UFC Fighter Pay EXPOSED? Ariel Helwani Breaks Down Bonuses vs $1.1 BILLION Paramount Deal

Описание: UFC Fighter Pay EXPOSED? Ariel Helwani Breaks Down Bonuses vs $1.1 BILLION Paramount Deal

The UFC just announced bigger bonuses… but are fighters actually getting paid more — or is this just smart PR? 👀

After Dana White rolled out the new $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses and a $25,000 finish bonus, fans celebrated. But veteran MMA journalist Ariel Helwani did the math — and the numbers tell a very different story.

Across 43 UFC events per year, the total bonus payout comes to around $31 million annually… while the UFC is reportedly earning $1.1 BILLION from Paramount+ alone. That comparison has reignited the long-running debate about UFC fighter pay, base salaries, and how much athletes really see from the promotion’s exploding media deals.

And it doesn’t stop there. Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is now warning of a potential “revolt” from UFC fighters, claiming top MMA stars like Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett may be earning far less than boxers who draw smaller audiences. If fighters start comparing pay across UFC vs boxing, things could get very uncomfortable for Dana White.

In this video we break down:
The new UFC bonus structure
Ariel Helwani’s $31M vs $1.1B argument
Why fighters say base pay hasn’t changed
The role of Paramount+, sponsorships, and global TV deals
Eddie Hearn’s warning about fighter backlash
Could UFC stars push for a pay overhaul?

This isn’t just about bonuses — it’s about the future of fighter pay in MMA.

If you follow UFC news, MMA business, fighter salaries, Dana White interviews, or combat sports economics, this is a conversation you can’t ignore.

Drop your thoughts in the comments: Are UFC fighters underpaid — or are bonuses the right system?

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