UNARMED COMBATANT PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT
This
Unarmed Combatant Promotional Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered as
of
the date that this Agreement is executed by Fighter ("Effective Date") and
is
made and entered into by and between Pro Elite Inc., (herein after “Pro Elite”)
and ______________, Lender, and Xxxxx Xxxxxx Shamrock, (hereinafter,
collectively and/or individually as applicable, "Fighter"). This Agreement
shall
define, set forth and control the parties’ relationship and all parameters
relating thereto. If prior to the execution of this Agreement, a Letter of
Understanding/Intent or another agreement was entered into and executed by
and
between Fighter and Pro Elite Fighter acknowledges and understands that the
terms set forth in such previously executed agreement shall remain in full
force
and effect, and Fighter shall be contractually bound and obligated to perform
in
accordance with the terms set forth therein. Upon the execution of this
Agreement, the terms, conditions and rights set forth in this Agreement shall
fully define, set forth and control the parties’ relationship, and all other
terms and agreements by and between Fighter and Pro Elite shall be void, unless
specifically referred to herein or set forth in a subsequent writing signed
by
Pro Elite and Fighter.
RECITALS
WHEREAS,
Pro Elite is in the business of creating, developing and promoting mixed martial
arts, boxing, martial arts, and unarmed combatant fighting events and
competitions both domestically and throughout the world under the trade names
of
Pro Elite and/or other names that Pro Elite shall create or use. As part of
its
business, Pro Elite desires to enter into this Agreement with Fighter to be
the
exclusive promoter for Fighter's bouts for the period of time and under certain
terms as set forth herein. Additionally, Fighter by and through this Agreement
hereby grants certain ancillary or other rights to Pro Elite in perpetuity
as
set forth herein;
WHEREAS,
Fighter represents that he is a professional mixed martial arts fighter, boxer
or martial artists who desires to enter into this Agreement with Pro Elite
for
the purpose of Pro Elite being Fighter’s exclusive promoter for Fighter's future
bouts for a period of time and certain terms as set forth herein. Additionally,
Fighter hereby grants certain and specific ancillary or other rights to Pro
Elite in perpetuity. If by way of this Agreement, Pro Elite and Fighter are
not
entering into an “exclusive” promoter relationship, then attached hereto as
Exhibit A are the terms and conditions relating to the non-exclusive nature
of
the parties agreement relating thereto; and
WHEREAS,
Pro Elite by and through its authorized representative, and Fighter hereby
declare, admit and accept that they are of free will and are fully capable
and
able to enter into this Agreement and that they are entering into this Agreement
on their own free will, without force or duress, to create a legally cognizable
and binding relationship as set forth herein.
NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the agreements and promises
contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Pro Elite and Fighter agree as
follows:
INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS
1. The
recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated herein as though set forth
in
full by this reference.
FIGHTER’S
GRANT OF RIGHTS TO PRO ELITE
2. Fighter
hereby grants to Pro Elite the exclusive (as defined and set forth above)
worldwide right to promote, secure, arrange, coordinate, create, and offer
any
and all mixed martial arts, martial arts, or unarmed combatant contests
(individually, "Bout," and collectively, "Bouts") to be engaged in by Fighter
during the Term of this Agreement and any extensions thereto. Such rights shall
constitute and be defined and understood as the "Promotional Rights" granted
to
Pro Elite.
3. Fighter
hereby grants to Pro Elite the unrestricted worldwide right to exploit and
use
to the fullest extent possible any and all content, data, and information and
any and all property rights and intellectual property rights prepared,
conceived, developed, manifested in tangible or intangible form, or created
by
and through this Agreement with Fighter or Fighter’s Representatives, as well as
any and all other property rights associated with Pro Elite Pro Elite events,
or
Pro Elite’s affiliates of Fighter or Fighter’ Representatives which shall
include the unrestricted right to fully exploit, use, profit, disseminate,
display, reproduce, print, publish, edit, and make any other uses of Fighter’s
names, images, likenesses, voices, personas, signatures, and/or any and all
information of or relating thereto (collectively defined as "Fighter’s
Identity"), and shall include all persons associated or affiliated with Fighter
as it relates to Fighter’s purpose and relationship with Pro Elite or Pro
Elite’s affiliates as set forth herein, as well as all activities and events of
Pro Elite. Such rights shall constitute and be defined and understood as the
"Ancillary Rights" granted to Pro Elite.
(Language
added in paragraph 5)
4. The
Promotional Rights and Ancillary Rights or other rights shall be Pro Elite’s
sole and exclusive tangible or intangible property, as such property may exist,
in perpetuity and throughout the world, and Pro Elite shall hold such rights
and
property free and clear from any and all claims of right or interest of Fighter,
or anyone or any entity claiming through Fighter, and such Right is not affected
or diminished by the relationship between Fighter and Pro Elite being
non-exclusive. The only permitted and allowable exceptions hereto shall be
set
forth in a writing signed by an authorized representative of Pro Elite which
describes in full detail any such exception. The rights granted herein by
Fighter may be and are referred to collectively and understood as "rights"
or
“other rights” of Pro Elite and include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The
right
to all event income, revenue, or fees which shall include, but are not limited
to, venue fees, live event gate receipts, event fees, event income, advertising
fees, and sponsorship fees. The right to exploit all forms of radio, television,
and electronic media, which may be live, in real time, or delayed transmission
and shown or displayed via interactive means, in home or theater, pay-per-view,
satellite, closed circuit, cable, subscription, antenna, or other means of
transferring such information or data, as well as via telephone, wireless means,
cellular phones, computer, cds, cd-rom, dvd, any and all internet applications,
film, and tape for exhibition in any and all media formats including, but not
limited to, video and audio cassettes, disks, dvds, video, and computer
applications and the right to all income, fees or revenue generated therefrom.
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b. The
right
to use and exploit Fighter’s relationship with Pro Elite the activities thereof,
the Bouts, activities pertaining to the Bouts, or other activities or events
of
Fighter with Pro Elite including, but not limited to, interviews, press
conferences, weigh-ins, any behind-the-scenes coverage of Fighter, and Fighter’s
Bouts which shall include pre and post-fight interviews and press conferences
and any parts thereof, for any and all commercial or non-commercial exploitative
purposes and uses by Pro Elite;
c. Pro
Elite
shall have the right to fully or partially exploit, sell, assign, license,
sublicense, use or otherwise dispose of or disseminate any and all of the rights
granted herein and to permit, authorize, grant a license to, and grant the
right
to exercise any of the Pro Elite rights in Pro Elite’s sole and absolute
discretion to any affiliate or third party for commercial or non-commercial
exploitative purposes and uses. Pro Elite shall have the right to do all things
necessary for the full and complete exploitation, usage, and exercise of these
rights. Pro Elite shall have the absolute right to assign, license, or transfer
any or all of the rights granted to it hereunder without fighter’s consent or
approval, however, Pro Elite must obtain fighter’s consent, which cannot be
unreasonably withheld, to assign, license, or transfer Pro Elite’s right to
promote any bout of fighter.
