UFC Flyweight Champion Demetrious Johnson is not happy with how much he is compensated by the UFC.
In a recent interview with ESPN, Johnson talked about his displeasure with fighters such as CM Punk, who had never fought prior to his UFC debut, making more money than him.
“There is not another sport in the world where you can be the best at it but not get paid the best,” Johnson said.
“I never wanted to say this before, but I don’t care anymore, and it’s just facts: When CM Punk signed with the UFC, people asked me how I felt about it, and I said, ‘CM Punk will probably make more money than I do on his very first fight.’ And he did. I think his payout was $500,000.
“I have nothing against CM Punk, but if you look at the sheer nonsense of that, it doesn’t make sense. I know you have to look at the business standpoint, that he’s going to sell a lot of tickets, but he can’t fight! That’s why I’ve said the UFC should just try to sign that ‘Cash Me Ousside’ girl because she’ll talk (expletive) and probably outsell everybody.”
Johnson is the most dominant champion in the UFC today. In his last fight, he defended his title for the 10th consecutive time, which ties the record for most title defenses in the UFC. He shares the record with former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva.
