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You might have heard that UFC fighters like Francis Ngannou and Jake Paul have been speaking out against the UFC and its president, Dana White, regarding fighter pay. In this eye-opening documentary, we'll dive into the controversy and explore the reasons behind their criticism.
We'll delve into the three main issues that led Francis Ngannou to leave the UFC: low earnings, strict contracts, and lack of health care coverage. Through in-depth analysis, we'll uncover why these problems have become a hot topic among fighters.
But that's not all - we'll also take a closer look at the business side of the fight game. We'll explore comparisons with other combat sports and other promotions, and examine the factors that determine how much fighters get paid in the UFC. It's a complex issue that requires understanding from all angles.
This documentary is a must-watch for any fight fan who wants to gain a better understanding of the ongoing debate around UFC fighter pay. Join my KZhead channel as we dig deep into this unforgiving sport and shed light on the challenges faced by fighters in the fight business. Hit that play button now and get ready to be enlightened! #ufc #mma
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At the very least they should allow them to have their own sponsors again. If they’re truly independent contractors then their sponsors shouldn’t matter to you they are their own brand at that point.
Agreed
I agree. But it does look better with no sponsors
Its not even a look thing anymore. They could have criteria and other ways for making it more appealing. But how much money does Endeaver lose in assets annually for no longer offering big name companies big advertisements exclusive that doesn't often have a competitor on the same card.
They can have their own sponsors. The only stipulation is The walk to the cage, inside the cage, and the walk from the cage. SO they have all of fight week to do press displaying their sponsor. They can also do TV ads year around. Watching this video shows the UFC is taking care of the fighters way better than any other promotion including 80% of boxers.. So y'all idiots get off the band wagon and look at the facts.
@Trucker231610 yes but a sponser pays 10x the amount to wear it while fighting compared to pre fight/post fight
Great documentary that shows both sides. This deserves SO many more views.
Thanks brother!
"If you're in business with me, don't tell me no" That sounds like a superiority, inferiority relationship if anything.
That quote was taken out of context. He was talking about being able to bring ideas to life.
RIP Bonner, true warrior and pioneer
Bonnar.
Basically, UFC pay top 1% and the rest of the 99% are screwed
But thats also life no?
just like casino does
Just like boxing
Just like life... so what
😢 feel so bad!
Wow ,! You actually showed both sides. In my opinion, the only thing I don't like is how much they pay fighters for their first fights. If they give new fighters 20k and 20k. There are no more fighter pay problems. Because in my opinion, fighters, during their first fights, are in most need for money, because that extra 5k or 8k means a better fight camp or a dietitian. There's a problem with journalists who claim to be unbiased, notoriously, Ariel helwani. That guy always use fighters to shit on the UFC and especially Dana white.
That is such a great point, yes I agree the new fighters should get more since a camp can cost a lot of money. And yeah mma journalism needs improvement. The thing is, they know all of this stuff and even more but their job isn't always about the truth its about selling stories, some sad stuff really.
Yes, he shits on Dana and the ufc more than others but honestly there is truth in what he says. I agree journalism should be unbiased but fighters in the ufc should get more not only the stars should be payed accordingly.
Let's be honest, Dana white has a heart. Buisness is buisness but, when u hear Dana get emotional, when u hear of what he donates, hear his voice tone, guys a realist and tbh, I love listening to press conference after ufc and what he has to say. He's direct, and sure will be a hero to more, than an enemy, easy. Look at what the guy has directed, put some respect on his name.
Because Dana White wants to play $600,000 a hand at blackjack in vegas.....
You think he plays cards with his bosses money?
This is true unless you're a mcgregor with an entire country paying for your PPVs you're broke because of all the things you need to pay for and time you need to allot to compete. This is why I was stopped by my mother to pursue boxing when she was still alive. I won 10 fights. I only got 1500 philippine pesos and I needed 1500 more to pay more my monthly gym membership also I had to get checked because I had signs of punch drunk. I lost more money because a lot of things go to nutrition, gym fees, cornermen and management. You do it because you love it. Now I'm trying to get back because competing is very thrilling it's like you're a god in there.
man what a story, I wish you all the best my friend!
All athletes have to realize that there are inherent risks in their sports, race car driving, fighting, football. So they can’t go back and blame anyone else for that, but I always believed the UFC fighters are getting screwed big time on pay. Especially when the UFC took all their sponsorship deals, that was a dirty ass move. And Dana is a greedy scumbag, he said boxers are overpaid? They wouldn’t put on the promotions if people weren’t making money. The UFC will only pay the fighters the bare minimum that they have to to keep them, and since the other organizations are so small, right now the UFC is the most lucrative fighting organization for the promoters by a long shot. And the performance institute is free for fighters, that is great, but don’t act like you are so benevolent Dana, when you know damn well it is a tax right off, come on!
