Jose Aldo Says There Should Be A Union For Fighters In MMA, Speaks On Reebok Deal

UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo recently talked to Combate about two controversial subjects: UFC’s Reebok deal, and a union for fighters.

Aldo said a union for fighters “would be great” for MMA:

“Nobody ever talked to me about a union, but that would be great. It’s a protection for the fighter that could help a lot. Nobody ever considered this. Fighters are not united because of the past of rivalries between teams and martial arts. It’s different from the old days now, of course, but that still happens. If I don’t fight for this money, someone else will accept tomorrow. Fighters are not united, and that’s why we don’t have many privileges.”

He also said he feels that fighters should sign the UFC’s Reebok uniform contracts:

“I support this idea, of course. Nike does uniforms in the NFL, but the team pays salaries to athletes, and it’s also like this in the NBA. For fighters that are starting and don’t earn much, that don’t get pay-per-view (points), life gets hard. You spend a lot of money with physical trainers, coach and sparring, because nobody today goes to the gym to get punched in the face for free. If (a monthly salary) happened, it would be great, otherwise, we keep going. We’re subject to injuries, we can stay out for a long time, and that hurts the athlete that doesn’t make money unless he’s fighting. If you’re injured, there’s no income. It’s good to always have a sponsor to support you because that’s what keeps the fighter going.”

Related: Brendan Schaub Steps Away From UFC Over Reebok Uniform Deal

Aldo will be fighting Conor McGregor at UFC 194.

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