Analyst backs Sean Strickland in dispute with UFC but doesn't see it ending well
Being champion gives Sean Strickland more of a leg to stand on in his dispute with the UFC, but will he get what he truly wants?
Brendan Schaub believes Sean Strickland has a stronger position in his dispute with the UFC due to his championship status. Strickland voiced his discontent over pay negotiations with Imavov, who attempted to provoke a fight with him at UFC PI, but Strickland ignored it. Strickland is vocal about his grievances, similar to Paulo Costa, who previously demanded release and also criticized fighter pay.
Schaub asserts that current business practices render such demands ineffective, as current champions are rare in speaking out about compensation and have better visibility into their colleagues' earnings. Despite Schaub's support for Strickland's vocal stance, he doubts the feasibility of Strickland's plan to transition to 205 pounds and challenge Jake Paul.
While acknowledging the UFC's monopoly and the long-term contracts fighters sign, Schaub points out that the monopoly makes it difficult for fighters to leave, especially after becoming free agents due to their damaged reputations.
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