Tito Ortiz Tops UFC 132 Salary List
By FCF Staff
Tito Ortiz topped the disclosed payroll list for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s latest event this past Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the former light-heavyweight champ (pictured) collected $450,000 for his submission win over Ryan Bader. The purse is according to the figures that were released to FCF by the Nevada State Athletic Commission today.
The July 2nd, UFC 132 card was hosted by the city’s MGM Grand Garden Arena. Former Pride champion Wanderlei Silva was second to Ortiz, collecting $200,000 in his quick, knockout defeat at the hands of Chris Leben.
UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz was reporedtly paid $40,000 for his unanimous decision win over challenger Urijah Faber, which included a $20,000 win bonus.
Here are the payouts that were disclosed to the NSAC for Saturday’s UFC 132. The figures below do not include any special bonuses the UFC may have agreed to pay a fighter or additional money paid to them by sponsors.
Dominick Cruz: $20,000 plus $20,000 win bonus
def. Urijah Faber: $32,000
Chris Leben: $46,000 plus $46,000 win bonus
def. Wanderlei Silva: $200,000
Dennis Siver: $25,000 plus $25,000 win bonus
def. Matt Wiman: $18,000
Tito Ortiz: $450,000
def. Ryan Bader: $20,000
Carlos Condit: $34,000 plus $34,000 win bonus
def. Dong Hyun Kim: $41,000
Melvin Guillard: $32,0000 plus $32,000 win bonus
def. Shane Roller: $21,000
Rafael Dos Anjos: $14,000 plus $14,000 win bonus
def. George Sotiropoulos: $15,000
Brian Bowles: $17,000 plus $17,000 win bonus
def. Takeya Mizugaki: $12,000
Aaron Simpson: $17,000 plus $17,000 win bonus
def. Brad Tavares: $10,000
Anthony Njokuani: $8,000 plus $8,000 win bonus
def. Andre Winner: $14,000
Jeff Hougland: $6,000 plus $6,000 win bonus
def. Donny Walker: $6,000
