Players in major pro sports have a much higher entry barrier and always have a plan B. They are also training for each of many games a year instead of 1-3 fights a year.
Most UFC fighters would not be able to compete in other, better paying sports. Boxers are paid even less unless they are stars.
Cody was able to take advantage of holes in Cruz' boxing, kind of like Holly against Ronda. But they did not look very good against top opponents since.
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