159 - Listen as UFC fighter Leslie Smith and I talk about Project Spearhead and her efforts to form a union. In short, UFC fighters are treated like employees but are labeled as independent contractors - which means they don't get the benefits and pay an employee would. We also talk about how Strippers and Walmart employees have it better than UFC employees, address Jon Fitch's recent comments about Leslie's unionization efforts, Leslie getting kicked out of MMAFA, fighters not showing up at their contracted fight weight, stand up comedy, and more! What exactly is Project Spearhead? Project Spearhead is a vehicle to give the fighters in the UFC more power in negotiations, payments that are reflective of their worth and comprehensive medical insurance both during and after a fighter's career with the UFC. Read the article on MMASucka http://mmasucka.com/2018/03/01/leslie-smith-discusses-project-spearhead-ufc-unionization-efforts/ Follow Leslie Smith on Twitter: @LeslieSmith_GF https://twitter.com/LeslieSmith_GF Follow Leslie Smith on Instagram: @LeslieSmithMMA https://www.instagram.com/lesliesmithmma/?hl=en Follow Project Spearhead on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProjSpearhead For all things Project Spearhead please visit: www.projectspearhead.com Help support the podcast by visiting www.aaronsayswhat.com and clicking on the affiliate links, or just say hi and let me know what you think. Follow my Ragin' Al Iaquinta parody account: @IAQUINTAREALTY www.twitter.com/iaquintarealty Follow my Dana White parody account: @DanaUnleashed www.twitter.com/danaunleashed Or follow my regular ol' Twitter account @aaronsayswhat1 www.twitter.com/aaronsayswhat1 Follow the podcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aaronsayswhat1/ Join my Podcasting Made Simple Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1759962270999727/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel For less than $6 a month host your very own podcast. Try any Spreaker plan FREE for 30-days: https://www.spreaker.com/plans?coupon_code=asw‬