Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez led the disclosed payroll for UFC Phoenix, cashing a six-figure sum for his unsuccessful return against Francis Ngannou.
The Arizona Department of Gaming released the event’s finalized salary information on Thursday to MMA Fighting.
Velasquez suffered a 26-second TKO loss to Ngannou in the night’s main event, which marked his return to action following a 30-month layoff. Velasquez earned a flat $450,000 purse in the losing effort, while Ngannou cashed $220,000 for his victory.
UFC Phoenix took place Feb. 17 at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.