We are just one day away from Bellator MMA’s first event of 2019, which features the heavyweight grand prix final/championship bout between the legendary Fedor Emelianenko and current Bellator LHW king Ryan Bader. With the card taking place in California, we do have some payout info courtesy of the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC).
Per MMA Fighting, Fedor is the top guy in terms of fighter salaries at $300,000, whereas Bader is next up at $150,000. For Bader, this is the same official purse listed as his quarterfinal KO win over King Mo last year. This is the first time that Emelianenko has had a reported payout in his Bellator career.