LAS VEGAS — The Nevada State Athletic Commission released the TUF 14 Finale fighter salaries to ProMMAnow.com (www.prommanow.com) via email on Monday.
TUF 14 coach Michael “The Count” Bisping took home $425,000 for his third round TKO victory over opposing coach Jason “Mayhem” Miller in the main event. Miller made $45,000 for his first return to the UFC Octagon in over six years.
Each of the cast members from this season’s The Ultimate Fighter 14 earned $8,000 to show, plus another $8,000 to win, including UFC six-figure contract winners Diego Brandao and John Dodson, who took home $16,000 each.
The winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 13, Tony Ferguson, took home $30,000 for his unanimous decision win over longtime veteran Yves Edwards. Edwards pocketed $16,000 for his efforts.
The complete TUF 14 Finale fighter salaries are as follows:
MAIN CARD (Spike TV)
Michael Bisping: $425,000 (includes $150,000 win bonus)
def. Jason “Mayhem” Miller: $45,000
Diego Brandao: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Dennis Bermudez: $8,000
John Dodson $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. T.J. Dillashaw: $8,000
Tony Ferguson: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus)
def. Yves Edwards: $16,000
Johnny Bedford $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Louis Gaudinot : $8,000
PRELIMINARY CARD (Facebook)
Marcus Brimage: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Stephen Bass : $8,000
John Albert: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Dustin Pague: $8,000
Roland Delorme: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Josh Ferguson: $8,000
Steven Siler: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Josh Clopton: $6,000
Bryan Caraway: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
def. Dustin Neace: $8,000
Fight Night Bonuses ($40,000 each)
Knockout of the Night: John Dodson
Submission of the Night: Diego Brandao
Fight of the Night: Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez