The UFC was in California last night, a state that does not prohibit the public release of fighter purses (unlike Nevada and a few others). Because of this we are offered a rare glimpse at fighter salaries for UFC San Diego.
The event saw Marlon Vera signal himself as a threat in the bantamweight division with a stunning headkick KO of former champion Dominick Cruz. As you’d expect, the headliners were the main earners in this one; taking home six figures each.
However, not everyone came home with a ton of cash, a couple of fighters earned between $10,000 and $30,000.