Amid Dana White & Co.’s UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Controversy, Dricus du Plessis Comes to UFC President’s Aid Slamming Critics
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UFC’s staggering transformation into a billion-dollar industry can be directly correlated to Dana White, the UFC head honcho. But this empire has a hairline crack that’s potentially threatening to expose some existing concerns about the fighter payout. As the UFC faces an antitrust lawsuit, a former UFC fighter and a current #1 UFC Middleweight star have entered the arena with opposing views, shedding light on the ongoing debate.
What’s more – newly discovered “discovery documents” have added fuel to the fire. These revelations hint at some managers who may not be entirely committed to their fighters’ welfare. Likewise, this development has the potential to transform the landscape of fighter representation and management within the UFC. Now, a former UFC middleweight is making bold claims about how his idea could revolutionize the fight game as we know it.
Former UFC Middleweight drops intriguing vision for Dana White and Co.
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Dropping a bombshell onto the already buzzing controversy, Cung Le has chimed in with his two cents on the ongoing crisis. He is one of the band of UFC fighters who are part of this class-action lawsuit against Dana White and Co. What’s he saying? Well, he seems to have an idea that may be compared to how Boxing promotions work. He argues,
“It would be amazing if MMA was an open market and the promoters can put up the money for the best fights. That’s where the true money is at for the fighters. Not the UFC where they share 15% of profit.”
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According to Le, this approach would lead to greater financial opportunities for fighters. But this idea diverges from the current model where the UFC shares 15% of profits. However, this impromptu remark on Dana White and Co. doesn’t go unnoticed. The #1 UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis has come out in support of his beloved promotion.
Dricus du Plessis comes to the rescue – backs Dana White and the UFC
Current #1 UFC Middleweight Dricus du Plessis took to social media to defend the UFC’s stature. With a direct reference to the challenges faced by boxing due to its open market structure, du Plessis countered Le’s proposal. Taking to his Instagram story, he penned, “Yes right that worked out great for boxing? @ufc is the greatest organization in the world.”
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Dricus du Plessis’s quick response exemplifies his loyalty and attachment to the UFC. While the antitrust lawsuit raises important questions about fairness and representation – the passionate support exhibited by ‘Stillknocks’ underscores the significance of the promotion in the lives of fighters.
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Nevertheless, the ongoing controversy sheds light on the intricacies of the fight industry. But it also provides an opportunity for introspection and change. In the dynamic world of combat sports, where alliances and viewpoints can diverge – the voices of fighters like Dricus du Plessis serve as a reminder of the personal stakes involved. So, what do you think of the developments around this class-action lawsuit? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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Edited by:
Abhishek Das