A third lawsuit was filed on behalf of fighters against Zuffa in the Antitrust Class Action lawsuit in San Jose. Brandon Vera and Pablo Garza were the two plaintiffs in this particular lawsuit which was filed on Christmas Eve. “The Truth” was thought of in high regard by the UFC at one time. But, he […]
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Second antitrust lawsuit filed by fighters against Zuffa
Two more MMA fighters have filed a lawsuit against Zuffa citing violations of Sherman Antitrust Act Section 2. The second Complaint which will seek to establish a class action lawsuit was filed Monday, December 22nd in Federal Court in the Northern District of California San Jose Division. Luis Javier Vazquez and Dennis Hallman filed their […]
Lawyers looking at Rampage contract dispute per Coker
MMA Fighting reports that Scott Coker has turned over the Rampage Jackson issue to Bellator attorneys. The UFC announced the signing of Jackson on Saturday night. Jackson provided an official statement on his departure from Bellator on his web site. A portion of the statement reads: After five months of grueling negotiations and gray-area contract […]
Potential issues looming in UFC lawsuit
Citing Bellator breach, Rampage Jackson rejoins UFC
On Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 58 broadcast, Jon Anik announced that the UFC had re-signed Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. The news comes with controversy as Bellator President Scott Coker stated that Jackson is under exclusive contract with the Viacom-owned company. The signing of Jackson will likely be the start of a legal battle between the […]