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UFC Revenue by Year: How the Promotion Grew From $690M to $1.4 Billion — While Fighter Pay Stayed the Same

The MMA Life / July 12, 2026

UFC revenue by year: from $690 million in 2016 to $1.4 billion in 2024. Here’s exactly how the UFC makes its money — and why fighter pay hasn’t kept pace.

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MMA Judge Salary: What They Make, How They Get the Job, and Why It Matters

The MMA Life / July 12, 2026

MMA judge salary ranges from $300 to $1,600 per event depending on the card. Here’s what judges actually earn, how they get hired, and why the system has no federal standard.

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Who Founded the UFC? Rorion Gracie and the Story Nobody Tells

The MMA Life / June 21, 2026

Who founded the UFC? Rorion Gracie — a Brazilian jiu-jitsu master who sold the promotion for $2 million before it became worth billions. Here’s the full story.