Dana White has made statements defending the comparatively low pay of UFC fighters, asserting that the distribution of revenue is different from boxing. During a conversation on the TRUTH podcast with Vivek Ramaswamy, White drew parallels between boxing and the UFC, highlighting that champions in both sports receive a share of the PPV revenue. He emphasized that, in the UFC, this revenue is dispersed among all fighters, framing champions as "partners" in the business. However, White failed to clarify that this partnership doesn't equate to actual business ownership or equity for the fighters. In reality, fighters receive a minimal percentage of residential PPV revenue for their bouts. The standard UFC PPV cuts have historically been low, with champions not receiving a share of commercial PPV and only a modest compensation for residential PPV buys. Contrary to White's comparison with boxing, where fighters receive a significant share of various revenue streams, UFC fighters reportedly