Originally posted by: Spud Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:20 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
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Dong Hyun Kim revealed that he has many superstitions involving MMA. He told the audience that he never wears the same colored shorts as the ones he wore to fights he’s lost.
Kim also stated he earns 107,000 dollars per fight in the UFC and that for every win his salary is raised 4,000 dollars.
Originally posted by: MoJoJo Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:24 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
Originally posted by: Spud Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:26 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
I think it's great for him. The UFC get a lot of abuse for the pay the give fighters, I think it's always interesting to see how much UFC fighters say they actually get paid.
Originally posted by: NYR30 Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:27 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
I'm a bit surprised he makes that much. He's not really a big draw (outside of Korea), and does not have a crowd pleasing style (to put it nicely)
I dont have a huge problem with it though. He's been around a long time and has a good record, and he's been in the hunt for title contention for a while now
Originally posted by: BRF Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:29 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
Originally posted by: Neonep Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:29 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
Originally posted by: abc0331 Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:46 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
Neonep said:
If you notice none of the top fighters in all of the divisions complain about pay.
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Only the guys that had to take pay cuts.
Originally posted by: abc0331 Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:47 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
Neonep said:
If you notice none of the top fighters in all of the divisions complain about pay.
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Only the guys that had to take pay cuts.
Originally posted by: cboone Date: April 08, 2013 at 05:56 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
Originally posted by: 67goat Date: April 08, 2013 at 07:32 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
The last reported pay for him I could find was 41k base/41k bonus @ 141. He's had three wins since then, so it would be 53/53 now. That puts a win at 106k. Is he saying the 107k is his win pay, renegotiated contract, or is this a clue to what they really get paid?
Originally posted by: MMAFTM13 Date: April 08, 2013 at 07:35 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
Comparing him to some better fighters I would have to say it's too much. He's a strong fighter though that's gonna get better, so it'll be warranted eventually.
Originally posted by: madictionary Date: April 08, 2013 at 07:38 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
Wow, I'm surprised you guys are being so positive. I always thought there was alot of Asian Hate on these boards
I like DHK, but some of his fights are boring. However, I'm sure he is very popular in ASIA, not just Korea. So I'm sure he deserves this much, and then some.
Originally posted by: coreymb Date: April 08, 2013 at 07:40 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/dong-hyun-kim-says-he-maker-six-figures-per-ufc-fight.53554/
A lot of fighters make a very nice living even though their reported pay may say otherwise. Quite a few fighters jumped out of the woodwork when it came to that behind the lines(or whatever) episode on ESPN.
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