Paige VanZant, Corey Anderson, Tyron Woodley, Kevin Lee, Mike Perry, and Chad Mendes. They all have at least one thing in common.
Each of these fighters has, somewhat recently, claimed that once they moved on from the UFC, they made more money than they did while under contract with MMA’s biggest promotion.
Paige VanZant claimed in February 2021, “I was in the UFC for six years getting paid $40,000 (to show) and $40,000 (to win). Now (with BKFC) I’m getting 10 times that doing what I love. So, obviously, I’m not going anywhere. I’m very happy fighting here and I’m excited to fight.