Pyle, Pierce, Johnson lead “UFC on FX 3” payroll
Main card winners from “UFC on FX 3” Mike Pyle and Demetrious Johnson lead the card in payroll.
MMAjunkie.com revealed the fighter salaries on Tuesday.
Johnson, who defeated Ian McCall in the evening’s main event, walked away with $40,000, the same amount as preliminary card winner Mike Pierce. Meanwhile, Pyle had the highest payday, earning $66,000 for his knockout win over Josh Neer.
The two other main card winners Eddie Wineland and Erick Silva earned $20,000 and $16,000, respectively.
As far as those who walked away without victories, McCall earned just $9,000, Charlie Brenneman had a higher payday than his opponent with an $18,000 check, and Scott Jorgensen did the same, earning $500 more than Wineland in his loss.
The full list of fighter salaries can be found below:
Demetrious Johnson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 bonus)
Ian McCall: $9,000
Erick Silva: $16,000 (includes $8,000 bonus)
Charlie Brenneman: $18,000
Mike Pyle: $66,000 (includes $33,000 bonus)
Josh Neer: $14,000
Eddie Wineland: $20,000 (includes $10,000 bonus)
Scott Jorgensen: $20,500
Mike Pierce: $40,000 (includes $20,000 bonus)
Carlos Eduardo Rocha: $8,000
Seth Baczynski: $20,000 (includes $10,000 bonus)
Lance Benoist: $8,000
Matt Grice: $12,000 (includes $6,000 bonus)
Leonard Garcia: $20,000
Dustin Pague: $16,000 (includes $8,000 bonus)
Jared Papazian: $6,000
Tim Means: $16,000 (includes $8,000 bonus)
Justin Salas: $8,000
Buddy Roberts: $12,000 (includes $6,000 bonus)
Caio Magalhaes: $8,000
Henry Martinez: $12,000 (includes $6,000 bonus)
Bernardo Magalhaes: $6,000
Sean Pierson: $20,000 (includes $10,000 bonus)
Jake Hecht: $8,000
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UFC On FX 3 Salaries: Pyle, Johnson With Highest Paydays