Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson Lead WSOF 1 Payroll
By FCF Staff
The World Series of Fighting’s debut Saturday featured UFC veterans Andrei Arlovski and Anthony Johnson, and not surprisingly the two lead the Las Vegas event payroll.
According to figures from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Arlovski earned a total of $60,000 for his stoppage win over Devin Cole, while Anthony Johnson received $55,000 for his KO victory over DJ Linderman.
Here are the salary figures that were disclosed to the NSAC by the WSOF. They do not reflect any sponsorship money fighters may have received or other performance based bonuses they may have negotiated.
Andrei Arlovski: $60,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus)
def. Devin Cole: $10,000
Anthony Johnson: $55,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus)
def. D.J. Linderman: $10,000
Marlon Moraes: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
def. Miguel Torres: $18,000
Tyrone Spong: $27,000 (includes $7,000 win bonus)
def. Travis Bartlett: $4,000
Tyson Steele: $10,000 (includes $5,000 win bonus)
def. Gregor Gracie: $25,000
Brian Cobb: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
def. Ronys Torres: $12,000
Steve Carl: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Ramico Blackmon: $10,000
Josh Burkman: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Gerald Harris: $15,000
Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante: $14,000 (includes $7,000 win bonus)
def. T.J. O’Brien: $5,000
David Branch: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Dustin Jacoby: $5,000
Figures via MMAJunkie.com