Whatever you’re opinion is of them, there’s no denying that YouTubers Jake and Logan Paul are shaking up the fight game – and they have some UFC fighters baffled by the money they’re making. For his boxing exhibition against Floyd Mayweather this past Saturday, it was reported that Logan Paul was set to make in the range of $20 million, with Mayweather pocketing at least $50 million. Again, this was for an exhibition. Afterward, UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou was in disbelief about that $20 million figure for Paul, tweeting in all caps , “WHAT ARE WE DOING WRONG?” Prior to that, Paulo Costa voiced frustration at how “YouTubers are showing all disgrace on this business.” Ngannou and Costa are just two of the latest examples of a host of prominent UFC fighters who have been vocal about their pay in light of the Paul brothers, who have advocated for them , arriving on the scene. Related Dana White suggests Paulo Costa fight out UFC contract, 'should have started a YouTube channel' at 13 Floyd Mayweather-Logan Paul 'freak show' had Joe Rogan 'giddy with excitement' Video: Jake Paul lost his mind during the final seconds of his brother's Floyd Mayweather fight What’s the lesson here for UFC fighters?
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Video: UFC fighters vocal about pay after Mayweather vs. Paul. What’s the lesson here? – MMA Junkie