On Ariel Helwani’s show this past Monday, Anderson Silva stated that he would not take legal action after USADA determined that his failed drug test came from a compounding pharmacy. But, a legal action could facilitate a change to the current UFC Anti-Doping Policy. The former middleweight champ said he has lost 4 sponsors as […]
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Court denies UFC’s request to seal Promotional Agreement in Mark Hunt lawsuit
The Court in the Mark Hunt lawsuit against Zuffa, Dana White and Brock Lesnar denied a motion for leave to file exhibits under seal. The defendants’ motion (specifically White and the UFC) sought to seal and redact portions of the 2016 Promotional Agreement with the UFC Heavyweight. The Court denied the request citing that the […]
Did UFC satisfy its part of deal for Brian Ortega at UFC 226?
UPDATED 7/20/18, 10:19pm PT: According to MMA Junkie report, a financial deal was struck between the UFC and Ortega). Brian Ortega was not compensated despite being ready for his fight with Max Holloway at UFC 226 underscores anl issue with bout agreements which allows the UFC to provide an opponent in order satisfy its terms […]
DAZN enters crowded U.S. streaming market at $9.99 per month
DAZN is the latest over the top streaming service to launch in the United States and will do it with a huge boxing event featuring heavyweight Anthony Joshua taking on Alexander Povetkin. DAZN CEO James Rushton announced on Tuesday that the it will begin September 10th at a cost of $9.99 after a one month […]
Plaintiffs in UFC Antitrust lawsuit file opposition in light of U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Earlier this week, the plaintiffs in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit have filed a response in opposition to Zuffa’s motion seeking to file supplemental authority to support its Motion to Exclude Plaintiffs’ expert Dr. Hal Singer. Zuffa is seeking to include the recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Ohio v. American Express in support of its […]