New UFC antitrust lawsuit documents have revealed fighter salaries, with Conor McGregor, Ronda Rousey, and Jon Jones in the spotlight. The unsealed “Internal Zuffa Bout Compensation” report by Roger D. Blair offers insights into fighter pay, side letters, and discretionary bonuses.
Conor McGregor‘s Payouts:
- Chad Mendes: $3,285,000 (with $2.11M discretionary bonus)
- Jose Aldo: $4,476,662 or $4,536,932
- Nate Diaz 1: $5,576,315
- Nate Diaz 2: $5,615,490
- Eddie Alvarez: $4,315,490
Ronda Rousey’s Payouts:
- Liz Carmouche: $574,720
- Miesha Tate: $1,817,907
- Sara McMann: $870,969
- Alexis Davis: $1,063,688
- Cat Zingano: $1,458,282
- Bethe Correia: $2,642,204
- Holly Holm: $4,476,662 or $4,536,932
- Amanda Nunes: $4,879,766
Jon Jones’ Payouts:
- Rashad Evans: $2,278,553
- Vitor Belfort: $1,566,196
- Chael Sonnen: $2.75M
- Alexander Gustafsson: $1,173,560
- Glover Teixeira: $1,237,880
- Daniel Cormier 1: $3,637,500
- Ovince St. Preux: $1.14M
While the earnings of these UFC stars are impressive, they fall short of the eight-figure mark for compensation. McGregor and Rousey, key figures in the UFC‘s growth, receive modest compensation compared to the organization’s ROI. The pending UFC antitrust lawsuit may bring changes that benefit fighters and fans alike, potentially leading to more substantial rewards for prominent athletes.
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