UFC Brass Responds to Disgruntled MMA Fighters Over Conor Benn’s $15 Million Deal with Zuffa Boxing
UFC executives confirm Conor Benn’s reported $15 million Zuffa Boxing purse is fully funded by Saudi backer SELA, not the UFC, but the news has sharpened top MMA fighters’ criticism of pay gaps and reignited debate over the business priorities guiding cross-sport events.