Bellator Kickboxing 7 salaries: Joe Schilling earns $50,000 payday

Part-time MMA fighter Joe Schilling was one of the top earners at Bellator Kickboxing 7, cashing a $50,000 payday for his TKO win over Najib Idali, according to payroll figures disclosed Tuesday by the California State Athletic Commission to MMA Fighting.

Schilling, a 33-year-old champion kickboxer who occasionally dabbles in MMA, finished Idali via second-round doctor’s stoppage on the main card of Bellator Kickboxing 7.

Bellator Kickboxing 7 took place Sept. 23 at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., serving as part of a one-night double-header alongside Bellator 183. The night’s main card was tape delayed and is expected to air Oct. 6 on Spike.

Overall, the show’s top earner was Idali, who cashed a $60,000 payday for his loss to Schilling.

A complete list of the Bellator Kickboxing 7 salaries can be seen below.

Main Card (Spike, Tape Delay)
Kevin Ross ($25,000 + no win bonus = $25,000) def. Domenico Lomurno ($6,939.72)
Raymond Daniels ($30,000 + no win bonus = $30,000) def. Karim Ghajji ($50,000)
Joe Schilling ($50,000 + no win bonus = $50,000) def. Najib Idali ($60,000)
Jorina Baars ($12,000 + no win bonus = $12,000) def. Anke Van Gestel ($2,500)
Malaipet Sasiprapa ($6,000 + no win bonus = $6,000) def. Joe Palacios ($3,500)

Preliminary Card (Unaired)
Jonathan Tan ($1,000 + $1,000 = $2,000) def. Jacob Ycaro ($1,000)