“Big Country” Roy Nelson (pictured) was the night’s biggest earner. The heavyweight made $125,000 for beating Jared Rosholt.
How much did Stephen Thompson pocket for TKO’ing former welterweight champion Johny Hendricks in the show’s featured attraction? Less than half of what Nelson made at $48,000, with half coming via win bonus.
Hendricks scored $100,000.
Mike Pyle ($106,000), Joseph Benavidez ($118,000) and Ovince Saint Preux ($102,000) also cracked six-figures.
Please keep in mind, the numbers that get reported to the athletic commissions are only of what’s required. These figures do not include deductions for items such as licenses and taxes.