The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey denied Eddie Alvarez’s request for a preliminary injunction so that he might be able to appear at UFC 159. The court held that Alvarez could not satisfy his burden of proof for a preliminary injunction. Preliminary Injunction Decision The Court heard oral arguments this morning […]
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Bellator files opposition for Friday hearing in Alvarez lawsuit
Bellator has filed its opposition briefing for Eddie Alvarez’s preliminary injunction. It includes two declarations which supports the contention that the organization had matched Zuffa’s offer. On Friday, January 25th, the Court will hear Alvarez’s Order to Show Cause regarding a preliminary injunction sought by the lightweight so that he may seek a contract with […]
Alvarez lawyers request preliminary injunction to appear at UFC 159
Eddie Alvarez’s attorneys will seek a preliminary injunction to allow the free agent lightweight to sign a Zuffa contract to fight at UFC 159 on April 27, 2013. The Order to Show Cause hearing is set for January 25th. According to Court papers filed in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey […]
More on the Bellator v. Alvarez lawsuit
MMA Payout has obtained a copy of the Bellator-Eddie Alvarez lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey. The Complaint and Exhibits are interesting pieces which reveal the negotiations between the two sides as well as the inference that the UFC may be pulled in as well. The Complaint pleads two causes of […]
Lawsuit reveals Alvarez’s potential compensation
MMA Junkie reports on the lawsuit filed by Bellator against Eddie Alvarez. The lawsuit includes an exhibit which outlines the terms negotiated with the UFC. The Bellator matching clause remains the center of the lawsuit and the exhibit which reflects the potential compensation and perks for Alvarez in the UFC is of interest: – Alvarez […]