The man that has sued Conor McGregor for personal injuries he claims he sustained while working security at the UFC 202 press conference which saw McGregor engage in a bottle throwing war with Nate Diaz and his entourage. The man, William Pegg, claimed medical bills of $3,065.96 in a demand letter dated December 13, 2016. […]
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What was the court thinking in Povetkin-Wilder?
The ruling in the Alexander Povetkin-Deontay Wilder case last week was a surprise for many that have been following the case. Opinion and Order by JASONCRUZ206 on Scribd The lawsuit was based upon a drug test which Povetkin failed in lead-up to a fight with Wilder in Russia. Wilder did not travel to Russia after […]
Does Leslie Smith have standing to sue the UFC?
Leslie Smith is threatening legal action against the UFC after the end of her contract with the company. But does she have legal standing to sue? Smith’s last fight on her contract was to be against Aspen Ladd this past Saturday in Atlantic City. However, Ladd missed weight and Smith, well within her rights, refused […]
Court decides Povetkin-Wilder Summary Judgment motions
The Southern District of New York has ruled on dueling Summary Judgment motions from Alexander Povetkin and his promoter of World of Boxing and Deontay Wilder. In a ruling issued Thursday, the court has granted in part and denied in part both parties’ motions. However, a closer read reflects that World of Boxing made out […]
Report: UFC nearing next TV deal?
Variety reports that ESPN and Fox Sports are coming together to bid for the television rights for the UFC. The companies will split the UFC TV package and we will see 15 fight events moving to new subscription streaming service ESPN+. ESPN, according to sources, ESPN is willing to pay $120-$180 million per year. Fox […]