Collin Chandler shares why he transferred to BYU from Kentucky
Collin Chandler has transferred to BYU from Kentucky, sharing his thoughts on the move.
Ronda Rousey announced the minimum pay for her upcoming Netflix MMA debut, contrasting it with UFC's compensation. She emphasized that the UFC cannot guarantee similar pay for its fighters.
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Plenty of people have been drawing parallels between the UFC and Netflixâs debut into MMA, especially with how the streaming giant has been promoting its first event.
If Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano hits the numbers theyâre expecting on May 16, Most Valuable Promotions plans to put together more MMA events down the line.
More competition for the UFC doesnât just mean more options for fans; it also creates new opportunities for fighters and can help boost their market value.
MVP has always positioned itself as a promotion that wants to treat athletes better than other organizations. While theyâve still got a way to go in some areas, they are off to a strong start with this new venture into MMA.
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While Gina Carano wanted to fight Ronda Rousey in the UFC, them taking their matchup elsewhere gives them the opportunity to try and make some change in the sport.
Kenny Cross has already stated that heâs earning five times what a debuting UFC fighter makes for his upcoming bout against Salahdine Parnasse on May 16.
During Tuesdayâs press conference, Rousey revealed that there is a minimum guarantee for every fighter on the card, regardless of any other factors.
She said: âOne thing Iâm really proud of in this fight is the absolute minimum that anybody will walk away with, even if they donât have a big, long record and even if they lose is $40,000. If you fight three times in a year, that is much more than a living wage and thatâs something that the UFC cannot say. I hope that everybody sitting here today is getting the biggest payday of their career.â
Ronda Rousey has disclosed the minimum pay for her Netflix MMA debut, although the exact figure was not specified in the article.
Ronda Rousey indicated that UFC fighters cannot expect the same level of pay as what she is receiving for her Netflix debut.
Rousey's debut could increase competition for the UFC, offering more opportunities for fighters and potentially raising their market value.
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The details behind this will become clear once May 16 has passed due to where it takes place.
The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) discloses how much each fighter earns from an event which makes it easy for fans to see if this promise from MVP holds up.
The numbers are only expected payouts though as there are often undisclosed performance bonuses or contract-based increases on top of those purses which arenât made public information.
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