According to the New York Post, Judge Kimba Wood has dismissed Zuffa’s claim that the New York law banning MMA violates the First Amendment. Judge Wood did leave Zuffa’s claim that the New York law could be unconstitutionally vague. MMA Payout will have more on this later today.
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Condit tattoo center of infringement lawsuit
How much do UFC fighters receive for having their likenesses in video games? If you’re Carlos Condit its $22,500. This was revealed in a lawsuit filed by Condit’s tattoo artist against the makers of the UFC video game according to The Hollywood Reporter. The legal wrangling arises out of the THQ bankruptcy and the bankruptcy […]
DMCA takedown notices sent to porn sites on Zuffa’s behalf
It is well known that Zuffa is an aggressive defender of its intellectual property. It found itself in an unenviable position as the company it hired to issue DMCA takedown requests issued notices to child pornography sites claiming that Zuffa was the lawful rights holder. IP Arrow, the company that Zuffa hired to do this […]
Bellator passes on Ben Askren
ESPN’s Josh Gross reports that Bellator will let Ben Askren leave for the UFC if Dana White wants the welterweight standout. Bellator head Bjorn Rebney told ESPN that it would not make an offer to Askren. Askren’s last contracted fight was this past July. Similar to Alvarez, its believed that Bellator has the right to […]
Alvarez-Bellator settle paving way for Chandler rematch on PPV
MMA Fighting reports that Eddie Alvarez and Bellator have come to an agreement to settle their lawsuit. As a result, Alvarez will fight Michael Chandler on Bellator’s first PPV November 2nd. The settlement between party ends a contentious lawsuit which had both sides arguing over the contractual terms of Alvarez’s Bellator contract and whether or […]