAC(California State Athletic Commision) has released the base fighter pay for UFC 117: Silva Vs. Sonnen which took place on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Matt Hughes both took home impressive pay checks in the amount of $200,000 while Anderson Silva’s opponent, Chael Sonnen […]

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CSAC(California State Athletic Commision) has released the base fighter pay for UFC 117: Silva Vs. Sonnen which took place on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva and Matt Hughes both took home impressive pay checks in the amount of $200,000 while Anderson Silva’s opponent, Chael Sonnen took home a much smaller $35,000.

As always these numbers are strictly base pay and don’t include undisclosed bonuses, revenue sharing or sponsorships, nor do they take into account expenses such as insurance, taxes or medical costs.


Here is the salaries for UFC 117:

Anderson Silva: $200,000
Chael Sonnen: $35,000

Jon Fitch: $108,000 ($54,000 to show, $54,000 to win)
Thiago Alves: $60,000 ($48,000 after 20 percent was docked for missing weight)

Clay Guida: $56,000 ($28,000 to show, $28,000 to win)
Rafael dos Anjos: $12,000

Matt Hughes: $200,000 ($100,000 to show, $100,000 to win)
Ricardo Almeida: $35,000

Junior dos Santos: $80,000 ($40,000 to show, $40,000 to win)
Roy Nelson: $15,000

Ricky Story: $22,000 ($11,000 to show, $11,000 to win)
Dustin Hazelett: $18,000

Phil Davis: $18,000 ($9,000 to show, $9,000 to win)
Rodney Wallace: $6,000

Johny Hendricks: $40,000 ($20,000 to show, $20,000 to win)
Charlie Brenneman: $8,000

Tim Boetsch: $32,000 ($16,000 to show, $16,000 to win)
Todd Brown: $6,000

Stefan Struve: $30,000 ($15,000 to show, $15,000 to win)
Christian Morecraft: $6,000

Dennis Hallman: $30,000 ($15,000 to show, $15,000 to win)
Ben Saunders: $12,000

UFC 121: Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez Set For October 23rd In Anaheim

 
In today’s press release for the Ultimate Fighting Championship it was announced that UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (5-1) will defend his title against Cain Velasquez (8-0).
“UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez” will take pl…

 
In today’s press release for the Ultimate Fighting Championship it was announced that UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar (5-1) will defend his title against Cain Velasquez (8-0).
“UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez” will take place on October 23rd at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
This will mark the first time that the UFC has been at […]

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UFC 121: Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez Set For October 23rd In Anaheim