d. Pro
Elite
shall have all rights, title, and interests in and to any and all information,
data, content, recordings, that are recorded or stored in whatever means, such
as, film, tape, digital formats, or other means of information, data, or content
storage used including, without limitation, all television, radio, internet,
or
other broadcast or dissemination means used by Pro Elite or its affiliates
of
the Pro Elite brand, the Bouts, the Bout Events, or other information, data,
content, or recordings of Fighter. Pro Elite shall secure in Pro Elite’s name or
in the name of its affiliate, as designated by Pro Elite all copyright,
trademark, and other legally cognizable protection to the fullest extent
available for the benefit, exploitation, ownership, and use of Pro Elite;
e. Pro
Elite
shall have the unrestricted worldwide right to exploit, use, edit, disseminate,
display, reproduce, and publish in any media or medium such rights for the
purpose of advertising, promotion, publicity, merchandising and exploitation
of
the Pro Elite brand, the Bouts, the Bout events, including the use of the
identity of Fighter such commercial activities;
f. Pro
Elite
shall have the unrestricted worldwide right to exploit, use, display, reproduce,
publish, and make any other uses of Fighter’s Identity in connection with the
development, manufacturing, distribution, and/or sale of any and all electronic
devices, video games, computer games, arcade games, hand held video games,
cds,
cd-roms, dvds, internet applications, wireless, video and audio applications,
as
well as clothing, apparel, photographs, publishing media, souvenirs, games
or
any kind, toys of any kind, or commercial merchandise, and any and all other
similar type products, including the all packaging elements associate with
such
products; and
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g. The
exclusive and unrestricted right to exploit and use the Fighter’s Identity as it
relates to and involves the Pro Elite brand or the brand of its affiliate
companies for Pro Elite’s business activities, as well as the business
activities of any networks, stations, sponsors and other users that Pro Elite
engages for its business activities and for any business or commercial purpose
of Pro Elite or one of its affiliates as Pro Elite determines in its sole and
absolute discretion.
h. The
exclusive and unrestricted right to include Fighter and/or create for Fighter
an
internet website and domain name(s) for the use on the internet and the right
to
utilize and own such internet website and domain name(s) in connection with
the
Fighter and the Pro Elite brand, during the Term of this Agreement and any
extension thereto, without restriction and in whatever way Pro Elite elects.
Pro
Elite is under no obligation to register in any way Fighter’s domain names.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned right granted to Pro Elite Fighter can and
may maintain his own website unrelated to the Pro Elite. Notwithstanding the
rights granted herein, Pro Elite does not have the right to utilize xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
as that
website already belongs to Fighter.
i. Pro
Elite
shall have the rights and interests in any
musical or theatrical elements that Pro Elite creates, conceives, provides
for
Fighter’s use for his appearances, which are different from prior Fighter
appearances and unrelated to Pro Elite as set forth herein, and such musical
and
theatrical elements will be owned solely and exclusively by Company.
5. Upon
the
termination of this Agreement or the expiration of the Term of this Agreement
or
any extension thereof, or any acceleration by Pro Elite as allowed and provided
in this Agreement, it is understood and accepted by Fighter that such
termination, expiration, or acceleration of this Agreement shall not and will
not affect or terminate the Ancillary Rights or other rights granted by any
provision of this Agreement as they shall survive any such termination,
expiration or acceleration. Notwithstanding
the terms and conditions set forth herein, it is understood and agreed by and
between Pro Elite and Fighter that Fighter shall retain all property rights,
interests and rights in the matters set forth in exhibit B and Pro Elite that
have any interest or rights thereto.
PRO
ELITE’S PROMOTION
6. Each
Bout
promoted by Pro Elite for Fighter shall be a mixed martial arts, boxing, or
martial arts contest in the form of a one-on-one unarmed combat between Fighter
and an opponent to be determined and designated by Pro Elite The unarmed combat,
the Bout or event, shall be conducted in accordance with and pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the athletic commission, the governing body, or the
official authority having jurisdiction over the Bout or event (hereinafter
to be
understood as the "Athletic Commission"). Both Fighter and Pro Elite shall
fully
comply with and be bound by the rules and regulations of the Athletic
Commission. For each Bout for which Fighter shall participate as an unarmed
combatant under this Agreement, such Bout will be in Fighter’s weight class,
unless the Bout Agreement or a separate writing executed by the parties states
otherwise.
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7. Pro
Elite
shall promote and Fighter shall participate in the minimum number of Bouts
as
set forth in this Agreement or any extensions thereto. Pro Elite will have
complied with its obligations to promote a Bout for Fighter if Pro Elite
presents an offer to Fighter to promote a Bout in accordance with the terms
set
forth herein and Fighter rejects the offer or refuses to participate in the
Bout.
8. If
Pro
Elite’s event is cancelled or postponed for any reason whatsoever and such event
includes Fighter’s Bout, then the failure of Fighter’s Bout to not take place
due to such cancellation or postponement shall
not
be
deemed a breach or non-performance by Pro Elite Pro Elite shall use its best
efforts to reschedule the cancelled or postponed Bout and the Term of this
Agreement shall, at Pro Elite ‘s sole discretion and election, be extended by
the number of days equal to the number of days between the originally scheduled
date for the Bout and the date on which the rescheduled Bout occurs. Pro Elite
shall
not
be
liable for Fighter's Bout Purse associated with the Bout or any other purses,
or
expenses, or obligations incurred by Fighter or any of Fighter’s agents,
representatives, employees or affiliates in preparation for or relating to
the
Bout. Should such cancellation occur, Pro Elite will notify fighter of the
rescheduled date, no less than sixty (60) days before the event.
9. All
of
Fighter’s Bouts shall be on the dates and at the sites determined and designated
by Pro Elite in its sole and absolute discretion.
EXCLUSIVITY
10. Should
Pro Elite have the exclusive right to promote all of Fighter's bouts, then
Fighter shall not participate in or render his services as a professional
fighter or unarmed combatant or in any other professional capacity to any other
mixed martial art, martial art, professional wrestling, or any other fighting
competition or exhibition, except as expressly permitted by this Agreement
and
allowed for by Pro Elite in writing.
Xxxxx
is
providing addendum.
11. If
during
the term of this Agreement or any extension thereof, Fighter is offered or
solicited to participate as a fighter or unarmed combatant by another promoter,
Fighter shall inform and notify Pro Elite of the full terms and conditions
of
such offer or solicitation in writing and, subject to the written consent of
Pro
Elite which may be granted or withheld in Pro Elite‘s sole and absolute
discretion, Fighter may continue to negotiate with other promoter. Once Pro
Elite is fully informed in writing of all terms and conditions of the offer
to
Fighter of such other event/bout and the event/bout does not conflict with
Pro
Elite’s events/bouts for which the Fighter may participate, and the other
event/bout is scheduled for and shall takes place on a date which is greater
than sixty (60) days before Pro Elite’s next event/bout or more than sixty (60)
days after any Pro Elite event/bout, Pro Elite may at its sole and absolute
discretion allow Fighter to participate therein. If Fighter is given permission
by Pro Elite or is allowed to participate in a bout promoted by another promoter
and the terms accepted by Fighter from the other promoter are less than those
set forth in this Agreement or any extension thereto, then Pro Elite shall
have
the full and absolute right to revise the terms herein to be consistent with
the
lesser terms of the other promoter.
