Despite losing the fight, Ronda Rousey towered over the UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey disclosed fighter payroll.
According to the Nevada Athletic Commission, Rousey was paid $3 million for her fight with Amanda Nunes, and that was guaranteed to her win or lose. She did not have a win bonus attached to her bout agreement.
That, of course, dwarfed Nunes’ payout of $200,000, which included a $100,000 win bonus for defeating Rousey.
Next in line was Dominick Cruz, who was paid a guaranteed $350,000 with no win bonus even though he lost his men’s bantamweight belt to Cody Garbrandt. The new champion took home a $200,000 paycheck.
UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey took place on Friday, Dec. 30, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey Fighter Salaries
*Borg forfeited 30-percent of his show money ($5,400) to Smolka for failing to make weight.
**Hendricks forfeited 20-percent of his show money ($20,000) to Magny for failing to make weight.
UFC 207 Disclosed Fighter Payroll: $4,683,000
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