UFC 68: Tim Sylvia Opponent Unknown

As it stands now, UFC 68 from Columbus, OH will feature a bout with Tim Sylvia defending his World Heavyweight Title. The problem is, there’s no opponent announced just yet. Rumors earlier this week were that Gabriel Gonzaga was to face him. UFC has since denied such rumors, however a title defense is still in the works. Could it be that Brandon Vera is working on a contract extension with the UFC and a possible Vera vs. Sylvia match is being worked on?

UFC 66: Official Earnings

UFCJunkie.com has posted the earnings of the fighters on the UFC 66 card. These numbers come directly from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Some very interesting numbers here. Note that these figures don’t include things like additional bonuses for fight of the night, knockout of the night, or submission of the night, not to mention insurance fees, licenses, etc.

Chuck Liddell def. Tito Ortiz — TKO (strikes) in Round 3, 3:59
Chuck Liddell: $250,000 ($250,000 to fight; no win bonus)
Tito Ortiz: $210,000 ($210,000 to fight; no win bonus)

Keith Jardine def. Forrest Griffin — TKO (strikes) in Round 1, 4:41
Keith Jardine: $14,000 ($7,000 to fight; $7,000 win bonus)
Forrest Griffin: $16,000 ($16,000 to fight; no win bonus)

Jason MacDonald def. Chris Leben — Submission (guillotine choke) in Round 2, 4:03
Jason MacDonald: $10,000 ($5,000 to fight; $5,000 win bonus)
Chris Leben: $7,000 ($7,000 to fight; no win bonus)

Andrei Arlovski def. Marcio Cruz — KO (strikes) in Round 1, 3:15
Andrei Arlovski: $145,0O0 ($90,000 to fight; $55,000 win bonus)
Marcio Cruz: $5,000 ($5,000 to fight; no win bonus)

Michael Bisping def. Eric Schafer — TKO (strikes) in Round 1, 4:24
Michael Bisping: $24,0O0 ($12,000 to fight; $12,000 win bonus)
Eric Schafer: $4,000 ($4,000 to fight; no win bonus)

Thiago Alves def. Tony DeSouza — KO (knee) in Round 2, 1:10
Thiago Alves: $22,000 ($11,000 to fight; $11,000 win bonus)
Tony DeSouza: $7,000 ($7,000 to fight; no win bonus)

Gabriel Gonzaga def. Carmelo Marrero — Submission (armbar) in Round 1, 3:22
Gabriel Gonzaga: $18,000 ($9,000 to fight; $9,000 win bonus)
Carmelo Marrero: $5,000 ($5,000 to fight; no win bonus)

Yushin Okami def. Rory Singer — Submission (strikes) in Round 3, 4:03
Yushin Okami: $16,000 ($8,000 to fight; $8,000 win bonus)
Rory Singer: $5,000 ($5,000 to fight; no win bonus)

Christian Wellisch def. Anthony Perosh — Decision (unanimous)
Christian Wellisch: $6,000 ($3,000 to fight; $3,000 win bonus)
Anthony Perosh: $3,000 ($3,000 to fight; no win bonus)