Dana White has expressed his discontent with the current negotiations with UFC Lightweight Gilbert Melendez and has all but told the former Strikeforce Champion to look elsewhere for work. On Wednesday’s “UFC Tonight” on FS1, White spoke out about the contract negotiations with Melendez’s representation as the parties are at an impasse with a new […]
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Cigano signs with 9ine
MMA Fighting reports that UFC Heavyweight Junior dos Santos has signed on with 9ine. The Brazilian sports and entertainment company is headed by former soccer star Ronaldo and is backed by worldwide marketing communications firm WPP. You may recall that Anderson Silva signed on with 9ine in 2011. It also represents several soccer stars as […]
Cowboy signs with NASCAR driver’s agency for representation
MMA Junkie reports that Donald Cerrone has signed on with NASCAR driver’s Kevin Harvik’s agency – Kevin Harvik, Inc. The signing is the company’s first MMA client. Harvick is a big fan of MMA and has been seen at UFC/Fox events as part of the new “synergy” of cross promotion between Fox’s sports properties. Cerrone […]
Is there a need for MMA managers?
MMA Junkie had a recent article on the managers’ role in representing fighters. With the recent departures of Jose Aldo and Mauricio Rua from their representation, the need for managers has come into question. The Junkie article looks at long time manager Alex Davis as he discusses the need for a fighter to have good […]
Overeem sues Golden Glory
TMZ first reported that UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem has sued his ex-management group, Golden Glory. According to TMZ, the lawsuit requests that the court break his contract with Golden Glory. Since the filing, Golden Glory has fired back at Overeem. First the lawsuit. Via the Fight Lawyer: Overeem is suing “Knockout Investments, B.V., Golden Glory, […]