Anyone else think Bellator might've made an offer to Jon Jones? His contract has one fight on it left. He's taken his time with signing a new one and signing the bout agreement with Gustaffsson. Could Viacom have made a mega deal to him?
No. No man.
That's fuckin illegal. They would have to wait until there is no fights and a long exclusive negotiating period ended...which this won't come to.
Dude is just duckin Gus
I know to officially make an offer is illegal, but maybe someone has had talks with him privately. Idk just a wild theory. What else could be taking so long? Other than Zuffa low-balling fighters like usual
Jon Jones going to Bellator would mean he would be "undefeated" his whole career. Obviously not what the contract issues are about but would be fun to think about.
Jon Jones vs Rampage would be huge for Bellator.
Champion clause dude. Jones is fucking locked in.
Champion clause dude. Jones is fucking locked in.
No. No man.
That's fuckin illegal. They would have to wait until there is no fights and a long exclusive negotiating period ended...which this won't come to.
Dude is just duckin Gus
got a source for that? I dont think it is real.
Dude I know he can't field offers. But what if someone from Viacom just got in touch with him and said a massive deal was waiting for him. How crazy would that be?
Acquired from http://mmapayout.com/2009/09/the-champions-clause-an-mma-comparative/ I remember it being part of the debate over UFC fighter contracts.
I know to officially make an offer is illegal, but maybe someone has had talks with him privately. Idk just a wild theory. What else could be taking so long? Other than Zuffa low-balling fighters like usual
Champion clause dude. Jones is fucking locked in.
“if, at the expiration of the Term, Fighter is then UFC champion, the Term shall be automatically extended for a period commencing on the Termination Date and ending on the earlier of (i) one (1) year from the Termination Date; or (ii) the date on which Fighter has participated in three (3) bouts promoted by ZUFFA following the Termination Date (”Extension Term”. Any references to the Term herein shall be deemed to include a reference to the Extension Term, where applicable.”
He might be fighting for a better contract, but it's contractually impossible for him to be fielding other offers.
No. No man.
That's fuckin illegal. They would have to wait until there is no fights and a long exclusive negotiating period ended...which this won't come to.
Dude is just duckin Gus