Per DFW, the UFC have had their best year financially. This is due to a number of factors but certainly their shows in the Middle East have been helpful as well as low overheads for the shows at the Apex. Not having live gates does not seem to be too much of a problem. The UFC still plan to part ways with more contracted fighters and have yet to increase the minimum wage for their bottom tier/youngest athletes, who seem to make about $40k before expenses on average.
