The Legal Submission is back! The Legal Submission returns and takes a look at TKO’s Motion to Dismiss Phil Davis’ antitrust lawsuit. More information can be found here. Motion to Dismiss by MMA Payout Response to MTD by MMA Payout Reply on Motion to Dismiss by MMA Payout
legal
A look at TKO’s attempt to dismiss Phil Davis case
Last month the parties in the TKO-Phil Davis antitrust lawsuit filed papers related to the promotional company’s attempt to dismiss Davis’ antitrust lawsuit. The former UFC fighter filed a response in opposing the motion. TKO’s motion to dismiss is premised on the assertions that Davis’ lawsuit has no merit. The lawsuit mirrors the Cung Le […]
Fanmio owes Diaz $6M after arbitration award
An arbitrator awarded Nate Diaz $6 million in a dispute with pay over his June 2024 fight with Jorge Masvidal. The arbitrator also found Solomon Engel, owner of Fanmio, personally liable for $500,000 of the $6 million award. Diaz had filed a lawsuit and it was moved to arbitration. The arbitration took place over the […]
Masvidal obtains $5M default judgment for Nate Diaz fight
Jorge Masvidal received a default judgment against online platform Fanmio for the former UFC fighter’s boxing match against Nate Diaz. If he is able to collect, he would be able to collect over $5 million from the company. Masvidal was to be paid $6 million for the fight plus another $1 million if he won. […]
California State Athletic Commission votes to support Ali Act
On Wednesday, the California State Athletic Commission unanimously voted to support the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The Commission voted 6-0 in favor of the Act which would amend the current legislation in place. Last month, the Commission had open comment on the Act which would allow the use of Unified Boxing Organizations (i.e., Zuffa […]