DWTNCS Episode 1 Fighter Salaries & Medical Suspensions
Fighter Salaries
Kurt Holobaugh ($5,000 + $5,000 = $10,000) def. Matt Bessette ($5,000)
Azunna Anyanwu ($5,000 + $5,000 = $10,000) def. Greg Rebello ($5,000)
Boston Salmon ($5,000 + $5,000 = $10,000) def. Ricky Turcios ($5,000)
Charles Byrd ($5,000 + $5,000 = $10,000) def. Jamie Pickett ($5,000)
Joby Sanchez ($5,000 + $5,000 = $10,000) def. Manny Vazquez ($5,000)
Notes
* The total payout, including bonuses, is $75,000
Medical Suspensions
Matt Bessette: Requires fractured right thumb to be cleared by orthopedic doctor or no contest until 01/08; minimum suspension no contest until 09/10, no contact until 08/26
Jamie Pickett: Requires right tibia/fibula to be x-rayed within three days; if positive, must have orthopedic doctor clearance or no contest until 01/08; minimum suspension no contest until 08/11, no contact until 08/02
Kurt Holobraugh: Suspended until 08/26, no contact until 08/11
Greg Rebello: Suspended until 08/26, no contact until 08/11
Boston Salmon: Suspended until 08/11, no contact until 08/02 due to left knee injury.
Ricky Turcios: Suspended until 08/11, no contact until 08/02 due to right cheek laceration
Manny Vazquez: Suspended until 08/11, no contact until 08/02 due to laceration under right eye
Notes
* 7 of the 10 fighters who competed received a medical suspensions
* Jamie Pickett & Matt Bessette has the longest potential suspensions at 6 months each
* Three fighters are tied for the shortest suspension at 1 month each