Don't know the details of this but the fighters would be better off managing their own money. I guess they'll be expected to contribute and the fund will likely be run for the benefit of the fund managers, that's the usual form.
1) it isn't a complete pension, it's a safety net to help fighters, they will need to manage their own money anyway. It is not intended to fully support someone in retirement.
2) The fighters aren't paying into it.
3) lol "the benefit of the fund manager" This is a government program, there is no private fund manager that will benefit.
4) It's not a conspiracy, and has nothing to do with anyone's personal politics, which is what this thread has turned into.
5) I don't think many even understand what they read. This is not coming from the general fund, and is therefore not welfare of any kind. It will be based on a 1-2 dollar fee on tickets and other fund building methods (such as sales of merchandise for the fund)
An opportunity to own the libs!!! I'll take it even if politics has nothing to do with it!!! ROFL
Take off your tin foil hat, there is no conspiracy here.
This was a unanimous vote in the CA legislature of ALL Dems AND Reps, so calm down.
The fighters fought for it too:
The bill has been publicly backed by several prominent California-based MMA fighters including former UFC champion
Ronda Rousey, former WEC champion
Urijah Faber, coach Cesar Gracie, referee Herb Dean, and former UFC and Bellator title challenger
Cat Zingano, who gave testimony during a hearing at the state’s capitol in July.