Although opinions were split, as was the decision, welterweight champion Robbie Lawler retained his belt at UFC 195 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
He also took top honors on the disclosed payroll released by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Monday.
Lawler did not receive a win bonus for his victory, but claimed a $500,000 paycheck for his efforts. His opponent, Carlos Condit, was a close second, netting $315,000 for the split-decision loss.
The disclosed fighter payroll released by the athletic commission does not include discretionary bonuses, Reebok apparel bonuses, pay-per-view points, endorsements, or other income not included on bout agreements.
UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit took place on Saturday, Jan. 2, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 195: Lawler vs. Condit Fighter Salaries
Robbie Lawler: $500,000 (no win bonus)
def. Carlos Condit: $315,000
Stipe Miocic: $120,000 (includes $60,000 win bonus)
def. Andrei Arlovski: $250,000
Albert Tumenov: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)
def. Lorenz Larkin: $36,000
Brian Ortega: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus)
def. Diego Brandao: $36,000
Abel Trujillo: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)
def. Tony Sims: $12,000
Michael McDonald: $40,000 (includes $20,00 win bonus)
def. Masanori Kanehara: $14,000
Alex Morono: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus)
def. Kyle Noke: $26,000
Justine Kish: $20,000 (includes $ 10,000 win bonus)
def. Nina Ansaroff: $10,000
Drew Dober: $26,000 (includes $13,000 win bonus)
def. Scott Holtzman: $12,000
Dustin Poirier: $84,000 (includes $42,000 win bonus)
def. Joseph Duffy: $20,000
Michinori Tanaka: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus)
def. Joe Soto: $20,000
Sheldon Westcott: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
def. Edgar Garcia: $10,000
UFC 195 Disclosed Fighter Payroll: $1,723,000
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