Show Money is back once again as I discuss the business of MMA with Bloody Elbow’s John Nash and Paul Gift (also of Forbes). This show’s topics includes the upcoming Motion for Summary Judgment in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit and the business moves made by ONE Championship.
Antitrust Class Action
Zuffa files Reply Brief supporting its right to seal docs in Antitrust case
In its latest filing, Zuffa has filed its reply in support of its motion to seal parts of the opposition brief filed by the plaintiffs in response to the company’s motion for summary judgment in the Antitrust lawsuit. Zuffa filed a Motion to Seal certain documents that are being used in support of its Motion […]
Plaintiffs file Opposition to UFC’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Antitrust lawsuit
Plaintiffs in the Zuffa Antitrust Lawsuit have filed their Opposition to UFC’s Motion for Summary Judgment. The 47-page long opposition brief includes over 100 exhibits, many of which are redacted, or include deposition transcripts with redactions. The main argument in the Plaintiffs’ Opposition is that the UFC is the “major league” of MMA and it […]
Plaintiffs in UFC Antitrust Lawsuit request Court to file response to MMA Manager Declaration
The plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust lawsuit have requested that the Court review its Surreply Brief in opposition to Zuffa’s Motion to Seal Zuffa’s Summary Judgment Motion and Portions of Plaintiffs’ Class Certification Reply. Specifically, the Surreply Brief addresses the Declaration of MMA Manager Ali Abdelaziz which was included in Zuffa’s Reply Brief. A Surreply […]
Details of Zuffa exec deposition reveals questions on exclusivity provisions, right to match and toy deals
Zuffa filed its Motion for Summary Judgment in which it wishes to dismisses the antitrust lawsuit filed by ex-fighters. MMA Payout takes a look at some of the deposition testimony attached as exhibits to the motion. This is the first of a series. In order to prove its case, Zuffa attaches portions of the deposition […]
