The Honorable Kimba Wood of the New York District Court for the Southern District ruled in favor of the state of New York (District Attorney and A.G.) and dismissed two of Zuffa’s counts in its lawsuit against the state. Zuffa still has 5 counts remaining In a 16 page opinion issued today, Judge Wood ruled […]
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Chad Mendes wanted for questioning after bar fight
The Hanford Sentinel reports that UFC Featherweight Chad Mendes is wanted by authorities after a 40 person brawl at a bar last Saturday The details do not paint Mendes in a good light. Via Hanford Sentinel: Mendes, 27, allegedly sucker punched a patron in the face and took off running out the back door. Officials […]
Zuffa obtains TRO for trademark infringers for UFC 148
The Las Vegas Journal Review reports that Zuffa is readying for trademark infringers for UFC 148. Its lawyers have obtained a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) which will allow the UFC to shut down any vendor it believes infringes on the UFC’s trademark. The TRO coincides with International Fight Week as many fans are in Vegas […]
Zuffa sues unnamed alleged illegal streamers
Zuffa has filed a lawsuit in Nevada against unnamed defendants for alleged copyright infringement from illegally streaming UFC 130 and 131. The lawsuit filed June 8, 2012 has the IP addresses of the claimed infringers but no names as of yet. Zuffa claims that the actual names of the infringers will be named through the […]
Celeste arrested before UFC 146
UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste was arrested Saturday morning on charges of battery allegedly stemming from a domestic violence issue. The arrest is the second this month involving a widely known UFC persona as Jon Jones was arrested on suspicion of a DUI. While she was absent from a portion of UFC 146, she was […]