In recent weeks, it seems the role of MMA manager has been thrust into the spotlight – but for all the wrong reasons.
With very high-profile clients such as Jose Aldo and Mauricio “Shogun”
Rua departing from their longtime management teams, one has to wonder if
further moves are inevitable. And if so, do fighters even need managers
in their career?
Veteran manager Alex Davis, who has seen MMA transform from sport to big
business during his lifetime in the game, believes proper management – when
done right – is stall a valuable tool in guiding a fighter’s career.