With the merger of UFC and Strike Force going down today, many fighters must be pissed and worried about their future as an mma fighter. If UFC becomes the only company that fighters can go to, UFC will have all the leverage when it comes to contract negotiations. Which means maybe it's time for fighters to create a players union like the other major sports have (NFL, MLB and NBA) because at this point they will have no power to keep Zuffa from using them like cattle.
For the fans, this merger could only mean better fights, with bigger names and one step closer to legitimately calling their champion the best in the world.
Great interview! Helwani is one of the few legitimate journalists that covers MMA consistently. I like his style.
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