Cowboy Making Bank @ 246

[kflo]

COWBOY didn't get that rumor from sherdog dude..LMBOOOOOOOO.....it's going around among fighters lol lol pol

Which fighters?

 

[Phill]

You literally said there is no new market value.

My apologies, and my mistake. I didn't understand what you wrote when I first read it. That is correct, I don't think Cowboy is able to demand huge paydays for every subsequent fight if he beats Conor. Cerrone is already a fan favourite, he's not going to be a title contender at this point of his career, and casual viewers won't tune in, in droves to watch every subsequent Cerrone fight the way they will with McGregor. Not to mention, he's likely approaching the end of his career. You get paid based on how many eyeballs you can draw to your fights, not just for beating Conor McGregor. You still haven't answered these three questions:
1. What do you think the vast majority of casual viewers consider "exciting"
2. What do you think a locker room bonus incentivizes when there are already Fight of the Night, Knock out of the Night, Submission of the Night, and Performance of the Night bonuses?
3. If Cowboy stands to gain more by winning than losing, why is he planning on doing the one thing that hurts his chances of winning? Direct quote from the man himself: "I’m going to go out there and stand up with him because that’s what everyone wants to see..I’d rather go down in history as having the greatest fight ever and losing than fighting to just win and winning” - Donald Cerrone (source: https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/donald-cerrone-plans-to-stand-up-with-conor-mcgregor-at-ufc-246/). Doesn't mean he's not going for the win, but it sure as hell sounds like there are incentives to keep it standing.

You gloss over 99% of things that are addressed to you. I understand it's because they prove you wrong, but common.
Also, this is the video the other guy is talking about, no idea why he wouldn't just post it.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...ors-hes-paid-to-take-a-dive-vs-conor-mcgregor

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

No win bonus = the fix is in

 

[Wicked_1]

That's not even close to "rest of your life money". Would only be enough to buy you a nice house where I live, and then you'd be left with $0

He already has a ranch and his family left him a large chunk. He trains people at his ranch as well so I'm sure he wouldnt need to fight again. He deserves a large payday for all the fights he has done for the ufc. Indont know where the 2 mil number came from but donald has said it not a life changing pay day for him.

 

[woodsideQ]

Number one, that article is way way way off. Don't know if it's because it's 8 months old, or if it's because blogTO is a shit source. Either way, I digress. Maybe you're too young to know this, or have 0 idea about property ownership, but you're totally forgetting about property taxes, heating costs, hydro (water + electricity), home repairs etc. The more expensive the property, the more expensive these never ending costs are as well. The cost of owning a home is not just the mortgage. not. even. close.
If he were to buy a place for $2 mill, rents it out and lives nicely somewhere cheaper, what money does he have left over to buy this hypothetical second place?
Or we could go with your second example, buying one place for 1 mil to rent out, and another property to live in. You now have all the expenses I mentioned above x2. Plus, now you have to be a property manager, find tenants, do background checks, check credit scores, check up on the property, pay for repairs, maintenance, etc, and ALL this isn't accounting for cost of living, paying for the lifestyle you're accustomed to, kids, food, clothing, entertainment, etc.

Maybe math's not your strong suit mate.

I agree with some other posters though. Not every place is as expensive as Toronto, and he's hopefully got some assets from years of prize fighting. Sure he'll be "fine". But this definitely isn't rest of your life kind of money on it's own.

$2 mil invested at 5% is $100k a year. plenty of people live off $100k a year. and they pay rent or mortgage. Cowboy don't have to worry about that. and that's without ever touching the principal. cowboy just gotta find someone who can get 5% a year (hit me up!)

 

[woodsideQ]

"I’m going to go out there and stand up with him because that’s what everyone wants to see..I’d rather go down in history as having the greatest fight ever and losing than fighting to just win and winning”

unless there are $$$ reasons this could be gamesmanship. Ali didn't say he was going to rope a dope. no teams shows their playbook.....we'll see.
cowboy could say he will stand for a month and shoot for a takedown in the first minute. his interviews and not binding come fight night

 

[Zaar]

excellent. good for cowboy. he's done a lot for the sport and a lot for the UFC

This. I hope Conor wins cause that potentially means more exciting fights, but I'm really glad Cowboy will get paid properly

 

[Hotora86]

And pretty sure it would be illegal for Dana to make such a promise.

Because we all know Dana as an upstanding citizen with an exemplary moral code.

 

[eon001]

Wowsers, just for comparison, Cowboy's latest paycheck against Gaejthe was $195,000 ($175,000 to show, $20,000 fight week incentive pay).
https://thesportsdaily.com/2019/09/...salaries-incentive-pay-attendance-gate-fox11/

I always thought that he was on a higher pay scale due to his long tenure with the company.
For further comparison, Frank Mir received a flat $200k for getting KO'd against JDS. And i believe Mark Hunt was taking home $750k flat too.
https://www.mmamania.com/2012/5/29/...es-junior-dos-santos-frank-mir-cain-velasquez

Cowboy needs to fire his manager.

