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Harry Davies

UFC fans furious with fighter's $12,000 purse as Dana White comes under fire

Fans have criticised Dana White after several fighters on Saturday's night UFC event were paid just $12,000 for their fights.

The UFC hosted an action-packed card in San Diego, California on Saturday night which saw six finishes and a fight of the year candidate between Nate Landwehr and David Onama. In the main event of the Fight Night card, UFC legend Dominick Cruz was brutally knocked out with a head kick by Marlon 'Chito' Vera.

California is one of the few US states that still release fighter payouts following UFC events, so fans were able to see how much fighters made for their efforts. Four fighters on the card were guaranteed just $12,000, with two Contender Series alumni being guaranteed just $10,000 for their debuts.

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