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The Impact of Financial Incentives in Combat Sports
This chapter explores how financial incentives from backers, notably Saudi Arabia, affect the behavior and performance of fighters in boxing and MMA. It highlights the complexities of promoter-fighter relationships and the consequences of financial disagreements, illustrated by Teofimo Lopez's fight breakdown. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of transforming college wrestlers' transition into MMA amidst changing financial landscapes.
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