MMA Junkie reports that Ronda Rousey and her estranged management group, Fight Tribe Management, are in an arbitration hearing today (Friday) before the California State Athletic Commission to determine the validity of Fight Tribe’s representation agreement with the UFC bantamweight champion. Two weeks ago, Fight Tribe Management filed a petition for arbitration in Los Angeles […]
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An update on Zuffa-NY lawsuit and 3 proposed bills re MMA in Albany
Zuffa and lawyers for the Attorney General of New York have filed an amended discovery plan which looks to depose certain individuals as it relates to Zuffa’s lawsuit against New York. In addition, Lohud.com reports on the latest happenings with the future of professional MMA in New York. Notably, the Lohud.com article reports on three […]
Nike files lawsuit over Venum name
The Beaverton, Oregon based sports gear maker Nike filed a lawsuit against MMA sportswear brand Venum last month alleging trademark infringement and other violations of trademark law. The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Oregon claims that Venum’s mark infringes a previously filed Nike-owned trademark, Venom. Nike sued DBV Distribution, Inc. and Dragon […]
UFC shuts down illegal streaming web site
The UFC announced that it had successfully taken and down and seized the records of a web site that illegally streamed two PPVs. Also, it has made good on its threat of pursuing individuals accessing these illegally streaming sites. The UFC has seized the records of www.cagewatcher.eu and it appears that the UFC will use […]
How does Court ruling on “Net Neutrality” relate to the WWE Network and UFC Fight Pass?
A District of Columbia Circuit Court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could not prohibit internet providers from blocking or discriminating against traffic to lawful websites. The ruling which impacts “Open Internet” (aka net neutrality) may mean issues for the UFC Fight Pass and WWE Network in the future. In Verizon v. Federal Communications […]