Source: http://mmasportsreport.com/7141/jessica-eye-believes-she-can-outstrike-holly-holm
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Thursday, 1 January 2015
UFC 182: Donald Cerrone Plans to ?Run the Table? in 2015, Says Myles Jury Isn?t ?Great?
Myles Jury may be widely considered as one of the UFC’s most promising fighters, but the man who will face him at UFC 182, isn’t overly impressed with the lightweight’s skill set. Donald Cerrone will fight Jury in Saturday’s co-headliner, and while speaking to UFC.com recently about his 26 year-old opponent, the perennial contender stated: […]
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UFC accused of 'illegal market monopolization' in lawsuit filed by former, current fighters
Three high-profile mixed martial arts fighters filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the UFC of illegally monopolizing power in the industry by eliminating its competition.
Former UFC fighters Jon Fitch and Nate Quarry, along with Cung Le, who is still under contract with the UFC, also accuse the Zuffa-owned company of "artificially suppressing fighters'�" earnings with their contracts and practices.
The civil suit alleges that the UFC has violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by illegally scheming to create a non-competitive marketplace that restricts the earning capabilities of fighters, as well as coercing fighters to relinquish rights to their names and likenesses. The plaintiffs seek injunctive relief and damages, and the suit claims to represent a class of current and former UFC fighters in similar situations as Le, Quarry and Fitch.
"This lawsuit is about fairness," Quarry told reporters during a press conference in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday. "It's about a fair market value for the athletes. ? It's time for those things to change. We deserve to be out in a free market place."
Zuffa is primarily owned by billionaires Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta, along with UFC president Dana White.
The UFC has had a stranglehold on MMA for the majority of the 21st century, and Zuffa has either bought up or driven out several other viable promotions. The suit references past statements made by White and other UFC officials comparing the promotion and its practices to that of the NFL and NBA, but makes a distinction in regards to those leagues' ability to foster an open market by creating a bidding war among individual teams.
The lawsuit alleges that the UFC has maintained control of more than 90 percent of the revenue derived from live MMA bouts nationwide. It also maintains that the UFC has allegedly retaliated against fighters who have worked with or who have announced intentions to work with rival promoters.
?UFC?s threats are taken seriously by fighters because they know that a UFC ban will substantially diminish, if not end, their ability to earn a living at their chosen profession,? said plaintiffs? co-counsel Joseph Saveri of Saveri Law Firm, Inc. ?These MMA professionals deserve the right to take back their careers.?
For its part, the UFC posted the following statement to its website:
"The UFC is aware of the action filed today but has not been served, nor has it had the opportunity to review the document. The UFC will vigorously defend itself and its business practices."
Below is the lawsuit, in full:
Cung Le, et al. v. Zuffa, LLC, d/b/a UFC
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Chris Barnett vs Shinichi Suzukawa Fight Video Complete Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014
Chris Barnett (11-1) vs Shinichi Suzukawa (1-2) Fight Video Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye 2014. The event took place on 12/31/2014 in Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan.
Source: http://www.mmatko.com/chris-barnett-vs-shinichi-suzukawa-fight-video-complete-inoki-bom-ba-ye-2014/
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Dan Hardy Talks UFC 182 On ?Inside The Octagon?
UFC Fight Pass commentators Dan Hardy and John Gooden recently offered up their thoughts on Saturday’s UFC 182 main event on “Inside the Octagon” presented by Unibet. The card features Jon Jones defending his light heavyweight title against Daniel Cormier in the main event from Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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Source: http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2014/12/31/dan-hardy-talks-ufc-182-on-inside-the-octagon/
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Dana White Claims Jones vs Cormier is a perfect fight, Cerrone vs Jury underrated bout
Dana White joins America’s Pregame to preview the main and co-main events at UFC 182.
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CM Punk signs multi-fight deal with UFC
Phil ?CM Punk? Brooks has signed a multi-fight deal with Ultimate Fighting Championship and will make his Octagon debut in 2015, the promotion announced Saturday night.
The UFC teased a big announcement following the first match of the UFC 181 pay-per-view portion and delivered. Joe Rogan interviewed Brooks cageside at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Brooks, 36, wasn?t sure of a weight class yet, but said both middleweight and welterweight were options.
?I have a background in kempo and I?ve been doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu for a long time," Brooks told Rogan. "This is my new career, 100-percent.�I'm going to go full steam ahead, all systems go after today, and it's going to be fun.�I have nothing but respect for everybody here at the UFC, everybody who steps in the Octagon to fight.�And when it's all said and done, when I'm finished, everybody's going to have to respect me because I have come here to fight."
The former WWE champion has made headlines last week for a series of podcast interviews where he ripped Vince McMahon?s company for how he was treated during his eight years as a performer. The WWE fired Brooks earlier this year and he has now stated on multiple occasions that he has no intentions of ever returning.
That opens the door for mixed martial arts, a sport that Brooks has followed closely while competing in the WWE. He?s no stranger to UFC pay-per-views and has made several ?Gracie Breakdown? cameos alongside friend and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu instructor Rener Gracie.
?I felt like it was now or never," Brooks added. "I have a limited window most fighters don't have.�I'm either here to win or get my ass kicked.
What kind of impact will the 6-foot-2 Brooks have in UFC? It's hard to say until he settles on a weight class and trainer. In terms of being a pay-per-view draw, there's only one Brock Lesnar, so we can stop with that comparison.
But Brooks will be able to attract new eyeballs to the sport and the UFC should see a noticeable spike during his debut fight. Before he left the WWE, Brooks developed a cult following and was easily one of the most popular wrestlers on the roster.
Plus, let?s not forget one of the reasons why Brooks? popularity surged was his gift of gab on the microphone. As Conor McGregor has proven in 2014, you can get a long way in MMA if you know how to turn it ?on? for the cameras.
Dana White hit a home run the last time he brought over a former WWE champion. We shall see if White's latest pro wrestling investment will once again deliver.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/cm-punk-signs-multi-fight-deal-with-ufc-035256156.html
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