I honestly don't understand how people that watch MMA can't sympathize with the idea of the fighters wanting to get paid more fairly. They're not asking to all make Conor's payday, but how about a fucking living wage? There are fighters like Michelle Waterson that got paid $30,000 for her fighter with PVZ. (eg: the main event of a fox show)
Like apparently Rory Macdonald got paid about $68,000 for that title fight with Robbie Lawler. Largely considered the best fight ever, it'll be replayed and talked about for years to come. Meanwhile Rory's face might be permanently fucked because of it, he's super young and his career might not last much longer. You're lucky to get a 10 year career in MMA and the $4 billion dollar promotion actively goes out of their way to make it so the fighters can't have sponsorships.
Like for fuck sakes, no fucking health insurance in a sport when you're getting punched in the face. That's so fucked up.