Adding to this site’s archived decisions of UFC Pay Per View piracy cases, reasons for judgement were released this week by the US District Court, D. South Carolina, awarding damages and attorney fees of over $11,000 following commercial piracy of UFC 148. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. AFSB) the Defendant, who … More UFC 148 Piracy Leads to $11,848 Court Judgement
In the latest prosecution alleging UFC pay per view piracy, reasons for judgement were released recently by the US District Court, E.D. California, assessing damages at a fraction of what was claimed. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Al-Arshad) the Defendant operated a commercial establishment and displayed UFC 165 on five television sets. … More $110,000 Claim Following UFC 165 Piracy Rejected; $3,250 in Damages Suggested
Today the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association launched a new website. Included at the site are articles, videos, archived podcasts and other media addressing issues important to the organization. Fighters, Press and Supporters can sign up for the organizations newsletters as well. Among the information contained there is the following background and mission statement of … More MMA Fighters Association Publish Mission Statement; Launch New Website
Arizona lawyer and founder of the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association Rob Maysey appeared on a podcast earlier this week where he discussed his efforts at organizing fighters, the anti-trust lawsuits, the Ali Act and other legal issues in the landscape of MMA. The MMAFA’s organizing efforts are perhaps one of the biggest fights in MMA right … More MMAFA Founder – Association is Growing and “I Am Getting Threats”
In my ongoing efforts highlighting the prosecution of UFC Pay Per View piracy cases, reasons for judgement were released this month by the US District Court, D. Hawaii, with some troubling allegations. In the recent case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc v. Chalfont) the Plaintiff company, who has commercial licencing rights for various UFC pay per … More UFC Piracy Investigator Accused of “Entrapping” Defendant in Piracy Prosecution
Rapid Extreme Weight Cuts are one of the most dangerous and least regulated practices in combat sports. (You can click here to access this site’s archived posts addressing the topic). Today it was announced (first reported by MMA’s official record keeper Kirik Jenness) that the Arkansas State Athletic Commission has passed regulatory reforms to address … More Arkansas Athletic Commission Introduces Rapid Extreme Weight Cut Reform
When the UFC announced their aggressive anti doping program (and to their credit the most robust in professional sports) they basically acknowledged they are unilaterally moving forward with the program and will cross legal barriers as they arise. The biggest legal barrier? Athlete consent. It seems some athletes simply are not contractually bound by this program … More How Many UFC Fighters Are Not Subject To Their Anti-Doping Program?
Battle lines are being drawn and the biggest fight in the UFC’s 20 plus year history is shaping to take place. The fight, however, won’t be seen on pay per view, will not be consumed by millions of fans nor will it be fast paced and exciting. The fight is the timeless battle between labor … More The Biggest Fight in UFC History – Not Available on Pay Per View
Following the recent announcement that UFC Fighters have secured “backing” from the Teamsters, further details are coming to light. Today Unite Here has issued the following press release – Las Vegas, NV – Today, two of the largest unions in the “fight capital” of the world launched an initiative to organize MMA fighters in the … More Teamsters and Unite Here Seek to Organize UFC Fighters
Update September 14, 2105 – Shields admitted to regulatory misconduct at a hearing today before the NSAC. He was not fined nor suspended but ordered to complete 50 hours of community service for his transgression. Update August 5, 2015 – the NSAC has now issued a temporary suspension to both Shields and Palhares following their … More Let’s Talk “Disreputable” Conduct and Suspensions Arising From WSOF 22
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