Longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan believes dividing fighter payment in MMA into “show” money and “win” money is a dated idea which should be removed from the sport. For the majority of athletes who compete, the contract structure sees earnings divided into two sections. First is the “show” money, which is guaranteed once the fighter successfully makes weight and steps in the cage for their bout. From there, the rest is largely based upon results
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UFC’s Joe Rogan wants to see ‘win money’ phased out of MMA payment structure – MMA Junkie