Bellator granted injunction to keep Rampage off UFC 186; UFC responds
Today Bellator MMA scored a major victory in it’s legal battle with Quinton Jackson when a New Jersey judge granted an injunction to prevent him from fighting at UFC 186.
Today Bellator MMA scored a major victory in it’s legal battle with Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson when a New Jersey judge granted an injunction to prevent him from fighting at UFC 186:
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Jackson previously claimed Bellator had breached its contract by not properly promoting his events or providing requisite entertainment opportunities as well as failing to provide a copy of the Bellator 120 pay-per-view buyrates. This, he claimed, gave him the contractual right to terminate their written agreement. He signed with the UFC, despite Bellator claiming it was Jackson’s exclusive promoter.
“We are pleased by the judge’s ruling and look forward to having Rampage fighting for Bellator again soon,” Bellator said when reached for comment.
Bellator responded when reached by Luke Thomas.
“We are pleased by the judge’s ruling and look forward to having Rampage fighting for Bellator again soon.”
Rampage responded, via his social network.
Smart move Bellator! Go to a small town where your company knows the judge, to get a judgement to pissoff your costumers #aintworriedboutnothing.
The UFC responded, via UFC.com
UFC has been advised of the New Jersey state court’s ruling in the matter between Quinton Rampage Jackson and Bellator MMA. The UFC organization was surprised about the ruling because Mr. Jackson represented to UFC on multiple occasions that he was free to negotiate and contract with UFC. The UFC organization is also surprised that Bellator sat on its alleged rights for months before taking action.
UFC understands that Mr. Jackson is considering an emergency appeal, and UFC is also considering action to protect its rights and minimize damages regarding this matter. UFC 186 in Montreal, Canada will proceed as planned and UFC is currently evaluating its fight card options.
