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The UFC paid out a hearty $1,252,000 in disclosed salaries and bonuses for MMA Weekly. Keep in mind that these numbers don’t include any undisclosed "locker room bonuses" often given out to fighters for exciting performances, or cuts of the pay-per-view revenue, which Georges St. Pierre reportedly has in his new contract.
– Georges St. Pierre: $400,000 (includes $200,000 win bonus)
– Lyoto Machida $185,000 (includes $60,000 win bonus, $65,000 Knockout of the Night bonus)
– B.J. Penn: $125,000
– Clay Guida $105,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus, $65,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
– Nate Diaz $85,000 (includes $65,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
– Karo Parisyan $80,000 (includes $40,000 win bonus)
– Chris Wilson $80,000 (includes $65,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
– John Howard $71,000 (includes $3,000 win bonus, $65,000 Fight of the Night bonus)
– Jon Fitch $68,000 (includes $34,000 win bonus)
– Thiago Silva: $29,000
– Akihiro Gono: $28,000
– Thiago Tavares $26,000 (includes $13,000 win bonus)
– Dong Hyun Kim: $26,000
– Stephan Bonnar $22,000
– Dan Cramer $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
– Jon Jones $14,000 (includes $7,000 win bonus)
– Manny Gamburyan: $14,000
– Matt Arroyo: $8,000
Underpaid: Jon "Bones" Jones. Just like in his UFC debut against Andre Gusmao last August, Jones gave the crowd three rounds of ridiculously unconventional striking and off-the-wall takedowns. In terms of sheer entertainment value, he was easily one of the best fighters of the night, and with better conditioning the 21-year-old up-and-comer may even develop into a serious contender one day. I can’t imagine the UFC not giving Bones a cash-filled envelope after the fight, because his efforts were worth a lot more than 14 grand. If it was up to me, I’d also give Akihiro Gono a little extra for bringin’ it with that gender-bending ring entrance. Too bad the dude has now dropped his second-straight decision in the UFC.
Overpaid: Clay Guida. Look, we’re all impressed with the Carpenter’s endless gas tank and tenacity. But giving him a $65,000 Fight of the Night bump only encourages his maddening lay-and-pray style, which has now derailed the far-more-exciting Mac Danzig and Nate Diaz from their paths to the top. Diaz ate his first loss in the UFC without absorbing any actual damage. I’d be throwing middle fingers too.
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Sun, 02/01/09 - 09:42
first!
Sun, 02/01/09 - 09:43
War Bones Jones!!! Dude is the future.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 09:53
I really can't believe, after all that talky talk talk, that BJ couldn't even go for 4 rounds, no less 5. FFS, even Fitch took his beating better. He got smashed for 25 straight minutes and kept coming. GSP puts pressure on BJ for the last half or rnd 1 and all of rnd 2, and BJ folded like a paper mache recliner in Tom Arnolds Living room. "If he thought Fitch was the Terminator, he is gonna think i'm god." -BJ God doesn't tap, he just doesn't answer the bell for rnd5.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:03
Guida fucking sucked. Kind of like the Utah Jazz of old. Boring boring boring. Smothering is not the same as fighting. He gets a win for being the most frustrating? Even Rogan didn't have any words of praise for that clown. An ugly mofo to boot.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:03
if i didn't know better i'd say gsp made less than kimbo did in his last outing
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:15
To the idiot who thinks a little vaseline helped GSP...... Well, it might have if BJ could, you kno, mount ANY offense, maybe get a takedown. Otherwise, its moot.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:20
I cheat with... how you say.. vaseline on my back.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:21
This event is a landmark in MMA it proves to all of us Hardcore or Casual that we don't know shit about it, because it evolves each time.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:23
Bj penn, what a quitter, what a disgrace, talked so much sh t, was disrespectful, pierre dominated him, what a bum in bj we have.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:26
Clay Guida sucks, I completely think Nate won that fight. I admit Clay took round one but that was it, all he did was leg hump for about 6 minutes...when he wasn't getting peppered with jabs and judo thrown that is.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:28
Don't listen to me, I am just a jerk off.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:33
That's the point, if you can't get a grip on someone or lock in your rubber guard early in the fight before it's too sweaty, how's the smaller fighter supposed to ever lock in a sub? GSP knew better on the vasoline and it dimishes his victory. BJ's only chance in that fight was to win the early rounds, and GSP knew that and tried to give himself an advantage. BJ lost that fight and looked like he was ready to quit in the 4th, but his brother was the one who threw in the towel. GSP is a bad mofo, and BJ's still the best lightweight in the game, but I'm dissappointed that GSP felt the need to cheat.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:34
$1,252,000? Didn't Arlovski make more than that for one round?
