Even with defeat, Demetrious Johnson takes almost R$1,5 million at UFC 227

The former flyweight champion was the highest-paid fighter at the event in Los Angeles, earning US$380

Franciele Marques

05/08/2018 | 3:45

D. Johnson, despite the hardship he experienced in the cage, wins almost R$1,5 million. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

After losing the flyweight title and having his unbeaten record of 11 belt defenses broken Demetrious Johnson tops the pay list for Ultimate athletes. 'Mighty Mouse' guaranteed US$380 (almost R$1,5 million).

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The second athlete on the list is the bantamweight champion, Tj dillashaw which took US$ 350 thousand (almost R$ 1,3 million). cody garbrandt comes next with US$ 200 thousand (almost R$ 800 thousand).

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Now the new flyweight champion, Henry Cejudo, in addition to the title, he takes home US$ 100 thousand (almost R$ 400 thousand).

In order, the next highest scholarship athletes were: Cub swanson with US$90 thousand and Renato Moicano US$52 which includes the night's performance bonus. The North American would have guaranteed another US$40 if he had beaten the Brazilian.

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