WME-IMG invites UFC roster to Las Vegas this weekend for ‘retreat’

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A large chunk of the UFC roster will descend upon Las Vegas this weekend, and it won’t be for a fight.

WME|IMG, the new owners of the UFC, have invited the entire roster to Vegas for what they’re calling the “2017 UFC Athlete Retreat.” While every fighter was asked to attend, those with conflicting schedules are exempt. All travel expenses will be paid by the UFC.

“This event represents a unique opportunity for you to interact with your fellow athletes, UFC staff and your new ownership group, while hearing from a wide variety of experts across sports, entertainment and business,” an e-mail sent to the fighters earlier this week stated.

While WME|IMG co-CEOs Ari Emanuel and Patrick Whitesell have attended events since buying the promotion last summer, they’ve yet to meet with the majority of the roster in an official capacity. This weekend could represent the first opportunity to do so.

WME|IMG invites UFC roster to Las Vegas this weekend for ‘retreat’
 
Lukewarm Carl

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I have a feeling that this should have happened sooner.

Although... Maybe this is the right time since they've made a shit ton of changes in the last year.
 
The Sound of Violence

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They're "inviting" fighters to the retreat the same way police officers "invite" you to step out of the car.

#FreeAl
 
Mix6APlix

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If it's a retreat, the should call it the Bisping Expedition.







I kid.







Or do I?
 
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Robbie Hart

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The Sound of Violence said:
They're "inviting" fighters to the retreat the same way police officers "invite" you to step out of the car.

#FreeAl
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Or send criminals a letter saying they won a prize/money and to claim it at x location on a certain day so they can make a group arrest
 
Pitbull9

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Robbie Hart said:
Or send criminals a letter saying they won a prize/money and to claim it at x location on a certain day so they can make a group arrest
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Can we do that and instead of prize money we can say we have virgins and maybe attract a certain group to round up and...
 
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- "Okay guys, welcome bla bla"
- "You know, my manager would have really liked to come, as well. How come managers are excempt?"
- "Oh well, you know, this is just for you fighters... Oh right, before we start, - could you guys all just sign this piece of paper that's in front of you real quick, so we get the formalities out of the way... Great!"
 
Wintermute

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How many guys are we talking here? The seating arrangements alone will be a HUGE headache. Fights will be breaking out in the seats, Diaz brothers throwing waterbottles...
 
ShakaSway

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Well well well, the most organized PED busting ever is finally here, being it a retreat it sounds like they are forced to go on
 
benjo0101

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If this doesn't end in the biggest unorganised mass brawl of all time it's been a waste.

Video please
 
dacofty

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funny how they have "invited" but only those with scheduling conflict is exempt... Independent contractors my ass..employees all the way.
 
Chromium

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The first time they had one of these things, they announced limited healthcare, dental, and life insurance. So it went over pretty well, in spite of everything.

Unless you have some good news to give the fighters though, these things are dumb.

Otherwise these things can be done on a much smaller scale at intervals, say with 50 fighters at a time at the fighters' convenience, and with a few coaches and managers in the mix as well. The fighters would be more receptive to it, and at the same time both the fighters and owners will get to know each other better than if you have 500 fighters in the same place at once.

The way this has been done has been to maximize the owner's convenience at the expense of anything practical that they hope to accomplish other than maybe a power display.
 
LurkenLikaGherkin

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Ryann Von Doom said:
Reed Harris has been taking care of him. He's da real mvp.
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lol

This is why video is needed. To watch the fighters & managers as they subtly try to move away from Ragin' Al, lest they be photographed looking friendly with him before the unforgiving, vengeful gaze of Big Ari's Brother.
 
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