World Series of Fighting 9 Fighter Salaries: Palhares, Moraes, and Okami Top Payroll
Rousimar Palhares captured the World Series of Fighting welterweight championship by defeating former titleholder Steve Carl in the WSOF 9 main event on Saturday, March 29, in Las Vegas.
Marlon Moraes defeated Josh Rettinghouse in the night’s co-main event to capture the bantamweight belt, while UFC veteran Yushin Okami made his successful debut for the promotion.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday revealed the WSOF 9 fighter salaries to MMAWeekly.com.
World Series of Fighting 9 Fighter Salaries
Rousimar Palhares: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus)
def. Steve Carl: $20,000
Marlon Moraes: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus)
def. Josh Rettinghouse: $4,000
Yushin Okami: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)
def. Svetlozar Savov: $4,000
Josh Burkman: $25,000 (no win bonus)
def. Tyler Stinson: $7,000
Johnny Nunez: $4,000 (includes $2,000 win bonus)
def. Ozzy Dugulubgov: $6,000
Mike Corey: $8,000 (includes $4,000 win bonus)
def. Shane Kruchten: $3,000
Bryson Hansen: $3,000 (includes $1,500 win bonus)
def. Sean Cantor: $500
Chris Gruetzemacher: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
def. John Gunderson: $2,000
Brenson Hansen: $6,000 (includes $3,000 win bonus)
def. Boostayre Nefarios: $1,000
Danny Davis: $2,000 (includes $1,000 win bonus)
def. Phil Dace: $1,000
Jimmy Spicuzza: $2,000 (includes $1,000 win bonus)
def. Gil Guardado: $1,000
WSOF 9 Disclosed Fighter Payroll: $251,500