 

[Pakman]

Tbf Gaethje makes more than the majority of fighters that are as young in their UFC career as him. It's still more than Gaethje has made in his 6 UFC fights combined though so yeah I bet Gaethje would love that payday.

people are giving Conor shit for taking the easiest fight possible for a big return when Justin is looking to do the same thing vs Conor

 

[Pakman]

Wowsers, just for comparison, Cowboy's latest paycheck against Gaejthe was $195,000 ($175,000 to show, $20,000 fight week incentive pay).
https://thesportsdaily.com/2019/09/...salaries-incentive-pay-attendance-gate-fox11/

I always thought that he was on a higher pay scale due to his long tenure with the company.
For further comparison, Frank Mir received a flat $200k for getting KO'd against JDS. And i believe Mark Hunt was taking home $750k flat too.
https://www.mmamania.com/2012/5/29/...es-junior-dos-santos-frank-mir-cain-velasquez

Cowboy needs to fire his manager.

Mir was the former HW champion of the world, HWs tend to get paid more when they're popular.

Hunt got paid cuz UFC let Brock fight him juiced up lol

 

[eon001]

Mir was the former HW champion of the world, HWs tend to get paid more when they're popular.

Hunt got paid cuz UFC let Brock fight him juiced up lol

Yea but Cowboy isn't some normal fighter. His contract should have been getting re-upped. He's a decent draw with a solid record and is an exciting fighter.

On a good night Mike Perry earns more than him if he get's his win bonus. Perry shouldn't be anywhere near him in pay scale. Hasn't put the the same hours in octagon, hasn't even been in contention for a title. Cerrone has had one title fight challenge at least.

 

[Ackmed]

Wow Ali was correct when he said Khabib is now the highest paid UFC fighter. He got more to fight Poirier than Conor's getting at UFC 246

 

[Oldman1]

That's not even close to "rest of your life money". Would only be enough to buy you a nice house where I live, and then you'd be left with $0

Ew very trashy comment

 

[Icecreamguy]

That's not even close to "rest of your life money". Would only be enough to buy you a nice house where I live, and then you'd be left with $0

you must live in an overcrowded liberal run shithole state then. 2mil will last just fine in texas loser.

 

[Raksas]

I think other than Overeem, Nate Diaz and Mark Hunt there are not many other fighters in the UFC who never had a title and made more money than Cowboy. Dude gets bonuses every fight, fights like 3-4 times a year consistently and has a good contract. He could already be set for life though he strikes me as the type to spend it all.

 

[BIKES!]

Just because you couldn't doesn't mean someone else couldn't. You could buy a nice house in Phoenix, Arizona and be left with 1.6mil.

you do know the $2M payday is like a net $900k after he pays his manager/team and then gets taxed 39% federal taxes and whatever state income tax CO or NM or where ever the hell he lives

 

[BIKES!]

you must live in an overcrowded liberal run shithole state then. 2mil will last just fine in texas loser.

I resent that remark as a Californian. But you are correct

 

[BIKES!]

Number one, that article is way way way off. Don't know if it's because it's 8 months old, or if it's because blogTO is a shit source. Either way, I digress. Maybe you're too young to know this, or have 0 idea about property ownership, but you're totally forgetting about property taxes, heating costs, hydro (water + electricity), home repairs etc. The more expensive the property, the more expensive these never ending costs are as well. The cost of owning a home is not just the mortgage. not. even. close.
If he were to buy a place for $2 mill, rents it out and lives nicely somewhere cheaper, what money does he have left over to buy this hypothetical second place?
Or we could go with your second example, buying one place for 1 mil to rent out, and another property to live in. You now have all the expenses I mentioned above x2. Plus, now you have to be a property manager, find tenants, do background checks, check credit scores, check up on the property, pay for repairs, maintenance, etc, and ALL this isn't accounting for cost of living, paying for the lifestyle you're accustomed to, kids, food, clothing, entertainment, etc.

Maybe math's not your strong suit mate.

I agree with some other posters though. Not every place is as expensive as Toronto, and he's hopefully got some assets from years of prize fighting. Sure he'll be "fine". But this definitely isn't rest of your life kind of money on it's own.

spot on.
I did really well on my first house purchased in 2001. I just moved to a significantly larger house with a pool and big backyard 2 years ago.

Just the cost for cutting the trees close to twice a year and lawn maintenance is $4k annually. The pool is at least $3k a year if the pump and system doesn’t have any issues.

Not too mention some big fucking issue that will happen at least annually: AC, Furnace, leaks, drainage/plumbing, eventual roof, termite repair costs.

 

[Ace70 V2]

That's not even close to "rest of your life money". Would only be enough to buy you a nice house where I live, and then you'd be left with $0

He already owns the BMF ranch.