PFL San Diego salaries: Main event fighter earns $10,000

Salamat Isbulaev's undefeated run ended in the PFL San Diego headliner against A.J. McKee, but the financial disparity between the two fighters was striking. According to purse data released by the California State Athletic Commission, Isbulaev took home just $10,000 for his effort, while McKee earned $100,000 flat. The pay gap underscores the gulf between established veterans and rising prospects in the PFL.

McKee and Liz Carmouche were the card's highest earners, both collecting $100,000. Carmouche's figure included a $50,000 win bonus for her submission victory over Viviane Araujo ($20,000). Alexandr Shabliy commanded the next-highest purse at $50,000, which included a $25,000 win bonus, after his unanimous decision triumph over Alfie Davis ($20,000).

PFL San Diego Salaries: A.J. McKee: $100,000 Salamat Isbulaev: $10,000 Liz Carmouche: $100,000 (includes $50,000 win bonus) Viviane Araujo: $20,000 Alexandr Shabliy: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) Alfie Davis: $20,000 Rob Wilkinson: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) Abraham Bably: $10,000 Khasan Magomedsharipov: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) Josh Weems: $10,000 Jena Bishop: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) Ariane da Silva Lipski: $13,000 Savarjon Khamidov: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) Justin Wetzell: $10,000 Shannon Clark: $6,000 (includes $3,000 win bonus) Ilara Joanne: $10,000 Cobey Fehr: $10,000 (includes $5,000 win bonus) Daniel Bzdigian: $5,000

Note: Disclosed purses do not include performance-based or discretionary bonuses, nor do they reflect tax deductions, insurance costs, or sponsorship money that fighters may earn separately.