UFC Hit by Fighter Pay Criticism and $30 Million White House Loss

MVP MMA co‑founder Nakisa Bidarian publicly criticized UFC CEO Dana White for what he called an "irreverent" attitude toward fighters, highlighting the upcoming MVP‑PFL merger slated for completion in 2027 and promising a new compensation model that would give fighters the majority of event revenue.

Separately, the UFC’s Freedom 250 event staged on the White House lawn drew 34 million viewers but resulted in a reported $30 million loss, despite a recent $7.7 billion broadcast rights deal with Paramount. The financial shortfall underscores the organization’s willingness to incur large expenses for high‑profile spectacles.