The Dark Side of Victory: What Happens When the Fights Stop Cody Garbrandt's recent comments about the UFC's lack of support for retired fighters have sparked a necessary conversation in the world of mixed martial arts.
As a former bantamweight champion, Garbrandt has witnessed firsthand the harsh realities that many fighters face when they hang up their gloves.
The UFC pays entry level fighters between $12,000 and $20,000, with win bonuses and performance incentives offering limited financial security.