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 […]
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Ortiz declined to participate in Zuffa lawsuit
MMA Junkie reports that Tito Ortiz was asked, but declined to participate in the current UFC lawsuit filed by three fighters alleging violations of antitrust law. Ortiz’s attorney, George Prajin, informed Junkie that the current Bellator fighter would not participate in the lawsuit which seeks class action status. According to the Junkie article, Prajin and […]
Le, Quarry and Fitch file lawsuit against Zuffa
Attorneys for plaintiffs on behalf of Cung Le, Nate Quarry and Jon Fitch have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Northern California in San Jose, California on their behalf. A press conference held Tuesday afternoon announced the lawsuit which was filed earlier in the day which may add more plaintiffs to the lawsuit. […]
Report states fighter lawsuit against UFC imminent
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 […]
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 […]