Are fighters getting the short end of the stick in MMA? Is the answer a union? John S. Nash discusses what options are available to fighters with a pair of experts.
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Why Isn't There A Union In MMA?
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almost 5 years ago | March 19, 2018 12:01 pm
Competition or Collective Bargaining - What would benefit MMA fighters more?
Here’s a look at how competition and collective bargaining could help MMA fighters.
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about 6 years ago | December 21, 2016 10:00 am
Jose Aldo’s on UFC return: My exclusive contract can’t let me chase other dreams
Jose Aldo says he’s continuing to fight for the UFC because he’s still young, and has an exclusive contract with them.
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about 6 years ago | December 1, 2016 7:30 am
Georges St-Pierre: Even Conor McGregor doesn’t get his ‘fair share’ from UFC
GSP talks about how even the biggest UFC stars aren’t receiving a fair share of the revenue.
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about 6 years ago | November 30, 2016 8:00 am
Leslie Smith cuts ties with Professional Fighters Association after info leak
UFC bantamweight Leslie Smith has severed her ties with the Professional Fighters Association (PFA) after names on the board of fighters were leaked to the media
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over 6 years ago | September 29, 2016 10:00 am
What do UFC fighters make?
If you include side deals and non-disclosed bonuses, how much money do UFC fighters really make?
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over 6 years ago | July 27, 2016 9:00 am
Cung Le: For fighters, MMA is 'not a great sport', 'not a good business right now'
Cung Le received his release from the UFC but fighting again is second right now to organizing a fighters association and getting the Ali Act expanded to MMA.
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over 6 years ago | July 20, 2016 6:00 am
Mark Hunt wants a fighters association: UFC has 'lined their pockets with our blood'
Mark Hunt wants the fighters' voices to be heard, and where there's a 'system' on big UFC decisions should be discussed with the athletes first.
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almost 7 years ago | April 18, 2016 10:00 am
Congressman Markwayne Mullin talks about bringing the Ali Act to MMA
Rep. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma is planning on introducing legislation to congress to amend the Ali Act so that it also covers professional MMA and kickboxing.
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almost 7 years ago | April 10, 2016 9:00 pm
Is the Ali Act coming to MMA? Plans to introduce legislation is in the works
WIth little fanfare, a group of fighters have been lobbying for the Muhammad Ali Reform Boxing Act to be amended so that it also includes mixed martial arts fighters. And their efforts could very well come to fruition soon.
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almost 7 years ago | February 22, 2016 9:30 am
Nate Quarry: No reason someone shouldn't be both UFC and Bellator Champ
Nate Quarry on why he thinks the Ali Act should be expanded to MMA and why the time is now for a fighters association.
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almost 7 years ago | February 19, 2016 8:00 am
Randy Couture: It's a no brainer that the Ali Act be expanded to MMA
MMA Legend and UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture gives his thoughts on expanding the Muhammed Ali Boxing Reform Act to include MMA fighters and if there is a need for a fighters association.
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over 7 years ago | November 4, 2015 9:30 am
What does the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association want?
A group of fighters are trying to start a fighters association. But what do the members of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association (MMAFA) hope they can achieve? John S. Nash asked Jon Fitch, Ryan Jimmo, Nate Quarry, and Brandon Vera just that.
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over 7 years ago | September 4, 2015 1:00 pm
UFC recommends fighters 'say No to the unions' (UPDATED)
The UFC is warning its fighters about the risks that come with getting involved with the Teamsters Union and Culinary Workers Union 226
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over 7 years ago | August 11, 2015 2:02 pm
Coker on expanding the Ali Act to MMA: 'I think it's a pretty good idea'
The Ali Act is the federal law that is supposed to protect boxers from exploitation, but it doesn't cover MMA. The MMAFA wants to change that and surprisingly promoter Scott Coker agrees with them.
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over 7 years ago | August 10, 2015 8:01 am
Teamster: Even the top guys in UFC are underpaid
According to the UFC the unions trying to organize fighters are really using them as pawns in their battle with the Fertittas. But according to the Teamsters that isn't the case.
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over 7 years ago | August 6, 2015 1:35 pm
Teamsters announce plan to organize UFC fighters
Two national unions, UNITE and Teamsters, announced today they are going to try and organize the fighters of the UFC.
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over 7 years ago | June 5, 2015 9:10 am
What could an association do for UFC fighters? Labor law expert explains
What's the difference between an association and a union? What could a professional association do for fighters? How could fighters become employees and not independent contractors? To answer these questions and more we spoke with an expert.
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over 9 years ago | July 19, 2013 8:00 am
Why Isn't There A Union In MMA?
Are fighters getting the short end of the stick in MMA? Is the answer a union? John S. Nash discusses what options are available to fighters with a pair of experts.
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