Yeah Show Time made so much money huh😂😂 they don’t make enough revenue or sell enough ppvs; they weren’t profitable😂
All of the them should protest and not show up for a major ppv event. Pull a lock out.
Very interesting point! So like a strike for a UFC ppv event in order to increase pay?
@@bloodsportfilms exactly lol i dont think Itll ever happen though
@@youssefhamidi8152 we never know honestly 🤷🏽♂️ the NFL players did it in the past maybe the UFC fighters will someday
That would be so stupid if they did that UFC could cut all the small irrelevant fighters who dared to try to ruin their ppv and where do they go than no where cause they don't have big enough names and all the big fighters would get fined from the UFC for not applying to the ppv that they signed on there own contract and fans wouldn't side with them a small amount will but not the majority remember when Jon Jones refused to fight at ppv and they were forced to cancel it the UFC fans piled on him angrily I like your morals but not the idea a more better solution is fighters to get big in the UFC and when that are huge then threaten to leave so the UFC can offer more expensive payment it what Francis f,ed up on he should taken the Jones fight and than if he won be the biggest and most wanted free agent.
@@KyleDadngannou still got that fury fight though hes done pretty well in the end
Chilling when she says “Tony Ferguson”
You can tell that made it real and she didn’t want to say his name. Talk about last resort. And still, he hasn’t revived any major psychological help(at least publicly). I can’t imagine it all of a sudden just got better. Just better at hiding it.
@@pittsburghbob69I seen him on Rampages pod recently and he still seemed a bit out there..even for Tony.. I really hope the best for him. It really wasn't that long ago he was on a 12 fight win streak..and (mostly) loved by the fans. I remember hearing that phone call before and I agree with your take..she didn't want to do that..must be awful.
El cucuy
There were a lot of good points made in this video/short doc that I've never heard nor thought about before. Great content. - new sub
Welcome aboard!
By far the most honest breakdown I’ve seen on the subject, No BS and plenty of facts to back up the message, great video 👏
Glad you enjoyed!
People dont realize the severity of signing a contract. The promotion has you by the balls. Unless you're Conor, jones, gsp or jorge to name a few.
But if you don't like it, don't sign it. That's why it's called a negotiation
As a contractor myself, the main and nearly only problem i see with ufc pay is that they are not paid a cent for their exclusivity, I subcontract for one person , if a better offer come in i can leave and take that work and if someone wanted to lock me into a exclusive contract I'd want to be compensated with either lump sum,extra % per job or a wage like payment. I feel if the fighters come together to fix this one thing, it solves almost all problems with fighter pay
Yep you are right
Great doc.. small bit of advise.. turn the background music down
Thank you!
I agree, it's not too loud, but 10% quieter would be better
i was expecting to just watch 2 minutes of this documentary. I ended up watching the WHOLE thing!! Mad love and huge respect to the dudes who put this together. Great doc!!
Im glad you liked it! The dudes is actually just one guy, me 😅 stick around, Max Holloway documentary coming out in the next few days
@@bloodsportfilms count me in my guy. I'll be there.
Great video bro. 👊
My friend is a ufc fighter. He lives very comfortably
A very VERY well made video in my opinion. This showed in detail both sides of the fence with just facts instead of opinions and without any biased bs like there usually always is and i thought that was fantastic i really enjoyed this video and I'd love to see more videos of this calibre its important that fact based stuff like this is shown so people can make their own minds up about stuff thats real instead of having to take someone else's opinions on board like how the media usually portrays the stories they're doing and then probably change their minds on it all next week. This is how it should be shown to us....facts....actual factual facts. Shouldn't be too much to ask for imo.
Well said, mate. This is sadly all too rare. No ready-made opinions, no spin, no left or right wing agendas. As Det. Joe Friday used to say, “Just the facts.” Documentaries should ALL be like this. Well done!
RIP BONNAR
Thank you Dana for not allowing the ufc to turn into boxing
Nice balanced documentary.
The Ali Act Needs To Be Amended Legislated Into MMA. Former UFC Champion Hall of Fame Randy Couture Is Advocating For It.!
But the other promoters they need to do just as good as UFC because will just out bid them
@@reginaldmerriweather4713 The Bellator President Scott Coker is in Favor of the Ali Act.
