MVP 'Rousey vs. Carano' salaries: Three fighters earn seven-figure paydays
Ronda Rousey was the top earner at Most Valuable Promotions' inaugural MMA event, taking home $2.2 million for her bout against Gina Carano. Three fighters on the card earned seven-figure salaries, including Francis Ngannou, who received $1.5 million. All fighters were guaranteed a minimum purse of $40,000, though disclosed amounts do not include bonuses or deductions.
- ▪Ronda Rousey earned $2.2 million for her fight against Gina Carano.
- ▪Gina Carano received $1.05 million for the headlining bout.
- ▪Francis Ngannou earned $1.5 million for his heavyweight fight against Philipe Lins.
- ▪Nate Diaz and Mike Perry were paid $500,000 and $400,000, respectively, for their co-main event bout.
- ▪All fighters on the card received at least $40,000 in disclosed purse money.
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