A huge chunk of MMA fighters, most of which who are signed under the UFC, have been dissatisfied with how they are being compensated. These complaints are shared by both top-tier fighters and those at the lower end of the totem pole.
However, those who are new to the game of MMA promotion such as Golden Boy Promotions is planning to change that.
“I’m really looking forward to getting into the MMA world and making sure that these fighters are being compensated well,” De La Hoya told Fight Hub TV. “Because look, we risk our lives up in the ring.