Assemblyman Matt Haney (D- San Francisco) has introduced legislation to create a pension fund for retired MMA fighters.
"Like millions of other Californians, I watch MMA," said Haney. "I used to go down to Blockbuster when I was in middle school, and rent on VHS the Royce Gracie fights."
Haney took his love for the sport and introduced the bill that would tack on a $1 surcharge on every ticket sold to sanctioned MMA events in the state. That money would go into a so-called pension fund. "If we’re going to regulate these fights and authorize them," said Haney. "We should also make sure that when these guys and women retire, that they’re taken care of with a pension."
Haney has the support of several retired MMA fighters including UFC hall-of-famer Ronda Rousey and Frank Trigg. Trigg points out California hosts more fights than any other state and is a billion-dollar industry. "Boxing and mixed martial arts, make money for California, that’s the bottom line," said Trigg. "You want to reward these people and make sure there are more fights, give them a retirement.
They could then receive a one-time check after retiring and turning 50 or take an early release for education or medical reasons. "Since 2012, the commission has given out 171 of these pensions—the average payout was $19,000," said Andy Foster, executive director of CSAC. In order to pass, the bill would require a two-thirds majority of the legislature. Haney is confident the votes are there, and supporters hope other states may follow California’s lead. thing," said Haney.
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