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[Vader AL]

https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/blog/c...-tabs-Lesnar-at-highest-paid-f?urn=mma-wp1366

ESPN the Mag story tabs Lesnar as highest paid fighter at $5.3 million in 2010
By Steve Cofield


In the major sports, stories about athletes' salaries generally draw derision and jealous reactions. In the case of mixed martial arts, fans probably have a more supportive stance for the fighters. The combatants aren't making a killing relative to athletes from the NFL, NBA and MLB yet they're putting their safety on the line.
According to ESPN the Magazine, the highest paid MMA fighter in 2010 was Lesnar at ONLY $5.3 million. Boxer Manny Pacquiao led the way in the other major combat sport at $32 million.

On the surface, that makes MMA look pathetic. Should MMA stars like Lesnar, Georges St-Pierre and Anderson Silva be making $15 million-plus a year? Maybe, but the argument from MMA promoters is that the gap between boxing's haves and have-nots is massive while MMA can boast of dozens of fighters making in excess of $500,000 per year.
The StarPhoenix's Dave Deibert points out that Lesnar is actually a bigger draw than 99.9 percent of the fighters in the modern history of combat sports:
Lesnar has recently become the biggest pay-per-view draw in the world. In 2010, he joined Mike Tyson as the only athletes to twice draw more than one million buys on pay-per-view in a single year — Tyson did it three times in 1996.

Lowest-paying sport: women's bowling.
Highest-paying sports (tie): baseball and boxing.
Gender breakdown: 32 men, 11 women.
Total money earned: $238,536,500.
Average amount earned per athlete: $5,547,360.

Sport Athlete League/Tour Money Type Money
Auto Racing Kimi Raikkonen World Rally Championship 2010 Race Winnings (plus $12.7M from severed F1 contract) $26,333,333
Baseball Alex Rodriguez MLB 2011 Salary $32,000,000
Basketball Kobe Bryant NBA 2010-11 Salary $24,800,000
Beach Volleyball (Men) Philip Dalhausser/Todd Rogers FIVB 2010 Prize Money $387,700
Beach Volleyball (Women) Larissa Franca/Juliana Felisberta Da Silva FIVB 2010 Prize Money $351,300
Billiards (Men) Darren Appleton N/A 2010 Prize Money $118,494
Billiards (Women) Ga-Young Kim N/A 2010 Prize Money $67,930
Bowling (Men) Walter Ray Williams Jr. PBA 2009-10 Prize Money $152,670
Bowling (Women) Shannon Pluhowsky PBA 2009-10 Prize Money $40,300
Boxing (N. American Purse Fights) Manny Pacquiao N/A 2010 Estimated Purse (two fights) $32,000,000
Bull Riding Renato Nunes Professional Bull Riders 2010 Prize Money $1,594,527
Darts Phil Taylor Professional Darts Corporation 2010 Prize Money $1,044,000
Distance Running (Men) Samuel Wanjiru Various 2010 Prize Money $617,000
Distance Running (Women) Liliya Shobukhova Various 2010 Prize Money $695,000
Drag Racing Larry Dixon NHRA Top Fuel 2010 Prize Money $1,371,000
Eating Joey Chestnut Major League Eating 2010 Earnings $218,500
Equestrian (Men) McLain Ward Show Jumping 2010 Earnings $1,280,788
Equestrian (Women) Laura Kraut Show Jumping 2010 Earnings $627,907
Fishing Kevin Vandam Bassmaster Elite Series 2010 Earnings $915,500
Football Peyton Manning NFL 2010 Salary $15,800,000
Golf (Men) Luke Donald European Tour PGA 2010 Tournament Winnings $5,867,601
Golf (Women) Na Yeon Choi LPGA 2010 Tournament Winnings $1,871,165
Hockey (Tie) Vincent Lecavalier NHL 2010-11 Salary $10,000,000
Roberto Luongo NHL 2010-11 Salary $10,000,000
Horse Racing (Jockey) Ramon A. Dominguez N/A 2010 Earnings (not individual share) $17,411,880
MMA Brock Lesnar UFC Estimated Prize Money, ppv share $5,300,000
Poker Jonathan Duhamel Various Land-Based Tournament Winnings, April 4, 2010- April 3, 2011 $9,443,519
Racquetball Kane Waselenchuk International Racquetball Tour IRT 2010 Event, Appearance Fees, Earnings, Sponsorships $300,000
Rodeo Trevor Brazile Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association 2010 Earnings $507,920
Skiing (Men) Ivica Kostelic FIS World Cup Alpine skiing events 2010-11 Prize Money $464,440
Skiing (Women) Lindsey Vonn FIS World Cup Alpine skiing events 2010-11 Prize Money $509,542
Sled Dog John Baker Iditarod 2011 First-Place Racing Prize Money $50,400
Soccer Cristiano Ronaldo La Liga 2010-11 Salary $19,500,000
Squash Nick Matthew Professional Squash Association 2010 Prize Money $166,926
Sumo Hakuho Japan Sumo Association 2010 Salary $400,000
Surfing (Men) Kelly Slater ASP World Tour 2010 Prize Money $516,000
Surfing (Women) Stephanie Gilmore ASP World Tour 2010 Prize Money $140,700
Tennis (Men) Rafael Nadal ATP 2010 Prize Money $10,171,998
Tennis (Women) Kim Clijsters WTA 2010 Prize Money $5,035,060
Triathlon (Men) Tim Don International Triathlon Union 2010 Prize Money $223,600
Triathlon (Women) Emma Snowsill International Triathlon Union 2010 Prize Money $239,800

 

[daikkenaurora]

I didn't. Dana left out the biggest reason why Brock is doing the show and that's because it potentially gives Brock a shot at the title. Really the driving force behind why a private guy like Brock is doing something like this. I 'd when Dana left that out.

