From some of the articles I've read from Bjorn, it doesn't seem like Bellator is going to even try and exactly match the UFC's offer. But instead, try to add extra incentives, that they feel are comparable to what the UFC has in their contract. Like if the UFC offers him a PPV percentage, Bellator offers something else like a percentage of the $ from TV sponsorships or ticket sales. I could definitely see some kind of legal issue with that, with both promotions fighting for what is realistically, and technically, considered "matching" an offer.
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