The Hollywood Reporter ran an article on Thursday on the ongoing war between talent agencies WME and CAA continuing in mixed martial arts. CAA has signed many UFC athletes including Cain Velasquez, Rory MacDonald and T.J. Dillashaw. It has repped GSP for some time. Of course, its rival, WME, acquired the UFC. Thus, the uncomfortable […]
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Benavidez goes at it alone without an agent
MMA Fighting reports that Joseph Benavidez has fired his agents at MMA, Inc. citing the looming Reebok sponsorship deal as a reason for the departure. The news is another example of the changing landscape of UFC business. Benavidez’s managers at MMA, Inc. represent some notable UFC fighters Paige Van Zant, Urijah Faber and Chael Sonnen. […]
Cerrone to lose out on sponsor money after Reebok deal
Yahoo! Sports reports that Donald Cerrone is set to lose $60,000 in sponsorship money due to the new Reebok sponsorship deal. However, Cerrone appears ok with it. Almost 2 years ago, Cerrone signed on with Kevin Harvick’s sports agency and picked up some key non-endemic MMA sponsors which include Budweiser and Fram. Notably, both are […]
UFC manager comments on Reebok deal, fight management
In light of Zuffa’s announcement that it has changed the policy through which it will compensate fighters under the Reebok sponsorship deal, a manager of UFC fighters has spoken out about the deal and the sponsorship landscape. Oren Hodak of KO Reps who represents Johny Hendricks, Ovince St. Pierre and Joe Lauzon among others has expressed […]
Weidman signs with sports agency
MMA Fighting reports that UFC middleweight champion has signed with Paradigm Sports Management. The agency represents an array of athletes including other UFC stars such as Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping, Matt Mitrione and Tony Ferguson. The Orange County, California-based firm secured the middleweight champ after he visited its offices. Weidman is also represented by the […]