In a strange twist, Renato Moicano is set to earn more money than lightweight champion Islam Makhachev as they prepare to meet in the short-notice main event of UFC 311 on Saturday.
The California State Athletic Commission revealed the salaries for the card with MMA Fighting prior to the main event.
Moicano is set to earn $250,000 with no win bonus after he accepted a short-notice opportunity to face Makhachev in the headliner following an injury suffered by Arman Tsarukyan just a day before the card was scheduled to take place. Moicano was originally set to face Beneil Dariush on the card, but now competes in the main event instead and earns a $250,000 payday for the opportunity.
As for Makhachev, he’s receiving $200,000…