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12. Notwithstanding
any confidentiality between the other promoter and Fighter relating to their
agreement, a full and correct copy of any offer or solicitation for any other
bout shall be furnished to and approved by Pro Elite prior to giving its
permission to Fighter and prior to Fighter’s execution thereof. If such
permission is granted by Pro Elite in its sole and absolute discretion, then
a
fully executed copy of any such agreement must be provided to Pro Elite within
five (5) days of execution by Fighter and the other promoter. Notwithstanding
Pro Elite’s permission, Fighter shall not, during the Term of this Agreement,
grant promotional or other rights which conflict with the rights granted by
Fighter hereto. Fighter expressly agrees that this Agreement shall be
automatically extended for an additional one hundred and twenty (120) days
for
each non- Pro Elite promoted bout that Fighter participates in, and any
reference to the Term herein shall be automatically extended to include any
such
extension(s).
TERM
13. The
term
of this Agreement ("Term") shall commence on December 1, 2006, and continue
there from for a term of three (3) years, expiring on November 30, 2009. During
said Term, Fighter shall participate in a minimum of two (2) bouts, per year,
promoted by Pro Elite, for three (3) years. Fighter agrees and accepts that
he
shall participate as an unarmed combatant in Pro Elite’s February 10, 2007,
event.
14. Fighter
understands and agrees that the Term of this Agreement shall be continued and
extended for any length of time that the Fighter is unable or unwilling to
participate as an unarmed combatant and such continuances and extensions shall
include, but are not limited to, any time period when the Fighter is: disabled,
sick, or injured; jailed or is incarcerated; Fighter has been suspended or
his
ability to participate in a Bout has been revoked by an Athletic Commission;
his
ability to travel is restricted by a recognized governmental agency; Fighter
has
been called to military duty or other form of civic duty; or Fighter refuses
to
prepare for or participate in a Bout for any reason.
15. Fighter
acknowledges and accepts that Pro Elite shall not be deemed in default of this
Agreement to the extent that performance of its obligations under this Agreement
are delayed or prevented by reason of any act of God, fire, natural disaster,
war, riots, labor strike or labor difficulties, terrorist activities, power
failure, unforeseeable acts, acts constituting force majeure, or by reason
of
any governmental or Athletic Commission enactment of a regulation or order
precluding or preventing Pro Elite from undertaking its obligations under this
Agreement. If there is an occurrence of a force majeure event or other bona
fide
action, Pro Elite may elect, in its sole discretion, to suspend this Agreement
for a period of time equal to the duration of the act or occurrence. Fighter
acknowledges and accepts that no compensation shall be paid or become due to
Fighter during such suspended period, which shall, at Pro Elite’s sole and
absolute discretion, extend the Term of this Agreement.
COMPENSATION
16. Fighter
acknowledges and accepts the compensation schedule set forth below for Fighter’s
participation as an unarmed combatant in a Pro Elite promoted Bout. Compensation
to Fighter shall take the form of a Fighter’s Purse, only, in the amounts as set
forth below:
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a. For
the
Pro Elite Bout’s for which Fighter participates as an unarmed combatant in Year
1 of 3, Fighter’s Purse shall be Two Hundred Thousand Dollars (US $200,000),
less all permissible or required deductions and withholding.
b. For
the
Pro Elite Bout’s for which Fighter participates as an unarmed combatant in Year
2 of 3, Fighter’s Purse shall be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars (US $300,000),
less all permissible or required deductions and withholding.
c. For
the
Pro Elite Bout’s for which Fighter participates as an unarmed combatant in Year
3 of 3, Fighter’s Purse shall be Four Hundred Thousand Dollars (US $400,000),
less all permissible or required deductions and withholding.
17. Fighter's
Purse shall be paid by Pro Elite or an agent or representative of Pro Elite
within twenty-four (24) hours of Fighter’s completion of his participation as an
unarmed combatant in each Bout. If Fighter tests positive for any banned or
controlled substance as defined or established by the Athletic Commission in
a
pre or post-fight drug test, then payment of Fighter’s Purse purses will be
subject to the discretion of Pro Elite in compliance with the recommendations
or
rules of the Athletic Commission. If Pro Elite is aware of, is informed of
or
believes that Fighter’s compensation is subject to any domestic or foreign
deductions or withholdings requirements, whatever they may legally be, which
may
or can obligate Pro Elite for payment if not made by Fighter, then Fighter’s
compensation owed by Pro Elite may be or will be offset and such deductions
and
withholdings, which will be held in Pro Elite’s account until such time that the
matter is satisfactorily resolved in writing.
18. Fighter
acknowledges that Fighter’s Purse and the incidentals provided to Fighter as set
forth in this Agreement shall be the sole and only form of compensation due
to
or owed to Fighter by Pro Elite for Fighter’s performance as an unarmed
combatant in a Bout promoted by Pro Elite.
19. Should,
for whatever reason, Fighter’s Purse capable of being earned during an extension
term or Option Period, not be set forth in this Agreement, it is hereby agreed
by and between Pro Elite and Fighter that said amounts will be and shall be
negotiated in good faith between the parties and such omission will not affect
or void this Agreement or any extension thereof. Fighter expressly acknowledges
and accepts that such potential amounts are reasonably quantifiable and definite
because each such Fighter’s Purse shall, at a minimum, be no less than the
Fighter’s last Bout Purse paid to Fighter by Pro Elite.
INCIDENTALS
20. In
addition to Fighter’s compensation, as set forth herein, Fighter shall be
entitled to the following incidentals or, if different or agreed to in writing
by Pro Elite those incidentals set forth in the individual Bout Agreement
("Incidentals").
a. For
each
of Fighter’s Bouts that are non-championship or title bouts which Fighter
participates as an unarmed combatant, Pro Elite shall provide Fighter with
five
(5) hotel or motel rooms, with one being a suite, if available and the others
being a regular room, and one (1) one business class ticket and three (3)
round-trip economy class airline tickets from Fighter's residence to the site
of
the Bout for use by Fighter and three (3) of Fighter's representatives, who
shall include, but are not limited to, managers, agents, trainers, seconds,
sparring partners and other persons associated with Fighter who are connected
with the Fighter’s Bout (“Fighter’s Representatives”); and
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b. For
all
of Fighter’s Bouts hereunder, Fighter shall arrive and check into the hotel or
motel provided to Fighter on the arrival commencement date specified in the
Bout
Agreement, which may be up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the Bout
("Arrival Date"), and shall depart from and check-out of the hotel or motel
provided by Pro Elite on the day following the Bout and at a time prior to
the
check-out time designated by the hotel or motel ("Departure Date"). Fighter
and
Fighter’s Representatives shall present a valid credit card for all expenses
charged or incurred beyond the cost of the room and Pro Elite shall not be
and
is not responsible for any other charges made; and .
c. From
the
Arrival Date through the Departure Date, Fighter and one (1) of Fighter’s
Representatives shall each be provided with either Fifty Dollars (US $50.00)
cash per day for meals or, at Pro Elite’s discretion, meal vouchers for three
(3) meals per day; and
d. For
each
Pro Elite Bout that Fighter participates as an unarmed combatant, Fighter shall
also be provided with twenty (20) general admission tickets, four (4) reserved
seating tickets, four (4) tickets for seats located within the first five (5)
rows of the stage, cage, or ring.
f. Other
than the compensation and the specified incidentals set forth herein, Fighter
and Fighter’s Representatives shall not receive other benefits, charges,
expenses, or other incidentals of any kind. Further, Fighter and Fighter’s
Representatives shall not be entitled to receive compensation in lieu of any
unused or undesired Incidental set forth herein, and Fighter and Fighter’s
Representatives must provide a personal credit card upon check-in to the hotel
or motel for which they shall be assigned.
