White disputes Gaethje on UFC 324 pay
Justin Gaethje says he will not be paid extra for headlining the Jan. 24 interim lightweight fight at UFC 324 despite the promotion's new Paramount+ media deal.
UFC president Dana White pushed back, stating the company reportedly offered Gaethje a higher-paying contract before the event.
At the UFC 324 press conference Gaethje declined to take the bait and limited his remarks to the upcoming fight, according to sources.
The disagreement has drawn attention to broader questions about fighter compensation as the promotion shifts to a new long-term broadcast agreement.
Reports note that standard post-fight bonuses remain at $50,000, an issue Gaethje has raised ahead of the card.
This exchange surfaced days before the Jan. 24 card and is being discussed publicly as the event approaches.
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