Former UFC Lightweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones has hired Richard Schaefer as his advisor. The hire comes after the news of Jones severing his relationship with his longtime representation, First Round Management. The Malki Kawa-owned management service represented Jones for 11 years and through numerous controversies both in and out of the Octagon. The new relationship […]
It’s the day after Christmas, the Miami Heat beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and all is well in the world. Signing season is heating up, and many big time NFL prospects will begin to sign Standard Representation Agreements with NFLPA certified Contract Advisors. As always, Sports Agent Blog will stay on top of the signings and report […]
The following article is from Zac Johnson. Jon Jones’ agent Malki Kawa usually has his hands full trying to explain the often controversial behaviour of the UFC’s dominant light-heavyweight champion, but Kawa was forced to come out this week to deny he had thrown punches during the ugly scenes that marred the opening of UFC 178’s […]
Over the past few years it has become apparent that social media will play an important role in the MMA community. Everyday people are passed over on jobs because their prospective employer searched their Facebook profile and found an inappropriate picture, post, or anything that may be considered a “red flag.” However, social media can […]
On August 18, 2011 the UFC announced they had reached a seven-year agreement with FOX Sports Media Group. Within minutes of that groundbreaking announcement both managers and fighters began to wonder what major brands would enter into the MMA market now that the UFC had secured a network television deal. Fast forward to 2014 and […]