Gaethje confronts Cormier over fighter pay
On Jan. 23, 2026, Justin Gaethje publicly pressed Daniel Cormier at a media day about Cormier's assertion that fighter compensation rose after the UFC's Paramount agreement.
Gaethje said he has seen no increase and accused Cormier of mischaracterizing the situation, with the back-and-forth ending without a clear resolution.
UFC CEO Dana White reportedly said the promotion offered Gaethje additional pay but that Gaethje did not accept or respond to the proposal.
Gaethje then declined further questions as he turned his attention to his scheduled interim lightweight fight with Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324.
The disagreement is being reported amid the event buildup and remains contested.
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