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UFC Acknowledges “Alarming” Doping Problem in the Sport, Solutions Discussed

February 19, 2015

Earlier today UFC President Dana White, CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein held a press conference acknowledging the extent of the doping problem in elite MMA. Fertitta acknowledged the need for overhaul.  The high rate of out of competition drug test failures was contrasted with the lower in competition rate (when athletes … More UFC Acknowledges “Alarming” Doping Problem in the Sport, Solutions Discussed

Court Declines High Damage Award Following UFC Pay Per View Piracy

February 19, 2015

In the latest decision addressing damages for piracy of Pay Per View broadcasts, reasons for judgement were released last week by the US District Court, E.D. North Carolina, assessing damages for piracy of UFC 116 by a private club. In last week’s case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Johnson) the Defendant operated a private club … More Court Declines High Damage Award Following UFC Pay Per View Piracy

Court Criticizes Requested “Implausible Award” in UFC Piracy Case

February 14, 2015

Two patterns are clear when individuals and commercial establishments are sued for alleged piracy of UFC pay per view events.  When Defendant’s fail to respond Zuffa and their commercial distributors do pursue default judgement so it is not wise to ignore the litigation.  Secondly, when seeking damages Zuffa and their commercial distributors often seek damages … More Court Criticizes Requested “Implausible Award” in UFC Piracy Case

BC Appoints New Athletic Commissioner

February 12, 2015

Today the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development announced that Wayne Willows is replacing Dave Maedel as BC’s Athletic Commissioner.  Dave Maedel has accepted a position at the Ministry of Forest, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations. Below is the full announcement – Wayne Willows has been an accomplished public servant with 35 years … More BC Appoints New Athletic Commissioner

Mac Danzig and Gabe Ruediger File Fourth Anti Trust Suit Against UFC

February 5, 2015

Zuffa, the UFC’s parent company, is now facing a fourth anti trust lawsuit.  Filed by Mac Danzig and Gabe Ruediger, this claim largely mirrors the previous claims currently before the courts filed by Cung Le, Nathan Quarry, Jon Fitch, Luis Vazquez, Dennis Hallman, Brandon Vera and Pablo Garza.  The full claim can be found here – Danzig et al … More Mac Danzig and Gabe Ruediger File Fourth Anti Trust Suit Against UFC

Zuffa Class Action Transferred To Judge Edward J. Davila’s Court Room

February 3, 2015

Last month, Judge Edward J. Davila related the three separate anti-trust class action complaints filed against UFC parent company Zuffa and transferred them to his courtroom. The first battle in this litigation has been waged by Zuffa seeking to move these cases away from California, where they were filed, and into Nevada. Judge Davila will preside … More Zuffa Class Action Transferred To Judge Edward J. Davila’s Court Room

$61,995 in Damages Ordered To For Repeat UFC PPV Piracy

February 1, 2015

Reasons for judgement were released this week by the US District Court, E.D. California, awarding $60,000 in damages plus lawyer fees and costs following UFC PPV piracy. In this week’s case (Joe Hand Promotions, Inc. v. Fierro) the Defendant, who operated a bar and grill, was sued after showing UFC 156 in his establishment without … More $61,995 in Damages Ordered To For Repeat UFC PPV Piracy

Zuffa Seeks to Move UFC Class Action Lawsuit to Nevada

January 31, 2015

Update – Zuffa’s Motion To Change Venue is now publicly available and can be found here: Zuffa Motion To Change Venue ______________________________________ Zuffa has announced their first substantive step in defending the anti-trust lawsuit against them by seeking to move the claim to Nevada.  They have released the following statement: “We care about our fighters and our … More Zuffa Seeks to Move UFC Class Action Lawsuit to Nevada