Randy is a dummy and so are you. You capitalized evert word of your post. The Ali Act would ruin MMA as it did boxing.
Agreed
Great video. I dislike the UFC and its practices, but as you showcased, the fighter pay situation is more nuanced than it seems
Movie level production documentary. Great Job!
Well made learned alot!!!
Great documentary!
Great video. From dramatic to beautiful ending. Great Documentary 🎉
Glad you enjoyed it!
Outstanding work 👏
Thank you!
With the release of all the documents around the antitrust lawsuit it feels like this video is now outdated because we have clear facts that show how underpaid they are. And how greedy and controlling the UFC is.
It's just not worth it becoming a UFC fighter. Having to put up with Dana, CTE, cauliflower ears.
Great work
Thank you so much 😀
It's odd Dana smash boxing over Bowe throwing his belt in the trash when Conor essentially did the same thing with two belts.
I thought DC was going to say they asked for the million back after the Rumble fight lol.
This is a great documentary !
Very interesting video. I think the reebook/venom deal is the bigges problem. NBA and soccer player havetheir shoe deals, amd it is a lot of money. Fighters involve in a platform like the ufc could be making huge money for sponsors. Maybe UFC could get a cut like 10-20%. I still think the UFC fighters are underpaid.
Former UFC Champion Randy Couture is Advocating For the Ali Act To Be Amended Legislated Into MMA.
UFC back in the day, charged every sponsor 100k to be able to even get a chance to sponsor them on their show.
Fantastic doc, mate. thank you.
My pleasure!
Extremely underrated video
Great job for an independent content creator!
Fighter pay isnt the issue. Its costs of fighting. UFC should pay for the medical tests, food, coaches, travel. All of it went into the fight so why should fighters have to pay to fight. UFC should have some sort of per diem for each fight.
that's a good point, basically provide employee benefits!
This is incredibly uninformed
@@TheTrayainform us
When a fighter is under contract for a fight all their medical expenses are covered. All their travel is covered.
So...If they got payed more they could afford all of that
I am 61 years old are used to watch all the sports but now the only sport watches UFC it really really really pisses me off that these people are sacrificing and risking their life for pennies in reality
Hey, I’M 61 years old and only watch MMA. But I’m not sure I still think the fighters are underpaid. To be honest, I’m not 100% sure I really understand what the takeaway was from this video. Seemed to me that they were saying the UFC pays pretty well. Anyway, I just love the game. If I had to do it all over again, I’m pretty sure I would give MMA a try. But, alas, that ship has sailed... ...had a grease fire, an outbreak, and a mutiny, THEN hit the iceberg and sank.
I’m 72 and it pisses me off too
Wow interesting to hear this
I like this video but question: Where do you factor in the # of fighters? 18% to 578 fighters compared to 50% to 70 fighters is significantly different. That’s often a talking point that is missed. Yes UFC could pay out more to fighters but they also have a significantly larger roster meaning less per fighter regardless. Especially those 1 and done fighters that lose a fight and are tossed aside.
The UFC back in 2021 had about the same amount of fighters than Bellator. Close to 500 fighters for each company. This research was made by a reporter where these numbers were taken from legal documents due to their lawsuit. But for those 1 and done fighters thats tough to find out since it can happen in every company. By now the UFC has more fighters tho, Dana mentioned at least 600 a few weeks ago.
the nil pays about 50% and they have over 1600 players
Prime logo on a ufc mat sure changed the Paul brothers view on Dana and the ufc
Why cause g he e took their money ?
The UFC has 300 fighters. 5% are stars.
The entitlement is a new generation thing... not everyone is marketable... it's also the fight game... gotta fight to be the best.. don't sign the CONTRACT then
This was a really good video. Its a complicated situation but I love the UFC. Im grateful for it and don't ever want to see it replaced. I love the fighters too and respect and want the best for them. I think the UFC does a lot of good and sometimes gets an unfair bad rep.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good Documentary 💯💯
Much appreciated!!!
Fairly done my man. Well executed! The fighter PI was an absolute game changer. 15-15 or 15-20 from 10-10. If you can just get a finish for 50k & do the institute you can lay a foundation but, not everyone can risk & lose while already being in debt like most are starting
Thanks, you've made it clear to the people that the issue is not black & white as it seems.
Why this video turn into a passages malibu ad at the end?
