Bellator 277 salaries: A.J. McKee, Patricio Freire lead the pack of guaranteed purses

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Bellator 277 salaries: A.J. McKee, Patricio Freire lead the pack of guaranteed purses

SAN JOSE, Calif – Bellator 277 takes place Friday at SAP Center where three fighters are scheduled to take home six-figure paydays regardless of outcome.

At the 14-fight event, MMA Junkie acquired a list of disclosed salaries from California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster.

In the main event, champion A.J. McKee and former champion Patricio Freire square off in a title rematch. Both fighters had a disclosed payday of $250,000 flat. The co-main event is a grand prix final. Light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov (on an $80,000 to show/$80,000 to win basis) and Corey Anderson ($250,000 flat) will collide with the winner making an additional $1 million.

The total payout or show money is $1.378 million. Check out the full list of payouts below. The story will be updated with exact disclosed payouts at the conclusion of the event.

Bellator 277 salaries: A.J. McKee, Patricio Freire lead the pack of guaranteed purses