100k is not a crazy amount to ask for. They could have counteroffered $50k or $75k if they wanted, but imo all she did was add a potn bonus to her show and win pay. It is an appropriate flat amount to request when requesting one with a raise.
She defeated Irene Aldana, got $25k/$25k plus fotn. That's $100k. She always shows up, so yes, imo Leslie Smith is worth $100k.
She also knows she can't keep beating prospects forever. At some point someone is going to make a name off of her. This is the right time in her career to ask for flat pay.
Joe lauzon has a fuck load of fotn bonus. He don't make a 100k yet is one of the most consistently entertaining fighters of the last 8 years or so. It's a shame when you look at it that way. The UFC pays guys like the reem hundreds of thousands of dollars more per fight than some of thier talents makes if they get there fight of the night awards inside a year.
Now,
In this particular incident.
Fuck no she isn't worth a 100k to fight. This shit reminds me of the 15 dollar mcdonalds pay. There's plenty of people willing to do it for less and she hasn't made the UFC money, I can't remember purchasing ppv cards because of a Leslie Smith fight.
Them guys that went to bellator got a good deal too, iirc they getting 150k
But let's be straight here, I wouldn't pay no 60 dorrar for no card headlined by king no vs Ryan bader. Ain't gonna happen
