“Robbed Me Pretty Badly…”: Amid Anti Trust Lawsuit, Dana White and Co. Receive Yet Another Heartfelt Appeal From UFC 293 Fighter After He Took Home $28,461 From $58,000

In the world of MMA, especially within the UFC, fighter pay has been a hot-button issue for quite some time. Fighters have voiced their concerns over what they perceive as inadequate compensation for their efforts in the Octagon. Recently, this issue escalated to a legal battle, as a class-action lawsuit by former UFC fighters gained momentum, challenging the fairness of fighter pay.

In the midst of this turmoil, a UFC veteran, John Makdessi, has added fuel to the fire by revealing the stark realities of his earnings from UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. And it’s an understatement to say that he has been ‘robbed.’ This comes in the backdrop of the annoying Anti-Trust class-action lawsuit that’s already been filed against Dana White and Co. for the same issue – fighter’s payout. So, why is his story gaining traction?

UFC veteran shares his struggle after staggering fight pay for UFC 293

John Makdessi, a battle-hardened UFC fighter with a decade-long history in the octagon, is the latest fighter to enter the spotlight. Since joining the UFC in 2010, he has fought in the lightweight division, amassing an 11-9 record. Recently, he faced Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia. However, it was not the fight’s outcome that made headlines, but rather the shocking revelation about his earnings.

Taking to social media, Makdessi unveiled the breakdown of his income for the UFC 293 PPV event. His initial show purse of $58,000, representing the base amount fighters receive, dwindled rapidly as it encountered various deductions. Taxes, medical expenses, airfare, and other costs eroded his earnings until they reached a paltry $28,461.65. The most substantial hit came from the Australian government, which claimed a staggering 45 percent, leaving Makdessi deeply disillusioned.

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“I sacrificed my whole life for this sport and put everything on the line,” Makdessi expressed via a deleted tweet on X. “Damn Australian government and the judges robbed me pretty badly.” But for some odd reason – this seems to connect back to a two-month-old revelation by an eminent yet intriguing source.

John S. Nash’s X bombshell: Unveiling the UFC fighter pay disparity

In a recent viral Twitter thread, John S. Nash, a prominent voice in the world of UFC, exposed startling insights gleaned from the UFC’s earnings call. Nash’s revelations cast a piercing light on the trajectory of fighter pay within the organization, spanning from the year 2005 to 2021.

Nash’s meticulous calculations, rooted in the earnings call data, painted a vivid picture of the UFC’s financial landscape. In 2021, fighter pay stood at a staggering $178.8 million annually, constituting approximately 17.5% of the total revenue. However, when Nash fast-forwarded to 2022, the scene transformed dramatically.

John S. Nash’s revelations, sourced primarily from the UFC’s earnings call, have not only unveiled the stark realities of fighter pay but have also spotlighted a troubling trend. The data he extrapolated showcased a disconcerting reduction in fighter expenses, plummeting by $32.8 million annually from 2022 to 2021.

This led him to estimate that fighters received a mere $146 million out of a colossal revenue pool of $1.14 billion in 2022, a mere 13% of the total earnings. This revelation, when juxtaposed with the NBA’s equitable 50% revenue sharing with its players, has left many questioning the UFC’s commitment to its athletes. What do you think? Is the UFC truly turning a blind eye to its fighters’ struggles? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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