Damm ($15,000) found himself on the defensive early, as Wilcox stalked the Brazilian with punches while Damm valiantly but unsuccessfully attempted to take the fight to the floor. The total disclosed payroll for the event, which took place April 1 at the Stockton Arena in Stockton, Calif., was $68,500.
The co-main event of the evening was also an action-packed lightweight affair, as AMC Pankration product Caros Fodor ($10,000) disposed of Cesar Gracie pupil David Douglas ($2,500) with a variety of strikes.
Additionally, Lorenz Larkin ($4,000) impressed in his Strikeforce debut, as the athletic striker earned a TKO victory over K-1 veteran Scott Lighty ($2,000).
Strikeforce Challengers 15 Payouts:
Justin
Wilcox: $16,000 (including $8,000 win bonus)
Rodrigo
Damm: $15,000
David
Douglas: $2,500
Caros
Fodor: $10,000 (including $5,000 win bonus)
Lorenz
Larkin: $4,000 (including $2,000 win bonus)
Scott
Lighty: $2,000
James
Terry: $6,000 (including $3,000 win bonus)
Josh
Thornburg: $2,000
Damion
Douglas: $2,000 (including $1,000 win bonus)
Wayne
Phillips: $1,000
Anthony
Avila: $1,000
Rafael
Rios: $1,000
Robert
Escalante: $1,000
Raul
Sandoval: $1,000
Tristan
Arenal: $1,000
Tom
Peterson: $1,000
Adam
Antolin: $1,000
Ronald
Carillo: $1,000