Sanchez tops UFN 42 payroll with $140,000

Diego Sanchez has three horrible judges to thank for doubling his paycheck at last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 42 in Albuquerque, NM. Sanchez was slated to make $70,000 to show and an additional $70,000 to win. Most would argue he lost, but the judges gave him a split decision. The complete salary information for the event is below:

Benson Henderson: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus)

def. Rustam Khabilov : $17,000

Diego Sanchez: $140,000 (includes $70,000 win bonus)

def. Ross Pearson: $30,000*

John Dodson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)

def. John Moraga: $19,000

Rafael dos Anjos: $64,000 (includes $32,000 win bonus)

def. Jason High: $19,000

Piotr Hallmann: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)

def. Yves Edwards: $24,000

Bryan Caraway: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)

def. Erik Perez: $21,000

Sergio Pettis: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)

def. Yaotzin Meza: $14,000

Lance Benoist: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)

def. Bobby Voelker: $12,000

Scott Jorgensen: $52,000 (includes $26,000 win bonus)

def. Danny Martinez: $8,000

Jon Tuck: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)

def. Jake Lindsey: $8,000

Patrick Cummins: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)

def. Roger Narvaez: $8,000

Total Disclosed Payroll: $678,000

*Despite the loss, the UFC paid Ross Pearson a $30,000 win bonus, as they like most disagreed with the judge’s decision.