2. It's A Conflict Of Interest For Fighters Running Clothing Lines & Other Business Ventures
Urijah Faber, who we should not is withholding judgment on the Reebok deal for the time being, is well known for running some of the businesses he has on display when he appears in the UFC octagon. Now, Faber is probably one of the smartest guys in MMA, as far as entrepreneurship goes, and not every fighter is in this situation - but some are. Will this deal lead to fewer fighters launching their own clothing lines and the like, given their largest advertising platform has been pulled out from under them? It seems likely.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
