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

Update – March 26, 2015 – The Brazilian Commission has now updated their rules to allow a bout result to be overturned in these circumstances and have changed the result to a no-contest.  Here is their rule change: “The Executive Committee may, on an exceptional basis, revert a decision to “no contest” if it determines that … More Fixing Poor Stoppages in MMA

Update March 22, 2015 – Ryan Machan has confirmed this bout has now been cancelled – _______________________________________________ In an interesting development, former UFC Fighter Cody McKenzie is scheduled to headline Havoc FC 8 which takes place on March 27, 2015 in Red Deer Alberta.  Here is the promotions advertisement of the bout – McKenzie is … More Cody McKenzie Scheduled to Fight in Midst of MMA Suspension