White says Gaethje ignored offer for more money

On Jan. 22, 2026, Dana White told The Pat McAfee Show that Justin Gaethje was reportedly given a pay increase proposal ahead of UFC 324 but did not acknowledge the offer.

Gaethje had previously said he hadn’t received a raise after the UFC’s deal with Paramount+, a point White disputed.

According to reports, neither Gaethje nor his management have publicly rebutted White’s claim.

UFC 324 marks the start of the promotion’s Paramount+ era, a shift that has required reworking prior pay-per-view arrangements for fighters.

White has indicated fighter pay will rise, though the timing and details are reportedly still being worked out.

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