Underdog Josh Burkman earned $32,000 for his shocking, 41-second technical submission of Jon Fitch in the main event of last Friday’s World Series of Fighting 3.
Other high earners on the card included co-main event winner Steve Carl ($20,000) and former Strikeforce lightweight Lyle Beerbohm ($15,000), who earned more in defeat than the man who outpointed him, UFC vet Jacob Volkmann ($14,000).
Note: 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 his or her performance.
WSOF 3 ‘Fitch vs. Burkman 2’ Salaries
Josh Burkman: $32,000 (includes $16,000 win bonus)
Jon Fitch: $30,000
Steve Carl: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
Tyson Steele: $7,000
Jacob Volkmann: $14,000 (includes $7,000 win bonus)
Lyle Beerbohm: $15,000
Justin Gaethje: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
Brian Cobb: $8,000
Jerrod Sanders: $8,000 (includes $4,000 win bonus)
Jeff Smith: $4,000
Dan Lauzon: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
John Gunderson: $6,000
Carson Beebe: $8,000 (includes $4,000 win bonus)
Joe Murphy: $4,000
Krasimir Mladenov: $10,000 (includes $5,000 win bonus)
Kendrick Miree: $4,000
Brenson Hansen: $5,000 (includes $2,500 win bonus)
Josh Montalvo: $1,000