--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Speaking on all of it in general, I think…" description: "\"Speaking on all of it in general, I think we, as MMA fighters, should be getting paid just as well as the NBA players, the NFL players and Major League..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/97c/anthony-johnson-6374_baseball_speaking-on-all-of-it-in-general-i-think_1437701.jpg" --- # Speaking on all of it in general, I think we, as MMA… ![“Speaking on all of it in general, I think we, as MMA fighters, should be getting paid just as well as the NBA players, the NFL players and Major League Baseball, hockey as well, I'm not trying to skip any sport as I don't think any sport is superior to the other.” quote by Anthony Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/97c/anthony-johnson-6374_baseball_speaking-on-all-of-it-in-general-i-think_1437701.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/97c/anthony-johnson-6374_baseball_speaking-on-all-of-it-in-general-i-think_1437701.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/97c/anthony-johnson-6374_baseball_speaking-on-all-of-it-in-general-i-think_1437701.jpg) > “Speaking on all of it in general, I think we, as MMA fighters, should be getting paid just as well as the NBA players, the NFL players and Major League Baseball, hockey as well, I'm not trying to skip any sport as I don't think any sport is superior to the other.” [Anthony Johnson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anthony-johnson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Fighters deserve equal pay across sports, as no sport is superior. **In simple terms:** All sports deserve fair compensation. Key Takeaway Advocate for pay equity. Themes fairness sports economics Mood determined assertive Type motivational activist When to use this quote - contract negotiations - athlete advocacy - sports management Key Concepts labor rights market value Questions to Reflect On - What determines fair pay in sports? - How can athletes unite for better wages? 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