But promoters also have to recognize that their system is broken.The ESPN Daily delivers the biggest sports news and moments every weekday.If Jones and the UFC would have worked out an exact compensation plan for his eventual move to heavyweight during the negotiations for his contract, this disagreement over money for the Ngannou fight would not be an issue. Let Rodriguez appeals loss over ref's low-blow rulingThe MMA community is composed of good, kind-hearted people, for the most part, so I'm glad to see legends like If life were simple and easy, here's what I would do:Seems like several of the men's divisions in the UFC have some drama attached to them right now.That time Johnny Walker's postfight worm went horribly awryEdwards has won eight in a row and has done everything the UFC has asked of him. Surely, they would make a killing, but because they renegotiate so much, their contracts always get extended.As we noted on Monday's DC & Helwani Show, Adesanya secures historic Puma sponsorship deal11. (1:51)If he wants to wait, fine. The typical base pay is $10,000 to show and $10,000 to win. I think that benefits her greatly, because it won't feel like a real championship fight without all the usual buzz and hoopla. The next 90 seconds were back-and-forth on the mat – attacks and counters, scrambles and reversals – until Hughes took Trigg’s back.Over that time, there have been 37 welterweight title fights (not including interim championships) that have produced some of the most iconic moments in UFC history. I refuse to believe that Mike Tyson got into that kind of shape for a wrestling stunt.In any event, while fighters and promoters have both benefited from the constant negotiation that seems to take place, I believe it's time to change things up in order to avoid situations like we're seeing with Jones and others right now.Jorge Masvidal says that Kamaru Usman has asked the UFC for too much money for a welterweight title fight between to two.8. Speaking of Spencer, I will abide by my no-predictions rule, but I also feel compelled to say I like her chances this weekend. But you know what? Ismail Naurdiev explains what led to his exit from the UFC after only four fights and his plans to return to the promotion while seeking to get back on track starting with his upcoming bout at EMC 5. So here's one more solution for Jones and the UFC: Talk.Masvidal was the 2019 fighter of the year and is coming off finishes over UFC 250 is scheduled to feature Amanda Nunes' first featherweight title defense, as the two-division champ takes on Felicia Spencer in the main event. RankingMMA has been publishing UFC rankings … Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO)Middleweight legend Silva called out McGregor"Our team talked to his team and we agreed upon a bout at (170lbs), but something happened and UFC decided to not make it. One could make an argument that this isn't the best time to be playing hardball. It all makes my head spin a little.The fighters and their reps have to accept some of the responsibility here. See Woodley focuses on BLM in Covington presserBrock Lesnar hits free agency: Potential landing spots for the former UFC and WWE champion We'll only truly know the answer to that question once we find out who will be coaching him now.10. There should be no surprises.No more tweets. Who doesn't want to see this fight?Tony Ferguson to the UFC on Dustin Poirier negotiations: Pay the man2. Here is the nearly 22-year history of the UFC welterweight title and the times it was won, lost or defended. It's the one everyone wants to see.Chandler signs with UFC, to back up title fightMake your picks for a chance at $1,000!