Jake Paul in PFL: Fighters on card will earn 50% of the revenue
Jake Paul's latest deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) not only adds a new division to the mix but also provides a massive boost in revenue for some fighters.
'The Problem Child', alongside his business partner Nakisa Bidarian, now owns equity in the organization. Furthermore, Paul has signed a multi-fight contract for a new division known as Super Fight.
Per Kris Rhim of the NY Times, the division will be unlike any other and will be used by already established names in the world of MMA to help bring in huge numbers for the PFL. Therefore, fighters looking to establish themselves and win titles won't be eligible to compete.
MMA journalist Ariel Helwani wrote on Twitter:
"Also of note, Paul will be heading a super-fight PPV division for the PFL. Fighters on those cards will earn 'at least 50%' of the revenue, per the article."
Also of note, Paul will be heading a super-fight PPV division for the PFL.
Fighters on those cards will earn “at least 50%” of the revenue, per the article.
In the new division, fighters competing will also earn a minimum of 50% of the revenue generated from the pay-per-view. In comparison, the UFC, which is the largest MMA organization in the world, only pays fighters up to 20% of pay-per-view revenue.
The former Disney channel star turned boxer has regularly campaigned for better fighter pay in recent months, often highlighting the UFC as an example of a company that can do better.
Watch Jake Paul's announcement here, where he once again takes a dig at the UFC president Dana White in regards to fighter pay:
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Jake Paul responds to Donald Cerrone call-out
Earlier this week, Jake Paul responded to Donald Cerrone who had stated his interest in facing 'The Problem Child' some time in the future.
'Cowboy', who retired from MMA earlier this year, appeared on Brendan Schaub's Thiccc Boy podcast and whilst he didn't explicitly call out Paul, the former MMA fighter did admit that the earnings from a potential bout would be too good to turn down.
In a recent interview with 'The Schmo', Paul responded to Cerrone. According to the 25-year-old, he's no longer interested in facing retired fighters, which may have prompted his recent move to the PFL:
"I’m kind of tired of beating these old dudes up like that, you know what I’m saying. I’m just trying to get someone in there who is younger, but they’re all scared. They’re just trying to protect their record.”
Catch Jake Paul's response to Donald Cerrone here: