Zuffa has filed Motions to Exclude plaintiffs experts Hal Singer, Andrew Zimbalist and Guy Davis. Although Judge Boulware previously denied these motions, Zuffa has brought them again as we head to trial coming in April. Hal Singer by MMA Payout We look at Zuffa’s motion to exclude Hal Singer first. Zuffa argues that Dr. Singer’s […]
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MLW-WWE settle antitrust lawsuit
The parties in the Major League Wrestling Media-World Wrestling Entertainment lawsuit have filed a Joint Notice of Settlement with the Court on Monday. The parties have effectively settled the case and the Court has halted all deadlines in MLW’s lawsuit against WWE. MLW filed the lawsuit and it was later amended after the Court granted […]
Le plaintiffs file opposition to MSJ
Late last week, the plaintiffs in the Le UFC Antitrust Lawsuit filed its opposition to Zuffa’s Motion for Renewed Summary Judgment motion. The Opposition stressed the anticompetitive means for which Zuffa obtained monopsony power. Specifically, it noted exclusionary anticompetitive conduct which foreclosed competition. Opposition to Renewed SJ by MMA Payout It also addressed the claim […]
PFL signs media deal with ESPN
The Professional Fighters League announced it has re-signed a TV deal with ESPN. The new multi-year deal expands on the coverage of the company which recently purchased Bellator MMA. The deal will include coverage of the new PFL PPV Superfight Division. It will also include live event distribution of PFL MMA Global Regular Season, Playoffs […]
PFL acquires Bellator from Paramount Global
Bellator 301 on Friday night was the last event in the promotion’s existence under Paramount as PFL announced on Monday that it has acquired the company. According to a press release, it will combine the fight rosters and include PFL v. Bellator Champions in “Mega-Event” in 2024. New MMA Global Powerhouse@PFLMMA acquires @Bellator Our Fighter […]