MMA Fighting reports that Nick Diaz has filed a lawsuit against the Nevada State Athletic Commission. In addition, Diaz’s attorney filed a preliminary injunction which would stay Diaz’s suspension related to his failed drug test from UFC 143. Via MMA Fighting: The suit is asking the court to immediately stay the summary suspension handed out […]
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Oklahoma addresses state PPV tax
State Impact reports on the current status of MMA in Oklahoma. You may recall that Zuffa threatened litigation due to the state’s 4% tax on PPV purchasers within the state. ESPN’s Josh Gross reported early last week that Oklahoma was back in business and accepting MMA promoter applications. A little background on the subject via […]
King Mo ousted by Zuffa
Tuesday was a bad day for “King” Mo Lawal as he was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission 9 months and fined $39,000 for using Performance Enhancing Drugs. To compound the suspension, Lawal took to twitter to vent which lead to Zuffa cutting Lawal. As you may recall, Lawal tested positive for PEDs after […]
Justin.tv scores win against Zuffa
Eric Goldman and Techdirt first reported Justin.tv’s victory in prevailing in its Motion to Dismiss certain claims from Zuffa’s Complaint filed in Nevada. While the case remains, the court ruling March 8th did damage to Zuffa’s case. The lawsuit stems from Justin.tv allowing visitors to its website to view, illegally, UFC 121 which featured Cain […]