Plaintiffs in the UFC Antitrust lawsuit have filed a letter to the Court arguing that there should not be an evidentiary hearing on expert testimony. The legal slang of “hot tubbing” where “concurrent expert evidence” is being offered and heard by the court at the same time. Letter November 16 by on Scribd Plaintiffs see […]
Monster Energy renews sponsor deal with Bellator
Monster Energy will remain in the Bellator cage as the promotion announced a new three-year-deal per company release on Friday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Via Bellator press release: The partnership with Monster Energy has been an important component of our business since day one,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “They […]
TUF 28 Episode 10 draws 152,000 viewers
The Ultimate Fighter 28 episode 10 saw a slight uptick from its season low from last week with 152,000 viewers on FS1. The season average for live viewing of TUF 28 is 167,000 viewers. The fight of the telecast saw Julija Stoliarenko fight Pannie Kianzad in the semifinal to see who would fight in the […]
Former UFC vet and TUF competitor suspended 4 years by NSAC for use of fake urine
Former UFC fighter and TUF contestant Cody McKenzie was suspended 4 years by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for failing to give a urine sample prior to an MMA event in September. McKenzie then tried to provide the commission with fake urine. The commission decided the 4 years suspension at Tuesday’s hearing. McKenzie did not […]
O’Malley gets six month suspension from NSAC
Sean O’Malley was handed a six month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for failing an out-of-competition drug test. O’Malley may return in March pending a potential additional suspension from USADA. The bantamweight discovered on Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series will also have to pay costs and fees associated with his hearing before […]