Tag: ufc fighter pay

  • Dana White Responds To Nate Quarry: ‘I have nothing bad to say’

    Dana White Responds To Nate Quarry: ‘I have nothing bad to say’

    Seemingly out of nowhere, former UFC middleweight and one-time title challenger Nate Quarry, came out this week and pretty much started bashing the ethics of the UFC. We heard from Lorenzo earlier today and now during his pre-UFC 170 media scrum Dana also touched on Quarry’s beef. Check it: “I like Nate Quarry. Let me […]

  • Quarry Continues: Dana Tips Servers More Than He Pays Fighters

    Quarry Continues: Dana Tips Servers More Than He Pays Fighters

    Until all fighters are worth millions (never going to happen) the topic of fighter pay will always be here. I mean, who’s really happy with what they make for a living? More is always better. UFC veteran, Nate Quarry, took to the Underground forum earlier this week to debate the topic and give his side […]

  • UFC Vet Nate Quarry Speaks Out Against The UFC: ‘Fighters just a product to them… they don’t care’

    UFC Vet Nate Quarry Speaks Out Against The UFC: ‘Fighters just a product to them… they don’t care’

    We recently did a story about fighter’s who have bad blood with the UFC and Dana White. Nate Quarry wasn’t on our list, but with his latest statement, there’s a chance he should have been. The former UFC middleweight title challenger hasn’t seen the inside of a cage since a 2012 TKO loss to Jorge […]

  • Joe Lauzon Averages $12-$25k In Sponsorship Money Per Fight

    Joe Lauzon Averages $12-$25k In Sponsorship Money Per Fight

      Top UFC lightweight, Joe Lauzon has made a name for himself for having exciting, ‘Fight of the Night’ worthy, performances inside the Octagon. The top bonus winner has shared many main card slots with the sport’s top stars and champions. When it comes to gauging the success of a UFC fighter, one could only […]

  • 5 Shocking Facts About The UFC Pay Scale

    5 Shocking Facts About The UFC Pay Scale

    In the past few weeks the topic of UFC fighter pay has been a huge point of discussion. Personally, I don’t really see anything wrong with the UFC’s model or how they conduct their business. If it wasn’t for the sport’s popularity, that they built, I wouldn’t have this amazing job that I have and […]

  • Joe Lauzon Sounds Off On Fighter Pay: ‘I Couldn’t be happier’

    Joe Lauzon Sounds Off On Fighter Pay: ‘I Couldn’t be happier’

    “We’re paid fighters, so getting in to the UFC doesn’t mean you’re gonna have this cushy job. You get paid based on how your performance goes. I’ve been very fortunate where I have had some great fights and I’ve been rewarded with some bonuses. I couldn’t be happier with the pay structure. It all comes […]

  • Dana White: Fighter Bonuses Here to Stay

    Dana White: Fighter Bonuses Here to Stay

    In the past several weeks the topic of fighter compensation really heated up. So much so that the UFC boss threatened to get rid of their bonus structure in order to offset expenses and pay the lower tiered fighters more money. That’s apparently not going to happen. “At the last press conference, I talked to […]

  • Salary Report: Rashad Evans Tops UFC 156 Payroll | UFC NEWS

    Salary Report: Rashad Evans Tops UFC 156 Payroll | UFC NEWS

    The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the disclosed fighter salaries from last weekend’s UFC 156 event. Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Rashad Evans, took home the largest cut on the night even in defeat. His teammate, Alistair Overeem, came in a close second for his third round loss to “Bigfoot” Silva. The full UFC 156 […]