Last week, UFC fighters and managers finally received firm numbers regarding the promotion’s upcoming Reebok-helmed uniform deal. The response? Outrage.
For those who missed it, the breakdown is thus:
- Fighters with between one and five fights in the UFC, WEC or Zuffa era Strikeforce will receive $2,500 per fight.
- Fighters with six to 10 will receive $5,000.
- Fighters with 11 to 15 will receive $10,000.
- Fighters with 16 to 20 will receive $15,000.
- Fighters with 21 or more will receive $20,000.
- Champions will receive $40,000 per fight.
- Title challengers will receive $30,000.
It’s a rare peek into the notoriously secretive world of MMA financials, and, man, it is not a flattering look. The dust has settled from the initial revelation, and now it is time to pick through the news and comments to try to figure out who is coming out on top in this blockbuster deal and who is really paying the bills.
So who are the winners and losers of the UFC’s new uniform policy? Read on and find out.