It seems like every time an MMA fighter's union reveals itself, drama soon follows that begins to derail the new organization's efforts. The Professional Fighters Association had a promising start with labor lawyer Lucas Middlebrook at the helm and several well respected UFC athletes on board. But then a list of fighters being considered for PFA board positions leaked to the press, a huge issue with many UFC fighters fearing retribution from the company should their association be learned.
Then there's the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association, which kicked off last November with a big press conference event featuring sports legend Georges St.