WEC 45 Weigh-in Results
Donald Cerrone (155) vs. Ed Ratcliff (155)
Chris Horodecki (155) vs. Anthony Njokuani (156)#
Joseph Benavidez (135) vs. Rani Yahya (135.5)
Scott Jorgensen (135) vs. Takeya Mizugaki (135)*
Bart Palaszewski (155) vs. Anthony Pettis (155)
Muhsin Corbbrey (156) vs. Zach Micklewright (155)
Chad George (135) vs. John Hosman (135)
Courtney Buck (146) vs. Brandon Visher (144)
Kyle Dietz (135) vs. Brad Pickett (136)
Erik Koch (146) vs. Jameel Massouh (145)
# Njokuani initially weighed in at 157 pounds. He weighed in an hour later at 156 pounds.
* Mizugaki initially weighed in at 137 pounds. He weighed in an hour later at 135 pounds.
WEC 45 Salaries
Donald Cerrone: $24,000 (includes $12,000 win bonus)
def. Ed Ratcliff: $9,000
Anthony Njokuani: $8,000 ($4,000 win bonus)
def. Chris Horodecki: $12,000
Joseph Benavidez: $25,000 ($12,500 win bonus)
def. Rani Yahya: $9,000
Scott Jorgensen: $14,000 ($7,000 win bonus)
def. Takeya Mizugaki: $8,000
Bart Palaszewski: $10,000 ($5,000 win bonus)
def. Anthony Pettis: $3,000
Zach Micklewright: $4,000 ($2,000 win bonus)
def. Muhsin Corbbrey: $4,000
Chad George: $5,000 ($2,000 win bonus)
def. John Hosman: $3,000
Brandon Visher: $6,000 ($3,000 win bonus)
def. Courtney Buck: $3,000
Brad Pickett: $6,000 ($3,000 win bonus)
def. Kyle Dietz: $2,000
Erik Koch: $4,000 ($2,000 win bonus)
def. Jameel Massouh: $3,000
Note: The salaries reflect the gross amount paid to fighters before taxes, insurance, and licenses, and do not reflect potential additional income that fighters commonly derive through sponsorships or unreported “locker room” bonuses.
WEC 45 Bonuses
- Fight of the Night: Donald Cerrone $10,000, Ed Ratcliff $10,000, Scott Jorgensen $5,000, Takeya Mizugaki $5,000
- Knockout of the Night: Anthony Njokuani $10,000
- Submission of the Night: Brad Pickett $10,000
WEC 45 Medical Suspensions
- Ed Ratcliff: Suspended until Jan. 19 with no contact until Jan. 10 for precautionary reasons
- Chris Horodecki: Suspended until June 8 due to right orbital and sinus fractures; can return after Jan. 19 if cleared by an ENT doctor
- Rani Yahya: Suspended until Jan. 19 with no contact until Jan. 10 for precautionary reasons
- Zach Micklewright: Suspended until June 8; can return after Jan. 20 if left elbow x-rayed and cleared by orthopedic doctor
- Muhsin Corbbrey: Suspended until Feb. 3 with no contact until Jan. 19 due to cut in right eyebrow
- John Hosman: Suspended until June 8 due to possible nasal fracture; can return earlier if cleared by an ENT doctor
- Courtney Buck: Suspended until Feb. 3 with no contact until Jan. 19 for precautionary reasons
- Kyle Dietz: Suspended until Jan. 19 with no contact until Jan. 10 for precautionary reasons
- Jameel Massouh: Suspended until Jan. 19 with no contact until Jan. 10 for precautionary reasons