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Saturday, 30 May 2009 01:48

MMAFA and Rob Maysey Featured on Carson’s Corner

Written by Rob Maysey

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 know one of the keys to the future development of the sport, give this show a listen. http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com/

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009 01:50

Forty Thieves Clothing Donates Proceeds to Aid Jessica Bednark

Written by Rob Maysey

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 of Jessica’s medical expenses. Prayers to Jessica Bednark and her loved ones, and admiration to the owners of Forty Thieves Clothing for this generous act. You can purchase clothing at the link below. WWW.FORTYTHIEVESCLOTHING.COM

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Sunday, 26 April 2009 01:51

Eddie Goldman and Bob Carson Speak About State of Mixed Martial Arts.

Written by Rob Maysey

You can listen to the show here: http://nhbnews.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-04-26T00_29_41-07_00 Or download the show here: http://www.mediafire.com/?rdztbjlt32r Visit Eddie Goldman at: http://eddiegoldman.com Visit Bob Carson at: http://carsonscorner.podomatic.com

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Thursday, 19 February 2009 01:53

Rob Maysey of MMAFA appears on Eddie Goldman’s No Holds Barred Radio.

Written by Rob Maysey

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). This organization seeks to establish an association of mixed martial artists and their trainers, similar to other such organizations which already exist in many professional sports.

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Sunday, 05 October 2008 01:55

WAMMA: One King, One Crown, and Loads of Secrecy Part II

Written by Rob Maysey

“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 restoring integrity and legitimacy to the sport, these self-proclaimed reformers brought scandal and disrepute. These sanctioning bodies provide virtually no service other than publishing “independent” rankings, and extract sanctioning fees from the purses of fighters-a practice which has been called “legalized extortion.” The sanctioning bodies…

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Sunday, 07 September 2008 01:57

WAMMA: One King, One Crown, and Loads of Secrecy

Written by Rob Maysey

“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 the world. With growth, comes change. To date, independent “sanctioning” bodies have not been a part of the MMA landscape, though the World Alliance of Mixed Martial Arts (”WAMMA“) aims to change this. WAMMA seeks to become the one and only “sanctioning” body for MMA,…

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Friday, 29 August 2008 01:59

UFC Increases Pressure—Contacting Fighters Directly

Written by Rob Maysey

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 do not return the executed Merchandising Rights Agreement by the end of the week, the offer will be rescinded, and the fighter will not be included in the UFC’s licensing program. Even more outrageous, UFC officials are directly contacting fighters, instead of the fighters’ selected…

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Thursday, 28 August 2008 02:01

Drug Testing, Lives, and Careers:

Written by Rob Maysey

A Suggestion for the California State Athletic Commission. On July 19, 2008, the Affliction promotion held their debut card in Anaheim, California. The following week, on July 26, 2008, EliteXC held its second “Saturday Night Fights” in Stockton, California. After an initial round of testing for performance enhancing and other illicit drugs was completed, one fighter was suspended by the California State Athletic Commission (“CSAC”). On August 1, 2008, Bill Douglas, the Assistant Executive Officer of CSAC, informed MMAweekly that additional positive results would be announced, no earlier than August 11, 2008, after the initial round of testing indicated…

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Monday, 25 August 2008 02:02

Six Good Reasons To Apply the Muhammad Ali Act to Mixed Martial Arts

Written by Rob Maysey

Sam Caplan, of Fiveouncesofpain.com, asked for just one GOOD reason as to why the Muhammad Ali Act Boxing Reform Act of 2000 (the “Muhammad Ali Act“) should be applied to Mixed Martial Arts (”MMA“). Ask, and you shall receive. Before I proceed further, let me first thank Mr. Caplan for taking the time to read and respond to my article, which delves into subject matter that many may find dull. It is of the utmost importance, however, and Mr. Caplan’s time and effort in discussing the subject is greatly appreciated. Immediately below, are six good reasons why the Muhammad Ali…

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Saturday, 23 August 2008 02:04

Muhammad Ali Act: Applies Only to Boxers?

Written by Rob Maysey

In discussion with various individuals in the mixed martial arts industry, it is often said that while mixed martial artists should be afforded some form of protection, the Muhammad Ali Act is not applicable to mixed martial arts. In support of this notion, it is said that the Muhammad Ali Act utilizes the terms “boxer” and “boxing,” and makes no mention of the terms “mixed martial arts” or “mixed martial artist.” This article argues that despite the usage of the term “boxer,” the Muhammad Ali Act is still applicable to mixed martial arts and mixed martial artists. To make…

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Tuesday, 08 July 2008 03:29

Muhammad Ali Act: A Step Ahead.

Written by Rob Maysey

Mr. Brent Brookhouse, of Bloodyelbow.com, posted a response to my original article entitled “Battle Lines Being Drawn: Why the Muhammad Ali Act Should Apply to MMA.” The original article can be found here: http://mmafa.tv.previewdns.com/blog/2008/07/battle-lines-being-drawn-why-the-muhammad-ali-act-should-apply-to-mma/. Mr. Brookhouse’s full response can be found here. http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2008/7/2/563350/ali-act-not-a-step-in-the. Unfortunately, Mr. Brookhouse’s entire argument is either based upon incorrect factual assumptions, or a misunderstanding of the Muhammad Ali Act itself. I address each of Mr. Brookhouse’s contentions below. 1) Long term contracts. Initially, Mr. Brookhouse dismissed the Act’s prohibitions against “coercive” contracts by claiming, unlike boxing with long-term promotional agreements, contracts in mixed martial arts are with…

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Friday, 04 July 2008 03:27

Why the Muhammad Ali Act Should Apply to MMA-UPDATE

Written by Rob Maysey

Eddie Goldman of NHBnews published an article on December 27, 2007, which contained detailed quotes from Fedor Emelianenko. The article can be found here: http://www.adcombat.com/Article.asp?Article_ID=14555. Unfortunately, I didn’t see this article while drafting the initial blog, but it is worth referencing now. In the article, Fedor Emelianenko detailed the reasons he chose not to sign with Zuffa. Emelianenko stated: “The contract that we were presented with by the UFC was simply impossible, couldn’t be signed–I couldn’t leave. If I won, I had to fight up to eight times in two years. If I lost one fight, then the UFC had the right…

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