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:39
I think I could only be happier with BJ's situation if he goes back to 155lbs, fights Florian, and gets his face smashed in. Other than that, I am pretty happy to watch that trash talking, heartless, classless spoiled brat get completely owned for a few rounds.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:41
I agree about Guida. Diaz won that fight. I don't think anybody wants to see a hug fest. In my opinion fighters who do that style should be marked down in the judging. It's just a pussy style that shouldn't be rewarded.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:51
If anyone actually looked at what happened they would see that GSP did not cheat. His cornerman had vaseline on his hand that he rubbed on GSP's face. Then they saw him rub GSP's back with the same hand. After that the Nevada Commission wiped GSP's back offwith a towel so give him the credit he deserves. Penn said if you tap your just a bitch....well what are you if your corner taps for you? What a joke he's not even close to being able to compete with Canada's Finest !
Sun, 02/01/09 - 10:57
Stupid idiot is a good name for you. according to dana white the commission went into the ring and had to remove the vaseline after they kept putting it on GSPs back. so obviously they saw something more then just him touching his back.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:00
If ass hugs are all it takes to win a bonus my Uncle Freddy would be a shoe-in....
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:08
gay guida is the worst. i cant believe the crowd actually buys into his gay little hops he does around the ring, but then again its american fans and they will cheer for anything as long as the guys next to him is doing the same.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:12
'smothering ,its so easy clay guida could do it' captain cavecam looking mofo
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:14
Couldn't agree more. Watching Clay Guida fight is more frustrating than playing with a Chinese finger trap. I hope his fight bonus included a Superman punch from GSP (ex. the back Vaseline).
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:16
does anybody else think that bj did not look like himself from the get go? you could tell when they were announcing his name, he looked sick or some shit. i think his found out his girl was fucking his brother right before the fight, or he ate some bad sushi or something......
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:30
tell him to stick to 155 snicket916. what a fukin' moron he thought he could beat up gsp like a bitch. He's the fukin bitch. isn't he.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:32
GSP is so adorable with Vaseline on his back. Let's negate the rubber guard! It will be fun!
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:49
Can the potato please tell me what Thiago Silva's entrance was. It was loud.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 12:04
Diaz one that fight hands down fucking bullshit
Sun, 02/01/09 - 12:22
Bj penn is a whore and got raped
Sun, 02/01/09 - 12:25
The card last night makes me wonder why affliction can't sell tickets, I know that I will be heavily disagreed with but with the exception of the CO- and main events, the card sucked wind heavier than BJ Penn after round two
Sun, 02/01/09 - 12:45
@ the guy above... Wow, but to be fair you did steal one of BJ's jokes at the end there. Not that I am ever one to offer my BS opinion as fact, but how can people say things about The vasoline having nothing to do with the outcome of the fight? BJ tried to pull his rubber guard so many times last night and it was completely innaffective and he never locked it in or got good positions from it, it may be for other reasons but it could be because of the vasoline. The same goes for any striking from the bottom, how can he lock a body triangle on a guy who uses more vasoline than Dana White when he pleasures himself to his 8x10 head shots? I dont know man, Im not a big Baby Jay fan but I still feel like he is much better than people will give him credit for, and GSP is starting to look like a shady mother fucker to me.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 12:47
This one will go down as the worst paper-per-view of the year. At least we got it out of the way. Penn is a joke, a natural athlete with no drive. I HATE HIM. Bonnar needs the boot, and never bet on koreans or chinese in the UFC, they can't win. I'm bitter. I enjoy a good ground game, but I was completely bored. Oh, and I hate Diaz, but I believe he was completely robbed. Nice observation on your part Ben, for noticing that he lost a fight without taking any physical punishment. Machida was the only good thing that came out of the night, maybe Jones also. GSP was not tested at all. I hope this ends all the talk of Penn being, "pound for pound", one of the best fighters in the world. HES NOT. I predict he loses his next title defense. Stay on the island, Gilligan, and never come back. Oh, and it is not cool that your Dad named all of you Penns the same name. Extremely imaginative. B-Jizz, I hate to break it to you, but your dad is an asshole. Take the vasoline off of GSP's back, then rub it on your dick, then get in your bed and think for about 20 or 30 minutes, then go fuck one your brothers(with the same name)ruff-rider style with a touch of your Hawiian laziness. You sir, are not a daisy at all.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 01:15
To all the guys complaining about the vaseline: the reason why BJs rubber guard didn't work, was because he was too busy getting punched in the face. He gassed out after the first round. After the stoppage GSP was still hopping around like he didn't even start fighting yet. The guy trains trains trains and then some. Maybe BJ's a talent, but talent against talent with determination AND discipline loses. And what's even worse: BJ's disrepecting his own talent by not doing what it takes.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 01:21
I agree.......but did you have to crowbar in a cheap shot at Dana's expense. There might be some truth there to his method of masturbation.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 01:41
I think it's ironic that the wannabe gangsta from Stockton (Diaz) was the one who got robbed and was not committing the robbery. And on PPV of all places.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 02:03
Dmonicideals f-ing hilarious "he just doesn't answer the bell for rnd5" priceless, you should get post of the week lol
Sun, 02/01/09 - 02:05
Most fighters study the strength and weaknesses of their opponents. GSP takes it to a new level, studying how BJ Penn is built, and working a gameplan to attack his physical stature. His preparation is far superior
Sun, 02/01/09 - 02:17
What's even worse is that wasn't even his brother, that was his friggin "boxing" coach who f-ing teaches/spars him with one friggin mit on!!!!! The "cabinet" shoulda come up with a better game plan for the "president". Pls gsp didn't cheat, whatever was on him the nsac wiped off, it's not like he had a big wad of grease on both shoulders like a good and evil devil. BJ needs to man up and accept the fact the gsp just has his number. Just because you can get that fat, doesn't mean you should.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 03:01
did anyone else notice guida running to nate diaz and trying to him him a hi-five right after the match ended. Guida is a fuckin clown shoe!
