Sanchez ($140K), Henderson ($90K) Top UFC Fight Night Albuquerque Paydays

Diego Sanchez earned $140,000 for his efforts on Saturday. | Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com

According to salary information released to Sherdog.com by the New Mexico State Athletic Commission, Sanchez took home $140,000 for his contentious split verdict over Ross Pearson ($30,000) in the evening’s lightweight co-headliner. However, UFC President Dana White recently revealed that Pearson will receive his $30,000 win bonus despite the defeat.

Meanwhile, former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson garnered $90,000 for his submission victory over Dagestani talent Rustam Khabilov ($17,000) in the main event. After three highly competitive frames, Henderson landed a two-punch combination before transitioning to his opponent’s back to sink in the decisive rear-naked choke at the 1:16 mark of round four.

Other top earners included Rafael dos Anjos ($64,000), who stopped Jason High ($19,000) via second-round TKO in a featured lightweight clash, and Scott Jorgensen ($52,000), who outpointed Danny Martinez ($8,000) in a preliminary flyweight scrap.

Note: The disclosed purses reported by state athletic commissions do not include any performance-based or discretionary bonuses that may be awarded to a fighter by the promotion. Additionally, the reported figures do not reflect any deductions made by the commission for taxes, insurance, etc., and do not include any sponsorship money that a fighter may acquire for their performance.

UFC Fight Night Albuquerque Salaries:

Benson Henderson: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus)
Rustam Khabilov: $17,000

Diego Sanchez: $140,000 (includes $70,000 win bonus)
Ross Pearson: $30,000

John Dodson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)
John Moraga: $19,000

Rafael dos Anjos: $64,000 (includes $32,000 win bonus)
Jason High: $19,000

Piotr Hallmann: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
Yves Edwards: $24,000

Bryan Caraway: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
Erik Perez: $21,000

Sergio Pettis: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
Yaotzin Meza: $14,000

Lance Benoist: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)
Bobby Voelker: $12,000

Scott Jorgensen: $52,000 (includes $26,000 win bonus)
Danny Martinez: $8,000

Jon Tuck: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
Jake Lindsey: $8,000

Patrick Cummins: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)
Roger Narvaez: $8,000