Bellator 165 salaries: Michael Chandler, Benson Henderson lead payroll with $50,000

Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler and former UFC champion Benson Henderson led the disclosed payroll for Bellator 165, with both men cashing a flat $50,000 show purse for their electric headlining bout, according to information released Tuesday to MMA Fighting by the California State Athletic Commission.
Chandler edged Henderson via split decision to win a thrilling back-and-forth affair and successfully retain his Bellator lightweight title. Neither Chandler nor Henderson were slat