Brock Lesnar is a pretty big deal right now. He’s the most recognizable star on the WWE roster and he’s also the man that beat Mark Hunt at UFC 200.
When the fight was announced Brock told the media that he was getting a nice pay day for the bout but wouldn’t reveal exactly how much he was set to make.
Brock Lesnar’s pay for UFC 200 has now hit the internet an according to Yahoo! writer Kevin Lole, via the NV Athletic Commission, Lesnar made $2.5 million for his fight against Mark Hunt. With the $2.5 million dollar purse Brock received the largest guaranteed pay day for any fighter in the history of UFC.
After the fight both Triple H and Vince McMahon issued statements to ESPN praising Brock’s ability.
“To come back after all the time and put on that kind of performance speaks to the once in a lifetime type of athlete that Brock is,” Triple H said.
Vince McMahon also said that, “Brock is the most formidable combat athlete in the history of the country.”