Sun, 02/01/09 - 03:14
it's kind of a good thing bj lost. for starters he looks like an out of shape little league softball coach at 170 and he just straight dominates at 155
Sun, 02/01/09 - 03:18
that's a fukin carpenter for ya...they call us cement FINISHERS for a reason...WAR CONCRETO!
Sun, 02/01/09 - 03:29
1.2 million for payouts? At the gate alone they made 4.3 million. Depending on how many PPVs were bought, I would imagine this event will make well over 20 million. Everyone that I know that orders these PPVs, they order them to watch the FIGHTERS fight. I know promoting an event is very important, but that doesnt cost 15 million. In my opinion, the fighters should get the majority of the money. I'll let other people order these PPVs, I'll watch it for free, no money of mine is going to make Dana White's pockets fatter.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 03:40
Penn won that fight...his face hit GSP's fists so many times that the judges lost count........ oh wait.....................
Sun, 02/01/09 - 04:09
Um is the break between the 2nd and 3rd rounds still the begining of the fight?
Sun, 02/01/09 - 04:36
Yea...yea..yea....a bunch of morons on here. First off...BJPenn needs some accolades. He gained at least 20 pounds to fight GSP, which means giving up some speed that he has at a lighter weight. As far as the vaseoline, look at the picture on this webpage very closely....is GSPs eyebrpws really that long or is that excessive grease hanging on there, even on his chin....whatever....I don't see GSP lining up to go to the next weight class because he has no one else to fight. Oh wait a minute, that would mean he would have to fight Anderson Silva. Yea....he wouldn't committ suicide like that...because we all know about the French people. They had Nazis walking their streets and had to have someone else save their arses...
Sun, 02/01/09 - 04:59
Penns loss was brilliant hahahaha im glad gsp showed him up. i cant wait to hear what bj is gonna say next?? i bet the only thing he's gonna say is "if you wanna know how bj penn feels go to my website" haha what a joke. DIAZ WAS ROBBED
Sun, 02/01/09 - 05:08
Hello cage...love ya but slackin on the updates!!! 9am waz last lets go
Sun, 02/01/09 - 05:22
Bj Penn vs. Me and Brock Lesnar, HELL in a CELL
Sun, 02/01/09 - 05:52
They always put a ton of grease in the cuts on a fighters face, hell in GSP's last fight he punches a huge gob out of the cut on Finch's face.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 05:59
I must have missed the round where GSP was cut...which round was it?
Sun, 02/01/09 - 07:40
They always grease up all fighters' brows between rounds, it's standard procedure. And as for Vaseline on his back, get the fuck outta here... yeah, that's totally what gave GSP the edge that allowed him to take BJ down and smash his face for 3 straight rounds. And it's what allowed GSP to land those superman-jabs, and prevented BJ from using his own famous jab. That's sure is some magic fuckin Vaseline.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 07:41
round number go fuk yourself.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 08:09
I'm glad someone else noticed Guida high-fiving Nick Diaz after the fight. Really, this card was so boring, it's a good thing there was a lot of other shit happening to pay attention to. Like the guy who got just his hand in during one of the walk-ins to flip off the camera.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 08:17
Bj lost cause that faggot kissed him on his walk to the ring, threw him off his game.. then there was all the KY on GSP.. I'd be uneasy to be rolling with Pepe L'peaux all greased up like he's going to a sausage party....
Sun, 02/01/09 - 08:30
GSP's back was so greasy that it got all over BJ's feet, and that's why he couldn't stand up for the 5th round. Seriously. And I bet they probably greased up GSP's fists so that the added weight did more damage, and the sharp edges of the Vaseline is what cut BJ's face.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 08:40
BJ says: "GSP is a quitter, I'm a born fighter, I've got way more heart, only little bitches tap out, I'm gonna fight to the death... ...on second thought, I think I've had enough... yeah, I'm gonna call it quits now, I just can't take any more." GSP says: "Elle-eau-elle!"