He probably left that out on purpose to make Brock seem like a saint.

 

[bumblebee]

Does anyone see Brock actually beating JDS? I just can't see it happening, in fact I think it's gonna end with Brock out cold.

 

[NosferatuBill36]

If Brock takes him down, it's certainly possible.

 

[daikkenaurora]

Anything is possible. To me the fight can go either way. A JDS Classy KO would be awesome.

 

[ArmoredFoe]

I agree, if Brock can get the fight down hes got a chance. I mean like I always say love him or hate him you cant deny the guys size and strength with his wrestling ability. If he gets you down and manages to control the top, your in trouble. Its one of those situations where BJJ blackbelts even with a good guard, I dont think you want a guy like that in your guard. Hes just to big to control like that, its best to get the hell out of there and back to the feet. If I had to put money on it, id for sure bet on JDS.
As Ive said in the past, you just cant help someone who doesnt like to get punched and Im sure JDS will land several strikes that will make Brock think twice about standing with JDS...leading back to Brock most likely trying to get the take down. Its either mans fight for sure, but I just think JDS has more of a chance of taking this.

 

[Devil_666]

It all depends on JDS' takedown defense and and how good he is off his back. Two things we don't really know since he's never faced a top wrestler and in 6 fights for the UFC he's never been put on his back by someone to the point that we've seen what his guard is like.

We all know Brock can be TKO'ed. I have my doubts about a straight KO though (he hasn't been close to being KO'ed in any fight).

Should be interesting.

 

[NASEDO]

Brocks legs have buckled a few times. But he hasn't been out cold, because once he gets hit he "cradles" up and goes into defense mode, and gets in more trouble, he needs to shake the punches off.
His Standup needs alot of work, JDS will pick him apart. And its no secret that Brocks only chance is the takedown. JDS will be ready.

Also hear Mayhem Miller signed with the UFC again.

 

[Devil_666]

I see people saying that a lot but realistically the only guys he's cradled up against in defense mode are two guys who routinely KO/TKO their competition.

Lesnar didn't do any of that against Mir in either fight, against Herring or against Couture either. I agree his stand up is atrocious but I'm not sold on the idea of Brock not being able to take a punch without breakdancing and running away. Considering the guys he fought when that happened.

Might see it again versus JDS too, since that's the third straight heavy handed opponent for Brock.

Anything can happen, and I honestly don't know who'll win but I will say this: If I were betting I'd bet on JDS.

 

[sscalltheway]

Hey guys whats a good website to find out betting odds or these fights? Any help will be appreciated

 

[Devil_666]

Try Bodog.

https://sports.bodog.com/sports-betting/mixed-martial-arts.jsp

FYI: Bodog puts out betting lines for unsigned/dream fights that might never happen i.e. you'll see odds on there for GSP vs. Anderson Silva. They do that just in case it actually happens.

So double check to make sure the odds you're looking at are for an actual signed fight.

 

[sscalltheway]

Try Bodog.

https://sports.bodog.com/sports-betting/mixed-martial-arts.jsp

FYI: Bodog puts out betting lines for unsigned/dream fights that might never happen i.e. you'll see odds on there for GSP vs. Anderson Silva. They do that just in case it actually happens.

So double check to make sure the odds you're looking at are for an actual signed fight.

Thanks, really appreciate it.

 

[NASEDO]

Sheilds at +300...damn... Worthless to bet unless u pick a underdog. I like to win some money back. But its a gamble. Everyone is saying Sheilds has no chance. Would love to see a upset.

 

[sscalltheway]

I'm thinking about dropping $250 on Machida. If I understand correctly that means I would make a $100 if he wins. I like both fighters but I just don't see Couture winning. Couture has a suspect chin, a lot slower, and pretty one dimensional.

Machida needed the last round in the Rampage fight to get back to him former self (or close to it). Machida's Sumo and overall wrestling is underrated plus his BJJ is too. Pushing Machida up against the fence isn't gonna win Randy this fight. I never though Randy would beat Gonzaga but I'm still going with Machida by a pretty wide margin.

 

[ArmoredFoe]

MMA Junkie is reporting that Jon Jones is injured and wont be fighting Rashad. Looks like Phil Davis is going to be fighting Rashad.
So lets see where this leads us now...

 

[azurepred]

after Davis's rather boring performance, I don't know why Dana thinks he all of a sudden is worthy to fight the #1 contender in that division. Rashad has a lot to lose in the fight, but both guys kind of have the same style. Either way, I think Jones would take out either of em. I would have rather seen Shogun take the fight unless he is too injured to do so.

 

[NosferatuBill36]

lol, what is with these fighters winning the title and then getting injured almost immediately after? Trying to earn some promotional dollars before a possible loss?

1. Shogun
2. Cain
3. Jones
4. ????

 

[Devil_666]

No one will ever milk a title reign like Matt Serra did.

 

[daikkenaurora]

lol, what is with these fighters winning the title and then getting injured almost immediately after? Trying to earn some promotional dollars before a possible loss?

1. Shogun
2. Cain
3. Jones
4. ????

Well Jones had already said he wanted time off. Hope teh injury isnt too bad

No one will ever milk a title reign like Matt Serra did.

Ugh... Matt Serra

 

[NASEDO]

I think Jones injury is a torn ligament in his thumb which he says has been bothering him since college. Sure is strange he wants to get it fixed now.