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UFC’s Joe Lauzon says fighters’ union is unlikely because of ‘selfish stance’ of peers

Because of constant rumblings about unfair treatment within the MMA community, many have called for fighters to come together and unionize. While it does seem like a viable idea, veterans like Joe Lauzon don’t see it happening any time soon, if at all.

In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, the 37-year-old explained why.

“I don’t think so,” Lauzon said when asked if a fighters’ union would happen. “Francis Ngannou is fighting the UFC, but he’s not fighting to get the other fighters more money, he’s fighting to get himself more money. That’s just the way it goes.