First Round Management

Our Clients

First Round Management represents professional and rising athletes across mixed martial arts, football, soccer, boxing, wrestling, and basketball. Founded in 2008 by President and CEO Malki Kawa, FRM has grown from a single sport agency into a multi discipline management company built on the same standard of contract negotiation, sponsorship development, and long term career planning across every division it represents. Explore FRM's client divisions below to see the athletes and leagues each team supports.

Divisions

Client Divisions By Sport

Mixed martial arts fighter in the octagon, First Round Management MMA division

MMA

FRM's Mixed Martial Arts division represents fighters across the UFC, PFL, and regional promotions, from first professional bookings to championship level contracts.

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American football player, First Round Management football division

Football

FRM's Football division represents athletes across the NFL, UFL, CFL, XFL, and NCAA, handling contract negotiation, draft preparation, and NIL opportunities.

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Soccer player in action, First Round Management soccer division

Soccer

FRM's Soccer division represents players building their careers domestically and abroad, with support for contract negotiation and career planning at every level.

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Boxer in the ring, First Round Management boxing division

Boxing

FRM's Boxing division represents fighters at every stage of their career, from regional prospects working toward their first title shot to established contenders.

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Wrestler in competition, First Round Management wrestling division

Wrestling

FRM's Wrestling division represents professional wrestlers competing at the highest levels of the sport, alongside amateur wrestling talent building their careers.

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Basketball player in action, First Round Management basketball division

Basketball

FRM's Basketball division represents players pursuing professional opportunities domestically and overseas, with dedicated career and contract support.

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Questions

Client Roster FAQ

First Round Management represents athletes across mixed martial arts, football, soccer, boxing, wrestling, and basketball.

Each sport division has its own roster page linked above, where individual athlete profiles can be found by division and weight class or position.

No. While FRM has deep roots in MMA, the agency has grown into a multi sport company representing athletes in football, soccer, boxing, wrestling, and basketball as well.

Every division receives contract negotiation, sponsorship and endorsement support, brand development, and long term career planning tailored to that sport.

Athletes interested in representation can reach FRM directly at ops@firstroundmanagement.com to start a conversation with the team.

FRM is headquartered in Miami, Florida, with staff supporting athletes internationally across multiple sports.

Yes. FRM works with athletes at different stages of their careers, from amateur and regional competitors to established professionals.

One Team, Every Sport

Whatever sport an athlete competes in, First Round Management brings the same standard of contract negotiation, sponsorship development, and long term career planning to every client on its roster. Explore a division above or get in touch directly to start a conversation.

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