Zach Light sues Bellator MMA for wrongful dismissal, alleges series of ethical breaches by promotion

Zach Light, once Bellator MMA’s Talent Development Director, has filed against his former employer – as well as parent company Viacom – in Los Angeles Superior Court for wrongful dismissal. Light was terminated from his position on March 17, 2016, for which he is seeking damages. In addition, the UFC and Strikeforce veteran makes a series of allegations that Bellator made a series of unethical and perhaps illegal breaches in the course of promoting and staging events.

Light alleges there were a number of incidents of ethical or legal dubiousness which Bellator management met with insoucience. In his complaint, Light claims he became aware of fighters using fraudlent medical reports to obtain licenses and competes. When he brought these matters to Bellator management’s attention, Light says, he was sternly rebuffed and his employment with the company threatened. “Approximately 48 hours prior to [Ryan] Martinez’s scheduled fight at Bellator 126, [Light] promptly reported what he had learned to Rich Chou, defendant BELLATOR’s Vice President of Talent. Chou assured [Light] that he would …

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