The World Series of Fighting litigation continues in Nevada. Despite re-emerging earlier this month as the Professional Fighters’ League, the lawsuit(s) continue over the power struggle between individuals, entities and now with a new investment group, more litigants. In this instance, the lawsuit hinges on a licensing agreement which contained an arbitration provision. The licensing […]
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Canadian MMA promotion sues WSOF for breach of Franchise Agreement
A Canadian mixed martial arts regional promotion has filed a lawsuit against MMAWC, LLC and associated entities with the World Series of Fighting promotion in Clark County Superior Court in Nevada. The lawsuit, filed on February 1, 2018, also names Carlos Silva, Ray Sefo and Keith Redmond. Aggression Fighting Championship (“AFC”) claims that in mid-2013 […]
MPO Year in Review – WSOF repackages as PFL
The World Series of Fighting went under new management and repackaged itself as the Professional Fighter’s League. The league, which is set to roll out in 2018, promises steady pay and fights for its athletes which will see them compete for a $1 million payoff. Via our April post: The inaugural season will run for […]
Former fighter threatens to sue PFL
MMA Fighting reports that former Professional Fighter’s League fighter Bruce Boyington is threatening legal action after he was informed by the PFL that he would not be included in the company’s 12-man lightweight division 2018 season. Boyington is 14-11 and has lost his last 3 fights. He claims to have had a four-fight contract with […]
PFL 1 on NBCSN draws 291,000 viewers Friday night
The debut of the Pro Fighters League: Daytona drew 291,000 viewers on Friday night per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The 143-minute telecast drew a 0.06 rating in t he A18-49 demo. Under the World Series of Fighting name, the promotion last drew over 291,000 viewers on NBCSN at WSOF 10 when it garnered 365,000 viewers. […]