Sean O'Malley Disappointed With UFC White House Pay
Sean O'Malley made around $600,000 for his UFC Freedom 250 win. He expressed disappointment with his pay.
What happened?
The UFC White House event, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250', was a historic card with a $60 million budget. Sean O'Malley's payout was lower than expected.
Why it matters for Sean O'Malley
O'Malley's pay has decreased since losing his title. He made $2 million for his title defense against Marlon Vera at UFC 299.
What comes next?
O'Malley doubts Alex Pereira's reported $10 million payday. Daniel Cormier claimed the UFC paid him around that amount for the White House fight.
Sean O'Malley's admission reveals a significant drop in his pay. He made $3.24 million for his second title defense against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306.
The UFC's pay structure is a topic of discussion. Champions generally earn more than other fighters.
O'Malley's pay decreased after back-to-back losses against Merab. His payout for the UFC White House card was lower than expected.
The event's headliners reportedly earned considerable compensation. Sean O'Malley's pay was a disappointment for the former bantamweight champion.