A dozen fighters who competed Aug. 19 at UFC 292 in Boston walked away with six-figure disclosed paydays, according to government documents.
UFC women’s strawweight champion Zhang Weili topped all disclosed amounts, pocketing over a half-million dollars ($520,000) for her successful title defense vs. Amanda Lemos ($250,000). Headliners Sean O'Malley and Aljamain Sterling each walked away with slightly less ($500,000) in terms of disclosed amounts.
The Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure released a full document of fighter bout agreements to MMA Junkie on Tuesday through a public records request. The amounts regulated by the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission (MSAC) do not include LOA (side letter) bonuses, sponsorships, or other locker room bonuses.
Check out what the 24 athletes who competed on the card earned in terms of disclosed payouts below.
Maryna Moroz: $50,000 for loss to Karine Silva
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Karine Silva (red gloves) fights Marina Moroz (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Karine Silva: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus) for win over Maryna Moroz
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Karine Silva (red gloves) reacts to defeating Marina Moroz (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Andrea Lee: $70,000 for loss to Natalia Silva
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Andrea Lee (red gloves) fights Natalia Silva (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Natalia Silva: $80,000 (includes $40,000 win bonus) for win over Andrea Lee
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Andrea Lee (red gloves) fights Natalia Silva (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Gerald Meerschaert: $100,000 for loss to Andre Petroski
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Andre Petroski (red gloves) fights Gerald Meerschaert (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Andre Petroski: $36,000 (includes $18,000 win bonus) for win over Gerald Meerschaert
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Andre Petroski (red gloves) reacts to defeating Gerald Meerschaert (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Cody Gibson: $15,000 for loss to Brad Katona
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Brad Katona (red gloves) fights Cody Gibson (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Brad Katona: $64,000 (includes $32,000 win bonus) for win over Cody Gibson
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Brad Katona (red gloves) fights Cody Gibson (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Austin Hubbard: $32,000 for loss to Kurt Holobaugh
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Kurt Holobaugh (red gloves) fights Austin Hubbard (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Kurt Holobaugh: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) for win over Austin Hubbard
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Kurt Holobaugh (red gloves) reacts to defeating Austin Hubbard (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Denis Tiuliulin: $14,000 for loss to Gregory Rodrigues
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Gregory Rodrigues: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) for win over Denis Tiuliulin
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Gregory Rodrigues (red gloves) reacts to defeating Denis Tiuliulin (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Chris Weidman: $426,000 for loss to Brad Tavares
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Chris Weidman faces off with Brad Tavares during their Middleweight bout at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
Brad Tavares: $200,000 (includes $100,000 win bonus) for win over
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Chris Weidman (red gloves) fights Bran Tavares (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Pedro Munhoz: $150,000 for loss to Marlon Vera
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Marlon Vera (red gloves) fights Pedro Munhoz (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Marlon Vera: $310,000 (includes $155,000 win bonus) for win over Pedro Munhoz
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Marlon Vera (red gloves) fights Pedro Munhoz (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Da'Mon Blackshear: $27,000 for loss to Mario Bautista
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Da’mon Blackshear (red gloves) fights Mario Bautista (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Mario Bautista: $86,000 (includes $43,000 win bonus) for win over Da'Mon Blackshear
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Da’mon Blackshear (red gloves) fights Mario Bautista (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Neil Magny: $134,000 for loss to Ian Garry
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Nail Magny (red gloves) fights Ian Garry (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Ian Garry: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) for win over Neil Magny
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Ian Garry (blue gloves) reacts to defeating Nail Magny (red gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Amanda Lemos: $250,000 for loss to Zhang Weili
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Weili Zhang (red gloves) fights Amanda Lemos (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Zhang Weili: $520,000 (no win bonus) for win over Amanda Lemos
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Zhang Weili of China celebrates after defeating Amanda Lemos during their Strawweight title fight at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
Aljamain Sterling: $500,000 for loss to Sean O'Malley
Aug 19, 2023; Boston, MA, USA; Aljamin Sterling (red gloves) fights Sean O’Malley (blue gloves) during UFC 292 at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Sean O'Malley: $500,000 (no win bonus) for win over Aljamain Sterling
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Sean O’Malley gets ready to fight Aljamain Sterling for the Bantamweight title at UFC 292 at TD Garden on August 19, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
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