UFC Parent Company & Star Fighters Sue New York State

Posted on | November 15, 2011 | No Comments

By: Rich Bergeron

The UFC’s parent company ZUFFA, LLC filed a formal lawsuit against New York State Tuesday, November 15th, 2011. The complaint below outlines the complicated history of the state’s ban on professional MMA and explains why the sport should be protected by the First Amendment. Though it spans 123 pages, the filing is surprisingly reader-friendly and does not spend too much time framing the argument in hard-to-grasp legal terminology. As promising as the case may sound, though, the lack of other organizations and their fighters being named as plaintiffs might be a fatal flaw. The potential for other athletes and athletic organizations to sue citing the same grounds for relief could also lead to the case being thrown out of court. The legal precedent it could set may have a sweeping impact on the ongoing lockout issues confronting the NBA right now and the labor issues facing the NHL in the near future. A veritable explosion of litigation could ensue if this case generates any major momentum. Stay tuned to Fight News Unlimited for updates as the case continues.

UFC Sues New York State Over MMA Ban