Comments Thread For: Jeff Mayweather Claims UFC Wants 80-20 Split From McGregor

[Motorcity Cobra]

That's literally exactly what they do. They agree on a certain number of fights for a certain price.

They don't "make" them wear reebok, they sign a bonus deal with reebok which is beneficial to 99% of all UFC fighters. Fighters like Mcgregor or GSP are either getting a helluva lot more (again, something they've signed) or have a different brand like under armour.

They are forced to wear Reebok. That's a uniform. You can't make your roofer wear a uniform even if you pay him more.

They can agree on a certain number of fights at a certain price but can Conor perform his services for anyone else? That's one of the main behavior tests. You cannot stop a true independent contractor from offering his services to anyone else. I don't care what contract Conor has with UFC. Contracts don't void U.S. Labor Laws.

I've been an independent contractor most of my life in various fields. Had to remind a couple folks what an independent contractor is. Had to sue one company who refused to recognize my independent status. The IRS is cracking down on that independent contractor scam. It's just a way for companies to avoid paying the cost of doing business

[Wicky]

...It's a violation of federal labor law....

LOL... When some dude, in their bedroom, starts quoting the law like they know what's going on.

[Reloaded]

This is why no one does MMA or boxing. You're the one taking the beating but the guy who gets to sit and watch takes home more money than you. As if he's not making enough from other fighters and such.

There is a middleman reaping the cream in all areas of life.

[Travycat]

I think they'll go 70/30 or 65/35. But the (boxing) talent takes the big cut, because we know what's going to happen here.

[Biolink]

Conor's getting about 13% of the cut as is so 20% is a ****ing steal for a UFC fighter. The average take is about 7% according to the guys over on Sherdog.

Even if UFC stiffed him and only gave him 20% of the cut it'ss still easily 50+ million for him once everything is said and done. Better take that life changing boxing lesson if you're him and not complain too much because they don't have to let him do it period.

[Nightfall]

almost looks like j mayweather is saying the the UFC is getting 80% of mcgregors purse.

[RSBonos]

Dana White is not Mcgregor's boss Conor is an independent contractor.

Regardless, don't believe for a second the UFC are trying to take 80% of his purse

They usually take more

[komandante]

Many doesn't consider UFC/MMA as a sport at all.

[Cinci Champ]

Anyone who buys this trash is a disgrace to boxing. To buy this fight is to give mayweather free money to beat up a soupcan so he can go blow it on hookers. Hes CLEARLY going broke & this is the easiest way 4 him to do what he does best extort his fanbois & dumb irishman that think McGregor has a chance.

give it a rest ur disdain for mayweather isnt really an argument its literally entertainment it is what it is

[Lester Tutor]

This is why UFC fans that post on the board and say UFC beats boxing etc etc is a ban