Michael Page critiques UFC fighter pay after big-money Zuffa Boxing signing

Page said Zuffa's $15 million signing of Conor Benn underscores concerns about fighter compensation and priorities. In remarks to Yahoo! Sports, he called the Benn deal "disappointing" and contrasted it with the Paramount deal that raised UFC "Performance of the Night" and "Fight of the Night" bonuses to $100,000. He also noted $25,000 awards for other finishes and questioned whether the changes match revenues and reflect how Dana White values athletes. Page, 3-1 in the UFC with recent wins over Jared Cannonier and Sharabutdin Magomedov, said fighters should not reach the pinnacle and remain underpaid. He described his UFC London matchup with Sam Patterson as "a slightly weird one" while seeking bigger fights.