Jorge Masvidal on UFC fighter pay with Jake Paul: 'You shouldn't be in the top 10 having to f*cking work at Walmart'
Jorge Masvidal has given his stance on UFC fighter pay. Appearing on Jake Paul ’s podcast, Masvidal was asked about Paul’s constant criticism toward UFC president Dana White and his belief that he’s criminally underpaying his fighters. A promoter himself for Gamebred Boxing and bare-knuckle boxing, Masvidal said he’d like to see an increase in pay but explains how it’s not that easy from a business standpoint. Masvidal rose to superstardom in the UFC when he had a banner 2019 and has been able to financially capitalize from his rise. “It’s an interesting situation with the UFC,” Masvidal said on BS w/ Jake Paul. “The pay’s gone up in some areas. In some areas, not – I mean, I got nothing but good stuff to say about Dana (White). The relationship wasn’t always the best in the beginning, but I got nothing but good stuff to say because he’s allowed me to create so much money, so much publicity, marketing, all this stuff, and he’s helped me out tremendously. Me personally, I’m biased....