Punk debuted in MMA with a defeat, but was well rewarded. (Photo: Disclosure)
Finished in just over two minutes, CM Punk's MMA debut didn't go the way he planned, but he has reason to smile despite the setback. According to the salary list for UFC 203, an event that took place last Saturday (10), in Cleveland, United States, the pro-wrestling star pocketed US$500 (R$1,6 million at the current exchange rate). ). The biggest bag of the night went to alistair overeem, knocked out in the main fight of the night. The Dutchman took home no less than R$2,6 million.
Interestingly, Stipe Miocic, who defeated Overeem and defended the heavyweight belt, received less than his opponent, around R$1,9 million (without the victory bonus). Brazilian Fabrício Verdum, who beat Travis Browne on points in the night's co-main event, earned R$1,2 million. The young Mickey gall, responsible for finishing CM Punk, profited R$97 thousand.
Brazilians Jessica Andrade and Bethe Correia They also have reasons to celebrate beyond the positive results inside the octagon. Jessica, who finished Joanne calderwood in the first round, she earned R$149 thousand, while Bethe pocketed R$162 thousand for her points victory over Jessica Eye.
Salaries are only the values declared by the UFC, without including portions of pay-per-view sales, sponsorships or other bonuses eventually paid by the organization.
Check out the declared salaries of those who worked at UFC 203:
Stipe Miocic: R$1,9 million (without victory bonus)
alistair overeem: BRL 2,6 million
Fabricio Werdum: R$ 1,2 million
Travis Browne: R$390 thousand
Mickey gall: BRL 97 thousand
CM Punk: R$1,6 million
Jimmie rivera: BRL 156 thousand
Urijah faber: BRL 520 thousand
Jessica Andrade: R$149 thousand
Joanne calderwood: R$ 81 thousand
Bethe Correia: BRL 162 thousand
Jessica Eye: BRL 81 thousand
Brad Tavares: BRL 182 thousand
Gaius Monster: BRL 65 thousand
Nik lentz: BRL 247 thousand
Michael McBride: R$39 thousand
Drew dober: BRL 123 thousand
Jason Gonzales: R$32 thousand
Yancy Medeiros: R$156 thousand
