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PFL Champion reveals PFL roster ‘earn twice as much’ as UFC fighters – ‘Getting paid pennies’

Welcome to Midnight Mania! Let’s start the night off by taking a look back over the three biggest stories of Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. Insomnia PFL Heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov — who the UFC wanted before he re-signed — revealed…

By Alexander Behunin · MMA Mania

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 3:59 AM

Key Things to Know

PFL Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov stated that PFL fighters earn up to three times more than UFC competitors.
Sean O'Malley advised incoming fighters that they will not get rich by simply signing with the UFC.
Fighters defended Islam Makhachev after he opted against facing Carlos Prates in Toronto.

The Story in 60 Seconds

PFL Heavyweight Champion Vadim Nemkov revealed that the PFL roster earns significantly more money compared to the UFC, stating the promotion pays up to three times higher. The comments were highlighted alongside statements from UFC fighter Sean O'Malley, who warned athletes not to join the UFC expecting to get rich.

The roundup covers additional MMA developments, including fighters defending lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for bypassing a fight against Carlos Prates, as well as updated UFC 333 rankings featuring Alexander Volkov and Dominick Reyes.

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PFL Champion reveals PFL roster ‘earn twice as much’ as UFC fighters – ‘Getting paid pennies’

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