The UFC and Fighter Pay
Last Updated on Monday, 20 July 2009 17:09 Written by Administrator Wednesday, 01 July 2009 02:56
After Randy Couture’s retirement from the UFC , and his comments on the amount of money he was getting paid, there has been much made again on internet forums all over about the amount of money fighters make, and why some fighters make more than other.
Problem #1: Comparing NFL money to MMA money.



Gray Maynard (4-0-1) scored a decisive decision over Dennis Siver last Wednesday at UFC® Fight Night ™ 12 in a tough and competitive lightweight division (155lbs). I caught up with Gray as he was leaving training on a Saturday night during what is normally an off day for an individual who fought three days prior.