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 […]
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California State Athletic Commission votes to support Ali Act
On Wednesday, the California State Athletic Commission unanimously voted to support the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The Commission voted 6-0 in favor of the Act which would amend the current legislation in place. Last month, the Commission had open comment on the Act which would allow the use of Unified Boxing Organizations (i.e., Zuffa […]
CSAC to discuss Ali Act at Wednesday’s meeting
The California State Athletic Commission is set to hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday October 15th. The agenda lists a discussion and possible action on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. MMAFA which spearheaded the Cung Le lawsuit among the other antitrust lawsuits seeking money for fights took to X calling for support to […]
Title fights announced for UFC 323
UFC 323 is set to take place on December 6th at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The promotion announced two title fights that will headline the last PPV of the era. Merab Dvalishvili will take on Petr Yan for the bantamweight title. It will be The Machine’s fourth fight this year coming off of […]
Thoughts on Dana White’s appearance on 60 Minutes
Dana White appeared on the Season Premiere of 60 Minutes two weeks ago. The appearance, a puff piece by presenter Jon Wertheim, highlighted White’s position as the head honcho of the UFC. Notably, the cameras followed White as he gambled at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. The crew watched as White lost over a million […]