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Ninjamonkey · 01-30-2007, 09:30 PM

Taken from ufcjunkie.com

Rich Clementi — $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)
Ross Pointon — $5,000 ($5,000 to show, no win bonus)

Din Thomas — $24,000 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 to win)
Clay Guida — $5,000 ($5,000 to show, no win bonus)

Ed Herman — $24,000 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 to win)
Chris Price — $3,000 ($3,000 to show, no win bonus)

Josh Burkman — $14,000 ($7,000 to show, $7,000 to win)
Chad Reiner — $3,000 ($3,000 to show, no win bonus)

Nathan Marquardt — $44,000 ($22,000 to show, $22,000 to win)
Dean Lister — $11,000 ($11,000 to show, no win bonus)

Hermes Franca — $24,000 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 to win)
Spencer Fisher — $13,000 ($13,000 to show, no win bonus)

Jake O’Brien — $18,000 ($9,000 to show, $9,000 to win)
Heath Herring — $6,000 ($6,000 to show, no win bonus)

Rashad Evans — $24,000 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 to win)
Sean Salmon — $3,000 ($3,000 to show, no win bonus)

I am very surprised that herring was fighting for a max of 12k if he won. 3k for Salmon, pfft that won't even cover his medical bill.

Pitbull · 01-30-2007, 09:39 PM

Yeah, Heath's payday is kinda surprising considering his experience. I'm thinking he got a signing bonus.

Kentified · 01-30-2007, 09:39 PM

You bring up a good point Ninja, does the UFC cover fighters medical expenses?

Ninjabot · 01-30-2007, 09:52 PM

Ok so Nate Marquardt is the highest paid fighter that night, but they don't even show his fight?!?! Also does anybody think Salmon will ever step into the octagon again?

RockemSockem · 01-30-2007, 09:53 PM

Dean Lister makes less than Ed Herman before bonuses. I just died a little inside. It's a shame how acting like a jerk on national TV has so many rewards. Just ask Omarosa. Or that crazy NY bitch.

LinvilleGorge · 01-30-2007, 10:06 PM

There's no way I'd take that kick to the dome that Salmon ate for a measly $3k!!! Sure, he didn't intend to do that, but I'm just sayin'

duke09 · 01-30-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LinvilleGorge

There's no way I'd take that kick to the dome that Salmon ate for a measly $3k!!! Sure, he didn't intend to do that, but I'm just sayin'

too funny. if everyone thinks that salmon was there to provide some competition for rashad, why did he make so little money???

3k to make rashad look good? not a bad deal for dana, imo.

Rocky12233 · 01-30-2007, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by duke09

too funny. if everyone thinks that salmon was there to provide some competition for rashad, why did he make so little money???

3k to make rashad look good? not a bad deal for dana, imo.

lmao....

RockemSockem · 01-30-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by duke09

too funny. if everyone thinks that salmon was there to provide some competition for rashad, why did he make so little money???

3k to make rashad look good? not a bad deal for dana, imo.

Most people make **** when they first come to the UFC. Where have you been EVERY time the paydays are posted? Your droning on and on about this one fight is getting pretty annoying. We know you think he was spoonfed, most of us agree, GIVE IT A REST!

TooOldRetire · 01-30-2007, 11:05 PM

Why would anyone fight for those mediocre payouts? Those are absolutely horrible. I wouldn't get my face beat in for a lousy 12grand let alone 3grand.

I think the cash cow is exploiting these fighters.

duke09 · 01-30-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RockemSockem

Most people make **** when they first come to the UFC. Where have you been EVERY time the paydays are posted? Your droning on and on about this one fight is getting pretty annoying. We know you think he was spoonfed, most of us agree, GIVE IT A REST!

you may be right. it may have been a cheap shot. good post, better point.

sorry guys.

Kurtis636 · 01-30-2007, 11:13 PM

I'm telling you guys, they're keeping Marquardt tucked away for a title run after the Franklin v. Silva matchup (assuming Lutter doesn't pull the upset). If Franklin wins then they need a new guy to step up and challenge while they build Silva back up. If Silva retains the title then they'll need a new "hot" fighter to promote in that division. Your next "pushed" fighters at 185 are going to be Swick and Marquardt. I'm not sure who they'll push first, but look for those guys to be big in 2007.

duke09 · 01-30-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurtis636

I'm telling you guys, they're keeping Marquardt tucked away for a title run after the Franklin v. Silva matchup (assuming Lutter doesn't pull the upset). If Franklin wins then they need a new guy to step up and challenge while they build Silva back up. If Silva retains the title then they'll need a new "hot" fighter to promote in that division. Your next "pushed" fighters at 185 are going to be Swick and Marquardt. I'm not sure who they'll push first, but look for those guys to be big in 2007.

your not forgetting the athlete macdonald are you?

vegas mma · 01-30-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TooOldRetire

Why would anyone fight for those mediocre payouts? Those are absolutely horrible. I wouldn't get my face beat in for a lousy 12grand let alone 3grand.

I think the cash cow is exploiting these fighters.

i'd step in the ring with anyone for 3k...
if dana white calls i'm stepping up.

Kurtis636 · 01-30-2007, 11:33 PM

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your not forgetting the athlete macdonald are you?

He's goint to lose to Franklin in March so he'll be knocked down a few pegs.

Kentified · 01-31-2007, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RockemSockem

Dean Lister makes less than Ed Herman before bonuses. I just died a little inside. It's a shame how acting like a jerk on national TV has so many rewards. Just ask Omarosa. Or that crazy NY bitch.

That is horrible, after everything Dean has done for the sport and The Tool makes off better. Unfortunately it's a business world and it's all about drawing the "real world" fans, the kind of people that live off of drama and conflict instead of skill and class.

Kurtis636 · 01-31-2007, 12:11 AM

Fan support drives the sport in large part, especially when it comes to what guys make. Tito hasn't done jack in the last 2 years and he's still top 5 in payout. Why? Because fans will pay to watch him fight. For all his skill, Lister is still boring to watch. I love the ground game, but Lister is a grind it out kind of submission guy that even I find a little boring.

I could do without ever seeing Ed Herman again, but a lot of fans like him because of TUF. TUF has drawn in a lot of people who might not otherwise have been big UFC fans and you have to give those fans what they want to see. Hell, the guys who were on TUF know that name and face recognition alone is worth a couple grand no matter where they fight.

riversideblues · 01-31-2007, 03:50 AM

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You bring up a good point Ninja, does the UFC cover fighters medical expenses?

dana's said before that the fighters do what they want with their money, they don't have any extra medical stuff.

and holy crap am i glad to see that nate is making more than everyone else there... finally skill > dramatic factors for at least a few payouts :P

JoeRoganismyhero · 01-31-2007, 09:10 AM

Rashad got paid the same amount as Din thomas?! I thought rashad was getting at least $50,000)If he won) to healine this UFN! I guess being on the undercard has no bearing on the payout sometimes!

Ownage24x7 · 01-31-2007, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Pitbull

Yeah, Heath's payday is kinda surprising considering his experience. I'm thinking he got a signing bonus.

Herring isn't a 6K+ fighter, even before the UFC.

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Originally Posted by Kentified

You bring up a good point Ninja, does the UFC cover fighters medical expenses?

Yes, just like any other job.