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title: "Dana White Makes Shock Statement On Fighter Pay"
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published: "2026-05-30T06:11:00Z"
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# Dana White Makes Shock Statement On Fighter Pay

Dana White has made a shocking statement on fighter pay.

At a time when fighter pay is such a controversial topic in combat sports, especially boxing, the current face of Zuffa Boxing and former mixed martial arts promoter has made a bold statement on the issue.

## Dana White On Fighter Pay

During an interview, White questioned why the UFC should pay unproven fighters huge minimums.

White said:

“[I should pay you $370,000 to see if you belong in the UFC?](https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/490749/dana-white-scoffs-at-ufc-fighter-pay-compared-to-wnba-players-making-270k-minimum-thats-ridiculous?utm_source=chatgpt.com)”

The statement comes after one of Zuffa’s highest-profile signings came by way of Conor Benn.

Benn was reported to have been paid $15 million for his fight against Regis Prograis in Tottenham. He won that bout by unanimous decision back in April, on the undercard of Tyson Fury versus Arslanbek Makhmudov.

## Could Dana White’s Fighter Pay Comments Push Fighters Away?

This also comes at a time when Zuffa have made another signing in Ryan Rozicki.

Rozicki is the upcoming opponent for Chris Billam-Smith’s homecoming in Bournemouth on June 6.

Could this statement from Dana White push fighters away, rather than attracting them?

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