There is literally thousands of boxers that are unheard of to the mainstream public even some armchair fans that are making more than most of the top 15 in every weight division of the UFC If Dana white doesn’t change the way things are structured very soon he will loose control of the MMA world
Never realised how much money Dana donates that was a surprise. Something else that's not a surprise, people saying they're broke when they're not even close to broke.
The UFC evades taxes and underpays while serving fighters 1099s where the IRS finishes the job
It would be easy to crack down on strikes to a knocked out or tkod opponent. Some guys get hit HARD by the hardest hitters when they are already out cold, that cant be good
Dana white lying to us fighters cant speak on there contract it gag clause in there contract UFC only sport that don’t pay enough
women athletes everywhere reading this 0_0
A lot of fighter are broke because most of them can't handle their money They act like the cheques will keep on rolling in.
I agree that money management is poor because it doesn’t make sense
Long ago I friend of mine use to fight for the ufc. He left after they tried to get him to sign a paper stating that the ufc was not a monopoly. Today we can clearly see that it is. Low pay and no gain. Dana going around bragging about how he gets banned from casinos because he won a million 🙄 but then lost 3, million he actually believed their hype and they got him lol~ fighting for free is not what any sport athlete plays for. Nick Diaz & Nate Diaz had a big name but both fighters combined never made more than mcgregor why is that fair? Let’s be honest today we easily see how ufc fighters have gotten ripped off ( Reebok curtain deal) to further steal money from fighters. Enough said.
Thanks
McGregor isn't broke Dana White isn't broke what is a double standard
Saying boxing is a free market is ridiculous. Why is UFC always being criticized if there are 100s of other promotions. The reason why it works is because the UFC is run well and operates with their fighters in a free market. Yes, the UFC has more power, but the fighter does have power.
One of the first things I was wondering about is if fighters could monetize or setup their own gym if they "make their own hype". I still don't understand wassup with the Reebok deal. I saw a fight in an other league in which a female fighter approached the Octagon in her gi because she had a background in Judo. Of course, she took it off before actually entering the Octagon. Now, I'm a sucker for symbolism and tradition when It comes to Martial Arts, and I found this a beautiful statement by the Joduka. Can't the UFC set something like that? Approach the Octagon with an outfit displaying whatever you want, within reason, not necessarily a cooperate sponsor. Take it of before you enter wearing the UFC-standard uniform and entering the Octagon? Seanchai gave workshops after his fighting career.
Basically before the Reebok deal fighters could get companies to put ads on their kit and these fighters would ge money from the company. Werdum said he use to get up to 150k$ per fight by getting these sponsorships. The UFC banned that and now the fighters can only wear the outfits provided by the UFC. And the UFC are the ones receiving money from Reebok . They do give to the fighters but very little, something like from 2k to max 24k which is a huge difference.
@bloodsportfilms Well, I'm sure you understand the symbolism of wearing the traditional outfit of your basic martial art. If both opponents would do something similar, then that would emphasize that the UFC Octagon is THE spot where martial arts are tested against each other. That was the original concept of MMA. But money speaks louder than tradition. 🤷♂️🤷♀️🤷
Does the NFL share their sponsorship money from Budweiser, Pepsi and DraftKings with their athletes? I’m pretty sure they just get a piece of the Nike deal and a part of jersey revenue(just like the UFC and their fighters).
Hope this video will get more attention!
Thank you sir! Time will tell :)
I think its normal that failing promotions try to attract talent by paying more because there’s less weight on their brand compared to the fighters brands unlike the ufc The ufc made them that has a value.
The ufc should pay the fighters trainers a set amount so that the fighter can keep the money he's paid instead of having to pay most of it out.
No.. clearly you were born after the 90s
I don't understand the controversy. If you don't like it, or if you aren't making more money than you are worth, quit. YOU chose this job. If you don't like it, there is always barber college.
Who’s paying for all of the flights in and out of different countries and the hotel rooms and the food and the doctors who’s doing that?
“You want to see us get paid more? Buy the PPV!” Spot on analysis.
They sell plenty of PPV and sell out every event…incoming money isnt the problem
Great video! Thanks!
You're welcome!
That lady was sooo smart telling the cops to watch it…..
Dana you need to pay these guys more. You're worth $500M. How can you sleep at night? New young fighters can't afford to fight. Give them a chance. Be fair.
Quoting Dana white “the worst thing about fighters is that they get 80% of my money”.
Wow
I love the sport, but I find it increasingly difficult to support the business. I can’t in good conscience support a business that trade’s profits for a persons well being.
