"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. Additionally, the reported figures do not reflect any deductions made by the commission for taxes, insurance, etc., and do not include any sponsorship money that a fighter may acquire for their performance."
"MVP 'Rousey vs. Carano' Salaries: Ronda Rousey: $2.2 million Gina Carano: $1.05 million Francis Ngannou: $1.5 million Philipe Lins: $100,000 Salahdine Parnasse: $70,000 Kenneth Cross: $50,000 Junior dos Santos: $80,000 Robelis Despaigne: $50,000 Phumi Nkuta: $60,000 Adriano Moraes: $80,000 Jefferson Creighton: $50,000 Jason Jackson: $110,000 David Mgoyan: $50,000 Albert Morales: $40,000 Aline Pereira: $40,000 Jade Masson-Wong: $40,000 Chris Avila: $50,000 Brandon Jenkins: $40,000"
Ronda Rousey earned $2.2 million for her headlining bout against Gina Carano, who earned $1.05 million. Francis Ngannou earned $1.5 million in a heavyweight bout against Philipe Lins, who received $100,000. Nate Diaz earned $500,000 and Mike Perry earned $400,000 for their welterweight co-main event. Jason Jackson earned $110,000, and he was the only other fighter to receive a six-figure purse. Every competitor on the card received at least a $40,000 minimum purse. The disclosed figures exclude performance-based or discretionary bonuses, do not account for taxes or insurance deductions, and do not include sponsorship money.
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