Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | September 29, 2007 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | Strikeforce |
Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion was a mixed martial arts competition organized by Strikeforce on September 29, 2007, held at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, California. This exclusive, invitation-only gathering drew close to 1,000 attendees, each paying $1,000 for entry. The California State Athletic Commission oversaw the event, with bouts five through twelve broadcast live at no cost via Yahoo Sports.
Purses
The aggregate compensation for fighters amounted to $229,183.50. Notable earnings included:
• Gilbert Melendez: $30,000 (without a victory bonus) • Joe Riggs: $29,500 (including a $15,000 win bonus) • Josh Thomson: $24,500 (with a $10,000 win bonus) • Billy Evangelista: $6,000 (plus a $3,000 win bonus) • Jorge Masvidal: $18,182.50 (no win bonus) • Bobby Southworth: $20,000 (including a $10,000 win bonus) • Falaniko Vitale: $20,000 (no win incentive) • Daniel Puder: $20,000 (no bonus for winning) • Luke Stewart: $7,500 (with a $4,000 win bonus)
Other participants received payments ranging between $500 and $7,000.