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The Legal Submission Episode 105

December 18, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The Legal Submission 105 takes a look at the hearing earlier this month on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act that is being heavily lobbied by Zuffa. MPO discussed the importance of this proposed law and the testimony of Pat English.

Filed Under: Ali Act, boxing, California, CSAC, Featured, The Legal Submission, Zuffa

The Legal Submission Episode 104

October 21, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The Legal Submission is back! The Legal Submission returns and takes a look at TKO’s Motion to Dismiss Phil Davis’ antitrust lawsuit. More information can be found here. Motion to Dismiss by MMA Payout Response to MTD by MMA Payout Reply on Motion to Dismiss by MMA Payout

Filed Under: Antitrust Class Action, Featured, legal, The Legal Submission

A look at TKO’s attempt to dismiss Phil Davis case

October 18, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Last month the parties in the TKO-Phil Davis antitrust lawsuit filed papers related to the promotional company’s attempt to dismiss Davis’ antitrust lawsuit. The former UFC fighter filed a response in opposing the motion. TKO’s motion to dismiss is premised on the assertions that Davis’ lawsuit has no merit. The lawsuit mirrors the Cung Le […]

Filed Under: Antitrust Class Action, Featured, legal, Phil Davis, The Legal Submission, UFC

The Legal Submission discusses Ali Act amendment

August 1, 2025 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

Believe it or not, The Legal Submission lives. I discuss the amendment to the Ali Act which would benefit TKO.

Filed Under: Ali Act, boxing, Featured, The Legal Submission

The Legal Submission 103

December 19, 2024 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

I take a look at the Ryan Garcia counterclaims against Devin Haney. The Counterclaims suggest that Team Haney is trying to coax Garcia into a rematch and hurting the possibility of other fights for Garcia.

Filed Under: boxing, Featured, Ryan Garcia, The Legal Submission

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For the first time, here's a link to "Private Equity in College Sports," written by @SunealBedi, John Holden and myself, and forthcoming in Volume 111 of @MinnesotaLawRev:

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