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Originally Posted by Gygax
Nick Diaz made $20,000 for defeating Josh Neer on the main card at UFC 62. He made $24,000 at UFC 65 for defeating Gleison Tibau on the undercard of UFC 65. Now he fights Pride Lightweight Champ Takanori Gomi as the 2nd headliner fight, and he makes $15,000. LOL, and Gomi himself only took home $20,000.
Once again, these are only the salaries that are required by the NSAC to be reported. There could be PPV buy takes and money paid by DSE that was not reported. But it is pretty revealing.
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i used to break the ufc's balls for how they pay their fighters, but i guess pride aint much better. you have a great point, though, Gygax, this is only what they are forced to reveal.
i have, however, always wondered what they pay in japan.
also, i wonder what the gate bonus is if there is one. i think the article said something to the effect that the japan shows hold way more spectators compared to the u.s. shows. i wonder if this makes a difference.