Since the Nick Diaz decision came down last month, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has been under scrutiny. However, under the radar was the announcement that Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval appointed attorney Michon Martin to the vacancy on the NSAC. Martin fills the vacancy of Bill Brady who resigned this past May. Brady’s term ends […]
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Potential flaw in new UFC lawsuit in New York
A new wrinkle may surface in the quest to legalize professional MMA in New York. With a new lawsuit filed by the UFC, a preliminary injunction request filed to hold an event this April, a nuanced detail may trip up the legal strategy. In its new court filings, the UFC indicates that it has licensed […]
The reason for the new UFC-NY lawsuit
The UFC surprised many with another lawsuit in federal court in New York challenging the constitutionality of the state’s ban on professional MMA. This time, the UFC is seeking a preliminary injunction to hold an event in the state this April. The news of a new lawsuit comes when the original lawsuit is in the […]
UFC files preliminary injunction in New York case
The UFC filed its motion for preliminary injunction on Tuesday. It argues that the UFC is likely to prevail on its claim and should be granted the injunction to hold its event at Madison Square Garden this April. Notably, it has already spent a non-refundable $25,000 for the anticipated event in April. No hearing date […]
NV state senator speaks out against Diaz suspension
TMZ Sports reports that Nevada state senator Tick Segerblom is speaking out against the NSAC suspension of Nick Diaz. He calls the 5 year ban “totally inappropriate.” Senator Segerblom‘s (D) district includes a portion of Las Vegas and is within Clark County, Nevada. Per the Nevada state senate web site, he is on the Senate […]