Lolwut, als ik onderstaande goed begrijp dan heeft GG geprobeerd AO ff 1 miljoen afhandig te maken, hij wist er zelfs niet eens van?
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/74...reach-contract
Lolwut, als ik onderstaande goed begrijp dan heeft GG geprobeerd AO ff 1 miljoen afhandig te maken, hij wist er zelfs niet eens van?
http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/74...reach-contract
Er wordt al weken over die signing bonus gesproken.
Als advocaat verdedig je de belangen van je client en behoor je partijdig te zijn Ik ben in deze slechts een toeschouwer, maar verbaas me er wel over hoe makkelijk mensen de kant van Golden Glory of de kant van Alistair Overeem kiezen... puur op basis van wat men hier op een forum lees of wat men denkt.
Op basis van wat ik heb gehoord zou ik menen dat een schikking het beste is en ik denk ook wel dat beide partijen daar naar toe willen.
Een schikking? Maar dan is Allistair niet meer de cashcow van Bas Boon en kan die niet meer van die prachtige cinematische hoogstandjes maken als Amsterdam Heavy!
Even serieus...ik hoop dat ze er uitkomen!
"If you have to stop and think, it's too late"
Ik verwacht trouwens dat de JDS fight pas zal plaatsvinden als Overeem's GG-contract echt is afgelopen (juli 2012) GG kan dan dus enkel nog van de Lesnar fight profiteren als ze de rechtszaak winnen.
Ik kan me zo voorstellen dat GG hun percentage willen over deals die zijn gemaakt terwijl een vechter bij hun onder contract stond. Dat het gevecht dan later plaats vindt hoeft dan niet te betekenen dat zij af zien van bedragen die zij hebben uit onderhandeld voor de betreffende vechter. Maar ik heb noch dossier kennis noch ben ik een jurist dus ik kan er net zo goed volledig naast zitten.
Daarnaast hoop ik dat Alistair HW kampioen wordt en een mooie tijd bij de UFC heeft en dat GG vele goede (Nederlandse) vechters blijft opleiden en dusdanig marketen dat iedereen er beter van wordt. Wat ik ook hoop is dat beide partijen, zonder dat ze zich het kaas van het brood laten eten, deze onderlinge strijd op een dusdanige wijze voortzetten dat er zo min mogelijk imago schade aan elkaar en aan de (of beter het zakelijke niveau van) de Nederlandse vechtsport wordt gedaan.
Ik denk dat beide partijen als "groter" worden ervaren als ze, in elk geval naar de buitenwereld toe, gewoon volhouden dat ze een mooie tijd met elkaar hebben gehad, elkaar een fantastische toekomst wensen en het aan de rechters overlaat om een uitspraak te doen over een helaas door beide partijen anders geinterpreteerde afspraak.
Ik sta er overigens neutraal in dus als iemand bovenstaande leest als een kat naar de ene of de andere partij toe, is absoluut niet zo. Ben zo blij dat ik niet hoef te "kiezen" hierin.
Last edited by SpelPlan; 05-01-2012 at 22:31. Reason: spelling
En hierop slaat gg de plank mis. Het moddergooien, het opvoeren van alle gg iconen die ineens "spontaan" hun mening geven, respectloze filmpjes die er worden gepost, BB die onder een "geheime account" shit gaat lopen praten (dan is dan je manager..) en ga zo maar door.
Ik was neutraal in deze, maar een managementbureau behartigt belangen en imago zo goed mogelijk en dat doet men dus duidelijk NIET! Amateuristisch zooitje met allerlei mensen die half betrokken zijn die zich op forums ineens uitspreken over Overeem als ware hij de duivel, maar daarvoor wel hun arm tot aan hun elleboog in z'n reet hadden zitten toen hij nog bij GG zat!
Overeem is een held, GG is een leuk sportbureautje meer niet, vallen zij weg vullen anderen het gat op, Overeem is onvervangbaar.
Overeem Breaks Silence on Golden Glory Litigation
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Top UFC heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem has broken his silence regarding his ongoing litigation with former fight team and management firm Golden Glory.
