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Bjorn Rebney has revealed his motivations behind helping to launch the Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Association.The former Bellator MMA CEO announced the formation of the group on a conference call last week in a bid to promote UFC fighters rights and earn them a bigger share of revenue from the promotions new owners, WME-IMG.WME-IMG and UFC today -- that conglomerate -- theyre bullies, Rebney said in an appearance on MMA Hour. And it may not be with their hands, but its with their money and its with their power and its with their influence.UFC fighters Tim Kennedy, Cain Velasquez, TJ Dillashaw and Donald Cerrone, as well as former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre, all joined in on the conference call with Rebney, who said he is acting as an adviser and will not make decisions on behalf of the group.The group said on the call they were seeking, among other things, a pension, retirement plan and full-scale health care for current and retired fighters.Theres nothing in place, and this is the most violent sport on the face of the Earth, Rebney continued. The repercussions for a mixed martial artist far surpass those from hockey or football or, for Gods sake, even boxing. Even boxing. And boxing has got a real ugly progressive step for its athletes. And youve got nothing in place? No.WME-IMG bought the UFC for $4 billion earlier this year from Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, as well as Dana White, who kept his role as president.That didnt come from Dana or Lorenzo, Rebney said. That came on the backs of fighters, who packed the arenas, drove the pay-per-view buy rates, drove the international and domestic television, the sponsorships, the closed circuit, etc., etc.They deserve to get paid whats fair. And to be able to fight that fight, to be able to be in the middle of that and also to be able to Superman-punch bullies in the back of the head, thats a very attractive proposition for me just given my personality.Air Max 97 Valentines Day Femme . But by the time the game started, the Toronto Raptors forward felt even worse. And, for three quarters, it showed as Gay shot a woeful three-for-13 from the field. Air Max 98 2018 . Just not the game. 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Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium.Few would dare split up Canberras lethal right-edge combination.But if Jordan Rapana could separate himself from Joseph Leilua for one game, it would be against Melbourne in Saturday nights NRL grand-final qualifier.And for one reason only: Storm back-rower Kevin Proctor.The pair grew up on the Gold Coast, playing much of their junior football together, and have remained close mates ever since.I sent him a message the other day and told him I might try to ask (coach) Ricky (Stuart) if I can play left side so I can take your head off - just to get that one shot on him, Rapana laughed.Nah, hes definitely one of my best mates. No doubt, Ill go see him when we get down there and go catch up for coffees.They almost became teammates again last year, but Proctor turned down an offer from the Raiders to stay with the Storm - where he has been since 2008.Everything happens for a reason, Rapana told AAP.Hes doing well down there so hes enjoying himself.Rapana, too, is enjoying himself more than he thought he could in the NRL.Just two years ago, he struggled to find the fun in playing rugby league as he fought for a spot in the Raiders side folllowing six years away from the game.ddddddddddddIt was all about setting a goal to try and just make the team, he said.But this year, Ive been able to set weekly goals because Ive really excelled - on a personal level - playing outside of Joey (Leilua).Its really taken my football to another level. Its an exciting style of footy we get to play here, and Ricky allows that.It makes me enjoy my football a lot more.Rapana, who jointly won the coachs award at the Raiders presentation night with Leilua on Monday, leads the competition for linebreaks and is the second-highest tryscorer with 22.One more four-pointer and he will break the clubs record for most tries in a season.Its a cool achievement but, to be honest, I really couldnt care less - as long as I try to do my job for the team each week, he said.Rapana is off contract at the end of the 2017, but wants to remain a Raider for the long term.Id love to stay here - its where Ive really enjoyed my football and weve got a great bunch of blokes here, he said. ' ' '