MVP 'Rousey vs. Carano' salaries: Three fighters earn seven-figure paydays
As one might expect, Ronda Rousey was the highest-paid athlete on Most Valuable Promotions’ first-ever MMA card.
Ronda Rousey was the top earner from Saturday's MVP card. | Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix As one might expect, Ronda Rousey was the highest-paid athlete on Most Valuable Promotions’ first-ever MMA card. The California State Athletic Commission released salary figures from Saturday’s event, which took place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Rousey earned $2. 2 million for her headlining bout against Gina Carano , who garnered $1. 05 million.
Francis Ngannou was the third seven-figure earner on the card, as he took home $1. 5 million for a heavyweight clash against Philipe Lins ($100,00). Meanwhile, Nate Diaz ($500,000) and Mike Perry ($400,000) were well compensated for their welterweight bout in the co-main event.
Former Bellator champ Jason Jackson ($110,000) was the only other fighter to receive a six-figure check. Everyone who competed on the card received at least a minimum purse of $40,000. Note: The disclosed purses reported by state athletic commissions do not include any performance-based or discretionary bonuses that may be awarded to a fighter by the promotion.