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Rousey described the event as a potential landscape-changer to challenge the dominance of the UFC if regular events in MMA were to take place under the banner.
In an interview with BBC Sport before the fight, Rousey said, “If the UFC paid their fighters better, she wouldn’t be here.
Rousey has been critical of the UFC’s fighter payouts, saying she wants the MVP-Netflix partnership to offer fighters an alternative.
During the broadcast, former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones highlighted the restrictions on UFC contracts because Francis Ngannou is still tied to the organization despite his retirement last year.
The UFC has been a regular topic during fight week, and the organization seems to be paying attention to the issue Announcing Conor McGregor’s fight against Max Holloway During the distribution.
McGregor is one of the biggest MMA stars of all time, so announcing his return after five years away from the sport will rival Rousey’s headlines in the media.
It also suggests a UFC memo.
“It just shows how much pressure there is. Little insecure guys try to hold back our show and put some news on us – we’re not going to work,” Paul said.
“Dana White, everyone – get ready, because this is about to be taken.”
In the UFC, less than 20% of a fighter’s earnings are paid in boxing, while fighters can expect to earn up to 60% of their event earnings.
Official fight purses earned each fighter on the card at least £28,800 ($40,000), with Rousey collecting £1.7m and Ngannou £1.1m.
By comparison, the UFC pays its entry-level fighters around £8,960 ($12,000) to £14,900 plus performance-based bonuses.
