Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman Fighter Salaries

She is the face of women’s MMA.  She’s one of the most famous fighters – regardless of gender – in the world.  She’s graced the cover of ESPN The Magazine.  She’s an Olympic bronze medalist.  She’s the reason 99% of the people who watched last Saturday’s Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman telecast tuned in.  So why is Jacare making more than double what Ronda Rousey is?

Here are the payouts for Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman, released today by the California Athletic Commission.

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Estimated Attendance: 3,502
Estimated Gate: $145,510

Ronaldo Souza: $94,000 ($72,000 to show, $22,000 win bonus)

Ronda Rousey: $40,000 ($20,000 to show, $20,000 win bonus)

Miesha Tate: $38,000 ($19,000 to show, $19,000 win bonus)

Tarec Saffiedine: $35,000 ($17,500 to show, $17,500 win bonus)

Ovince St. Preux: $34,000 ($17,000 to show, $17,000 win bonus)

Adlan Amagov: $20,000 ($10,000 to show, $10,000 win bonus)

Sarah Kaufman: $17,000

Bobby Green: $16,000 ($8,000 to show, $8,000 win bonus)

Germaine De Randamie: $15,000 ($7,500 to show, $7,500 win bonus)

Derek Brunson: $13,000

Roger Bowling: $10,000

Hiroko Yamanaka: $8,000

Anthony Smith: $6,000 ($3,000 to show, $3,000 win bonus)

Matt Ricehouse: $5,000

Julie Kedzie: $5,000

T.J. Cook: $3,000

Keith Berry: $2,000