Mousasi misled by M-1 management?

Zapp Brannigan · 08-05-2009, 06:30 PM

http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.u...le.php?id=2859

http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/8/5/...ctually-misled

Really interesting stuff. Good luck to Mousasi.

The Cease and Desist the UFC sent last week makes more sense now, though.

leglace · 08-05-2009, 07:40 PM

I still se zero basis for a cease & desist.

Zapp Brannigan · 08-05-2009, 08:27 PM

From the report:

Quote:

reports emerged that the UFC had sent a ‘cease and desist’ letter to Strikeforce amid claims that Mousasi had been misinformed about the deal they were offering him.

Adolf Oliverbush · 08-05-2009, 08:42 PM

Coker played down any hint of contention in his radio interview, saying that he admires Dana White and the UFC should be thanked for saving MMA in North America.

Kudos to Mr. Coker for telling it like it is.

Pimach · 08-05-2009, 10:34 PM

so a cease and desist was sent for what reason???

Zapp Brannigan · 08-05-2009, 10:42 PM

Because ZUFFA felt that Mousasi had turned down their offer under false pretenses. The letter is intended to delay things to give Gegard a chance to see what Zuffa offered. However, Mousasi had already signed with Strikeforce by the time it all became public, and MOusasi has decided to honor his contract with Strikeforce, because he has been honest with him, whereas presumably his management was not.

Pimach · 08-05-2009, 11:29 PM

oh, so ZUFFA wanted to stop them from offering a contract or negotiating because they felt that theirs wasnt correctly stated to Mousasi?

I agree with leglace, I dont see a basis for the letter, that is unless Mousasi had signed some kind of pre agreement saying he was dealing exclusively with ZUFFA.

Zapp Brannigan · 08-05-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pimach

oh, so ZUFFA wanted to stop them from offering a contract or negotiating because they felt that theirs wasnt correctly stated to Mousasi?

I agree with leglace, I dont see a basis for the letter, that is unless Mousasi had signed some kind of pre agreement saying he was dealing exclusively with ZUFFA.

They were trying to stop a contract from being formed. It's essentially a formality required if you're going to challenge the validity of a contract.

Pimach · 08-05-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zapp Brannigan

They were trying to stop a contract from being formed. It's essentially a formality required if you're going to challenge the validity of a contract.

I wouldnt think anyone could challenge the contract, unless Mousasi had a non compete, which he wouldnt unless he was already signed to ZUFFA.

Zapp Brannigan · 08-05-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pimach

I wouldnt think anyone could challenge the contract, unless Mousasi had a non compete, which he wouldnt unless he was already signed to ZUFFA.

Yes, you can challenge a contract.

08-05-2009, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zapp Brannigan Olympic Champ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 5,658	Mousasi misled by M-1 management? http://www.fightersonlymagazine.co.u...le.php?id=2859 http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/8/5/...ctually-misled Really interesting stuff. Good luck to Mousasi. The Cease and Desist the UFC sent last week makes more sense now, though. __________________ "I've made it with a woman. Inform the men." Brands: Metcalf! What is good in life? Metcalf: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

08-05-2009, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
leglace AA Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 665	Re: Mousasi misled by M-1 management? I still se zero basis for a cease & desist.

08-05-2009, 08:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adolf Oliverbush Olympic Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 3,718	Re: Mousasi misled by M-1 management? Coker played down any hint of contention in his radio interview, saying that he admires Dana White and the UFC should be thanked for saving MMA in North America. Kudos to Mr. Coker for telling it like it is. __________________ Lets go Brent!

08-05-2009, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pimach Olympic Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Rez Posts: 3,033	Re: Mousasi misled by M-1 management? so a cease and desist was sent for what reason??? __________________ Like Billy Jacks' soul attack, I'm one Injun you wont forget. www.euromitsu.com

08-05-2009, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zapp Brannigan Olympic Champ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 5,658	Re: Mousasi misled by M-1 management? Because ZUFFA felt that Mousasi had turned down their offer under false pretenses. The letter is intended to delay things to give Gegard a chance to see what Zuffa offered. However, Mousasi had already signed with Strikeforce by the time it all became public, and MOusasi has decided to honor his contract with Strikeforce, because he has been honest with him, whereas presumably his management was not. __________________ "I've made it with a woman. Inform the men." Brands: Metcalf! What is good in life? Metcalf: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.

08-05-2009, 11:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Pimach Olympic Champ Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Rez Posts: 3,033	Re: Mousasi misled by M-1 management? oh, so ZUFFA wanted to stop them from offering a contract or negotiating because they felt that theirs wasnt correctly stated to Mousasi? I agree with leglace, I dont see a basis for the letter, that is unless Mousasi had signed some kind of pre agreement saying he was dealing exclusively with ZUFFA. __________________ Like Billy Jacks' soul attack, I'm one Injun you wont forget. www.euromitsu.com

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