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Originally Posted by Agamemnon
No kidding... that is peanuts. Though, I'm sure we'll see the same thing happen with this sport that happened with wrestling. Tito already proved that if you're a star you can hold out for more money. Once some of the guys become household names (still a ways away from that point) I'm sure they'll be able to command more money. The new UFC is still in its infancy. Give it 3 years, then we'll see what the salaries look like.
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Good point. For now, though, it must be quite tough for these fighters to make a dime fightings as a career. I guess this is why so many fighters are getting endorsements from Xyience etc... this must help a bit.
I scrolled down in the article a little bit more. Diego Sanchez made $24000 for a fight in 2005. He is making much more than some veteran fighters. I guess this may be a trend. The TUF fighters will be getting paid more becasue they are well known, even if they arent the best fighters.
No wonder the "old UFC" guys are angry!!