Bellator MMA released press release today indicated that they have filed a court injunction in hopes of blocking Rampage Jackson’s return to the UFC. Jackson is scheduled to fight at UFC 186 against Fabio Maldonado on April 25th. Jackson reportedly signed with you UFC after citing a breach of contract by the Bellator promotion. From the Bellator press release:
Today, Bellator MMA was compelled to go to court to stop Quinton “Rampage” Jackson from fighting in an April 25th bout promoted by Bellator’s competitor, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Jackson, who has completed only three fights of his exclusive six-fight contract with Bellator, is barred by contract from fighting for any promoter other than Bellator. Our lawsuit for an injunction and related relief – filed in the Chancery Division of the Superior Court in Burlington County, New Jersey – will compel Jackson to honor his contractual agreement. We look forward to having one of our MMA stars fighting for Bellator again.
Rampage fought for the Bellator MMA promotion three times after leaving the UFC in 2013, going (3-0) with two wins via TKO and a controversial decision win against King Mo Lawal.
The UFC has not commented on the lawsuit at this time.