Justin Gaethje: 'I’m Not Getting $1 More' Under New UFC-Paramount Deal

Justin Gaethje said the UFC’s new Paramount deal has not affected his UFC 324 purse, underscoring an ongoing debate over fighter compensation. In remarks responding to Daniel Cormier, Gaethje disputed claims that fighter pay is rising under the UFC–Paramount deal. He noted he has never earned $1 million in bonuses and said he is not making more despite the media agreement. After the August announcement, Dana White said bonuses would increase but gave no details on overall pay, and no update has followed. Cormier said fighters are earning more as pay-per-view declines. Gaethje faces Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title Saturday at T-Mobile Arena; the main card airs on Paramount+ at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.