Cy Ryan of the Las Vegas Sun reports that a federal bankruptcy judge has advised Station and its creditors to re-enter negotiations in order to avoid a ruling that may not be in the best interest of the business. After six hours of arguments, a federal bankruptcy judge advised Station Casinos and unsecured creditors to […]
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Affliction Motion to Dismiss Denied
J.R. Riddell of Sherdog.com reports that Affliction’s motion to dismiss M-1’s claims of breach of contract have been denied by a federal judge in Los Angeles. On Monday, Affliction’s legal team urged the judge to dismiss a number of Emelianenko and M-1’s breach of contract claims, arguing that two of the three agreements at issue […]
Xyience Bankruptcy Update
John Edwards of the Last Vegas Review-Journal gives an update on the financial health of Fertitta-owned and well-known UFC energy drink partner Xyience. In a lawsuit filed in bankruptcy court Tuesday, Xyience liquidating trustee David Herzog of Chicago accuses Fertitta Enterprises, whose family members own the Ultimate Fighting Championship and have a minority ownership in […]
Potential Ways to Fight MMA Piracy
UFC Planning to Sue Individuals, Websites for Piracy
Steven Marrocco of the Vancouver Sun writes that the UFC plans to go after individuals and websites that push pirated UFC content: Mixed martial arts fans who watch pirated internet content could soon be pressed against the cage, says the president of an industry-leading fight promotion. In a move that could signal a sea change […]