Joshua Van Chimes In On UFC Managers' Roles

Joshua Van recently appeared on a live stream with Georgio Poullas and Aljamain Sterling, where they discussed the role of UFC managers.

Aljamain Sterling expressed his dissatisfaction with UFC managers, stating they do the bare minimum while getting paid a significant portion of the fighters' purses.

On the live stream, Sterling said managers only answer phone calls and ask fighters if they want to take a fight, which he believes is not worth the percentage they earn.

Joshua Van chimed in with a different opinion, stating that managers also help fighters get into the promotion and secure the right fights at the right time.

This sparked a heated discussion, with another person arguing that managers play a crucial role in planning a fighter's long-term career and finding sponsorships.

The conversation became too heated, prompting Aljamain Sterling to excuse himself from the live stream.

The discussion highlights the complexities of the relationship between MMA fighters and their managers, with some fighters feeling they are treated as just numbers in a volume business.

In 2020, a report by Josh Gross in The New York Times revealed that many fighters believe they are not getting fair treatment from their managers, who can earn up to 25% of a fighter's purse.

Aljamain Sterling's comments come after his recent win at UFC Vegas 116, where he defeated Youssef Zalal and leapfrogged Yair Rodríguez to claim the #4 spot in the 145-pound division.

As the UFC landscape continues to evolve, the role of managers and their impact on fighters' careers will remain a topic of discussion, with Joshua Van's comments adding to the conversation.