UFC Pay
More UFC fighters decry pay gap after Zuffa Boxing's Conor Benn deal
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Building on initial reactions from fighters like Max Holloway and Michael Page, Aljamain Sterling and Israel Adesanya have amplified calls for better UFC pay, spotlighting the $15 million payout to Conor Benn amid the promotion's lucrative broadcast agreement. Sterling urges unity to combat undercutting, while Adesanya demands comparable fight purses.
UFC fighters Michael "Venom" Page and Max Holloway have voiced frustration over fighter compensation following Zuffa Boxing's reported $15 million deal with boxer Conor Benn. Page highlighted the disparity by referencing former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou's financial struggles, while Holloway urged fighters to unite for better pay under the new broadcasting agreement. The signing has reignited debates on UFC pay structures amid increased bonuses from the $7.7 billion Paramount+ deal.