Chad Mendes on Conor McGregor: ‘The Guy’s a Joke, I’m Gonna Get Paid Big Time’

UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes will get his second crack at champion Jose Aldo at UFC 179 this evening, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been listening to the banter of rising star Conor McGregor.  During Wednesday’s edition of UFC Tonight, Money said he actually looks forward to a showdown with The Notorious sooner than later.  Mendes […]

UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes will get his second crack at champion Jose Aldo at UFC 179 this evening, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been listening to the banter of rising star Conor McGregor.  During Wednesday’s edition of UFC Tonight, Money said he actually looks forward to a showdown with The Notorious sooner than later.  Mendes […]

Mark Hunt: ‘UFC Fighters Get Paid Average Unless You Are The Champ’

Mark Hunt’s “average” payouts from the UFC have landed him at No. 17 on the top 20 list of highest-paid athletes in New Zealand. The New Zealand Herald is reporting that the Super Samoan’s new six-fight deal with the UFC is worth around a guaranteed $350,000 per fight. With Hunt averaging around two fights per […]

Mark Hunt’s “average” payouts from the UFC have landed him at No. 17 on the top 20 list of highest-paid athletes in New Zealand. The New Zealand Herald is reporting that the Super Samoan’s new six-fight deal with the UFC is worth around a guaranteed $350,000 per fight. With Hunt averaging around two fights per […]

Lyoto Machida Confirms Dana White Paid Him Extra for Beating Tito Ortiz

It’s no secret that UFC President Dana White and Tito Ortiz have never gotten along. And it should come as no surprise that White gave Lyoto Machida a bonus for beating Ortiz at UFC 84. White revealed the news last week. Tuesday, Machida confirmed the story’s veracity to MMAFighting.com: ‘He really did that,’ Machida told […]

It’s no secret that UFC President Dana White and Tito Ortiz have never gotten along. And it should come as no surprise that White gave Lyoto Machida a bonus for beating Ortiz at UFC 84. White revealed the news last week. Tuesday, Machida confirmed the story’s veracity to MMAFighting.com: ‘He really did that,’ Machida told […]

Fighter Pay: Are MMA Fighters Getting Paid Enough?

Never a week seems to go by without fighter pay hitting the headlines, with MMA athletes—current and retired—voicing their opinion on the subject. Dana White has had to routinely defend the UFC, the biggest promotion in the sport, against accusations that it’s exploiting its fighters and not paying them what they are due. Just last […]

Never a week seems to go by without fighter pay hitting the headlines, with MMA athletes—current and retired—voicing their opinion on the subject. Dana White has had to routinely defend the UFC, the biggest promotion in the sport, against accusations that it’s exploiting its fighters and not paying them what they are due. Just last […]

Matt Mitrione Paid Hefty Fine and Still Suspended, but Will Remain with UFC

UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione remains suspended for his recent comments about transgender fighter Fallon Fox, but after facing a stiff fine and time off, he will be able to return to the Octagon. On Thursday during the UFC on Fox 7 media day, UFC President Dana White spoke about Mitrione and his controversial comments surrounding […]

UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione remains suspended for his recent comments about transgender fighter Fallon Fox, but after facing a stiff fine and time off, he will be able to return to the Octagon. On Thursday during the UFC on Fox 7 media day, UFC President Dana White spoke about Mitrione and his controversial comments surrounding […]

Johny Hendricks: ‘Idiot’ St-Pierre Paid to Fight and Paid to Fight Hendricks

UFC 154, which took place last November, marked a very busy night for the welterweight division. Long-time champion Georges St-Pierre returned to action, defending his title for the first time in over a year-and-a-half, and top contenders Johny Hendricks and Martin Kampmann battled it out for the right to next contest for GSP’s crown. In […]

UFC 154, which took place last November, marked a very busy night for the welterweight division. Long-time champion Georges St-Pierre returned to action, defending his title for the first time in over a year-and-a-half, and top contenders Johny Hendricks and Martin Kampmann battled it out for the right to next contest for GSP’s crown. In […]