Bloody Elbow is reporting that an impending lawsuit to be filed presumably by current fighters under contract by the UFC against the organization for violations of U.S. antitrust law. Although no specifics were given in the report, the fighters that will seek class action status will seek millions of dollars along with treble damages (three times […]
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Silva seeks court review of NSAC suspension
MMA Junkie reports that Wanderlei Silva will appeal the Nevada State’s Athletic Commission’s lifetime ban. Silva’s lawyer filed a petition for judicial review in Clark County, Nevada on Monday. The process for appeal of an administrative hearing ruling such as the NSAC’s, is usually through filing for judicial review in superior court. Goodman’s lawyer believes […]
XFC announces legal action against WSOF regarding Faria fight
Xtreme Fighting Championships (XFC) announced that it intends to file a lawsuit against the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) as a result of Kalindra Faria’s scheduled fight on Saturday’s WSOF card. The XFC stated in a press release that it intends to file the suit in the U.S. District Court in Tampa, Florida. Via XFC […]
Boxer Garcia agrees to dismiss 3 of his claims against Top Rank
Boxer Mikey Garcia has agreed to dismiss three of his causes of action against promoter Top Rank. The stipulation to dismiss his claims avoids a summary judgment motion brought by his promoter in a dispute over his fight contract. Garcia’s attorneys and Top Rank attorneys stipulated to dismissal of 3 claims that were at issue […]
UFC supports expansion of legalized sports betting
ESPN reports that the UFC, to no surprise, supports the expansion of legalized sports betting in the United States. UFC exec Lawrence Epstein was quoted as saying that legalized sports betting “will enhance the game as opposed to doing anything to hurt it.” Epstein also stated to ESPN about the proposed new law allowing sports […]