Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has revealed one of the ways he believes athletes can significantly increase their salaries. The American stated that accepting last-minute fights is a strategy valued by the organization and can guarantee extra payments of up to $50,000 ( approximately R$ 255,000).
In an interview on The Shawn Ryan Show on YouTube, the current middleweight champion explained that the organization usually rewards fighters who agree to replace opponents at the last minute, especially when they help keep an event going. According to Strickland, this attitude also played an important role in building his own career.
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"The UFC loves people who accept fights with little notice. They give you a raise of 30, 40, 50 thousand dollars. Fights with little notice give you the biggest salary increases," revealed Sean Strickland.
Known for his provocative style and willingness to face big challenges, Strickland built part of his reputation precisely on his courage to accept unexpected fights. Throughout his career, 'The Loudmouth' became known for taking risks and facing high-level opponents, a characteristic that helped solidify his name among the organization's top athletes.
Beyond the financial aspect, the middleweight champion highlighted that accepting last-minute fights can also increase the athletes' visibility. According to the American, fighters who make themselves available to the UFC in times of need end up being remembered when great opportunities arise within the division.
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Strickland celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube/UFC
Strickland, 35, is one of the leading names in recent UFC middleweight history, known for his aggressive style, provocative attitude, and great stamina inside the octagon. Known for his high volume of strikes, efficient takedown defense, and ability to pressure opponents for five rounds, the American won the division's belt and established himself as one of the organization's most popular figures.
The athlete began his professional MMA career in 2008 and debuted in the UFC in 2014. Throughout his career, he built a record of 31 wins and seven losses, accumulating important victories against names such as Israel Adesanya , Khamzat Chimaev , Paulo Borrachinha , and Anthony Hernandez.
In addition to the middleweight title, Strickland also starred in major rivalries in the division and became known for his controversial statements outside the octagon.
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