The estate of another former WWE wrestler has filed a lawsuit against the organization. The mother and son of Matt Osborne (aka “Matt Borne” and “Doink the Clown”) have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company for the alleged negligent and fraudulent mistreatment of Osborne while he was a wrestler with the company. The […]
Archives for June 2015
Rousey, Cerrone nominated for ESPYs
Ronda Rousey and Donald Cerrone have received nominations for the 2015 ESPY awards. Rousey is nominated in 3 categories while Cerrone received a nomination in the “Best Fighter” category. Rousey is nominated for “Best Female Athlete” and “Best Play.” The UFC women’s bantamweight champion won “Best Fighter” honors last year. Rousey and Cerrone are in […]
UFC Fight Night 70 attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance and bonuses from UFC Fight Night 70. Yoel Romero led the bonus winners with his KO of Lyoto Machida in the main event. Romero, Thiago Santos, Lorenz Larkin and Santiago Ponzinibbio earned the $50,000 bonuses. Larkin and Ponzinibbio won Fight of the Night. Santos earned a Performance of the Night […]
NSAC indicates position on licensing with Aldo injury still uncertain
Jose Aldo’s injury appears to be worse than first reported and the main event for UFC 189 on July 11th hangs in the balance. The Nevada State Athletic Commission indicated that it will rely on the medical information provided to it in issuing Aldo a license to fight next month. MMA Junkie reports that the […]
Koscheck signs with Bellator
Bellator announced the signing of former UFC welterweight Josh Koscheck during its live event on Spike TV Friday night. The 37-year-old Koscheck ended his UFC career on a 5 fight losing streak but has signed a mult-fight deal with the organization. We last saw Koscheck in a loss to Erick Silva as a replacement at […]