WATCH: “Wish these guys make 30 times” – Joe Rogan calling for better fighter pay on live fight in 2006 goes VIRAL
Joe Rogan's passionate call for better fighter pay during a live 2006 fight broadcast goes viral."
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Joe Rogan wants UFC fighters to make almost 30 times what they make in the promotion. The UFC is widely known as the biggest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion in the world and features some of the world’s top fighters. When it comes to fighter pay in the UFC, it has been a topic of discussion and controversy over the years.
The controversy surrounding fighter pay in the UFC largely stems from the fact that many fighters, especially those lower down the ranks, earn relatively modest incomes compared to the risks they undertake and the revenue generated by the organization. There are various reasons behind it but the promotion and Dana White get continuous criticism.
Joe Rogan usually doesn’t talk much about fighters’ pay due to his working relationship with the UFC as the main commentator. But recently, one of his old recordings went viral, in which Rogan clearly mentioned fighters deserving way more than what they usually get.
He said, “My only wish is that these guys were making about 30 times what they’re making now… and, uh, soon that will be the case, I’m sure.” Joe Rogan mentioned this back at UFC 58 in 2006, but it appears that the promised changes haven’t materialized even after 17 years, and fighter salaries have remained relatively stagnant.
Joe Rogan believes fighters should be paid based on how much audience they attract in their fights
Joe Rogan has been associated with the UFC since its early years in 2003, and he initially appeared on a UFC show in the late 1990s. He has seen this company grow from the verge of bankruptcy to a multi-billion-dollar business.
In his podcast, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ with UFC fighter Chad Mendes, the UFC commentator, comedian, and podcaster talked about the controversial topic of UFC fighter pay.
Rogan was brutally honest and shared insights on the significance of being captivating, entertaining, and engaging with one’s personality, highlighting that those who can attract audiences are the ones who tend to generate higher income.
A similar sentiment is often expressed by none other than the UFC President, Dana White, who emphasizes the importance of fighters drawing attention to the sport and receiving appropriate compensation.
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