Fabrício Werdum profits more than R$1 million after victory at UFC 216

Werdum received the second highest salary at UFC 216 (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFCBrasil)

Werdum received the second highest salary on the show (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFCBrasil)

In addition to the quick submission victory against Walt Harris at UFC 216, last Saturday (07), in Las Vegas (USA), Fabricio Werdum There's another great reason to celebrate. According to data released by the Nevada Athletic Commission, the Brazilian pocketed around R$1,3 million (including R$396 in victory bonuses) for his performance at the show. The amount is much higher than that of Harris, his opponent, who received 'only' R$89 thousand.

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In addition to the former heavyweight champion, two more fighters received millionaire salaries. Tony Ferguson, who won the interim lightweight belt by finishing Kevin Lee, and Demetrious Johnson, who maintained his flyweight legacy with an armbar over Ray Borg, profited R$1,6 million (including R$792 thousand in victory bonus) and R$1,2 million (without bonus), respectively. The duo Lee (R$792 thousand) and Borg (R$317) also have nothing to complain about.

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Among other Brazilians, the highest salary was Thales leites, defeated by Brad Tavares. The middleweight went home with R$181 in his pocket. Poliana Botelho, who debuted with a victory over Pear Gonzalez, earned R$64 (including R$32 in victory bonuses), while Kalindra Faria, finished by Mara Romero Borella in his first fight in the company, he received R$38 thousand.