Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition, we take a look at UFC 192 taking place from Houston’s Toyota Center where Daniel Cormier took on Alexander Gustafsson in DC’s first title defense of his Light Heavyweight title. DC wins split decision against Gus Clearly, it was the most entertaining fight of the […]
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The reason for the new UFC-NY lawsuit
The UFC surprised many with another lawsuit in federal court in New York challenging the constitutionality of the state’s ban on professional MMA. This time, the UFC is seeking a preliminary injunction to hold an event in the state this April. The news of a new lawsuit comes when the original lawsuit is in the […]
UFC files preliminary injunction in New York case
The UFC filed its motion for preliminary injunction on Tuesday. It argues that the UFC is likely to prevail on its claim and should be granted the injunction to hold its event at Madison Square Garden this April. Notably, it has already spent a non-refundable $25,000 for the anticipated event in April. No hearing date […]
UFC announces April 2016 event in New York but it hinges on new lawsuit
The UFC has announced per press release that it is filing a new lawsuit in federal court in New York once again challenging the legislative ban on professional MMA in the state. In a show of confidence, it has also scheduled an event on April 23, 2016 in New York’s Madison Square Garden assuming that […]
Judge denies UFC’s Motion to Dismiss antitrust lawsuit
Judge Richard Boulware denied UFC’s Motion to Dismiss the antitrust lawsuit brought by former UFC fighters at a hearing in the U.S. District Court of Nevada Friday. The lawsuit will continue with the parties hammering out a process to conduct discovery. The UFC provided a statement after the Friday afternoon hearing: The United States District […]