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Bellator files injunction to keep Rampage Jackson from competing at UFC 186

When Quinton "Rampage" Jackson announced his return to the UFC after a three-fight stint with Bellator FC, Bellator president Scott Coker was adamant Rampage was still under contract with his promotion.

With Rampage scheduled to square off against Fabio Maldonado at UFC 186 in April, Bellator has filed a court injunction in an attempt to keep him out of the Octagon.

"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)." Bellator said in a released statement, according to MMAFighting.com's Luke Thomas.

"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."

According to Rampage, his contract included provisions that allowed him to terminate the agreement if certain aspects of the deal weren't met within a set time frame. Bellator, however, believes the former UFC light heavyweight champion owes them at least three more fights.

One thing's for sure, this saga is far from over.

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