I started digging into this whole bare-knuckle fighting thing, you know, BKFC, to see what the fuss was about with the money these fighters are making. So, I grabbed my laptop and started sifting through a bunch of stuff online.
First, I wanted to get a feel for the basics. Who are these guys, and why are they punching each other without gloves? I found out that BKFC is pretty much the big leagues for this kind of fighting. Then, I started checking out fighter profiles. Mike Perry’s name kept popping up, apparently, he’s a big deal and pulls in some serious cash.
Diving into the Dollars
Now, onto the money part. I hit up forums, blogs, and a few MMA news sites. It’s a bit all over the place, but I pieced together a general idea.
- Low-Tier Fighters: These guys are reportedly starting at around 2,000 bucks a fight. Some info I found said it could go up to 9,000, which isn’t too shabby for a night’s work, but it’s no millionaire status.
- Mid-Tier: This is where it gets a bit blurry. I saw mentions of some fighters getting up to 20,000 in 2022, so that’s a decent jump.
- Top Dogs: Here’s where the big bucks are. Guys like Mike Perry are rumored to be making a million or more per fight. I found one report saying Perry made 600,000 for a single fight. That’s some serious dough! I also noticed some of these top fighters are getting flat fees instead of the usual show money and win bonus setup.
Special Events and Big Payouts
I stumbled upon some info about BKFC 28, and it was interesting. John Dodson apparently made 75,000 for his fight, which was the top payout for that event. His opponent got a nice chunk of change too. It seems like these special events can really boost a fighter’s earnings.
The Reality Check
After all this digging, I realized that while some of these fighters are making bank, it’s not like that for everyone. The average earnings are a mixed bag, ranging from a couple of thousand to a few hundred thousand per fight. It also looks like BKFC is still way behind UFC in terms of overall fighter pay.
So, that’s my little adventure into the world of bare-knuckle fighter salaries. It’s a wild scene, with a few guys making a ton of money and others just scraping by. I guess it’s like any other sport, the top dogs get the cream, and everyone else is hustling to get there.
And oh, by the way, this whole deep dive into bare-knuckle fighting salaries? It all started because I was job hunting, believe it or not. I stumbled upon a job posting for a financial analyst position at BKFC, of all places. I have always had a passion for fighting. This challenging period led me to explore new opportunities.
