UFC News: Dana White’s $1.3B Achievement Puts Him in Trouble Yet Again; Fighters Pay Issues Raised

The UFC is perhaps the most popular mixed martial arts organization in the world, and their latest numbers prove just how big they really are. In a recent update, it was revealed that Dana White and Co. made about $1.3 billion in 2023 in terms of revenue.

Moreover, after their merger with the WWE, the organizations are expecting a combined revenue of $2.65 billion in 2024. The numbers are massive but fans have one concern in their minds still. Are fighters being paid enough for risking their long-term health?

Let’s see it this way. On top of the pyramid, there are fighters such as Conor McGregor who make millions over millions from the UFC alone. The top is a sharp and small place. In comparison, the bottom has a lot of new and upcoming fighters who lie on the opposite end of the spectrum.

Making anywhere between $10,000 to $30,000 per fight, these fighters risk everything to become the biggest stars in the eyes of the people and the UFC head honcho, Dana White. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out just how low these numbers are for someone risking potential injury and spending thousands upon thousands in camp and training.

Not everyone can reel in many eyes to the sport, but does that mean they should get paid so little? That’s exactly the point these fans were trying to make after receiving the billion dollar news. Here’s how some of them decided to approach the situation with Dana White.

Fans want Dana White to up the numbers or provide benefits

UFC fans are loyal to the fighters to a great extent. It shows when they rally together to fight for better fighter pay, something every fighter needs to perform better and to their best potential. Here are some reactions to the Instagram post announcing the numbers.

“Give fighters a raise”

Some fans pointed out how little the lowest tier of contracts offer new fighters.

“And fighters are still getting paid 10k/10k smh”

Yet others ask for at least something for their health.

“At least medical benefits”

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Some pointed out the bonus.

“And the fighters get potato chips and the bonus is still 50K “

Some put themselves in fighters’ shoes.

“Imagine being on the UFC roster and seeing this ..”

“Should fighters form a union ?”

Finally, some pointed fingers at the internet, everyone’s favorite picnic spot.

“And bootlickers online still try to defend their shitty fighter payouts”

Clearly, fans aren’t holding back on this one. The UFC has become infamous over the years for low fighter pay for new talent. Is that something that will be fixed soon? Who knows? Perhaps Dana White will draw his attention to the issue to help his fighters perform better. What is your take?

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