FURTHER
ASSURANCES AND COOPERATION
21. For
each
Bout, the parties shall execute and comply with the terms of a Bout Agreement
("Bout Agreement"), the standard fighter contract required by the Athletic
Commission ("Standard Fighter Contract"), and any other contract required to
be
executed by law, the terms of which shall be consistent with the terms of this
Agreement. To the extent of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement
and
the Bout Agreement with respect to a specific Bout, the Bout Agreement shall
control.
22. If
necessary to effectuate the purpose of any the terms and conditions of this
Agreement or any extensions thereof, Fighter shall and will cooperate with
Pro
Elite and execute any and all additional documents, writings or agreements
necessary for such purpose including, but not limited to, Bout Agreements,
Fighter Contracts, or any other document required by Pro Elite the Athletic
Commission, any relevant governmental authority, or governing body who has
jurisdiction over any Bout. Fighter shall not act or act or fail to take any
action which that would frustrate the purposes of this Agreement and the Rights
granted thereby.
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23. Fighter
shall maintain his eligibility to participate as an unarmed combatant and shall
keep in good standing and current any license or other requirements necessary
to
participate as an unarmed combatant in any Pro Elite event and Pro Elite Bout
for which Fighter is to participate as an unarmed combatant. Fighter shall
not
and will not use any illegal drugs or banned substances including, but not
limited to, banned steroids, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, or any other
banned drug or substance set forth in the Athletic Commissions rules and
regulations ("Controlled Substance"). If Fighter tests positive for any
Controlled Substance in any pre-Bout or post-Bout drug test by the Athletic
Commission, then Fighter will have violated this Agreement or any extension
thereof and will be subject to a suspension by Pro Elite for the duration of
the
suspension imposed by the Athletic Commission and fighter shall forfeit the
ability to participate as an unarmed combatant in one bout promoted by Pro
Elite, to be determined by Pro Elite and will be subject to the holdings of and
penalties imposed by the appropriate Athletic Commission.
24. Fighter
acknowledges and accepts the responsibility of performing all necessary
requirements and obligations imposed on Fighter by way of this Agreement, the
Bout Agreement or the rules and regulations of the Athletic Commission or any
relevant governmental authority or governing body who has jurisdiction over
any
Bout to ensure Fighter’s participation and performance as an unarmed combatant
in a Bout. Fighter acknowledges and accepts that it is Fighter’s sole obligation
and responsibility for obtaining all necessary documentation or to comply with
any and all rules and regulations or licensing requirements for Fighter or
Fighter’s Representatives to lawfully participate in all Bouts. In this regard,
Fighter shall provide Pro Elite with true and correct copies of all such
documentation no less than thirty (30) days prior to any Bout for which Fighter
will be participating as an unarmed combatant. Fighter’s failure to obtain
and/or provide such documentation and compliance shall allow Pro Elite at its
sole and absolute discretion, to do as follows: (a) to undertake the task of
obtaining the required documentation or compliance and charge Fighter for the
costs and expenses incurred by deducting such costs and expenses from Fighter’s
Bout Purse; (b) cancel Fighter’s participation in the Bout for which Fighter was
to provide such documentation and compliance, with Fighter forfeiting any rights
to any compensation or incidentals due to Fighter for his participation in
said
Bout, and allow Pro Elite to extend the Term of this Agreement for a period
of
not more than six (6) months; or (c) accelerate the Term of this Agreement
and
terminate Pro Elite’s promotional relationship with Fighter.
25. Fighter
acknowledges and accepts that Fighter shall pay for and complete a full physical
and medical examination and undergo necessary testing by a medical doctor or
health care professional as a means to receive full clearance to participate
in
a Bout as an unarmed combatant. Such testing shall include testing for harmful
and contagious diseases, or ailments or conditions that may affect Fighter’s
physical or mental abilities including, but not limited, to the following tests
or types of testing: hepatitis A, B and C, HIV, blood type, urinalysis with
drug
screening, EKG, CT SCAN, MRI, ophthalmologic exam, and such other testing that
Pro Elite the Athletic Commission, any relevant governmental authority, or
governing body who has jurisdiction over any Bout may require. Such testing
shall occur and be accomplished in accordance with the time frame set forth
by
the Athletic Commission with written notice thereof to Pro Elite within three
(3) days upon receipt to Fighter or, upon Pro Elite’s request, thirty (30) days
before the scheduled date of the Bout and the results authorizing formal
clearance to participate as an unarmed combatant provided to Pro Elite no later
than fifteen (15) days before the Bout. The results of such testing shall be
free and clear of any restrictions on Fighter’s physical or mental condition and
abilities. Any falsification or alteration of such tests, tests results, and
clearances will be considered and construed by Pro Elite as a material breach
of
this Agreement and can and may subject Fighter to civil lawsuit and criminal
penalties.
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26. Fighter
shall cooperate and assist Pro Elite in any and all advertising, publicity,
and
promotion of Fighter’s Bouts, or any and all broadcast or rebroadcast of
Fighter’s Bouts in any form of media, such as, but not limited to, television,
ppv, internet, or other electronic or digital means to disseminate such content,
as well as other Pro Elite bouts or events, other Pro Elite marketing,
advertising, publicity, or promotions including the marketing, advertising,
publicity, promotion, sale and distribution of Pro Elite events, ppv, internet
ppv, merchandise, or other Pro Elite products. Fighter shall fully and in good
faith cooperate with Pro Elite or with its business affiliates in making
personal, recorded, or taped appearances at a reasonable number of Bout Events,
press conferences, interviews, and other promotional activities of Pro Elite
which may or may not be broadcast, televised, or disseminated. Such
participation by Fighter shall be without additional compensation, however,
Pro
Elite shall arrange for and pay for Fighter’s necessary travel expenses and
hotel accommodations, and provide Fighter with a $100 cash per day food expense.
As set forth more fully herein, all such advertising, publicity and promotion
as
described in this Agreement shall be and is the sole and exclusive property
of
Pro Elite. Notwithstanding the terms set forth in this paragraph, if Fighter
is
fully training for his participation as an unarmed combatant in a Pro Elite
promoted bout, then Fighter and Pro Elite shall make all reasonable attempts
to
effectuate the purpose of this paragraph.
27. Fighter
shall obtain and shall cooperate and assist Pro Elite in obtaining and arranging
for Pro Elite to have the “non-exclusive” right to use video or audio clip
recordings of any prior bout content of Fighter, such as, any non-Pro Elite
bout
which Fighter was a participant and to the extent that Fighter has or can obtain
such rights thereto for Pro Elite’s usage for the purpose of publicizing Pro
Elite, Fighter and/or the Bout. Such rights should be without encumbrances
or
restrictions on usage by Pro Elite.
