Nougiera, who defeated Couture by unanimous decision in the evening's main event, earned $400,000 for the victory, while Couture received $250,000 in the loss.
The disclosed payroll for the pay-per-view event was $1,285,000.
Remember, the salaries listed above are simply the figures the UFC is required to report to the OSAC, which exclude deductions for items such as taxes, licenses, and insurance, as well as additional payments, such as sponsorships, bonuses, and pay-per-view revenue.
For example, Nogueira and Couture, along with main card winners Nate Marquardt and Jake Rosholt, each took home an extra $60,000 "fight night" bonus for their performances on the card.
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