Sherdog.com on Tuesday obtained a formal statement issued by Overeem, 31, through the Los Angeles law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP.
“First, Alistair believes that the split between himself and Golden Glory should be kept between the parties,” the statement reads. “Although he has been tempted to expose ongoing problems with Golden Glory’s business, its poor relationship with some of its remaining fighters, and the deep betrayal he has experienced in recent years, he has chosen not to air the specifics of those facts.”
The statement goes on to list several other reasons for Overeem keeping quiet, including the need to focus on his December fight with Brock Lesnar, a desire not to disrupt Golden Glory’s business operations, and that “commenting on the litigation lacks professionalism.”
“Golden Glory continues to take action by press release, through public comment and in the litigation in an apparent attempt to derail Alistair’s career,” the statement asserts. “Now that Alistair has defeated Brock Lesnar, he feels compelled to speak up.”
Overeem publicly severed ties with the Dutch gym -- of which he had been a member for 11 years -- last September but did not reveal a specific reason for the split, instead alluding to “a breach of trust” and a desire to keep “dirty laundry” private in a series of posts on Twitter. In November, the former Strikeforce champion filed a lawsuit against Knock Out Investments (KOI) seeking $151,000 in monies owed and a court order to break his contract with Golden Glory. KOI responded with a December suit alleging breach of contract.
KOI and Golden Glory on Dec. 30 obtained a pre-judgment in Clark County, Nev., to garnish Overeem’s wages for his UFC 141 main event against Lesnar in Las Vegas. Overeem was paid in full for the bout by the UFC, however, after KOI was unable to post a required $200,000 bond.
“We can say that Alistair and his legal team are very confident in the legal positions he has taken or will take in the California and Nevada litigation. Alistair is looking forward to having a judge or jury determine the merits of his position in this litigation.
“Although overtures regarding resolution of the lawsuits have been made by Golden Glory, Alistair believes it is important to see this matter to conclusion, not just for himself, but for other Golden Glory fighters, the UFC and its fans.”
Hij zwijgt anders nog steeds. Want hier staat niks in wat we niet al wisten.
Ik ben van mening dat het hier gaat om Amerikaans recht, het is mijns inziens een contract tussen UFC en Alistair/GG derhalve Amerikaans recht. GG heeft een aantal voorwaarden laten opnemen in het contract waar Alistair niets van af wist, Amerikaans contract wel te verstaan. Voorwaarden zijn ten voordelen van GG en niet van Alistair (als ik Alistair mag geloven). Ik zou niet weten waarom Nederlands recht hierop zou moeten worden toegepast. Dit is dan ook de reden waarom UFC geen zaken doet met managementbureaus maar alleen met de vechters zelf.
Exclusive: At All Costs, Alistair Overeem Is Out for Justice Against Golden Glory
Posted on January 26, 2012 by Damon Martin
In this exclusive interview, UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem talks to MMAWeekly.com about the ongoing legal situation with his former team at Golden Glory and much, much more.
Overeem took time on Wednesday to talk to MMAWeekly.com about his upcoming fight with Junior dos Santos, the work he’s been doing with the Blackzilians and he fires back at his former team at Golden Glory and the lawsuits that have been filed by both parties.
Damon Martin: First let’s start with what’s coming next for you in the UFC. It’s going to be Junior dos Santos for the title. I want to start by asking your thoughts on him as a fighter and his striking?
Alistair Overeem: Junior dos Santos is the heavyweight champion of the UFC so he’s the best fighter in the world at the moment and he has that belt around his waist, which I’m still missing. He’s a very strong fighter with knockout power in his punches, and he moves very well for a heavyweight. His boxing skills are the best in the MMA business so that would make for a very interesting fight. It will be a classic striker versus striker, which an audience always loves to see. It will be a great fight for sure.
DM: Do you have any timeline when you hope to face him? What time would be ideal for you?
AO: It’s up to the UFC, to be honest, they decide when we are going to fight. My guess would be that it’s going to be sooner than later.
