The Legal Submission is back! The Legal Submission returns and takes a look at TKO’s Motion to Dismiss Phil Davis’ antitrust lawsuit. More information can be found here. Motion to Dismiss by MMA Payout Response to MTD by MMA Payout Reply on Motion to Dismiss by MMA Payout
Andrade’s WWE contract prevents him from AEW run
Andrade El Idolo appeared on AEW television on October 1st after being let go by WWE. However, according to Bryan Alvarez of The Wrestling Observer reported that Andrade had a one year non-compete agreement which prevents him from appearing on a competing company. Lance Storm, a former WWE pro wrestler that co-hosts with Alvarez, noted […]
UFC Fight Night Vancouver bonuses
UFC Fight Night 262 took place Saturday afternoon at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. with the promotion handing out 4 $50K bonuses. Fight of the Night went to Drew Dober and Kyle Prepolect. It was Dober who earned the victory with a TKO in round 3. But both earned FOTN honors and received a $50K […]
A look at TKO’s attempt to dismiss Phil Davis case
Last month the parties in the TKO-Phil Davis antitrust lawsuit filed papers related to the promotional company’s attempt to dismiss Davis’ antitrust lawsuit. The former UFC fighter filed a response in opposing the motion. TKO’s motion to dismiss is premised on the assertions that Davis’ lawsuit has no merit. The lawsuit mirrors the Cung Le […]
Fanmio owes Diaz $6M after arbitration award
An arbitrator awarded Nate Diaz $6 million in a dispute with pay over his June 2024 fight with Jorge Masvidal. The arbitrator also found Solomon Engel, owner of Fanmio, personally liable for $500,000 of the $6 million award. Diaz had filed a lawsuit and it was moved to arbitration. The arbitration took place over the […]