Periodically MMAPayout.com revisits an article previously featured on the site in order highlight an issue, update a prediction, or simply give some of our new readers a look previously unread work. The big news in the last few days has seen Shane Carwin jump from fighting Cain Velasquez in a contenders match of sorts to fighting Brock […]
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DirecTV-Versus Impasse Possible
Luke Thomas over at Bloodyelbow.com covers an interesting situation brewing between satellite carrier DirecTV and the network channel home of the WEC, Versus. The two are currently involved in last minute negotiations to extend the distribution agreement, which expires August 31st. An impasse and prolonged battle are possible, something that could result in DirecTV possibly dropping […]
Ed Soares Addresses Silva-to-205 Speculation
Ed Soares has reached out to MMAweekly in an attempt to end speculation surrounding a possible permanent move by his client, Anderson Silva, to the UFC’s light heavyweight division: A recent column by Yahoo! Sports writer Dan Wetzel stated that Silva’s manager, Ed Soares, told UFC President Dana White that his client was willing to make the move […]
Anderson Silva Looking to Avoid “UFC Champion” Clause?
Since destroying Forrest Griffin at UFC 101, Anderson Silva is reportedly interested in abandoning his UFC middleweight belt, ostensibly because he desires a greater challenge that only the light heavyweight division can provide. What if that isn’t the only reason? It’s been well documented that Zuffa contracts are laiden with numerous clauses designed to protect the company’s […]
Intellectual Property Rights Under the Zuffa Standard Contract
Guest columnist David Nelmark (attorney and author of MixedMartialArtsLawBlog.com) offers his thoughts on the UFC® Exclusive Promotional and Ancillary Rights Agreement as it pertains to intellectual property rights. If you spend much time with MMA fighters, sooner or later you will hear one say that he’d sell his soul for a chance to compete in […]