Fight Business Podcast: Fighter Unions, Endeavor vs. Piracy & Joe Rogan Controversy

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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts.

This week Patrick talks about the possibility of a fighter union, Endeavor's war against piracy, Modelo signing Anik, bad judging and how it affects business, the Nelk Boys and finally could the Joe Rogan controversy directly harm the Ultimate Fighting Championship?

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Episode Overview
(03:44) Is a fighter Union in the UFC possible?
(20:33) Endeavor Piracy Comments
(31:27) Modelo signs Jon Anik to a deal
(38:51) How does bad judging affect business?
(51:26) NELK boys, Dana White, and the UFC.
(55:18) Could the Joe Rogan controversy hurt the UFC?