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Fighter pay in the UFC is a constant point of contention, with fighters feeling severely underpaid by the UFC. We take a closer look at the situation. How much are UFC fighters paid? According to the MMAGuru, the average pay for UFC fighter in 2020 is $155,000. This is averaged…

MMA and the UFC in particular have exploded in popularity since the likes of Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey took the sport by storm. The appetite for UFC betting is strong, with millions of dollars staked each week on UFC events.

Everyone is aware that UFC fighters are underpaid. But what is the revenue split, and how does UFC fighter pay compare to athletes in other major sporting leagues?