Rousey, Carano, and Ngannou Secure Seven-Figure Paydays at MVP MMA

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano commanded the highest payouts for their appearances at the inaugural MVP MMA event, broadcast live on Netflix. The two squared off in the night's main event, with Rousey securing a first-round submission victory.

The California State Athletic Commission officially released fighter salaries on Saturday, with Rousey, Carano, and Ngannou topping the earnings list from the card's 11 bouts. Each fighter received a fixed sum, with no win bonuses, a common practice in other organizations like the UFC.

In her first fight in a decade, Rousey earned a staggering $2.2 million. This marks her return to the sport after retiring in 2016 following two consecutive losses in the UFC. Meanwhile, Carano will take home $1.05 million for her first fight in 17 years. The women's MMA pioneer stepped back into the cage for the first time since her 2009 loss to Cris Cyborg.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou received $1.5 million for his victory over Felipe Lins. Lins, for his part, earned $100,000 for his participation in the bout.

Nate Diaz will pocket $500,000 for his return to MMA, having left the UFC to compete in boxing for the past few years. Diaz had been in negotiations with the UFC for a potential return, with interest in a trilogy fight against Conor McGregor, but the Stockton, California native ultimately chose to sign with MVP for his clash against Mike Perry. As for Perry, he received $400,000 for his win over Diaz.