UFC 108 Payouts: Evans Earns $375,000

Rashad Evans survived a third-round burst from striker Thiago Silva to earn the unanimous nod and a $375,000 payday at UFC 108 last Saturday in Las Vegas. American Top Team’s Silva, who was stifled for major portions of the first and second rounds on his back, took home $55,000.

Evans, a former light heavyweight champion, has Quinton “Rampage” Jackson in his crosshairs next; the rival coaches from “The Ultimate Fighter 10” could meet in May, said UFC President Dana White.

Brit Paul Daley notched his second high-profile victory for the promotion, taking out jiu-jitsu specialist Dustin Hazelett with a stiff left hook and follow-up punches halfway through the first round. Daley enjoyed a $84,200 payday, including a $50,000 knockout bonus handed out by the promotion. Hazelett earned $19,800 in defeat, which included 10 percent of Daley’s purse after he failed to make weight the day before the bout.

Sam Stout rebounded from a first-round submission onslaught to out-point Joe Lauzon on its feet en route to a unanimous decision. Stout banked $74,000, while Lauzon took home $62,000. Both lightweights bolstered their purses with $50,000 “Fight of the Night” bonuses.

UFC 108 Payouts

Rashad Evans -- $375,000 (including $175,000 win bonus)
def.
Thiago Silva -- $55,000

Paul Daley -- $84,200 (including $18,000 win bonus, $50,000 knockout bonus)
def.
Dustin Hazelett -- $19,800*

Sam Stout -- $74,000 (including $12,000 win bonus, $50,000 FOTN bonus)
def.
Joe Lauzon -- $62,000 (including $50,000 FOTN bonus)

Jim Miller -- $30,000 (including $15,000 win bonus)
def.
Duane Ludwig -- $12,000

Junior dos Santos -- $60,000 (including $30,000 win bonus)
def.
Gilbert Yvel -- $30,000

Martin Kampmann -- $46,000 (including $23,000 win bonus)
def.
Jacob Volkmann -- $6,000

Cole Miller -- $74,000 (including $12,000 win bonus, $50,000 submission bonus)
def.
Dan Lauzon -- $15,000

Mark Munoz -- $32,000 (including $16,000 win bonus)
def.
Ryan Jensen -- $6,000

Jake Ellenberger -- $20,000 (including $10,000 win bonus)
def.
Mike Pyle -- $17,000

Rafaello Oliveira -- $20,000 (including $10,000 win bonus)
def.
John Gunderson -- $5,000

*Daley forfeited 10 percent of his show purse to Hazelett for failing to make weight.

Note: These numbers, sent to Sherdog.com by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, are disclosed pay only. They do not include additional bonuses or percentages of other revenue.