Attempts to have MMA fighters collectively form together into a union or association have gone almost entirely unsuccessful in recent years. Several different groups have put a foot forward with hopes of changing the landscape of the sport, but to no avail. The MMA Athletes Association was essentially DOA. The Professional Fighters Association fizzled after a few months of ruffling feathers. And the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association , which is arguably the most promising attempt, is continuing to make inroads at a slow pace. One of the constants throughout the process of trying to bring fighters together has been UFC women’s bantamweight Leslie Smith (9-7-1 MMA, 3-3 UFC), who has never made any bones about her strong pro-union beliefs.
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Leslie Smith asked Kobe Bryant about ‘extremely important’ union at UFC Athlete Retreat – MMA Junkie