With a close deadline approaching, the plaintiffs filed a Reply Brief late last night in response to the government’s opposition to an injunction which would prevent the UFC White House event from happening Sunday night. Notably, the Judge in the case has determined to make a decision based on the briefs, not needing oral argument. […]
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Covington sues Masvidal for battery
Colby Covington filed a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal on March 23rd stemming from an incident 3 years prior at a steak house in Miami. Masvidal allegedly struck Covington outside the restaurant. According to the lawsuit, Masvidal “attempted to conceal his identity by wearing a blue surgical mask and a hoodie and was accompanied by three […]
Pacquiao-Mayweather spar over potential rematch
Boxingscene.com reports that Thursday is the deadline for Floyd Mayweather, Jr. rectify comments he made about a potential fight this fall with Manny Pacquiao. It has been announced that the two would fight September 19th at The Sphere in Las Vegas. However, last week Mayweather made comments that the fight would be an exhibition. According […]
Plaintiffs spar with Zuffa over discovery in Antitrust lawsuit
Remember when Dana White testified that he has nothing to do with matchmaking? The texts and other messages from the UFC were to be sent to plaintiffs in the ongoing lawsuit in the Kajan Johnson antitrust case. However, they were not sent on time argues the plaintiffs. According to plaintiffs, Zuffa did not have the […]
TKO-backed Ali Act passes House
On Tuesday afternoon, the US House of Representatives passed the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. The new legislation will go on to be voted on in the Senate and when it passes that hurdle will move along to the President for signature. Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered remarks on the […]