Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury made PS37m for the trilogy fight, 25 times more than all 22 UFC fighters COMBINED

Deontay wilder and TYSON FURY's combined purses were 25 times more than the total UFC 270 fighters salaries.

Although the issue of fighter pay in UFC has been an important one for years, it has become more prominent over the past six months.

It became even more popular after the California State Athletic Commission released purses for UFC 270 fighters.

The combined purse for the 22 fighters was PS1,368,718 ($1,844,000) - this excludes bonuses

The champion heavyweight boxer Francis Ngannou, as well as his opponent Ciryl Gane, took home the lion's share ($600,000) & PS371,112 ($500,000, respectively.

Five debutants were among the five fighters who received PS7,421 ($10,000) each for their fights.

The UFC card's total payout is not much compared to the sum Wilder and Fury earned for their epic trilogy fight last Oct.

They took home a combined PS37m ($50m), which is 25 times more than their total UFC270 payout.

Ngannou will have an increase in his overall purse due to the UFC's cut of pay-per view sales. However, the disclosed salaries for UFC's first numbered box of the year show that there is still a significant gap between MMA and boxing payouts.

Jake Paul, a YouTuber and boxer turned to the WWE, has been shining a spotlight on the subject for the past six months.

In an effort to improve the promotion's pay structures, Endeavour acquired shares in Endeavour, the former Disney star.

He tweeted early Tuesday morning: "I've bought in EDR stock (UFC) stock together with my partner @geoffreywoo 2 and focus on UFCs ESG Standards relating to fighters.

We believe EDR can increase long-term economic value through increasing UFC fighters' pay and providing them with healthcare.

"Reach out to @EngineNo_1 for a partner in this 'Endeavour. '"

Ngannou, the heavyweight king, declared that he would not fight for the purses offered to him ahead of his maiden defense.

Although the Predator would like to remain in the UFC, he would like to see his contract amended to allow him to receive more money and have the option to box.

He stated, "The contract's term, all they have put into it, they keep you like they do in captivity.

"You don't have any rights, and you can't do anything." The contract is unilateral.

"You don’t even have any health insurance while doing this. You are putting your life on the line to put on the show. You are taking on everything."