4. Anderson Silva pays a price to avoid the press.

Year of Fine: 2013
Est. Fine Total: $50,000*
UFC fighters are the closest approximation to contemporary gladiators. They train themselves in some of the most demanding sports. They do all this without considering their own safety so they can beat each other in a cage in front of thousands of fans.

Anderson Silva pays a price to avoid press attention. ©Getty Images/Alexandre Schneider
Despite their outspokenness, professional fighters don’t seem to enjoy the spotlight. Having said that, the legendary fighter Anderson “The Spider” Silva lost $50,000 in 2013 after blowing off a media event.