Wanderlei Silva The UFC on Tuesday sued Wanderlei Silva in Nevada district court, claiming the now-retired UFC fighter defamed the promotion and disparaged its business after his recent allegation of fight-fixing. The lawsuit, obtained by MMAjunkie, claims Silva committed “intentional misconduct” and asks for undisclosed punitive damages for defamation as well as attorney’s fees. Zuffa LLC also asks for damages in excess of $10,000 for disparagement. “Over the past year, Silva has continued to criticize Zuffa, its owners and executive officers, and the (Nevada State Athletic Commission),” wrote Zuffa attorney Colby Williams of Las Vegas-based Campbell & Williams. “While Zuffa has monitored Silva’s remarks, the company has largely dismissed Silva’s attacks as the misguided rants of a disgruntled ex-fighter. Silva’s latest outburst, however, indisputably crossed the line and necessitates swift legal redress.” “Simply put, one of the most damning and damaging allegations to the reputation of a fight promoter like Zuffa is to brand it a fight-fixer,” the lawsuit says.
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UFC sues Wanderlei Silva for defamation and business disparagement – MMA Junkie