"Word, I don't understand why people don't grasp this point. The fighters don't HAVE to fight for that much, they agree to it. If they aren't happy with the dollar figure, don't sign the contract, plain and simple."
They're going for market value and SPONSPORSHIPS to supplement their income. It's not just one or the other, but someone people in positions of power want to make it so.
If they sign for said amount with the knowledge that they will be getting sponsorships as well, to force their sponsors out later on is garbage.
Haole -Haulport -If Zuffa paid their fighters WELL instead of forcing them to RELY on sponsorships then this wouldn't even be an issue.................
Zuffa pays their fighters exactly what they agree to.
By signing a contract a contracted employee places a value on their services by accepting X compensation for X service.
/community college
Haole: why do you even post? what is the point? At least guys like CRE and Quincy are funny....
Liyon - "Word, I don't understand why people don't grasp this point. The fighters don't HAVE to fight for that much, they agree to it. If they aren't happy with the dollar figure, don't sign the contract, plain and simple."
They're going for market value and SPONSPORSHIPS to supplement their income. It's not just one or the other, but someone people in positions of power want to make it so.
If they sign for said amount with the knowledge that they will be getting sponsorships as well, to force their sponsors out later on is garbage.
EXACTLY........
Bullshit. Market dictates the price. Plain and simple.
If they sign for said amount with the knowledge ASSUMPTION that they will be getting sponsorships as well
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