Mugshot courtesy of the Bernalillo County Metro Detention Center. Update April 28, 2015 – the UFC has now acted and they have stripped Jon Jones of his title and suspended him indefinitely.  ____________________________________________________ With Jon Jones facing felony hit and run charges after he allegedly fled the scene of a motor vehicle collision in Albuquerque this weekend … More Options for the UFC and the Nevada State Athletic Commission in the face of the Jon Jones Scandal

With Jon Jones facing felony charges based on allegations that he was involved in a hit and run motor vehicle collision the next question is what is required under New Mexico law to prove the case against him?  Here is a quick breakdown – Section 66-7-203 NMSA 1978 requires every motorist to stay at the scene … More Jon Jones Facing Felony Hit and Run Charges – What is Needed for Conviction?

Reasons for judgement were released this week by the US District Court, N.D. California, San Jose Division, confirming that the parties involved have agreed to participate in mediation with a mutually agreed upon mediator no later than September 30, 2015. Mediation is a routine step in civil lawsuits.  It is simply an agreement to sit down … More Zuffa and Plaintiffs Agree to Mediation in UFC Class Action Lawsuit

On May 11 the Nevada Judiciary will resolve the ongoing legal challenge between Wandelei Silva and the NSAC with respect to the boundaries of their out of competition drug testing powers.  MMAJunkie’s John Morgan attended this weeks judicial review and recorded the entirety of the parties submissions.  For those interested here is the video-   … More Full Wanderlei Silva v. NSAC Court Proceedings

Update February 16, 2016 – The nearly year old legal battle outlined below has apparently come to an end with the parties reaching a settlement with Jackson returning to Bellator who issued a press release today advising as follows “Following an amicable agreement to settle the litigation between the two parties, the always entertaining and … More Quinton Jackson Enjoined From Competing for UFC