Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk (pictured) make $210,000, with half coming via win bonus, for beating Claudia Gadelha in the card’s main tango. Gadelha walked away with $100,000 along with hurt feelings.
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.
Additionally, they do not contain sponsorship money paid by Reebok or any bonuses from the UFC. These royalties can include Fight Night bonuses, top secret discretionary bonuses, etc., which can oftentimes represent a substantial portion of a fighter’s total income.