UFC 114: Rashad Evans Leads Payroll with $435k
Here is the full list of salaries from UFC 114 which took place last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. The figures do not include locker room bonuses or the $65k bonuses given out to Nogueira, Brilz, Russow and Jensen. Also it should be noted that like everyone else who earns a paycheck these guys have to pay their taxes as well as management and training fees.
•Rashad Evans: $435,000 (includes $185,000 win bonus)
•Quinton Jackson: $250,000
•Michael Bisping: $190,000 ($15,000 win bonus)
•Dan Miller: $15,000
•Mike Russow: $24,000 ($12,000 win bonus)
•Todd Duffee: $8,000
•Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: $120,000 ($40,000 win bonus)
•Jason Brilz: $11,000
•John Hathaway: $22,000 ($11,000 win bonus)
•Diego Sanchez: $50,000
•Dong Hyun Kim: $64,000 ($32,000 win bonus)
•Amir Sadollah: $15,000
•Efrain Escudero: $30,000 ($15,000 win bonus)
•Dan Lauzon: $15,000
•Melvin Guillard: $38,000 ($19,000 win bonus)
•Waylon Lowe: $6,000
•Cyrille Diabate: $12,000 ($6,000 win bonus)
•Luiz Cane: $19,000
•Aaron Riley: $20,000 ($10,000 win bonus)
•Joe Brammer: $5,000
•Ryan Jensen: $16,000 ($8,000 win bonus)
•Jesse Forbes: $6,000
Quinton Jackson No Longer Proud to be a UFC Fighter
In a recent video interview with Fighters Only Magazine Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson discusses his current views on being a fighter. Following his current trend on the topic Rampage once again begins to complain. What is amazing about this is that Jackson is still under contract for another six fights with the UFC. That means that win or lose next weekend in Vegas Rampage will have to step into the cage another five times, even if he doesn’t enjoy it anymore.
A-Team Movie Poster and Second Trailer
Above is the new and I believe official A-Team movie poster. The movie will be released on June 11th. Here is the second trailer for the movie:
UFC 114 Official Poster
Finally: Rampage Jackson vs Rashad Evans Official for UFC 114
It was announced today that Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will take on Rashad Evans at UFC 114 in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 29th.
Jackson and Evans were supposed to step into the cage together back in December at UFC 107 after the conclusion of TUF 10. That fight never happened though due to Jackson landing the role of B.A. Baracus in this summers remake of “The A-Team.”
Rashad Evans is Ready to Crack Rampage
“My mom’s on Rampage’s side. She’s cheering for Rampage. She’s always saying, ‘Ruuh-shawd, be nice to Rampage! He’s so funny!’ I’m like, ‘Ma, who cares if he’s funny?’ It didn’t bother me at first. It was kind of funny until I saw the last two episodes and then I got mad. I found myself getting hot and livid again because I was just thinking, ‘Man. I want to fight this dude so bad.’ I think that when we get a chance to fight, we’re still going to be upset and ready to get it on. That animosity is still going to be there, because we just don’t like each other. I could see him walk into a room and I start getting ready to throw down. The hair raises on the back of my neck because I know he’s going to say something. I just want to crack him.”
Yesterday Quinton “Rampage” Jackson announced that he would be coming back to the UFC to finish up his contract before moving onto movies. It seems obvious that one of his remaining fights will be against Rashad Evans who Rampage was supposed to fight before he left to film the A-Team remake.
Although the fight wont be taking place until sometime in 2010 Evans is wasting no time in promoting it. I myself can’t wait to see these two great light heavyweights throw-down sometime in the near future.
Rampage Jackson Returning to the UFC
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson made the announcement earlier today on his official website that he will be making his return to the octagon.
Now, I wanted to let my fans know that I’m going to come back to the UFC & finish my contract. Not because the haters are talking [expletive] about me being scared of Rashad or [Darrill Schoonover] or anybody else. I’m coming back for my fans & to shut Rashad’s mouth up & shut Dana’s mouth up. Then after that I’m going back to doing movies & I might do a boxing match once a year just to stay in shape. Hate on dis!
Rampage Jackson was a coach on this seasons Ultimate Fighter alongside Rashad Evans. The two were supposed to put on the gloves and step into the cage themselves on December 12th but Rampage decided that he would prefer a career in the movies. This obviously did not go down well with UFC President Dana White who has been losing fighters to injuries and sickness quite frequently as of late.
Rampage was still under contract when he decided to “leave” the UFC earlier in the year which probably contributed to him coming back.
Quinton Jackson Sued for Death of Fetus During 2008 Crash
“Rampage” Jackson celebrating his 31st birthday at Body English via Combat Lifestyle
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, former UFC light heavyweight champion is being sued by a victim of his 2008 run-in with the law.
In July of 2008 Quinton Jackson lost his UFC light heavyweight championship via unanimous decision to Forrest Griffin. Just over a week after losing the title reports were hitting the net that the former champion had been arrested on reckless driving and hit-and-run charges stemming from lack of sleep. Jackson will not be sentenced for the crimes he plead guilty to until January 2010 in the mean time he must complete 200 hours of community service.
TMZ.com broke the news on Rampage being sued earlier today:
“Holli Griggs filed a lawsuit against Rampage in Orange County, California — claiming he repeatedly rammed into her car ’so he could escape and flee the scene (hit and run).’ Griggs says ‘the impact of her abdomen with the steering wheel caused her amniotic fluid membranes (bag of waters) to rupture, ultimately resulting in the stillbirth of her baby.’”
If forced to pay up the former champion may find himself more than $25,000 out of pocket.
Rampage Freestylin’
Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans Smack Talk Video UFC 96
Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans Smack Talk Video UFC 96