The United States Marine Corps and the Ultimate Fighting Championship formed a new formal cross-marketing partnership early this year. For fans and Marines, most probably saw this partnership as beneficial . . . READ MORE
The questions below have been asked, in one form or another, by various members of the media. Our responses to a number of these questions are set forth below. If you have any questions, please contact us and ask!
How does an Association differ from a
A “union” seeks to gather members for the purposes of “collectively bargaining” conditions of employment with a common employer. In connection with collective bargaining, unions also obtain the protection of federal labor laws.
An Open Letter to Lorenzo Fertitta (and Dana White)
In response to a question regarding the potential unionization of fighters asked during the UFC Fan Expo 2010, you responded by stating the UFC had no position, either in support of or against such efforts. “We have no role. . . That’s entirely up [to the] fighters.” I fully agree, and your public acknowledgment of the UFC’s complete neutrality is admirable and greatly appreciated.
Rob Maysey, founder of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association, is the guest on this edition of Carson’s Corner. Rob and host Bob Carson discuss the need for fighters to band together for the betterment of the sport. Rob gives several compelling reasons as to why this is the case. If you want to […]
Jessica Bednark, an upcoming mixed martial artist based out of MInnesota, is currently in a medically induced coma following emergency surgery after a routine training session. Forty Thieves Clothing will donate $10 for every pair of shorts and $5 for every shirt purchased until the end of June. The proceeds will go towards the cost […]
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MMAFA founder Rob Maysey sat down with Eddie Goldman to talk about the the goals of MMAFA and to shed a little more light on what the association hopes to achieve. On this edition of No Holds Barred, host Eddie Goldman speaks with Rob Maysey, the founder of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association (MMAFA). […]
“Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.” -Justice Louis Brandeis INTRODUCTION TO WAMMA In the first installment of this article which can be read here, boxing’s history with the “sanctioning body” was examined. Instead of […]
“Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants; electric light the most efficient policeman.” -Justice Louis Brandeis The sport of mixed martial arts (”MMA“) is experiencing incredible growth, and is publicly declared to be the fastest growing sport in […]
As I initially wrote about here, the UFC is ambitiously attempting to enter the merchandising arena by essentially stripping fighters of all rights to their likeness, in perpetuity. Multiple sources have indicated that UFC officials are now sending letters to fighters who have not yet signed the Merchandising Rights Agreement. The letter warns fighters that if they […]
