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There have been some important developments in the MMA world over the last 24 hours. But the lack of time and the strenuous daily schedules often make fans miss out on some of the most significant events in our favorite sport. However, there is nothing to worry about as we bring to you yet another edition of the daily roundup. Catch the biggest headlines in just a few minutes of your time.

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We will start with the revelation of the UFC payouts of top stars, including Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Ronda Rousey. Then we will shift our focus to Dillon Danis, who claimed to have started negotiations with Dana White to sign with the UFC. Finally, we will end the news compilation with PFL president Peter Murray revealing the only way a fight between Francis Ngannou and Jon Jones can take place.

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Conor McGregor, Jon Jon and Ronda Rousey’s UFC payouts have been revealed

The ongoing antitrust lawsuit filed against the UFC has revealed staggering details of the paychecks received by some of the top UFC fighters. Some of those top stars include Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, Georges St-Pierre, and even pro-wrestling star CM Punk. The numbers are staggering, to say the least, that drew attention from a UFC lightweight fighter, Bobby Green.

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Conor McGregor earned a whopping $6.8 million for his fight at UFC 205 against Eddie Alvarez. Meanwhile, Ronda Rousey earned $1.8 million for her UFC 168 fight. Jon Jones also made a lot of money at UFC 182. He earned $3.6 million for his fight against Daniel Cormier. Last but not least, Georges St-Pierre earned $4.3 million for his UFC 129 fight.

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However, when it comes to CM Punk, many people were surprised to see his paycheck on his debut fight. He lost to Mickey Gall at UFC 203. Regardless of that, the former WWE and AEW star made over $1 million for the fight. It remains to be seen how much more details about the fighters will come out during the ongoing antitrust lawsuit.

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Dillon Danis claims to be in talks with the UFC

Conor McGregor’s friend Dillon Danis recently had a boxing match against Logan Paul, which he lost. Thereafter, he shared a post on Twitter (X), claiming that he is looking to go to the UFC next. Moreover, he also got cut off from the Bellator roster. Now, Danis claims that he is planning to meet up with Dana White regarding his UFC contract.

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“We’re [he and Dana White] supposed to have a meeting this week,” Dillon Danis said during his recent appearance on ‘One Night with Steiny’. He also added that he is a martial artist, so he prefers to continue that instead of competing in boxing matches. We will have to wait and see how things unfold for Danis in the days to come.

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PFL president opens up on how the Francis Ngannou vs Jon Jones fight can become a possibility

PFL president Peter Murray recently had an interview with ESPN. There he responded to a statement made by the founder, Donn Davis, about Jon Jones being the only logical MMA opponent for Francis Ngannou. It seems like Murray agrees with that statement. Moreover, he believes that it is the fight that MMA fans want to see. However, Murray claims that there is only one way that fight can become a reality.

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Peter Murray mentioned that to make the Ngannou vs Jones fight happen, Dana White and the UFC will have to be on the same page as the PFL. He said, “We would love to deliver it and that just will take two parties coming together and make it possible and it would be epic.” Nevertheless, Murray mentioned that the PFL can only take care of their side of the business. They cannot force the UFC’s hand on trying to make this fight happen. As such, it is up to Dana White and his decision to let Jon Jones fight Francis Ngannou in a cross-promotional event.

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Himanga Mahanta is a Senior UFC Writer at EssentiallySports and a key pillar of the combat sports team. With over three years in sports journalism, he leads the site’s MMA PPV Live Coverage Desk, closely working with real-time updates, in-depth analysis, and trend-driven insights that keep fans ahead of the curve. From breaking news and beat reports to exclusive stories and sharp opinion pieces, Himanga’s coverage spans the full spectrum of the MMA world. His insightful reporting has earned recognition within the combat sports community, including mentions from notable figures such as Chael Sonnen. A keen observer of fight dynamics and a devoted Conor McGregor fan, Himanga blends passion with journalistic precision, making his work a reliable go-to for UFC followers worldwide.

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