The issue of piracy in MMA has been brought to the forefront by Lorenzo Fertitta in recent weeks as he and the UFC attempt to crackdown on various forms of illegal copying and redistribution of UFC events. It makes a lot of sense not just to talk about piracy and bemoan the fact that it […]
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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 […]
Piracy Still an Issue for UFC
Darren Rovell of CNBC talks about the issue of online piracy as it pertains to sports organizations like the UFC. Executives with Major League Baseball and the UFC were in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to discuss the increasing problem of live streaming of its sporting events to the Internet. It’s […]
Emelianenko, M-1 Allege Breach of Contract by Affliction
MMAPayout.com has learned that Fedor Emelianenko and M-1 have brought suit against Affliction Clothing and Affliction Entertainment in Federal Court. The complaint alleges breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing as it relates to a series of agreements between Emelianenko, M-1, and Affliction. The complaint obtained by […]
Intellectual Property Rights Under the Zuffa Standard Contract
Guest columnist David Nelmark (attorney and author of MixedMartialArtsLawBlog.com) offers his thoughts on the UFC® Exclusive Promotional and Ancillary Rights Agreement as it pertains to intellectual property rights. If you spend much time with MMA fighters, sooner or later you will hear one say that he’d sell his soul for a chance to compete in […]