Khabib's cousin pockets R$559 thousand and leads in earnings at Bellator San Diego. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/PFLMMA
Usman Nurmagomedov was the highest-paid fighter on the Bellator San Diego card. The Russian pocketed $100 (around R$559 at the current exchange rate) for the defense of his belt in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) against Alexander Shabily. The night of fights not only had excitement inside the octagon, but also impressive numbers when it comes to pay. The amounts were released by the California State Athletic Commission.
Athletes' salaries were revealed by the California Athletic Commission, and Usman Nurmagomedov, as expected, topped the list. The Russian, who retained his lightweight belt with a dominant performance over Alexander Shabliy, received a flat payout of $100, with no additional bonus for a win.
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Lorenz Larkin, another prominent name on the card, also secured a $100 payday. Alexander Shabliy, defeated by Nurmagomedov, pocketed $50 (around R$279).
Other fighters whose names have been released include Douglas lima, Sumiko Inaba, Yancy Medeiros and Bryce Meredith. The values varied according to experience, importance of the fight and results obtained in the event.
Bellator San Diego's salary release provides a snapshot of MMA athlete pay at one of the organization's flagship events.
Check out all Bellator San Diego salaries
| Fighter | Salary (USD) | Estimated Salary (BRL) | Win Bonus |
| Usman Nurmagomedov | 100,000 | 559,000 | No |
| Alexander Shabliy | 50,000 | 279,500 | No |
| Lorenz Larkin | 100,000 | 559,000 | No |
| Levan Chokheli | 41,000 | 229,390 | No |
| Aaron Jeffrey | 60,000 | 335,400 | Yes 30,000) |
| Douglas lima | 50,000 | 279,500 | No |
| Sumiko Inaba | 82,000 | 457,180 | Yes 41,000) |
| Mackzenzie Stiller | 13,000 | 72,590 | No |
| Jora Ayvazyan | 40,000 | 223,590 | Yes 20,000) |
| Yancy medeiros | 25,000 | 139,750 | No |
| Jordan Newman | 36,000 | 201,330 | Yes 18,000) |
| Imamshafi Aliev | 30,000 | 167,700 | No |
| Masayuki Kikuiri | 26,000 | 145,180 | Yes 13,000) |
| Herman Terrado | 7,500 | 41,930 | No |
| Bryce Meredith | 30,000 | 167,700 | No |
| John MaCalolooy | 5,000 | 27,950 | No |
| Josh Hokit | 26,000 | 145,180 | Yes 13,000) |
| Sean Rose | 2,000 | 11,180 | No |
| Ashley Thiner | 4,000 | 22,360 | Yes 2,000) |
| Aysia Cortez | 10,000 | 55,900 | No |
Bonus for Victory: Many fighters receive an additional amount if they win a fight. This amount, called a 'win bonus', is usually half of their base salary.
Price Variation: The value in reais is an estimate and may vary depending on the dollar exchange rate at the time of the query.
Other Payments: In addition to base salary and win bonuses, fighters may receive other payments, such as pay-per-view percentages or sponsorships.
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