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OverviewBarbaric. Savage. Violent. Words often used by critics to describe the sport of mixed martial arts. To this can be added lucrative, popular and flourishing. MMA has seen astronomical growth since the 2000s, spurred on by its biggest promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC). Along the way, legal issues have plagued the sport. This book provides an overview of the most important cases and controversies arising both inside and outside of the cage—antitrust suits by fighters against promoters, fighters suing other fighters, drug testing, contractual issues, and the need for federal regulation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jason J. CruzPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm ISBN: 9781476679303ISBN 10: 1476679304 Pages: 218 Publication Date: 30 January 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of Contents Preface 1 Introduction 4 1. The Fight for New York 7 2. MMA's Drug Problem—Enter USADA 25 3. After Clearing Name with USADA, Athletes Sue 41 4. Independent Contractor or Employee 48 5. Injunctions and Matches—Trying to Leave a Promotion 60 6. Contractual Ties and Attempts to Break Them 73 7. The Athlete-Agent Relationship 82 8. Should the Ali Act Include MMA? 90 9. RICO, Defamation and Slavery—More Legal Disputes Featuring UFC and Disgruntled Fighters 102 10. The UFC Antitrust Lawsuit 120 11. The MMA Startup—Problems Abound in the World Series of Fighting 141 12. MMA and IP 149 13. The Fight to Promote Fights 162 14. Odds and Ends 175 15. Emerging Legal Issues 185 Chapter Notes 189 Bibliography 198 Index 209ReviewsAuthor InformationJason J. Cruz is an attorney and writer based in Bellevue, Washington. He owns Cruz Law, PLLC where he practices business law and also writes for MMA Payout, a web site dedicated to the legal and business aspects of combat sports. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |