It’s not unusual for UFC fighters to voice frustration over pay! Henry Cejudo might be a prime example, who famously told MMA Fighting back in 2019, “They can keep both belts,” after his financial demands weren’t met, leading to his retirement. He later returned for a second UFC run, which didn’t go as planned. While many fighters have complained about their compensation. Surprisingly, there have been times when fighters have outright rejected multi-million-dollar offers.

From contract disputes to anticipated comebacks, a range of reasons has led some of the sport’s biggest names to turn down highly lucrative deals. So, let’s look at some notable moments when UFC stars and the promotion couldn’t see eye to eye. Causing those massive paydays to slip through their purses.

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