Expert Analysis: Most UFC Fighters Change Contract Status Every Year
“Disputes over exclusive contracts are nothing new in MMA or for the sport’s largest promoter, the UFC. While the elite champions and challengers usually make headlines Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal holding out for better deals, Francis N’Gannou attempting to fight out his contract before presumably being subject,” reports Paul Gift in Forbes.
“A champion’s clause extension, or Nate Diaz being one fight away from restricted free agency and a possible future boxing match with YouTube star Jake Paul 100% of UFC fighters are subject to an exclusivity clause preventing them from taking their talents to any other mixed martial art, martial art, boxing, professional wrestling, or any other.”