28. Prior
to
any Bout, Fighter will in fact obtain in writing all necessary rights,
clearances, licenses, permissions, or use rights, and will have paid any and
all
fees, relating to the depiction, display, use and appearance of any creative
expression, clothing apparel, sportswear and equipment including, but not
limited to, trunks, robes, shoes, shirts, or any other part of the Fighter’s
wardrobe or ensemble, which will be displayed in any form or manner whatsoever,
such as, wording, phrases, symbols, pictures, designs, print or any other means,
such as the trademarks, service marks, brand identities, copyrights, personal
rights, property rights, names, voices, and likenesses of any and all persons,
businesses, or entities which will be or are displayed or exhibited by Fighter
or any of Fighter’s Representatives at any Pre-Bout Event, Bout, or Post-Bout
Event of Pro Elite. In this regard, Fighter will transfer of all said rights
described herein to Pro Elite or its business affiliates, and warrants that
the
exercise of the rights granted herein will not infringe or violate any rights
or
property interests of any third party including, but not limited to, trademark,
service xxxx, brands identities, copyrights, personal rights, property rights,
contract rights, or any other legally cognizable rights of any third party.
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PROPERTY
RIGHTS
29. By
way of
this Agreement and any extensions thereto, and as set forth herein, Pro Elite
owns any and all property rights and intellectual property rights prepared,
conceived, developed, manifested in tangible or intangible form, or created
by
and through this Agreement with Fighter or Fighter’s Representatives, as well as
any and all other property rights associated with Pro Elite Pro Elite events,
or
Pro Elite’s business through its affiliates with Fighter. Such ownership by Pro
Elite shall be free and clear of any other person or entity, unless a specific
exception hereto is set forth in writing and is signed by Pro Elite Fighter
relinquishes as such rights and interests, and Fighter shall not use or utilize,
or authorize or approve of any use or utilization of any of Pro Elite’s property
or intellectual property rights or other property rights including, but not
limited to, the names and marks associated with Pro Elite Pro Elite bouts,
and
Pro Elite events and any and all logos, pictures or other representations or
depictions of Pro Elite’s intellectual property or property rights without first
obtaining Pro Elite’s written consent and approval, which can and may be
withheld by Pro Elite and in Pro Elite’s sole and absolute discretion.
Additionally, Fighter shall not utilize the intellectual property rights or
other property rights of any of Pro Elite’s sponsors or Pro Elite’s subsidiaries
and affiliates associated with Pro Elite Pro Elite events or its business
operations without first obtaining Pro Elite’s written consent and approval.
Notwithstanding the rights set forth herein, it is understood and agreed by
and
between Pro Elite and Fighter that Fighter shall retain all property rights,
interests and rights in the matters set forth in exhibit B and Pro Elite that
have any interest or rights thereto.
(Xxxxx
to provide addendum)
30. By
way of
this Agreement and any extensions thereto, and as set forth in other sections
herein, Pro Elite owns any and all property rights and intellectual property
rights in and to any and all advertising, publicity, and promotion of Fighter,
of Fighter’s Bouts, or any and all broadcast or rebroadcast of Fighter’s Bouts
in any form of media, such as, but not limited to, television, ppv, internet,
or
other electronic or digital means to disseminate such content, as well as other
Pro Elite bouts or events, other Pro Elite marketing, advertising, publicity,
or
promotions including the marketing, advertising, publicity, promotion, sale
and
distribution of Pro Elite events, ppv, internet ppv, merchandise, or other
Pro
Elite products.
SPONSORSHIP
AND COMMERCIAL IDENTIFICATION
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31. Fighter
shall submit to Pro Elite for its approval, the name, identity, logo or other
identifying element of a sponsor of Fighter. Pro Elite reserves the right to
preclude any of Fighter’s sponsor for cause, such as, the sponsor conflicts with
or is in competition with Pro Elite’s or any of Pro Elite’s sponsors or the
sponsorship will cause injury to the reputation of Pro Elite or Pro Elite’s
sponsors and/or their respective officers and owners or will impugn the identity
of Pro Elite or any of Pro Elite’s sponsors. Should Fighter attempt to display
or display any name, identity, logo or other identifying element of a sponsor
that has not been pre-approved in writing by Pro Elite or its affiliates, Pro
Elite may deem such an act a breach of this Agreement. If possible, Pro Elite
in
its sole and absolute discretion, shall cause Fighter to immediately remove
such
unauthorized element, have Fighter seek immediate approval and release of the
right to display and use such element, or remove Fighter from participating
in
the Bout. If Pro Elite determines that one of Fighter’s sponsors are
impermissible and cannot be displayed in association with Fighter during his
participation as an unarmed combatant in a Pro Elite promoted bout, which shall
include weigh-ins and post bout coverage and events, because of a conflict
with
one of Pro Elite’s sponsors, then Pro Elite will reimburse Fighter for their
verifiable loss income relating to these sponsorships for the bout.
Xxxxx
to
provide addendum with agreements. .
32. Fighter
covenants and agrees to accept Pro Elite’s or its affiliate’s limitations or
restrictions relating to wording, symbols, pictures, designs, names or other
advertising or informational material which, according to the person or entity
broadcasting, reproducing, televising, or disseminating, in whatever means
now
or then existing, Pro Elite’s events or Pro Elite’s activities involving
Fighter, and if such are volatile of Pro Elite’s or such other person’s or
entity’s rules or regulations, any monies or other form of compensation lost by
Fighter will not be collectible or due from Pro Elite or any of its
affiliates.
CONDUCT
OF FIGHTER AND FIGHTER’S REPRESENTATIVES
33. Fighter
and Fighter’s Representatives shall maintain a high standard of sportsmanship
and conduct themselves in a professional and sportsman like manner prior to,
during, and following each Bout or each Pro Elite event which they are present.
Fighter and Fighter’s Representatives shall conduct themselves in manner
considered to be within commonly accepted standards of decent behavior and
will
not conduct themselves in a manner volatile of commonly accepted social
standards, or in manner that is considered lewd, rude, or reprehensible. Fighter
and Fighter’s Representatives shall not commit any act or become involved in any
situation or occurrence that is illegal of volatile of any local penal code.
Fighter and Fighter’s Representatives shall not make any statement which will
reflect negatively upon Fighter and Fighter’s Representatives or subjects them
to scandal, ridicule, or disdain and to impugn Fighter or Fighter's
Representatives, and shall not make any statement which will reflect negatively
upon Pro Elite or its business affiliates or subjects them to scandal, ridicule,
or disdain, or impugns Pro Elite or its business affiliates or any of their
respective officers, managers, members, employees, or agents. Fighter and
Fighter’s Representatives shall not act in a manner as to be so offensive as to
shock or offend the public or any organized group therein, or reflect
unfavorably upon Pro Elite or any of Pro Elite’s business affiliates.
34. Fighter
and Fighter’s Representatives shall not allow, sanction, authorize, accept, or
be involved with any advertising material or publicity materials that contain
language, content, or material which is considered to be obscene, libelous,
slanderous or defamatory, or will not violate or infringe upon, or give rise
to
any adverse claim with
respect
to, any common-law right or any other legal cognizable rights including, but
not
limited to, trademark, service xxxx, copyright (literary, dramatic, music or
motion picture right), right of privacy or publicity, or contract rights.
INJURY
OR
RETIREMENT
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35. If
Fighter at any time during the Term of this Agreement or any extension thereto,
is offered by Pro Elite a Bout for Fighter to participate as an unarmed
combatant and Fighter rejects such offer or refuses to participate in such
a
Bout or attempts to cancel or postpone such Bout on the basis of an alleged
injury or other medical or physical condition or disability, Pro Elite shall
be
entitled to have the Fighter immediately examined, within twenty-four (24)
hours
of receipt of such notice, by a medical doctor selected and paid for by Pro
Elite.
