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 US$100 (approximately R$559 at the current exchange rate) for defending his lightweight title (up to 70,3kg) against Alexander Shabily. The fight night offered not only excitement inside the octagon, but also impressive figures when it comes to remuneration. The amounts were released by the California State Athletic Commission.
The athletes' salaries were revealed by the California Athletic Commission, and Usman Nurmagomedov , as expected, topped the list. The Russian, who retained his lightweight title with a dominant performance over Alexander Shabliy, received a flat payment 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 were released include Douglas Lima , Sumiko Inaba, Yancy Medeiros, and Bryce Meredith. The fees varied according to experience, the importance of the fight, and results obtained at the event.
Bellator San Diego's salary release provides a snapshot of MMA athlete pay at one of the organization's flagship events.
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| 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 |
Win Bonus: Many fighters receive an additional amount if they win the fight. This amount, called a 'win bonus', is usually half of their base salary.
Exchange Rate 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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