Rodrigues leads disclosed payouts
Gregory Rodrigues emerged as the highest-paid fighter at UFC Fight Night 285, earning $440,000 in disclosed payouts. The report clarifies that these figures exclude performance bonuses and private side agreements.
Why it matters
Transparency in fighter pay remains a significant point of contention and interest within the professional mixed martial arts industry.
(Editor's note: This story initially miscalculated the disclosed earnings of Reinier de Ridder. It has since be updated with correct numbers)
Gregory Rodrigues picked up a big win Saturday at UFC Fight Night 285 – and in doing so elevated himself to the highest-paid fighter on the card, at least in terms of the disclosed payouts.
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) released a full list of disclosed payouts to MMA Junkie following Saturday's event at Golden1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
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