36. If
Fighter at any time during the Term of this Agreement or any extension thereto,
claims to be injured or permanently or partially disabled, in any capacity,
Pro
Elite may, at its election and sole discretion, for each injury or disability
claimed by Fighter do: (i) extend the Term of this Agreement or any extension
thereto, for the period of such claimed injury or disability or for a period
of
six (6) months, whichever is longer; or (ii) provide Fighter with notice of
an
Acceleration of the Agreement and terminate the obligations of Pro Elite to
offer Fighter Bouts as an unarmed combatant, while retaining all Ancillary
or
other rights granted to Pro Elite hereunder.
37. If
Fighter at any time during the Term of this Agreement or any extension thereto,
decides to retire from performing as an unarmed combatant, mixed martial
artists, boxer, martial artist, or professional fighting, then Pro Elite may,
at
its sole and absolute discretion: (i) suspend the Term of this Agreement or
any
extensions thereto, for the period of such proclaimed retirement by Fighter;
(ii) declare that Pro Elite cannot satisfy its obligation to promote future
Bouts of Fighter by Pro Elite and not be obligated to Fighter for any
compensation or incidentals of any kind; or (iii) elect to provide Fighter
with
notice of an Acceleration and terminate the obligations of Pro Elite to offer
Fighter bouts as an unarmed combatant, while retaining all Ancillary or other
rights granted to Pro Elite hereunder. Should Fighter revoke or end his
“retired” status, then Pro Elite shall have the right to enforce its Right of
First Refusal or Right of First Negotiation as set forth herein.
ACCELERATION/TERMINATION
38. If
any of
the following occur: (a) Fighter fails to or refuses to engage in the minimum
number of Bouts set forth in this Agreement and offered to Fighter by Pro Elite;
(b) Fighter or any of Fighter's Representative breach, violate or are in default
of any provision of this Agreement or any subsequent agreement or Bout Agreement
entered into between Fighter and Pro Elite; (c) Fighter’s representations or
warranties set forth or contained herein were falsely made or are no longer
true
and correct; or (d) Fighter is found to have taken or tests positive for a
Controlled Substance or banned substance by an Athletic Commission or Fighter's
license to participate in bouts is suspended or revoked by an Athletic
Commission, then Pro Elite upon written and served notice to Fighter, shall
have
the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to accelerate the Term of this
Agreement and any extensions thereto, and thereby terminate Pro Elite’s
promotional and other obligations set forth hereunder or under any Bout
Agreement, then in effect with Fighter, and to terminate Fighter's participation
in any future Pro Elite Bout, with Acceleration effective as of the date of
the
service of written notice of the Acceleration to Fighter. Pro Elite has sole
and
absolute discretion to withdraw recognition from Fighter of any title or status
bestowed upon Fighter by Pro Elite.
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39. If
Pro
Elite elects to accelerate the Term of this Agreement or any extension thereof,
Pro Elite shall be without further liability or obligation to Fighter, except
for the payment of any Fighter's Bout Purse or Win Bonus that may be outstanding
and owing, less any allowable offset or holdback. Should Pro Elite elect, in
its
sole and absolute discretion, to accelerate the Term of this Agreement or any
extension thereof, such acceleration shall not sever, terminate, or end any
of
the Ancillary Rights or other rights granted to Pro Elite under this Agreement
or any extension thereof, or any other agreement entered into by and between
Pro
Elite and Fighter, which shall remain in full force and effect.
40. Fighter
acknowledges that his services as a professional unarmed combatant and the
Ancillary and other rights granted to Pro Elite herein are special, unique,
extraordinary, and irreplaceable giving them peculiar value, and that in the
event of Fighter's breach or threatened breach of this Agreement or any
extension thereof, or any other Agreement, would and could cause Pro Elite
to
suffer irreparable damage and injury which could not reasonably or adequately
be
compensated by an award of monetary damages in an action at law. If Fighter
breaches or threatens a breach, fails to cure such breach or threatens a breach
within 30 days of written notice by Pro Elite, Pro Elite shall be entitled
to
all available remedies at law and equitable relief including, but not limited
to, an injunction against such breach or threatened breach. Fighter hereby
waives the right to assert the defense that Pro Elite has an adequate remedy
at
law to compensate it for its injuries or damages. If Pro Elite files a lawsuit
claiming equitable relief, then, to the extent that the court requests the
posting of a bond to obtain an injunction for Fighter’s breach, Fighter hereby
agrees and stipulates that a bond in the amount of one thousand dollars
($1,000.00 USD) shall suffice and no larger amount is needed, even if this
amount does not reflect the actual or potential injury or damages suffered
or to
be suffered.
41. If
Fighter has a good faith belief that Pro Elite has materially breached any
material provision of this Agreement, or that Pro Elite has unreasonably failed
or refused to perform its material obligations hereunder, then Fighter shall
provide Pro Elite with written notice of such alleged breach and shall provide
Pro Elite with at thirty (30) days to cure such alleged material breach. If
Pro
Elite fails to cure the alleged material breach within thirty (30) days of
receipt of Fighter’s written notice, then Fighter may seek to terminate this
Agreement or any extension thereof and seek redress for any outstanding
compensation owed to Fighter hereunder. Fighter hereby expressly accepts and
understands that his only recourse or remedy for any alleged material breach
by
Pro Elite shall be to seek payment for any remaining Bout Purse compensation
due
to Fighter pursuant to said Compensation provision contained herein, exclusive
of and without any potentially applicable Win Bonuses. Notwithstanding any
actual material breach by Pro Elite of this Agreement, Fighter shall not be
entitled to receive any consequential, incidental, or punitive damages of any
sort against Pro Elite.
RIGHT
OF
NEGOTIATION AND RIGHT TO MATCH
42. At
the
expiration of the Term of this Agreement or any extension thereof, Fighter
agrees to negotiate solely and exclusively with Pro Elite regarding the
extension or renewal of the expired Term for a period of ninety (90) days
following the expiration of this Agreement or any extensions thereof
("Negotiation Period"). If Pro Elite and Fighter fail to reach agreement on
the
terms and conditions of an extension of the Term within the Negotiation Period,
then Fighter can and may negotiate with another verifiable promotional entity
provided, however, that Pro Elite is given the opportunity and the right to
match the written terms of any promotional agreement offered to Fighter by
such
other promotional entity prior to Fighter’s acceptance thereof (“Right to
Match”). Pro Elite’s Right to Match shall exist for a period of nine (6) months
following the expiration of the aforementioned Negotiation Period (“Right to
Match Period”). Fighter shall not and cannot accept any offer or enter into a
contract or agreement with any other promotional entity during The Right to
Match Period without first complying with this section.
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43. Pro
Elite
shall have seven (7) days to elect to match the written terms of the offer
made
to Fighter by the other promoter (“Pro Elite’s Matching Terms”). If, however,
Pro Elite rejects the terms or Fighter and Pro Elite cannot come to a mutually
acceptable agreement on other terms, then Fighter may then accept the offer
of
the other promoter, without any material modification thereof. If, however,
the
offer from the other promoter is modified in any material way, such modification
shall give rise to another seven (7) day option period for Pro Elite to match
the terms of the modified written offer to Fighter.
