Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski took home the largest payday from the World Series of Fighting’s inaugural event, banking $60,000 for defeating Devin Cole in the evening’s headliner.
Earlier on the main card, Marlon Moraes ($12,000) took a hard-fought split decision against former WEC champ Miguel Torres ($18,000) in a bantamweight clash, while kickboxing standout Tyrone Spong garnered $27,000 for his MMA debut, a first-round knockout of Travis Bartlett ($4,000) at 205 pounds.
All told, the total disclosed payroll for the 10-bout event was $352,000. Figures were released to Sherdog.com by the Nevada Athletic Commission.
The disclosed purses reported by state athletic commissions do not include any performance-based or discretionary bonuses that may be awarded to a fighter by the promotion. Additionally, the reported figures do not reflect any deductions made by the commission for taxes, insurance, etc., and do not include any sponsorship money that a fighter may acquire for their performance.
World Series of Fighting 1 Salaries:
Andrei Arlovski: $60,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus)
Devin Cole: $10,000
Anthony Johnson: $55,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus)
D.J. Linderman: $10,000
Marlon Moraes: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
Miguel Torres: $18,000
Tyrone Spong: $27,000 (includes $7,000 win bonus)
Travis Bartlett: $4,000
Tyson Steele: $10,000 (includes $5,000 win bonus)
Gregor Gracie: $25,000
Brian Cobb: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
Ronys Torres: $12,000
Steve Carl: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
Ramico Blackmon: $10,000
Josh Burkman: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
Gerald Harris: $15,000
Gesias "JZ" Cavalcante: $14,000 (includes $7,000 win bonus)
T.J. O'Brien: $5,000
David Branch: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
Dustin Jacoby: $5,000