Fighter pay
Topic
Fighter pay refers to the compensation and revenue-sharing structure for professional athletes in combat sports, most notably within mixed martial arts (MMA) and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The topic is a subject of significant industry debate and legal scrutiny, centering on the relatively low percentage of total revenue allocated to athletes compared to major team sports, as well as the use of restrictive promotional contracts.
What experts have said about Fighter pay
3 statements · 3 positive
UFC fighters should receive guaranteed competition pay.
“You should get paid to compete.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #179 with Josh Thompson & "Big" John McCarthyListen at 55:11
MMA fighters should receive more compensation.
“The fighters need to get more money.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #179 with Josh Thompson & "Big" John McCarthyListen at 2:19:09
Fighters could seek a larger revenue share by collectively refusing UFC bouts.
“we're not fighting another fight. They just signed this huge deal. 7.7 million. If you guys want to get your equal share.”
Open the episode · #2498 - Brendan SchaubListen at 1:20:46
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