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The Truth About Fight Promoters (feat. UFC Champion Guy Mezger) #shorts

The Truth About Fight Promoters (feat. UFC Champion Guy Mezger) #shorts

From CMJJ Headquarters

July 10, 2026

I stopped taking it personally when I realized fight promoters operate on cold, calculated business transactions. It's a brutal reality: you are only as valuable as your last fight. Seeing the massive pay disparity between promotions like Pride and the UFC early on was my wake-up call. I learned quickly that these organizations aren't looking out for the fighter; they are looking at the bottom line. It wears on your soul, but it’s the only way to survive the game.

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