The UFC does not currently have a long-term health benefit plan for fighters dealing with injuries after their careers are over, but promotion president Dana White has hinted that change is coming. In a recent impromptu Q&A triggered by UFC commentator Karyn Bryant on Instagram, White was asked by a fan the following question: “Will the UFC ever offer their fighters full time health benefits so they can have them after their careers are over and possibly deal with life altering issues from fighting (?)” White responded, “Soon.” While short and without further details, the acknowledgment is the first time since 2011 that White has made public comments indicating the promotion is working on such a benefits package. As things stand, the UFC only formally offers medical benefits for fighters on the active roster who experience immediate injuries as a result of fights or training camps.
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Dana White hints long-term health benefits for UFC fighters coming ‘soon’ – MMA Junkie