Conor McGregor, the famous UFC fighter, recently took to Twitter to express his views on fighters betting their purse against each other. McGregor suggested that fighters should avoid making such bets and instead focus on training hard, fighting hard, and earning their money.
He mentioned that luck plays a significant role in fighting and betting one's purse on the outcome is foolish.
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Fighters Not Being Compensated Fairly
The issue over fighter pay in mixed martial arts continues. Some fighters argue that they are not being compensated fairly for their efforts.
McGregor's comments came just one day after Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis agreed to bet their paychecks on the outcome of their upcoming championship fight on April 22.
McGregor, the first UFC fighter to hold two titles in different weight classes, turned down a suggestion from a supporter to wager his earnings from the upcoming fight with UFC lightweight Michael Chandler.
UFC president Dana White has defended the organization's payment system, claiming that fighters are paid proportionally to the money they bring in. White suggested that fighters who disagree with their pay can start their own MMA organization and pay themselves whatever they want, but he cautioned that this has not worked out well for others who have attempted it.
Francis Ngannou, a former UFC heavyweight champion, left the organization earlier this year in protest, despite being offered the highest-paying contract in heavyweight history. Ngannou argued that less established fighters are being mistreated and that the UFC should provide its fighters, who are technically independent contractors, with healthcare and other benefits.
McGregor, who has generally avoided criticizing the UFC on this issue, criticized Ngannou's decision to leave during a recent interview with an MMA journalist. McGregor's comments suggest that he believes fighters should focus on training and earning their money rather than making bets on the outcome of their fights.
However, the ongoing debate over fighter pay in the MMA suggests that this issue is far from being settled. Fighters will likely continue to push for better compensation and treatment from the organizations they work for.
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