http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Strike ... ized-21700

Scott Smith made $55,000 for his dramatic third-round comeback knockout against hometown favorite Cung Le at Strikeforce “Evolution” on Saturday in San Jose, Calif., according to figures released Monday by the California State Athletic Commission.

The HP Pavilion hosted 8,552 spectators for a $633,674.50 gate, according to the CSAC’s initial tallies. Le, returning to the cage for the first time in 18 months, earned $150,000 in the first loss of his professional career -- the highest reported payday of the event.

Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson stole the spotlight, though, with their competitive five-round rematch to unify the promotion’s lightweight titles. Melendez, who took home $55,000, recaptured the 155-pound crown by outscoring Thomson in nearly all of their standup exchanges. Thomson earned $30,000 in his first bout back in 15 months following persistent leg injuries.

Muhammed Lawal was penalized 10 percent of his $10,000 show purse for his enthusiastic homage to event sponsor Rockstar following his first-round victory against Mike Whitehead. Lawal shook and spilled his energy drink all over the cage during his celebration.

Strikeforce “Evolution” Payouts

Scott Smith -- $55,000 (no win bonus listed) def. Cung Le -- $150,000

Gilbert Melendez -- $55,000 (no win bonus listed) def. Josh Thomson -- $30,000

Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza -- $65,000 (including $10,000 win bonus) def. Matt Lindland -- $50,000

Muhammed Lawal -- $19,000 (including $10,000 win bonus)* def. Mike Whitehead -- $30,000

Antwain Britt -- $10,000 (including $5,000 win bonus) def. Scott Lighty -- $5,000

Justin Wilcox -- $5,000 def. Daisuke Nakamura -- $200

Alexander Crispim -- $4,000 (including $2,000 win bonus) def. A.J. Fonseca -- $2,000

*Lawal penalized 10 percent of show purse by CSAC

Nakamura only made $200 wtf is that?

LOL what???

$200, that doesnt even cover his own airplane ticket to Las Vegas!! Must be a misstake or a joke right?


"Muhammed Lawal was penalized 10 percent of his $10,000 show purse for his enthusiastic homage to event sponsor Rockstar following his first-round victory against Mike Whitehead. Lawal shook and spilled his energy drink all over the cage during his celebration."

Im happy to hear that! I felt like puking when I saw him shower in green rockstar piss. I hope he never does that again, and that even if he like everybody else goes after the money, he doesnt need to announce it to the world right after spraying the cage with that shit, just made it all seem plastic and unatural.

Well done Coker and co!

No offence to King Mo, I like him as a fighter but he needs to understand he is a rolemodel for kids and grownups all over ther world and he has a responisbility to act like an educated person and not like som teen popstar.

just my 2 cent

Yeah the Rockstar drink thing was ridiculous. I fight at "Money-weight" ROFL.