Despite appearing in just his second UFC fight, up-and-coming lightweight Sage Northcutt (pictured) was the show’s highest earner. The 19-year-old made $80,000, with half coming via win bonus, for beating Cody Pfister.
Michael Chiesa was the card’s second-highest paid with $60,000, $30K via win bonus. Rose Namajuans, who upset UFC golden girl Paige VanZant in the night’s featured contest, scored $54,000.
VanZant, meanwhile, made $40,000.
Please keep in mind, the numbers that get reported to the athletic commissions are only of what’s required. These figures do not include deductions for items such as licenses and taxes.