Chris Curtis only had ten dollars in his bank account before his UFC 268 debut his financial situation on the eve of the numbered tournament of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC), which took place on November 6. His words are quoted by Bloody Elbow.
The 34-year-old fighter admitted that he was experiencing difficulties with money on the eve of his debut in the UFC. “I only had ten dollars in my bank account. And I also had to pay the bills, “he said.
In his debut match, Curtis defeated Philip Hawes. He knocked out his opponent at the end of the first round.
In August, UFC fighter Sheyanni Bays complained of lack of money. “All my life, because of my commitment to this sport, I have not had enough funds,” she said. When the athlete received a bonus from the UFC of 50 thousand dollars, she could not stand on her feet.