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UFC on FUEL TV 4 Fighter Salaries: Chris Weidman nets $44K

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The California State Athletic Commission has released the fighter salaries for all the combatants who took part in this past Wednesday’s UFC on FUEL TV 4 event.

The big winner on the night was Aaron Simpson, who took in $46,000. Coming in just behind him was main event winner Chris Weidman who brought home $44,000.

Full list of UFC on FUEL TV 4 Salaries (total disclosed payroll – $446,000)

Chris Weidman: $44,000 (includes $22,000 win bonus)
defeated Mark Munoz: $42,000

James Te Huna: $28,000 (includes $14,000 win bonus)
defeated Joey Beltran: $15,000

Aaron Simpson: $46,000 (includes $23,000 win bonus)
defeated Kenny Robertson: $8,000

Francis Carmont: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
defeated Karlos Vemola: $14,000

TJ Dillashaw: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
defeated Vaughan Lee: $8,000

Rafael dos Anjos: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)
defeated Anthony Njokuani: $14,000

Alex Caceres: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
defeated Damacio Page: $11,000

Chris Cariaso: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
defeated Josh Ferguson: $8,000

Andrew Craig: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
defeated Rafael Natal: $12,000

Marcelo Guimaraes: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)
defeated Dan Stittgen: $6,000

Raphael Assuncao: $34,000 (win bonus $17,000)
defeated Issei Tamura: $8,000

These numbers are the salaries that the organization has to give to the State Commissions. They do not include deductions for items such as insurance, licenses and other fees. They also do not include “fight night” bonuses, sponsor pay or any other bonuses that the UFC often give their fighters.

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Jeremy Brand is an experienced MMA writer and columnist. He is the founder of MMASucka.com, and has represented the company with media credentials at many mixed martial arts fights. Jeremy is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, training in BC, Canada.

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