Exclusive: How Much Will Brock Lesnar Make Tonight?

FightLine.com is reporting that the salary schedule for both competitors involved in tonight's UFC 91 main event have been made available to the general public. Typically such information does not become available until after a fight card is completed, however, Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer has revealed to the Los Angeles Times that both Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar are guaranteed $250,000 each. Additionally, Couture is to be paid $250,000 if he wins with Lesnar set to receive $200,000 should he be victorious.

It is important to note that both Couture and Lesnar stand to earn substantially more for their efforts in tonight's fight. Both Couture and Lesnar will be eligible to win fight night bonuses such as cash rewards for "Fight of the Night," "Knockout of the Night," and "Submission of the Night." Based on UFC president Dana White's stated projection of 1.2 million pay-per-view buys, the promotion could give a record total in fight night bonuses.

Also, while not confirmed, based on past contract provisions, both Couture and Lesnar are expected to receive a percentage of PPV revenue generated from tonight's fight. FightLine.com is reporting that when it's all said and done, both Couture and Lesnar are expected to make seven figures a piece from UFC 91.