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Joe Rogan unleashes brutal take on bonus-hungry fighters while fans are shocked
TL;DR
Joe Rogan expressed discomfort with the UFC fighter pay structure, particularly regarding the bonus system. Jeremy Stephens highlighted concerns that the bonuses have not kept pace with the sport's evolution.
Key points
- Joe Rogan criticized UFC fighter pay structure
- Jeremy Stephens raised concerns about bonus system
- Bonuses have not kept pace with the sport's evolution
- Stephens' opponent called for a Performance of the Night bonus
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Joe Rogan says he wouldnāt be comfortable with the UFC fighter pay situation if he were the owner
Jeremy Stephens raised concerns about the promotionās bonus system ahead of UFC 328, arguing that it hasnāt kept pace over the years.
After being stopped in the first round at the Prudential Center, Stephensā opponent used his post-fight interview to make a case for a Performance of the Night bonus.
The opponent didnāt get what they wanted, but Rogan still wishes these kinds of conversations werenāt necessary at all.
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Joe Rogan says he wouldnāt feel comfortable with UFC fighter pay if he were in charge
Joe Rogan backed Ronda Rouseyās stance on UFC fighter pay ahead of her MMA comeback, which will be shown on Netflix this weekend.
Speaking on his podcast, the long-time commentator addressed the issue of fighters using their platform to ask for post-fight bonuses, a topic that continues to draw attention.
Rogan shared his view that, given the UFCās financial standing, these requests shouldnāt be necessary. He went on to explain how heād approach it if he were in control.
āI hate all of it. I hate people that have to ask for bonuses. You know, look, the money is there, right? We know the moneyās there,ā He said on the Joe Rogan Experience. āThis is a $7 billion deal. Iām not a businessman, Iāll say that right nowā¦
āListen, all this is hippie talk,ā Rogan later added. āBut, I feel like if I owned the UFC, I would not feel good if people didnāt feel compensated correctly. This is just my feeling and Iām not a good businessman. If you want to be a good businessman, youāve got to make the most money possible.ā
Danny Silva suggested last month that his lack of a bonus after calling himself ābrokeā during his post-fight interview in London might have been linked to his comments about fighter pay.
The Brazilian featherweight thought the promotion may have taken issue with what he said because it highlighted an already hot topic within the sport.
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Q&A
What did Joe Rogan say about UFC fighter pay?
Joe Rogan stated he would not feel comfortable with the current UFC fighter pay situation if he were the owner.
What concerns did Jeremy Stephens raise about UFC bonuses?
Jeremy Stephens argued that the UFC's bonus system has not kept pace with the sport over the years.
What happened at UFC 328 regarding bonuses?
After being stopped in the first round, Stephens' opponent used the post-fight interview to advocate for a Performance of the Night bonus.