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UFC Fight Night 17 fighter paydays and salaries for 'Lauzon vs Stephens'

Florida State Boxing Commission today released fighter purses for UFC Fight Night 17: "Lauzon vs. Stephens," which was held at the University of South Florida (USF) Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida, on Feb. 7.

Veteran Kurt Pellegrino was the top earner of the night, pocketing a show-high $32,000 for a submission win over Rob Emerson in a 155-pound fight that didn't even make the Spike TV broadcast.

Heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez ($30,000), as well as welterweight powerhouse Anthony Johnson and lightweight prospect Gleison Tibau ($26,000 each), rounded out the top four paydays.

Here is the complete list of UFC Fight Night 17 payouts (via MMAWeekly.com):

Star-divide

Joe Lauzon -- $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 to win)
Jeremy Stephens -- $10,000
Lauzon defeated Stephens via submission (arm bar) in round two

Cain Velasquez -- $30,000 ($15,000 to show, $15,000 to win)
Denis Stojnic -- $5,000
Velasquez defeated Stojnic via technical knockout (strikes) in round two

Josh Neer -- $18,000 ($9,000 to show, $9,000 to win)
Mac Danzig -- $15,000
Neer defeated Danzig via submission (triangle choke) in round two

Anthony Johnson -- $26,000 ($13,000 to show, $13,000 to win)
Luigi Fioravanti -- $13,000
Johnson defeated Fioravanti via technical knockout (strikes) in round one

Kurt Pellegrino -- $32,000 ($16,000 to show, $16,000 to win)
Rob Emerson -- $10,000
Pellegrino defeated Emerson via submission (rear naked choke) in round two

Dan Miller -- $18,000 ($9,000 to show, $9,000 to win)
Jake Rosholt -- $13,000
Miller defeated Rosholt via submission (guillotine choke) in round one

Matt Veach $6,000 ($3,000 to show, $3,000 to win)
Matt Grice -- $7,000
Veach defeated Grice via technical knockout (strikes) in round one

Gleison Tibau -- $26,000 ($13,000 to show, $13,000 to win)
Rich Clementi -- $23,000
Tibau defeated Clementi via submission (guillotine choke) in round one

Nick Catone -- $6,000 ($3,000 to show, $3,000 to win)
Derek Downey -- $3,000
Catone defeated Downey via submission (keylock) in round two

Matt Riddle -- $16,000 ($8,000 to show, $8,000 to win)
Steve Bruno -- $7,000
Riddle defeated Steve Bruno via unanimous decision

Keep in mind the salaries listed above do not include fight bonuses, sponsorships, percentages and other unofficial payments. It also does not include deductions for expenses such as insurance, taxes, etc.

For example, the UFC often hands out extra cash for "Fight of the Night," "Knockout of the Night" and "Submission of the Night." To check out these figures for UFC Fight Night 17 go here.

The total base fighter payroll for the extremely entertaining event, which attracted an unofficial crowd of 7,596 attendees for an approximate gate of $428,000, was $304,000.

For complete results and coverage of "Lauzon vs. Stephens" go here and here.

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jeez, it seems like Jeremy might have got ripped off for being the main event. Riddle made 6,000 more than him, even though he won, but still…

by BrutalKnockout. on Feb 9, 2009 11:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

The funny this is Clementi had the potential to be the highest paid if he won. Now he is released. Curious.

by getrawbc on Feb 10, 2009 6:57 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

oooo first will you guys think im cool now? lol

by brendan on Feb 9, 2009 11:25 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

You’ll never be cool. BTW, your second,lol

by pUniSHment on Feb 9, 2009 11:35 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

its going to be interesting to see what happens because TUF fighters like Danzig, Lauzon, Emerson, Manny should all be a fight or 2 away from renegotiation time! It will be interesting to see what kind of a raise they get and who is unhappy with their contract and leaves the UFC.

by john on Feb 10, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Prediction: Joe Lauzon’s brother Dan will be on one of the next season’s of TUF!

by john on Feb 10, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Lauzon needs a raise!
Very exciting fighter.
 He needs to get paid like one.

by scissorfight on Feb 9, 2009 11:27 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Funny how Clementi and Luigi got cut, but yet we still have Houston Alexander.

by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Feb 9, 2009 11:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

mex, i’ve no idea how dana decides this sh!t.

by Buttcrack Obama bin Laden on Feb 9, 2009 11:51 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

probably the same way he decided to wait forever between title fights in each weight class. this six month crap sux.

by Buttcrack Obama bin Laden on Feb 9, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

clementi and luigi got cut? where did you hear this? thats bull-loney

by Andrew on Feb 10, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Around…

by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Feb 10, 2009 12:19 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

How bout Mr. Neer getting screwed over? Danzig gets paid just to show up. Good fight josh. I like to watch you!

by Tony P. Draper on Feb 10, 2009 12:02 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Danzig gets paid what he does for winning TUF. And you’ll notice all the fighters got paid just for showing up.

by GregC on Feb 10, 2009 3:08 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

$3,000 a fight is crazy low pay for the UFC in my opinion… but that’s all the encouragement to win and be better

by ShitleTot on Feb 10, 2009 12:03 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I’m sure they like $3000 plus additional sponsorship money a little better than the $500 or whatever they get for fighting in small local shows.

by PW on Feb 10, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Tough racket for the Journey Man Type Fighter, I imagine some of these guys will have their own gyms after they’re done fighting. Wonder if the UFC Gyms will hurt their business?

by DAVE on Feb 10, 2009 12:04 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I cant believe they are even doing that. Seems a bit much, like when Hulk Hogan came out with a workout set in the 80’s. I dont know, it just seems like a sell out thing. Maybe it’s just me.

by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Feb 10, 2009 12:06 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

i’d agree with the sellout comment. its not just you.

by Andrew on Feb 10, 2009 12:28 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

the UFC is talking about opening Training Facilities, how can you compare that to a jump rope, two 5lb dumbells, and an inspirational tape for kids?

by BK on Feb 10, 2009 1:01 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

So you bought it in the 80’s, Burger King? Two words: MMA Cafe.

by El Mexicutioner, formerly The Mexicutioner on Feb 10, 2009 7:40 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Since I was only 8 or so at the time no I didn’t buy it but I do know the difference between toys for children and a Gym for adults. I think its a smart move to get MMA Training more widely available so the sport can grow. Are you even old enough to remember the Hulkster Weight set, El Taco Bell?

by BK on Feb 10, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like they’re trying to do what Ultimate Fitness Gym does with a MMA/UFC twist, probably make a bundle $$. GYMS, VIDEO GAMES, MMA CARDS, BOBBLE HEADS… what’s next? UFC Superhero Cartoon?

by DAVE on Feb 10, 2009 1:58 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Joe got more for the submission of the night than he did for showing and winning!!! Messed up!

by keith on Feb 10, 2009 10:09 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

These payouts are ridiculous! Company is worth 1 billion dollars and theycant pay a main event more than 10 grand to show.

by flow with the go on Feb 10, 2009 1:32 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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