REPRESENTATIONS
AND WARRANTIES
44. Fighter
represents and warrants to Pro Elite that the following is true and correct,
and
that Fighter shall uphold such representations and warranties during the
duration of the Term of this Agreement or any extensions thereof: (a) Fighter
shall fully prepare and honestly compete to the best of Fighter's abilities
in
all the Bouts for which Fighter is obligated to perform under this Agreement
and
any extensions thereto, and that there are no impairments hindering or
preventing Fighter from doing so; (b) Fighter is entering into this Agreement
on
his own free will and understanding and he is not in any manner restricted
from
entering into this Agreement and will not hereafter enter into any contract,
option, or agreement, whether oral or written, which conflicts with the
provisions or the grant of rights contained in this Agreement or any extension
thereof or which would or could interfere with Fighter's full and complete
performance and obligations hereunder or the free and unimpaired exercise by
Pro
Elite of any of its rights granted herein; (c) there are no legal or
professional proceedings, arbitration, mediation, or litigation pending or
threatened that would affect Fighter or that would or could interfere with
Fighter's full and complete performance hereunder or the free and unimpaired
exercise by Pro Elite of any of its rights granted herein; and (d) at the time
of entering into this Agreement Fighter is not under the influence of any
medication or Controlled Substance that would affect Fighter’s mental state and
ability to understand and accept the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement and that Fighter knows of no disability, whether physical or mental,
that would or could prevent Fighter from the fully and completely performing
his
obligations hereunder.
45. Pro
Elite
hereby represents and warrants to Fighter that it is a limited liability company
duly formed under the laws of the State of New Jersey and that the person
executing this Agreement on behalf of Pro Elite is authorized to do so and
that
Pro Elite is able to perform its promotional and payment obligations arising
under this Agreement or any extension thereof, and there are no legal or
professional proceedings, arbitration, mediation, or litigation pending or
threatened that would affect Pro Elite or that would or could interfere with
Pro
Elite’s full and complete performance hereunder or the free and unimpaired
exercise by Pro Elite of any of its obligations set forth herein.
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ASSUMPTION
OF THE RISK/RELEASE/INDEMNIFICATION
46. Fighter
fully understands and appreciates that the professional sports of mixed martial
arts, boxing, or martial arts and engaging in events as an unarmed combatant
is
an inherently and abnormally dangerous activity that can result in severe and
permanent physical or mental injury including, but not limited to, irreversible
neurological damage, physical and mental disability, or death. Notwithstanding
these and other risks relating to the health and well being of Fighter, Fighter
represents that he is a professional in the sport of either mixed martial arts,
boxing, and/or martial arts, and Fighter has consciously and knowingly evaluated
the inherent foreseen and unforeseen risk associated in these sports and
understands and appreciates such risks. Based thereon, Fighter represents and
hereby declares that he is physically, mentally, emotionally, intellectually
and
willingly able to accept and does hereby explicitly accept all foreseen and
unforeseen risks associated with participating in mixed martial arts, boxing,
and martial arts.
47. For
and
in consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Bouts set forth in
this Agreement and any extension thereof, and with full knowledge and complete
knowledge and understanding of the foreseen and unforeseen risks associated
therewith, Fighter, for himself, his family, his heirs, assigns, executors,
administrators, and all other relevant persons or entities (“Releasing Parties”)
hereby irrevocably accepts and agrees to the fact that the Releasing Parties
will not file any lawsuit, file any claim or cause of action against Pro Elite
or its business affiliates and each of their respective parents or subsidiary
entities, affiliates, successors and assigns, and their respective directors,
officers, members, managers, owners, employees, agents, contractors, partners,
shareholders, or representatives, in their individual and/or corporate
capacities (“Released Parties”) for any injury, illness, disability, loss,
damage, or harm of any kind whatsoever to Fighter or Fighter’s property or in
the event of Fighter’s death, however so caused, resulting from, arising out of,
or in connection with Fighter’s preparation for, travel for, participation in,
and appearance in any Pro Elite event, Pro Elite Bout, or any activities or
events associated therewith.
48. Fighter,
with full knowledge and complete assumption of all foreseen and unforeseen
risks, and the Releasing Parties hereby forever voluntarily release, discharge,
waive and relinquish any and all past, present and future claims or causes
of
action that they may have against the Released Parties, as the result of any
injury, illness, damage, loss or harm to Fighter or Fighter’s property or in the
event of Fighter’s death, however so caused, resulting from or arising out of or
in connection with Fighter’s preparation for, travel for, participation in, and
appearance in any Pro Elite event, Pro Elite Bout, or any activities or events
associated therewith.
.
49. Based
on
the aforementioned acknowledgements of Fighter, Fighter hereby irrevocably
and
unconditionally consents and agrees that any health insurance and accidental
death proceeds and benefits provided by Pro Elite under this Agreement, if
any,
shall and will constitute and be the only rights or benefits that the Releasing
Parties may claim or receive for any and all of Fighter’s services performed
under this Agreement. ..
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50. Fighter
shall indemnify, defend and hold Pro Elite and its affiliates, and each of
their
respective members, managers, directors, owners, officers, employees,
representatives, and agents harmless from and against any and all claims,
damages, injuries, actions, proceedings, expenses, and fees, including the
attorneys' fees, arising from or relating to Fighter or Fighter’s
Representatives. Fighter hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Pro Elite and
its
respective employees, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, agents,
licensees and assigns, harmless from and against any liability, claim, cost,
damage, or expense (including reasonable outside attorneys’ fees) arising out of
or in connection with a breach by Fighter of any representations, warranties
or
agreements contained in this Agreement and/or any claims brought by The World
Fighter, LLC, International Fight League (IFL), and/or Strike Force and their
respective parents, subsidiaries and affiliates
INSURANCE
51. If
required by the rules and regulations of the Athletic Commission, the governing
body or the official authority having jurisdiction over the Bout, Pro Elite
will
provide Fighter with the appropriate health and accidental death insurance
as
required by the applicable rule or regulation. Except for the insurance benefits
being provided by Pro Elite as described in the section, Fighter, for himself,
his heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators agrees to be solely liable
for
and will bear the responsibility and the full and complete cost of any and
all
medical treatment and all other costs associated with any injuries resulting
from any and all of Fighter’s services under this agreement. Fighter assumes all
risks of injuries sustained outside of a Bout promoted by Pro Elite and
expressly understands and accepts that any potential insurance policies
described in this section shall only provide coverage during the actual Bout
Fighter participated as an unarmed combatant and was promoted by Pro Elite
under
this Agreement or any extension thereof.
52. Pro
Elite
has the right, at its sole and absolute election, to obtain other forms of
insurance relating to Fighter including, but not limited to, insurance against
Fighter’s failure appear and participate as an unarmed combatant in a Pro Elite
Bout, for the benefit of Pro Elite and in such amounts as Pro Elite desires
and
believes is necessary. Neither Fighter nor any of Fighter's Representatives
shall have any right, title, or interest in such insurance proceeds or benefits,
and Fighter and Fighter's Representatives shall cooperate with and assist Pro
Elite in obtaining and maintaining such coverage, and assist and cooperate
with
Pro Elite or the insurance carrier, as required or needed, for Pro Elite’s
benefit or collection thereof.
