The third episode of Show Money talks Rampage injunction, an update on the UFC Antitrust lawsuit, Phil Davis to Bellator and the dismissal of Zuffa’s lawsuit in New York. I join Bloody Elbow’s Paul Gift and John Nash to talk, debate and discuss these issues.
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Herrig claims Mortal Kombat character is based on her
Does UFC Fighter Felice Herrig have a legitimate claim against the new Mortal Kombat video game? Video game web site Kotaku reported the similarities between the UFC strawweight and Cassie Cage, a character on the Mortal Kombat video game. Although Herrig has not indicated that she may take action, does she have a claim? Maybe. In […]
Zuffa establishes online petition for New Yorkers
The UFC has launched an online petition to push for legalizing and regulating MMA in the state of New York. It is offering a one month free subscription to UFC Fight Pass for signing the petition. The catch is that the one-month free subscription is only for New York residents. The launch comes with hope that […]
UFC Fight Night 64 bonuses
MMA Junkie reports on the bonuses from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 64 from Krakow, Poland. The main event came through as it was awarded the Fight of the Night. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Gabriel Gonzaga earned “Fight of the Night” honors. Cro Cop won the fight with a 3rd round TKO. In addition, Leon […]
Plaintiffs in Zuffa antitrust case file opposition to motion to transfer venue
The Plaintiffs in the Le v. Zuffa, LLC (and related) antitrust case(s) have filed its opposition to Zuffa’s Motion to Transfer Venue to Las Vegas. Its main argument is that the forum selection clauses in the plaintiffs fight contracts are inapplicable in this antitrust action. Earlier this year, Zuffa filed a motion to transfer venue […]