UFC on FX 3 Salaries: Pyle Rakes $66,000; Johnson, Pierce Earn $40,000 Apiece

Other top earners from the event, which was held at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., were Demetrious Johnson ($40,000) and Mike Pierce ($40,000). The payout figures were released by the Florida Boxing Commission on Tuesday.

Johnson defeated Ian McCall ($9,000) via unanimous decision in the UFC on FX 3 main event. The bout was a rematch of their March meeting in Australia, which resulted in a controversial majority draw. Johnson moves on to face Joseph Benavidez for the promotion’s vacant flyweight title at a date to be determined. In the co-main event, Erick Silva ($16,000) submitted Charlie Brenneman ($18,000) via rear-naked choke at 4:09 of the opening round.

Among other main card competitors, Eddie Wineland earned $20,000 for his entertaining victory over Scott Jorgensen ($20,500), while Neer banked $14,000 in defeat against Pyle.

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 on FX 3 Payouts:

Demetrious Johnson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)

Ian McCall: $9,000

Erick Silva: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)

Charlie Brenneman: $18,000

Mike Pyle: $66,000 (includes $33,000 win bonus)

Josh Neer: $14,000

Eddie Wineland: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)

Scott Jorgensen: $20,500

Mike Pierce: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus)

Carlos Eduardo Rocha: $8,000

Seth Baczynski: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)

Lance Benoist: $8,000

Matt Grice: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)

Leonard Garcia: $20,000

Dustin Pague: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)

Jared Papazian: $6,000

Tim Means: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus)

Justin Salas: $8,000

Buddy Roberts: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)

Caio Magalhaes: $8,000

Henry Martinez: $12,000 (includes $6,000 win bonus)

Bernardo Magalhaes: $6,000

Sean Pierson: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus)

Jake Hecht: $8,000