This was *GREATTTT* but let me add a pro boxer perspective to this. 99.5% of boxers make dirt and you have three choices 1 Cardio box teacher 2 Coach and sparring 3 Private lessons with hopefully wealthy clients The third is the ideal During your career if you are in the top 50 rankings you are making $30k-$50k a fight a couple times a year with no insurance and having to pay out several people Other guys are making $1000 a figbt and dreaming of getting to $10k a fight one day. Also paying out to several people. It is almost gusranteed you are going to be broke wnd working a full time job I love the sport more than anythijg but unless you are Beterbiev you are not going to make money
My father was a boxing coach, in the eighties I remember some fighters making $500.00, the most I believe was mabe $3000.00 and that was traveling from SC to Atlantic city, we had a cruiser weight fight buster Douglass.
How can Dana white pay 50% when he gives the nelk boys 250,000 birthday presents
What the ufc did in covid, has nothing to do, for the bestwil for their fighters, but for the bestwil for themself. It wasn't about, fighters that didn't got paid, it was for the ufc that didn't got paid
Legit documentary
"This is your fucking house, man" He had to say it twice cause he owe one to Nick too.
What I learned, UFC keeps the other guys in business by not paying better 😂😂😂
Some of these dudes fight once or twice a year. Tyson was fighting monthly when he was starting out
The whole Show/Win pay structure is a load of bolloks. U should know what Ur getting before u step in the cage.
Brought to u by the ufc
Thanks greT story
win bonuses should be doubled and fight of the night bonus should be at least 250k
Over all it's not that easy to run fighter promotion business and there are so many factor that come to the fighter's pay
Paying the fighters more than 20% of the profits should be a given
You just said they signed a 6 yr deal with reebok in 2014... So that ended 4 years ago, what's the latest on sponsorships?
Now they're with Venum
There is a problem with your math. You're getting $160,000 from taking average PPV earning per fighter and just taking 20% of that. It doesn’t work that way. Most fighters never get more than 10 fights. Fighters with less than 10 fights aren't even making $50k a year unless they consistently get Perf. Of the night or Fight of the Night. Almost no one is doing that. Most of the fighters are making very average salaries, or below average salaries to get the shit beat out of them. It's a rough rough life for not a lot of money. This is all without getting into paying managers, trainers, rent, taxes, and healthcare. If you think healthcare premiums are bad, see what it looks like when you get beat up for a living.
I love your point, the truth is it's that it's not so obvious to fix fighter pay. Im not sure myself whats the solution, I would love for them to make more but once they earn more they fight less, look at Khamzat he fights once a year only, he could be making more but he won't just fight anybody since he takes in factor the championship title....which will earn him more money. And thats the average they make when you combine all the fighters together, its not a specific way to explain how much a fighter makes because it depends per individual but its still a metric that can be use to explain the general concept
@bloodsportfilms Khamzat doesn't fight because he's wanted for questioning in connection with war crimes. He can't fight in any country that will extradite him.
Yet, the myth that being an mma fighter as a way to get out of poverty & put food on the table continues to persist. If you just want to put food on the table, there are plenty of professions that doesn’t involved getting bashed in the head over and over again that pays way better than being a pro-mma fighter.
Protest and unionize!?!? The highest paid fighters would never! Because that means they’d get paid less and feel like they’ve worked harder than the next guy who’s struggling to make ends meet! A fighters union won’t happen.
Professional fighting is not a career its a gamble. Professional fighting is the modern day gladiator.
exactly!
If you don't buy PPVs or attend events you got no room to bitch about pay.
I think better pay is also needed for those who are fighting to make ends meet with 2/3 jobs also. And as most people say all the time, if you don’t like the job or pay.. find another job 😂
I think there are people who genuinely love fighting, playing football, etc. just because you don’t doesn’t mean everyone is like you.
They aren’t broke. They make millions.
I agree with not paying them too much, it helps to keep them hungry, imagine fighters with fame and fortune. It ruins them. You’re there to fight, not make money. It’s not the stock exchange 😂.
The truth. It's better for the fans if the organization has more power. Look at Al Haymen I n boxing, his fighters will mostly only fight his fighters.Robbing the fans of the great fights of the past Same mentality has destroyed the NBA.Most are no longer teams, just shellfish individuals looking out for themselves
Way way way, every single fighter fighting now knows what the pay scale is going in nowadays.
Mighty Mouse was done dirty
4:03 even at 550k ppv buys thats over 30 million that ufc made. Mighty mouse prob didnt even make a million dollars with all his fights at ufc