TUF 20 Finale Fighter Salaries: Charles Oliveira and Carla Esparza Top Payroll
The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale crowned the first ever UFC women’s strawweight champion on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Carla Esparza dominated and submitted Rose Namajunas in the final of the 115-pound tournament to capture the belt and a $50,000 payday.
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Only one other fighter on the car bested Esparza’s payout, as co-main event fighter Charles Oliveira earned $54,000 for his unanimous decision victory over Jeremy Stephhens.
The Nevada Athletic Commission on Monday revealed the full TUF 20 Finale fighter salaries to MMAWeekly.com. The event took place on Friday, Dec. 12, at The Pearl at the Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The Ultimate Fighter 20 Fighter Salaries
Carla Esparza: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus)
def. Rose Namajunas: $25,000
Charles Oliveira: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus)
def. Jeremy Stephens: $40,000
KJ Noons: $31,000 (no bonus for no contest result)
def. Daron Cruickshank: $17,000 (no bonus for no contest result)
Yancy Medeiros: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus)
def. Joe Proctor: $10,000
Jessica Penne: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Randa Markos: $8,000
Felice Herrig: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Lisa Ellis: $8,000
Heather Jo Clark: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Bec Rawlings: $8,000
Joanne Calderwood: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Seo Hee Ham: $8,000
Tecia Torres: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Angela Magana: $8,000
Aisling Daly: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Alex Chambers: $8,000
Angela Hill: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Emily Kagan: $8,000
TUF 20 Finale Disclosed Fighter Payroll: $425,000