Lesnar receives highest disclosed payday in UFC history
The salary information released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission does not reflect an entire athlete’s compensation for a bout, but Lesnar’s is the highest recorded MMA purse in history.
Brock Lesnar was one of the UFC’s biggest stars from 2010 and 2011 after crossing over to mixed martial arts from the WWE. Lesnar retired in 2011 and returned to the WWE for the past five years, but this weekend return back to the UFC. Lesnar is still a huge star for the organization, as is apparent his is guaranteed pay for the event:
Brock Lesnar: $2.5 million
Mark Hunt $700,00
Miesha Tate: $500,000
Amanda Nunes: $100,000
Jose Aldo: $400,000
Frankie Edgar: $400,000
Daniel Cormier: $500,000
Anderson Silva: $600,000
Travis Browne: $120,000
Cain Velasquez: $300,000
source: mmajunkie.com
The salary information released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission does not reflect an entire athlete’s compensation for a bout, but Lesnar’s is the highest recorded MMA purse in history. Athletes also can receive compensation from the UFC’s Reebok sponsorship and big stars, such as Lesnar, will often a receive a cut of PPV sales revenue.