Sean Strickland on Ideal First Title Defense: ‘I Want to Make F---ing Money’

[Bend NvR Break]

You only get PPV points as champion.

Or if you're Conor.

So Sean realizes he has to cash in before he loses that belt he broke and probably shot up.

I could've swore that ever since ESPN came into the scene fighters don't get ppv points anymore. Instead they negotiate about prospective buys. Fighters and promotion come to an agreement on pay before the Disney actually tallies up ppv. It's my understanding that ESPN guarantees the UFC a figure which then fingers l gets divided into the fighters. But it's ESPN that left holding the bag of the ppv undersells and they overpaid or they reap the benefits of negotiating a lower figure and having the ppv oversell. But I remember Brock Lesnar saying fighters aren't getting ppv points anymore and that's why he isn't coming back to the UFC. They get paid a flat purse fee.

 

[legcramp]

Izzy pulls the most PPVs and he's already dominated him. No brainer.

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

Mandatory

 

[Ozze]

Classic.

Fighter: I'll fight whoever they put in front of me! Anyone, anywhere, anytime! I'll be the most active champion ever!
Fighter as soon as he becomes champion: Money fight!

But nevertheless, pay the man.
(as long as he doesn't sit out waiting forever for the money fight)

 

[Snake989]

Woodley esque in the call outs Joe

 

[USA!USA!]

Absolute bullshit if Izzy gets the fight but at least Sean will be happy

 

[andgonsil]

Conor

 

[JoeRowe]

He doesn't necessarily need to fight a big name he just needs to get on a big card. Albeit the best way to ensure that is to fight a big name lol.

I think there's a real chance that Strickland vs Izzy 2, along with OMalley vs Chito 2 are on UFC 300. It'll probably do 1.? buys so he will get paid if that's the case.

 

[checktheknuckles]

How fucked is it that the UFC champ is having to beg to get paid decently at best. Dana bless.

 

[spinitch]

Just warming the negotiations. When champ is the time for the big shows and paydays. Khamzat might get lucky TS sooner than expected. But practically there is DDP and Izzy ahead. Not sure how Sean can get a big payday just yet. He is not Conor level popular.

 

[Mike]

No fucking rematch and pay this man!

 

[Aurelian]

Pay Sean but don't give Izzy a rematch.

 

[FreedomCricket]

A different class of champion he said...


Then pulls this shit ..lol .

Izzy never said this..

Just another reason why gimmicks are bullshit...

Also hilarious the Champion needs someone else to bring the views for his own pocketbook hahaha

That said i voted, yes cuz everyone should get paid more

What is he "pulling"?

Strickland has always been a "idk who I fight" kind of guy. Now he has the PPV points so he obviously wants to take advantage of that. He's the champ and deserves a good fight. He's not saving fight night cards anymore (well at least not his next fight lol)

 

[BigGing]

Did he even say he wouldn't fight anyone in particular? Or does he just say he wants money

 

[Tweak896]

Guess Strickland is asking for Izzy rematch.

 

[Poirierfan]

A different class of champion he said...


Then pulls this shit ..lol .

Izzy never said this..

Just another reason why gimmicks are bullshit...

Also hilarious the Champion needs someone else to bring the views for his own pocketbook hahaha

That said i voted, yes cuz everyone should get paid more

Sean likes to talk shit, but I can guarantee it's not no gimmick.

 

[Poirierfan]

Please fight DDP Sean.

You're acting like he has a say.

 

[cburm]

If he wants money take the kham vs costa winner

 

[Paolo Delutis]

What is he "pulling"?

Strickland has always been a "idk who I fight" kind of guy. Now he has the PPV points so he obviously wants to take advantage of that. He's the champ and deserves a good fight. He's not saving fight night cards anymore (well at least not his next fight lol)

He wanted to be a new class of champion...yet he's acting like every entitled new age champion before him...

At least Izzy fought whomever and didnt say things like well only if it makes me money...

Imagine being a champion and expecting your opponent to bring the bacon..

 

[Flower2dPeople]

Those fleet of Hyundai Accents don't pay for themselves. Bring in Mike Perry!