Netflix event raises athlete pay and challenges UFC model; understand the comparison.

Dana White at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

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Jake Paul He wasn't lying when he pointed out that the payment The inclusion of athletes in the MVP event, streamed on Netflix, would be one of the project's biggest highlights compared to the UFC. Since the card's announcement, the former YouTuber has criticized the Ultimate's salaries and stated that his show would bring more fairness to fighters in this regard. Now, after the official release of the purses, the numbers have reinforced his argument and highlighted a significant difference in earnings compared to the traditional model of the world's leading MMA organization.

Held this Saturday (16), the first MMA event broadcast by Netflix stood out not only for the entertainment, but also for raising the level of payments to the fighters. In addition to paying millions to the stars of the main card, the project also reached significant amounts for athletes on the preliminary card.

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For comparison purposes, Aline Pereira, sister of Alex Poatán, received the smallest grant at the event: US$40 (approximately R$200), an amount also paid to Albert Morales, Jade Masson-Wong, and Brandon Jenkins.

Meanwhile, in the UFC, the standard starting contract is around US$12 (approximately R$60), with an additional US$12 bonus for a win. In other words, even with a victory, a newcomer to the organization can earn around US$24 (approximately R$120), 40% less than what athletes on the preliminary card of the MVP event received even in case of defeat.

Below is a list of salaries paid to athletes in the MVP Netflix MMA.

Salaries paid to athletes in the Netflix MVP MMA

Ronda RouseyUS$2,2 million
Gina Carano: US$ 1,050 million
Ronda Rousey defeated Gina Carano by submission at 0:17 of Round 1.

Nate diaz: US$500 thousand
Mike Perry: US$ 400 thousand
Mike Perry derrotou Nate diaz by technical knockout at the end of round 2

Francis Ngannou: $1,500 thousand
Philip Lins: $100 thousand
Francis Ngannou derrotou Philip Lins by knockout at 4m31s of R1

Salahdine Parnasse: $70
Kenny Cross: $50
Salahdine Parnasse defeated Kenneth Cross by knockout at 4:18 of round 1.

Junior Gypsy: $80 thousand
Robelis Despaigne: $50 thousand
Robelis Despaigne derrotou Junior Gypsy by knockout at 2m02s of R1

Namo Fazil: $40 thousand
Jake Babian: $40 thousand
Namo Fazil defeated Jake Babian by submission at 4:02 of round 2.

Adriano Moraes: $80 thousand
Phumi Nkuta: $60 thousand
Adriano Moraes defeated Phumi Nkuta by submission at 4:59 of round 3.

jason jackson: $110 thousand
Jeff Creighton: $50
jason jackson defeated Jefferson Creighton by knockout at 0:20 of round 1.

David Mgoyan: $50
Albert Morales: $40
David Mgoyan defeated Albert Morales by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-26, 30-27).

Aline Pereira: $40 thousand
Jade Masson-Wong: $40
Aline Pereira defeated Jade Masson-Wong by split decision (29-28, 27-30, 29-28).

Chris Avila: $50
Brandon Jenkins: $40
Brandon Jenkins defeated Chris Avila via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).