MMA News Roundup: All Records to Be Unsealed in Anti-Trust Lawsuit Against Dana White Led UFC; Mayra Bueno Silva to Undergo Disciplinary Hearing; Israel Adesanya Replaced for UFC 5 Cover

In the world of MMA, numerous events, such as callouts, returns, and fight cancellations, occur on a daily basis. As a result, it can be a daunting task for fans to stay abreast of the latest developments. However, we offer a solution to this predicament. Introducing the MMA Roundup, a comprehensive source of information that highlights the most significant news from the octagon that may have eluded your attention within the past 24 hours. So, fret not, fight enthusiasts, as we are here to assist you.

We will start off with an important time for Dana White with the developments in the anti-trust lawsuit against the UFC. Then we will shift our focus to Mayra Bueno Silva, set to face a disciplinary hearing with USADA. Finally, we will sum up our daily news compilation with a hint of a new cover star for the UFC 5 video game.

Records to be unsealed in the anti-trust lawsuit against UFC led by Dana White

In a video shared by combat sports lawyer Erik Magraken, it was revealed that a judge will start proceeding with the anti-trust lawsuit filed against the UFC. Furthermore, the judge also ordered that all the documents relating to the case will get unsealed. Magraken said, “All sorts of documents are going to see the light of day.”

It also smells like trouble for many MMA managers who tried to “cozy up to the promoter,” Dana White. The unsealed documents may comprise either text messages or emails sent by managers to the UFC.

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These text messages and emails will be taken into account to check if the managers proceeded to accept a remuneration lower than what the UFC and Dana White were prepared to offer for their fighters. We will have to wait and see how that pans out in the days to come.

Mayra Bueno Silva to undergo disciplinary hearing with NSAC

The fight against Holly Holm was Mayra Bueno Silva’s first appearance in a main event. But then a failed drug test spoiled all the glory she had accomplished after defeating the former champion. Silva even admitted to the use of certain drugs, which she mentioned were prescribed by her doctor to treat her ADHD illness. However, she is now set to undergo a disciplinary hearing in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC).

The hearing for the 32-year-old fighter will take place on Thursday. The forthcoming hearing is expected to provide valuable insights into the commission’s viewpoint regarding the failed drug test. This occurrence carries great weight in terms of Silva’s professional trajectory. Furthermore, its potential ramifications could conceivably affect her standing within the world of MMA.

Alexander Volkanovski hinted to become the cover star of UFC 5

EA Sports recently dropped a teaser for the upcoming UFC 5 video game at Xbox Gamescom. The 10-second teaser appeared to show the cover fighter for the upcoming installment. Although the face of that fighter wasn’t revealed, fans are speculating that it could be the undisputed featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski.

The speculations regarding ‘The Great’ becoming the cover star started when some fans noticed that the unrevealed fighter shared similar features to Volkanovski. Most importantly, it was a tattoo on the right arm that was distinctive to the one the featherweight champion has. If it is the truth, Volkanovski will replace his teammate Israel Adesanya as the new cover star for the game. However, nothing has been announced officially yet.

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