DM: I know you traveled a lot for your last fight with Lesnar, partially because you had to head home. Have you made any decisions about where you will train for dos Santos? I know some have said you were working a bit with the Blackzilian team in Florida?
AO: I’m still looking around and have to visit some places, and you are also right that I was in Florida to see how they operate. I have spoken to people at Authentic Sports Management and to be honest I had a great feeling – although I have my own team at the moment that is doing a great job. It’s always good to set up relationships to see if we can benefit from the both of us working together. For now I’m still undecided, but I can tell you that my focus is going to be more in the States because most major opportunities are based here.
DM: You’ve mentioned that the UFC title is the last belt you want because you’ve won every major title in combat sports. Do you believe the UFC title would rank as the biggest accomplishment of your career?
AO: Yes, absolutely. UFC is the biggest combat organization in the world with the most fighters and the best shows out there so winning that title will be my biggest achievement. I’m happy with all the other belts and they are special in every way, but having all of the major combat belts would be something extra special. People always debate which champion in which organization is better, but if you have them all there is not much room for debate, if you ask me.
DM: I also wanted to ask you about the current situation ongoing with Golden Glory. We know the lawsuits are out there from both sides but it seems like things are getting more personal with some of the comments that have been made in the press. Do you feel this has gotten personal at all?
AO: This is not a personal affair, however it is true that what Golden Glory did is damaging and very unprofessional. I tried to resolve this situation through ongoing negotiations, but when they put my fight contract on the Internet and attempted to freeze my fight purse right before a very important fight, the negotiations came to a halt. It is time to go to court, and I will seek justice at all costs.
DM: In some ways it appears from certain comments that Golden Glory and their attorneys have brought your character into question. How do you respond to any of those comments?
AO: They may have attempted to bring my character into question, but that is simply a failed and shortsighted tactic because when all of the facts are revealed and everything becomes public in court, it will be Golden Glory’s character and business practices that will be brought into question. I have the truth and the law on my side in this matter, they know that, and soon so will everyone else.
DM: Golden Glory’s lawyers files an injunction against you just before the fight with Lesnar. They claimed it was timing for the pay situation but do you believe in some way it was intended to be a distraction for you before the fight?
AO: That may be the case that they tried to distract me, but thankfully it was not successful. It only furthered my resolve to seek justice in the courts, and to bring out the truth for everyone to see.
DM: Golden Glory announced that the K-1 will continue and that most of the fighters received their money and that they are organizing there next Glory show, what are your thoughts on that?
AO: Both [Gohkan] Saki and Siyar [Bahadurzada] told me they have not been paid the main prize from Golden Glory’s own [United] Glory tournament that was held in May 2011. My thoughts are that perhaps they should conclude business with the 2011 tournament first, before planning another.
DM: Last question… What do you hope is the final outcome from this situation with Golden Glory? Is it disheartening at all that things ended this way after working together for over a decade?
AO: I have spent a lot of years with Golden Glory, however I’ve learned recently that Golden Glory management has been dishonest with me on many occasions. This has made me determined to do whatever it takes to get the justice that I deserve. This is the great thing about the U.S. Court system, you can’t hide facts or details. There is no doubt the law is on my side and the world will soon understand why I am upset and why I won’t settle until justice is accomplished.
http://mmaweekly.com/exclusive-at-al...t-golden-glory
Siyar en Saki dus ook nog niet betaald voor hun overwinning in het golden glory toernooi... Ze maken er echt een zooitje van daar..
Klopt het dat Saki en Siyar nog niet hun prijzengeld hebben ontvangen?
Dat zou echt shady zijn!!
dat had te maken met het falliet van Full tilt poker dat van de een op de andere dag 340 miljoen schuld had doordat hun sites uit de lucht waren gehaald. Glory heeft er alles aan gedaan om dit weer goed te maken
Pijnlijk om te lezen dat GG op hun eigen evenement hun eigen vechters niet betaald.
Zet die "1 miljoen dollar mega-deal" wel weer in perspectief.
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