In February, the UFC was reported to be taking a $300 million dividend and wiping out “the lion’s share of UFC’s $350 million cash reserve” to pay their owners and investors. The New York Post has since followed up on their report, citing fighter’s complaints about their low purses and how more money should be given to them and not just the athletes.
They interviewed a few fighters currently part of the anti-trust lawsuit against the UFC, who shared their grievances from hindering sponsors, low purses, and other matters. Kyle Kingsbury mentioned how Dana White generously tips as high as $100,000 but fails to pay their own fighters.