According to a report from a German MMA reporter and now the CBC, UFC heavyweight Alex Periera is being accused of sexual misconduct in Miami by two women. In a deposition, the former UFC champion has denied the claims. Periera is set to face Cyril Gane on Sunday at the UFC White House. Maike Backhaus […]
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Court denies request to halt UFC White House event
Judge Amit Meha of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied a request for an injunction to stop Sunday’s UFC White House event. Citing that the request came too late, the amount of time and money spent was immense and that the harms alleged were general, not specific. The lawsuit was brought […]
Plaintiffs file Reply Brief in White House lawsuit
With a close deadline approaching, the plaintiffs filed a Reply Brief late last night in response to the government’s opposition to an injunction which would prevent the UFC White House event from happening Sunday night. Notably, the Judge in the case has determined to make a decision based on the briefs, not needing oral argument. […]
Covington sues Masvidal for battery
Colby Covington filed a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal on March 23rd stemming from an incident 3 years prior at a steak house in Miami. Masvidal allegedly struck Covington outside the restaurant. According to the lawsuit, Masvidal “attempted to conceal his identity by wearing a blue surgical mask and a hoodie and was accompanied by three […]
Pacquiao-Mayweather spar over potential rematch
Boxingscene.com reports that Thursday is the deadline for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. rectify comments he made about a potential fight this fall with Manny Pacquiao. It has been announced that the two would fight September 19th at The Sphere in Las Vegas. However, last week Mayweather made comments that the fight would be an exhibition. According […]