UFC 196 Fighter Salaries: Nate Diaz Won the Fight, but Conor McGregor Won the Bank

UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz didn’t go how hardly anyone expected, other than the fighter payroll.

Conor McGregor was the top draw on the disclosed payroll the UFC filed with the Nevada Athletic Commission, becoming the promotion’s first million-dollar man in regards to disclosed payroll.

He was unsuccessful in the Octagon, however, as Nate Diaz derailed the Irishman’s hype train by submitting him in the second round. Diaz was paid a flat fee of $500,000 for his efforts.

In the UFC 196 co-main event, challenger Miesha Tate upset Holly Holm for the women’s bantamweight belt. Holm was paid $500,000 in her losing effort, while Tate netted $92,000 in winning the championship.

The disclosed fighter payroll does not include discretionary bonuses, Reebok apparel bonuses, pay-per-view points, endorsements, or other income not included on bout agreements.

UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz took place on Saturday, March 5 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz Fighter Salaries

Nate Diaz: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Conor McGregor: $1,000,000

Miesha Tate: $92,000 (includes $46,000 win bonus) def. Holly Holm: $500,000

Ilir Latifi: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Gian Villante: $36,000

Corey Anderson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Tm Lawlor: $28,000

Amanda Nunes: $56,000 (includes $28,000 win bonus) def. Valentina Shevchenko: $14,000

Siyar Bahadurzada: $38,000 (includes $19,000 win bonus) def. Brandon Thatch: $22,000

Nordine Taleb: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Erick Silva: $34,000

Vitor Miranda: $32,000 (includes $16,000 win bonus) def. Marcelo Guimaraes: $13,000

Darren Elkins: $74,000 (includes $37,000 win bonus) def. Chas Skelly: $21,000

Diego Sanchez: $150,000 (includes $75,000 win bonus) def. Jim Miller: $59,000

Jason Saggo: $20,000 (includes $10,000 win bonus) def. Justin Salas: $16,000

Teruto Ishihara: $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus) def. Julian Erosa: $12,000

UFC 196 Disclosed Fighter Payroll: $2,871,000