
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the official list of fighter salaries stemming from UFC 79: Nemesis. Remember that this is only the base salary that a fighter received. Bonuses, deductions, and other undisclosed fees are not included.
Mike Swick ($20,000) def. Josh Burkman ($10,000)
Patrick Cote ($28,000) def. Drew McFedries ($10,000)
Thiago Tavares ($18,000) def. Michihiro Omigawa ($5,000)
Nate Diaz ($30,000) def. Alvin Robinson ($7,000)
Corey Hill ($16,000) def. Joe Veres ($3,000)
Kurt Pellegrino ($20,000) def. Alberto Crane ($4,000)
Jeremy Stephens ($10,000) def. Cole Miller ($8,000)
Matt Wiman ($16,000) def. Justin Buchholz ($4,000)
Gray Maynard ($16,000) def. Dennis Siver ($7,000)

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Jan 28, 2008 9:13 AM
ridiculous…no fighter should be under 10 grand. I can’t believe these fighters are happy with this kind of pay. I’d like to see interviews “anonymous” ones with quotes from fighters regarding how happy they are with UFC payments.