 However, if an athlete was injured outside of competition they would have to pay for their own medical expenses.Notable incidents where UFC athletes were injured outside of competition include,

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has been accused of monopolistic business practices both in casual criticism and in formal lawsuits for a number of years.There are numerous fighters who have accused the company of various wrongdoing's regarding issues including unequal pay, predatory actions toward rival promotions, lack of a pension or union safety net, and other perceived unethical business practices.