The Affliction vs M-1/Fedor Litigation has provided some great insight on the behind-the-scenes dealings throughout the lifespan of the Affliction/M-1 partnership, which includes the cancellation of the Trilogy event and a last minute deal between Affliction and the UFC. On June 7, 2011, a 55-page decision document was released, depicting in great detail as to […]
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Court Denies Summary Judgment Motions in Affliction M-1/Fedor Litigation
On June 7, 2011, Judge Margaret M. Morrow denied the parties cross-motions for summary judgment in the Affliction v. M-1/Fedor litigation. I have previously posted about the litigation — most recently here. The 55 page decision is a VERY interesting read especially with respect to the facts surrounding the “Trilogy” non-event — in particular the […]
Pacquiao settles lawsuit with Golden Boy
ESPN reports that Manny Pacquiao has settled his defamation lawsuit with Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer and Oscar de la Hoya. The lawsuit filed in 2009 stems from alleged statements claiming Pacquiao took performance enhancing drugs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather and Mayweather Promotions remain as defendants in the lawsuit filed […]
UFC 129: Payout Perspective – Part 2
Welcome to the second part of UFC 129’s Payout Perspective. PPV Buy Rate trending at estimated 800K-900K (Updated 5/5) Dave Metzler at the Wrestling Observer (subscription required) stated that the trending buy rate for UFC 129 will be between 800-900K. It was estimated to be around 1 million buys earlier. The explanation between trending […]
Zuffa sued for “UFC Fan Expo”
Toronto-based Hobby Star Marketing has filed an injunction against Zuffa, LLC, citing trademark infringement for the UFC Fan Expo mark used for this weekend’s events at the Direct Energy Center. The lawsuit also names Reed Exhibitions, the convention company running the event. Hobby Star Marketing is an organizer of Fan Expo Canada. The expo is […]