Sun, 02/01/09 - 09:25
BJ look fat and puffy in his face, no body definition...meanwhile GSP looked fit to fight. www.fromthecage.com
Sun, 02/01/09 - 09:28
guida wins by way of underhooks.... come on diaz won that fight. because it is a FIGHT...someone should tell clay guida that.
Sun, 02/01/09 - 11:49
"GSP's back was so greasy that it got all over BJ's feet, and that's why he couldn't stand up for the 5th round. Seriously. And I bet they probably greased up GSP's fists so that the added weight did more damage, and the sharp edges of the Vaseline is what cut BJ's face." "BJ says: "GSP is a quitter, I'm a born fighter, I've got way more heart, only little bitches tap out, I'm gonna fight to the death... ...on second thought, I think I've had enough... yeah, I'm gonna call it quits now, I just can't take any more." GSP says: "Elle-eau-elle!"" HAHAHAHHHAAHAHAH
Mon, 02/02/09 - 02:31
GSP is a cunt who is afraid to stand and bang with little dudes.
Mon, 02/02/09 - 02:40
Ohh yeah, and Alves is going to murder GSP if he dares to stand with him.
Mon, 02/02/09 - 03:44
^^^ What he said. Alves is gonna fuck him up.
Mon, 02/02/09 - 04:40
As far as Thiago Alves goes he lost to Fitch and GSP beat Fitch and if A=Apples and B=Fruit and sometimes B's = A's then GSP will win.
Mon, 02/02/09 - 05:13
Saying GSP didn't need the Vaseline on his back is the same as saying the New England Patriots didn't need to videotape playcalls to win games... maybe they did, maybe they didn't. Either way- it's cheating and tarnishes their wins. Bottomline; BJ couldn't handle GSP's strength. Second Bottomlime: Hope GSP cycled right so his pee test doesn't tarnish that win further.
Mon, 02/02/09 - 07:22
NATE WON that fight! I dont' know how or why they gave it to Guida, but Nate was the better fighter. The first round was Clay, the second round was a pure stalemate until Diaz got TWO take downs. Clay didn't do F all in that 2nd round. The third round was ALL Diaz. What a rip off!
Mon, 02/02/09 - 08:46
All the excuses on earth don't make up for the fact that Penn got whupped in every way, shape, and form. Also, LISTEN to him. HE QUIT! It wasn't his corner, or the doctor, it was HIM. How do some of these guys manage to deny reality?
Mon, 02/02/09 - 10:48
I want to see if GSP will be a man and take on a "Real" pound for pound fighter and go the next level up and face Anderson "The Spider" Silva. Oh he might think the Spider is physically way too big for him....
Tue, 02/03/09 - 02:37
here it is - some other dude posted that bj penn can fuckin' scratch his own ear with his big toe without using his hands, so that dispels the whole lubrigate issue. watch the fight again, and ask if there's any doubt that gsp demolished him. another guy in this comments section mentioned that bj couldn't maintain the high guard because he was getting hit in the face (a lot). agreed. now, for all those dudes mentioning bj should return to 155, he's a small guy, etc., chew on this - bj fought for years at 170. even beat hughes when hughes was at his pinnacle. and he was a fucking pudge at 170 back then. i think it's an excuse for fans to be using the old saw that gsp was just too big for him since that's the weight class he existed at before gsp made his name in the ufc and that was the weight class he fought gsp in the first time they met. i, for one, have little regard for guys who start losing their edge and then drop down a weight class in order to dominate smaller men. case in point - diego sanchez was a juggernaut who got fucked out of a title shot in the ww division, but he's too big to be fighting girlyboy joe stevenson in 155. consider, he won the tuf show at 185, and here he is 30 lbs lighter? i call that cheating.
Fri, 02/20/09 - 06:51
Ok, ok, I gave up. Quit. Got my ass handed to me and I didn't answer the ref or doctor or my brother when they asked me if I wanted to continue. Yes I quit. I'm lazy, I don't train hard, I'm a mama's boy who grew up rich and I think I deserve everything I want without having to earn it. Like a welteweight title shot. And now a rematch. Since we're at it I think I deserve a middle weight title shot against Anderson Silva too. I know I'll win cause I'm a natural fighter. I'm a monster. I don't train like a fighter, I'm just naturally gifted so I can say anything and beat anyone. By the time I'm done with Anderson, he'll think I'm god. I know I can beat him cause I'm training with my brother JD. He's a somebody. Plus he'll make sure I'm on schedule, you know, for the "peaking phase". Trust me.
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