ASSIGNMENT
53. The
rights and obligations of Fighter arising from this Agreement and any extension
thereof, as well as any Bout Agreement are unique and personal to Fighter and
neither the benefits nor the obligations of Fighter hereunder may be assigned,
pledged or transferred for any reason whatsoever. Pro Elite shall have the
absolute right to assign, license, or transfer any or all of the rights granted
to it hereunder without fighter’s consent or approval, however, Pro Elite must
obtain fighter’s consent, which cannot be unreasonably withheld, to assign,
license, or transfer Pro Elite’s right to promote any bout of fighter.
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INDEPENDENT
CONTRACTOR STATUS
54. Nothing
contained in this Agreement or any extension thereof, shall be construed to
make
Fighter an employee of Pro Elite or to create an agency relationship between
Fighter and Pro Elite. Pro Elite has and shall have no financial interest in
the
compensation to Fighter, i.e., Fighter’s Bout Purse or Win Bonus, for his
performance and participation in a Bout, other than legal obligations or
requirements to withhold or offset monies. Pro Elite intends and Fighter
acknowledges and accepts that Fighter shall remain and is an independent
contractor during the term of this Agreement and any extensions thereto. Fighter
shall be and is responsible for his own actions and conduct, as well as his
own
expenses, whatever they may be including, but not limited to, that of Fighter’s
Representatives, training, equipment, professional memberships, sanctioning
fees, and medical expenses.
CONFIDENTIALITY
55. The
terms
and conditions set forth in this Agreement are confidential and private, and
Fighter shall not disclose to the contents herein to any third party who is
not
an employee, agent, attorney, or professional consultant to Fighter and are
acting in such capacity for the purpose of negotiating, executing, or enforcing
this Agreement. Such disclosure to such persons is on a need-to-know basis
and
any information with respect to the terms and provisions of this Agreement
or
any other agreement shall remain confidential and private. Should Fighter need
to disclose the terms of this Agreement for any other purpose, written notice
must be given to Pro Elite setting forth the purpose of the disclosure, the
persons or entities involved, and their acknowledgement of the confidential
nature of this Agreement.
CHOICE
OF
LAW, JURISDICTION, VENUE, ENFORCEMENT
56. For
all
intents and purposes, this Agreement has been delivered at and shall be deemed
to have been made in Los Angeles, California and shall be interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the State of California. Pro Elite and Fighter
agree
that the exclusive jurisdiction and venue for the resolution of, the filing
of
any lawsuit of, and any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement
shall
lie in the Los Angeles County Superior Court for the State of California. Each
of the parties hereto irrevocably consents to the service of process in any
such
proceeding by the mailing of a copy of the summons and complaint by first-class
mail to such party in accordance with the notice provisions of this Agreement.
57. If
for
any legal cognizable reason any provision of this Agreement is found to be
illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to its purpose, such finding shall not
make that provision or the Agreement illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as
to
any other purpose. If such finding is made, the Pro Elite shall have the
opportunity to cure or modify the offending provision so that it becomes legal,
valid and enforceable or, if not capable of such curing or modification, then
such provision shall be considered and understood to be deleted without
affecting in any manner whatsoever the legality, validity, or enforceability
of
any other provision of this Agreement.
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58. Any
waiver by Pro Elite or Fighter of any breach or default of the terms of this
Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent
breach or default. For a waiver to be valid and enforceable it must be in
writing, specify the breach or default concerned and be signed by the party
against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced.
59. In
the
event that Pro Elite or Fighter retains counsel to enforce or interpret this
Agreement any other writing or agreement entered into by and between Pro Elite
and Fighter through legal proceedings, mediation, or arbitration, or for the
resolution of any conflict or dispute arising from or pertaining to this
Agreement or any other writing or agreement entered into by and between Pro
Elite and Fighter, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the
other party all attorneys’ fees and costs related to such proceedings. It is
hereby agreed by and between Pro Elite and Fighter that prior to the filing
of a
lawsuit in a court of competent jurisdiction for the reasons set forth in this
paragraph the parties will first attempt to resolve their dispute through either
mediation or arbitration utilizing the services and rules of JAMS of Southern
California.
CONTROLLING
AGREEMENT
60. Other
than Bout Agreement or other Fighter contracts which may be entered into
by
the
parties pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, it is understood or agreed
by
Pro Elite and Fighter that this Agreement sets forth in full and integrates
the
entire understanding between Fighter and Pro Elite and supersedes any and all
prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements, negotiations or
representations between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.
This Agreement may not be altered, amended, or discharged by either Fighter
or
Pro Elite except by a subsequent writing signed by the parties hereto. This
Agreement can and may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original and all of which shall collectively constitute one and the same
instrument. Facsimile signatures by the parties hereto shall be and are as
effective as though an original signature of the party.
61. The
provisions of this Agreement are for the sole and exclusive benefit and purpose
of Pro Elite and Fighter and their successors and assigns. No third party shall
be a beneficiary of or have any rights under this Agreement. Any and all
headings of this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and do not
constitute a substantive part of this Agreement and shall not be considered
for
the purpose of interpreting this Agreement. While the parties have jointly
negotiated the terms and conditions set forth herein, the parties agree that
any
ambiguities shall be resolved in good faith by the parties without any reference
or blame as to which party may have drafted the provision.
NOTICE
AND COMMUNICATION
62. Any
notice or other communications given or sent pursuant to this Agreement shall
be
in writing and shall be deemed given when personally delivered the party,
delivered by confirmed facsimile transmission, or five (5) days following the
date such notice is mailed postage paid for registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested, to the following addresses of Pro Elite and Fighter, and
to
their respective representatives:
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To
Pro
Elite:
_____________________________
_____________________________
To
Fighter:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
With
copy
to:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
With
a
copy to:
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
A
written
notice of any change of address or information contained above shall be given
to
the respective party within three (3) days of any such change.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
OF LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE
64. Fighter
has had the opportunity to consult with an attorney or other representative
of
Fighter choice regarding this Agreement, and Fighter and such other
representative appreciates, understands, and accepts the legal significance
and
consequences of signing this Agreement. Fighter has not been forced to sign
this
Agreement against his own free will and Fighter is in fact signing this
Agreement for the purposes set forth herein.
(See
Last
Page)
IN
WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereby execute this Agreement as of the dates set
forth below, with the date of the Fighter’s execution constituting the Effective
Date of this Agreement.
_____________________________
Xxxx
Xxxx, President of Live Events
Date:
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FIGHTER
_____________________________
Signature:
_____________________________
Print
Name
_____________________________
Social
Security No.:
_____________________________
Passport
/ Identifying No. (Origin)
Date:
_______________________
(See
Last
Page)
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EXHIBIT
A
While
the
relationship established and entered into by and between Pro Elite Inc. (“Pro
Elite”) and Xxxxx “Shamrock” Xxxxxx (“Fighter”) is an exclusive promotional
relationship, and is governed according to the terms and conditions set forth
in
the Agreement, Pro Elite and Fighter agree that Fighter has a pre-existing
commitment to perform in one (1) mixed martial arts event promoted by Strike
Force on a date to be determined, but in no event can such Strike Force event
take place on or conflict with Pro Elite’s schedule event for which Fighter is
participating in on February 10, 2007. Fighter shall keep Pro Elite fully
informed as to the status of such pre-existing commitment.
Dated:
______________________
____________________________
____________________________
Name
and
Title
Dated:
______________________
____________________________
Xxxxx
Xxxxxx Shamrock
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