The Ohio Athletic Commission released the “Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson” fighter salaries on Monday.
Dan Henderson defeated Rafael “FeiJao” Cavalcante in the main event to capture the Strikeforce light heavyweight title and was top earner, banking $250,000. Marloes Coenen defended her women’s 135-pound title in the co-main event and brought home $10,000.
Fighter Salaries:
Dan Henderson: $250,000 (no win bonus) def. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante: $28,000
Marloes Coenen: $10,000 (no win bonus) def. Liz Carmouche: $5,000
Tim Kennedy: $50,000 (no win bonus) def. Melvin Manhoef: $10,000
Jorge Masvidal: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Billy Evangelista: $20,000
Roger Bowling: $7,000 (includes $3,500 win bonus) def. Josh Thornburg: $2,000
Jorge Gurgel: $8,000 (includes $4,000 win bonus) def. Billy Vaughn: $1,500
Jason Freeman: $3,000 (includes $1,500 win bonus) def. Jason Riley: $1,500
Brian Rogers: $3,000 (includes $1,500 win bonus) def. Ian Rammel: $1,500
Mitch Whitesel: $3,000 (includes $1,500 win bonus) def. Marc Cofer: $1,500
John Kuhner: $3,000 (includes $1,500 win bonus) def. JP Felty: $1,500
Total fighter payroll for Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson was $439,500.
