Combat Sports Law

Today the USADA has released the nuts and bolts of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy publishing the following documents – UFC-anti-doping-policy UFC-arbitration-rules UFC-tue-policy UFC-whereabouts-policy While this policy can and should be applauded as the most comprehensive private solution in the professional combat sports industry in relation to doping, there are a few significant loopholes that appear … More Details of USADA Anti Doping Policy Revealed – Let’s Talk Loopholes

He’s back!  After a brief hiatus “Showdown” Joe Ferraro has relaunched his podcast.  Today I had the pleasure of appearing on Joe’s revamped show along with UFC commentator Jon Anik discussing some of the latest legal topics in combat sports.   You can listen to the full episode here. I’d like to thank Joe for having me as … More Welcome “The Showdown” Podcast Listeners

Update June 14, 2015 – Jason Cruz reports the cases have now been consolidated in Nevada with Judge Richard Boulware taking conduct.  You can click here for background information on Judge Boulware. _____________________________________ With the various anti-trust lawsuits against Zuffa being transferred from California to Nevada earlier this month comes some expected administrative disarray.  In … More Zuffa Motion To Stay Discovery Dismissed By Nevada Judge

1. Despite what your contract says you may be employees 2.  If so, you are entitled to certain minimum protections under law, including the right to unionize As the UFC continues to solidify its market position as the pinnacle promotion for elite professional MMA more discussions are taking place about the need for a fighters … More What UFC Fighters Can Learn From Strippers and Cheerleaders

Update June 3, 2015 – I have obtained a copy of Judge Davila’s full reasons granting Zuffa’s motion to transfer the Anti-Trust lawsuits to Nevada and these can be found here – Judge Davila Reasons Granting Zuffa Motion to Transfer ____________________________________________________________ John Nash of BloodyElbow.com, who has provided second to none coverage of the Anti Trust … More UFC Class Action Transferred to Nevada

Reasons for judgement were recently released by Judge Davila shedding light on the procedural timetable for the next steps in the UFC Anti Trust Class Action lawsuit.  Zuffa is looking to delay their discovery obligations and have filed a Motion to Stay Discovery.  The court ordered as follows – 1. Plaintiffs shall file their Opposition … More UFC Class Action Procedural Update

UPDATE – The UFC appear to be standing their ground in the face of McMann’s criticism releasing the following statement: “The new UFC Athlete Outfitting Policy (AOP) equally recognizes each athlete’s tenure in UFC, as well as any bout appearances in the WEC and Strikeforce for the period those organizations were under the Zuffa, LLC … More Sara McMann Suggests UFC’s Reebok Uniform Deal Discriminatory to Women