BJ Penn’s successful defense of his UFC lightweight title on Saturday netted him nearly a quarter of the entire fighter payroll at UFC 84: Ill Will.
According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the Hilo native pocketed $250,000 for his TKO victory over former champ Sean Sherk. Penn earned $125,000 for showing up to fight and another $125,000 for winning the fight. The entire UFC 84 payroll for the twenty-two fighters totaled $1,098,000.
Each winner except for Wanderlei Silva received a win bonus equivalent to their guaranteed pay.
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