UFC Fight Night 82 payouts for those athletes competing at the "Hendricks vs. Thompson" mixed martial arts (MMA) event last weekend (Sat., Feb. 6, 2016) from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, were released earlier today by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).
Heavyweight fan favorite Roy Nelson was the top earner of the night, hauling in $125,000 for his ho-hum win over Jared Rosholt (highlights). Elsewhere on the card, Joseph Benavidez scooped up $118,000 for his three-round decision victory over Zach Makovsky (recap).
That's not all.
Here is the complete list of UFC Fight Night 82 payouts and salaries:
Stephen Thompson: $48,000 ($24,000 to show, $24,000 to win)
Johny Hendricks: $100,000
Thompson def.