Overview
- Joe Rogan said on his podcast that he hates when UFC fighters ask for post-fight bonuses and added he would not feel good about the situation if he owned the company.
- Rogan pointed to the new multibillion-dollar Paramount+ deal and argued the money is there, echoing weeks of fighters using post-fight interviews to ask for help.
- Recent examples include King Green calling for a $100,000 award after beating Jeremy Stephens, with Danny Silva and Chris Padilla also publicly seeking bonuses after wins.
- Under the updated structure reported this year, UFC now guarantees at least $25,000 for finishes and sets Performance and Fight of the Night bonuses at $100,000.
- TKO executive Mark Shapiro told investors the company is targeting higher profit margins that he said already account for increases in fighter and superstar pay.