The United States District Court in Southern New York has denied a Motion to Compel in the World of Boxing/Alexander Povetkin lawsuit against Deontay Wilder. Previously produced documents from Wilder’s attorney were determined to be work product by the Court. The case has a long and winding history and while a jury determined that Povetkin […]
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As WBO seeks to move case to arbitration, Trout points out why it should not
The Austin Trout case continues in Puerto Rico and MMA Payout gives you an update on the case in which the former contender is suing his promotion including violations of the Ali Act. The World Boxing Organization is trying to move this case into arbitration citing the fighter contractual agreement. Trout originally filed this lawsuit […]
Alliance MMA settles in principle with plaintiffs in securities lawsuit
The parties in the Alliance MMA lawsuit have filed a Notice of Settlement filed in the class action lawsuit filed in federal court in New Jersey. The lawsuit was premised upon an accounting irregularity in Alliance MMA’s 10-Q filings in 2016 could no longer be relied upon. As a result, two lawsuits were filed against […]
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Korean Zombie sues Venum over use of his name
The Korean Zombie, also known as UFC star Chan-Sung Jung filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. According to the complaint, Jung has filed a lawsuit against DBV Distribution, Inc. which appears to be the company which owns the MMA brand Venum. Jung alleges that […]