Last week we gave you an update on the case involving M-1 and Fedor Emelianenko suing Affliction for breach of contract due to Affliction abruptly canceling its third PPV. According to Marc Hines, the attorney for the plaintiffs, Fedor and Fedor’s manager, Vadim Finkelstein were deposed two weeks ago in Southern California. Fedor’s deposition took […]
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Update on Fedor/Affliction Lawsuit
It has been a little over a year since Affliction had to cancel its third PPV at the last minute. Fedor Emilianenko, the company’s main attraction filed suit as a result of Affliction’s sudden demise. In October 2009, Fedor Emilianenko and M-1 filed suit against Affliction for breach of contract in Los Angeles. Fedor and […]
Bellator Strikes Back
Earlier this week, Bellator Fighting Championship filed a lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship for alleged use of one of its contracted fighters. Bellator claims that Jonathan Brookins was under contract with Bellator when Brookins accepted a slot on Spike TV’s reality series The Ultimate Fighter. Brookins is a cast member of this fall’s Team […]
Illegal Streams Still Easy to Find
Nicholas Deleon of Crunch Gear blogs about the availability of UFC 117 streams on UStream even after the subpoenas issued and lawsuits filed in the last few months. What seems to be happening with these streams—and that goes for all sports, not just UFC—is that you’ll find channels set up on Usteam, Justin.tv, etc. advertising […]
MMAterial Facts 08/10/10: Legal Battles Heating Up
– Akiyama Charges Manager with Embezzlement – MMA promoter sues over canceled match – XCAP Proud to have Ryan Couture on Board – President: Announcement of Shark Fights 13 broadcast plans coming next week – Bellator sues UFC, alleges “tortious interference of contract” of Jonathan Brookins Akiyama Charges Manager with Embezzlement Proving once again that […]