Gegard Mousasi has started a legal battle against the Bellator and PFL organizations and is seeking millions in compensation after being released. In an 81-page lawsuit, the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg) accuses the companies of breach of contract, anti-competitive practices and other irregularities. The details were raised by 'MMA Fighting'.
The controversy began after the PFL acquired Bellator. Mousasi, who had a contract considered advantageous with the former organization, claims to have been frozen out by the new owners, who pressured him to terminate the contract. The Iranian fighter claims that, after the merger, he received no new fight offers and was prevented from competing.
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According to the lawsuit, Mousasi was entitled to purses of up to $850 per fight, including bonuses for wins. After publicly voicing his dissatisfaction and threatening legal action, the veteran was released by the PFL in May of this year.
What is the amount requested by Gegard Mousasi from the PFL?
In search of justice, Mousasi is demanding compensation of US$15 million (around R$85 million at the current exchange rate).
In addition to the breach of contract, the fighter accuses the organizations of 'violating the covenant of good faith and fair use' and 'engaging in anti-competitive conduct'.
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