Florida State Boxing Commission today released fighter purses for UFC Fight Night 17: “Lauzon vs. Stephens,” which was held at the University of South Florida (USF) Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 7.
Veteran Kurt Pellegrino was the top earner of the night, pocketing a show-high $32,000 for a submission win over Rob Emerson in a 155-pound fight that didn’t even make the Spike TV broadcast.
Heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez ($30,000), as well as welterweight powerhouse Anthony Johnson and lightweight prospect Gleison Tibau ($26,000 each), rounded out the top four paydays.
Here is the complete list of UFC Fight Night 17 payouts (via MMAWeekly.com):
Joe Lauzon — $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)
Jeremy Stephens — $10,000
Lauzon defeated Stephens via submission (arm bar) in round two
Cain Velasquez — $30,000 ($15,000 to show, $15,000 to win)
Denis Stojnic — $5,000
Velasquez defeated Stojnic via technical knockout (strikes) in round two
Josh Neer — $18,000 ($9,000 to show, $9,000 to win)
Mac Danzig — $15,000
Neer defeated Danzig via submission (triangle choke) in round two
Anthony Johnson — $26,000 ($13,000 to show, $13,000 to win)
Luigi Fioravanti — $13,000
Johnson defeated Fioravanti via technical knockout (strikes) in round one
Kurt Pellegrino — $32,000 ($16,000 to show, $16,000 to win)
Rob Emerson — $10,000
Pellegrino defeated Emerson via submission (rear naked choke) in round two
Dan Miller — $18,000 ($9,000 to show, $9,000 to win)
Jake Rosholt — $13,000
Miller defeated Rosholt via submission (guillotine choke) in round one
Matt Veach $6,000 ($3,000 to show, $3,000 to win)
Matt Grice — $7,000
Veach defeated Grice via technical knockout (strikes) in round one
Gleison Tibau — $26,000 ($13,000 to show, $13,000 to win)
Rich Clementi — $23,000
Tibau defeated Clementi via submission (guillotine choke) in round one
Nick Catone — $6,000 ($3,000 to show, $3,000 to win)
Derek Downey — $3,000
Catone defeated Downey via submission (keylock) in round two
Matt Riddle — $16,000 ($8,000 to show, $8,000 to win)
Steve Bruno — $7,000
Riddle defeated Steve Bruno via unanimous decision
Keep in mind the salaries listed above do not include fight bonuses, sponsorships, percentages and other unofficial payments. It also does not include deductions for expenses such as insurance, taxes, etc.
For example, the UFC often hands out extra cash for “Fight of the Night,” “Knockout of the Night” and “Submission of the Night.” To check out these figures for UFC Fight Night 17 go here.
The total base fighter payroll for the extremely entertaining event, which attracted an unofficial crowd of 7,596 attendees for an approximate gate of $428,000, was $304,000.
For complete results and coverage of “Lauzon vs. Stephens” go here and here.
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jeez, it seems like Jeremy might have got ripped off for being the main event. Riddle made 6,000 more than him, even though he won, but still…
The funny this is Clementi had the potential to be the highest paid if he won. Now he is released. Curious.
oooo first will you guys think im cool now? lol
You’ll never be cool. BTW, your second,lol
its going to be interesting to see what happens because TUF fighters like Danzig, Lauzon, Emerson, Manny should all be a fight or 2 away from renegotiation time! It will be interesting to see what kind of a raise they get and who is unhappy with their contract and leaves the UFC.
Prediction: Joe Lauzon’s brother Dan will be on one of the next season’s of TUF!
Joe Lauzon needs a raise!
Very exciting fighter.
He needs to get paid like one.
Funny how Clementi and Luigi got cut, but yet we still have Houston Alexander.
mex, i’ve no idea how dana decides this sh!t.
probably the same way he decided to wait forever between title fights in each weight class. this six month crap sux.
clementi and luigi got cut? where did you hear this? thats bull-loney
Around…
How bout Mr. Neer getting screwed over????? Danzig gets paid just to show up. Good fight josh. I like to watch you!
Danzig gets paid what he does for winning TUF. And you’ll notice all the fighters got paid just for showing up.
$3,000 a fight is crazy low pay for the UFC in my opinion… but that’s all the encouragement to win and be better
I’m sure they like $3000 plus additional sponsorship money a little better than the $500 or whatever they get for fighting in small local shows.
Tough racket for the Journey Man Type Fighter, I imagine some of these guys will have their own gyms after they’re done fighting. Wonder if the UFC Gyms will hurt their business?
I cant believe they are even doing that. Seems a bit much, like when Hulk Hogan came out with a workout set in the 80’s. I dont know, it just seems like a sell out thing. Maybe it’s just me.
i’d agree with the sellout comment. its not just you.
the UFC is talking about opening Training Facilities, how can you compare that to a jump rope, two 5lb dumbells, and an inspirational tape for kids?
So you bought it in the 80’s, Burger King? Two words: MMA Cafe.
Since I was only 8 or so at the time no I didn’t buy it but I do know the difference between toys for children and a Gym for adults. I think its a smart move to get MMA Training more widely available so the sport can grow. Are you even old enough to remember the Hulkster Weight set, El Taco Bell?
Sounds like they’re trying to do what Ultimate Fitness Gym does with a MMA/UFC twist, probably make a bundle $$. GYMS, VIDEO GAMES, MMA CARDS, BOBBLE HEADS… what’s next? UFC Superhero Cartoon?
Wow, Joe got more for the submission of the night than he did for showing and winning!!! Messed up!
These payouts are ridiculous! Company is worth 1 billion dollars and theycant pay a main event more than 10 grand to show.