Rousey vs. Carano salaries: Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou earn 7-figure paydays
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are set to headline the first MVP MMA card, both earning seven-figure salaries for their return to the sport. Francis Ngannou earned $1.5 million, making him the second-highest paid fighter on the card behind Rousey's $2.2 million. All fighters received flat fees with no show-win bonuses, marking a departure from typical UFC compensation structures.
- ▪Ronda Rousey is earning $2.2 million for her return to MMA after a decade away from the sport.
- ▪Gina Carano is receiving $1.05 million for her first fight in 17 years.
- ▪Francis Ngannou earned $1.5 million, surpassing Carano as the second-highest paid fighter on the card.
- ▪Nate Diaz is being paid $500,000 for his return to MMA after competing in boxing.
- ▪All fighters on the MVP MMA card received flat fees with no performance-based bonuses.
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