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Eddie Alvarez adds to the list of those speaking up about fighter pay.
After taking part in what he called the “Me Too movement on Joe Silva,” Eddie Alvarez has now joined the conversation about fighter pay. It’s been a hot topic for years now, but was once again highlighted after marquee names like Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal recently spoke up.
The former Bellator and UFC lightweight champion posted a couple of tweets, urging his fellow prizefighters to carry on with their push for better compensation. He also lauded those who’ve already come forward.
No1 listened to me when I left and explain that fighters need Better pay. Now the largest names in the sport are speaking out , I love this sport and the promotions that provides our stages . But understand that it is Just a Stage! without the men n women willing to fight on it
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) June 18, 2020
Fighters have the ability to fill an arena and home audience . We also have the ability to leave a stage empty with nothing … I wish more fighters understood how valuable they are , and glad that some are recognizing their worth .
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) June 18, 2020
Former UFC standouts like Alvarez have seemingly found greener pastures in other organizations. Even Cris Cyborg, who was once the biggest name in women’s MMA, felt undervalued by the world’s most prominent organization.
I left for better pay and more respect
— @CrisCyborg on Youtube (@criscyborg) June 18, 2020
Alvarez spent four years in the UFC before signing with Singapore’s ONE Championship in 2018. Cyborg spent three years with the company before signing with Bellator in September 2019.