StrikeForce at the Dome Payouts / Salaries

Fighter payouts and salaries were revealed for the February 23 StrikeForce at the Dome event which took place at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington.

Bob Sapp came out on top with a cool hundred grand for his lackluster performance and loss to boxer Jan Nortje at only 55 seconds of the first round. I guess sometimes it doesn’t pay to win as Nortje only pocketed $15,000 for his dismantling of Sapp.

The second highest payed fighter was UFC vet and IFL team coach, Maurice Smith, who took home $30,000 for his quick submission win over Rick Roufus. Jorge Masvidal took home $20,000 while Roufus and Riggs both pocketed $15,000 for their efforts.

StrikeForce at the Dome aired live on HDNet and set a state combat sports record for live gate selling more than $500,000 in tickets. The total payout for the event was $245,500.

StrikeForce at the Dome payouts

• Jan Nortje ($15,000) def. Bob Sapp ($100,000)
• Cory Devela ($10,000) def. Joe Riggs ($15,000)
• Maurice Smith ($30,000) def. Rick Roufus ($15,000)
• Eddy Ellis ($5,000) def. Steve Berger ($10,000)
• Jorge Masvidal ($20,000) def. Ryan Healy ($4,000)
• Mychal Clark ($5,000) def. Josh Bennett ($2,000)
• Lyle Beerbohm ($2,000) def. Ray Perales ($2,000)
• Mike Hayes ($2,000) def. Matt Kovacs ($1,500)
• Zach Skinner ($2,000) def. Scott Shaffer ($1,000)
• Nathan Coy ($2,000) def. Dave Courchaine (2,000)

Figures are courtesy of MMAjunkie who received them directly from the State of Washington Department of Licensing. Figures also include a few bonuses that were given to some of the fighters. Nortje received $5,000, Ellis earned $2,000, Clark got $2,000 and Skinner made out with another $1,000.

These figures do not include deductions for insurance, licenses, and taxes. The figures listed are base salaries and do not include money from sponsors as well.