- Sean Strickland gave a thought-provoking take on why there are a lot of foreign fighters in the UFC
- “Tarzan” lashed out at the high taxes in Australia ahead of his next fight in Sydney
Sean Strickland shared a wild take on why there has been an influx of foreign fighters in the UFC and opened up about his disappointment over taxes in Australia.
UFC salaries could last longer in other countries
Strickland recently provided some intriguing insights about why foreign fighters thrive in the UFC. According to “Tarzan,” the UFC’s low salary could already cover a lot of expenses in other countries for a long period of time unlike in the U.S.
For Strickland, this is the primary reason why there are more foreign fighters in the current UFC roster than Americans.
This is a recent development.. You know what I made on my first fight in the UFC… 12-12.. then 15 percent to a management…training.. then taxes…..
Second fight? 15-15… taxes management fee, training fee
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) December 30, 2024
“This is a recent development.. You know what I made on my first fight in the UFC… 12-12.. then 15 percent to a management…training.. then taxes….. Second fight? 15-15… taxes management fee, training fee,” the former middleweight champion wrote on X.
My man! 👊 but this is why they’re so many foreign fighters in the UFC. 10 k in Dagestan is a year of rent in a nice place. The UFC will slowly replace their entire American roster at some point..
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) December 30, 2024
“My man! 👊 but this is why they’re so many foreign fighters in the UFC. 10 k in Dagestan is a year of rent in a nice place. The UFC will slowly replace their entire American roster at some point,” Strickland replied to a fan who echoed his sentiment.
Sean doesn’t like fighting in Australia
Strickland will run it back with Dricus du Plessis in a title fight rematch at UFC 312. The bout will take place in Sydney Australia.
In light of his take on UFC salaries, “Tarzan” was asked about the taxes in Australia. Strickland then took this as an opportunity to voiced his disappointment over the country’s massive taxes.
“I get absolutely f**ked.. no one wants to go to that fucking place.. I think it’s like 40…. Everyone on this card is being forced to go there lol it’s not by choice,” Strickland wrote in his reply.
I get absolutely fucked.. no one wants to go to that fucking place.. I think it’s like 40…. Everyone on this card is being forced to go there lol it’s not by choice
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) December 30, 2024
Strickland failed to defend his middleweight title against Du Plessis and suffered a narrow split decision loss. He earned another shot at the belt after securing a lackluster win over Paulo Costa at UFC 302 and will look to reclaim the 185-pound strap at UFC 312 on February 8th.
