Cris “Cyborg” Justino will make her UFC debut at UFC 198 on May 14th. The former Strikeforce champion and current Invicta FC featherweight champ will face Leslie Smith at a catchweight of 140 pounds. The UFC made the announcement Monday morning. In the UFC 198 main event, Febricio Werdum will defend his UFC heavyweight title […]
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WWE gets big win in head injury lawsuits brought by former wrestlers
Earlier this week, the U.S. District Court of Connecticut dismissed a portion of the claims of several WWE wrestlers which claimed the company knew or should have known about head injuries. Only one claim by two plaintiffs remains. In a lengthy opinion, the court dismissed the lawsuits of William Albert “Billy Jack” Haynes III, “Big” […]
UFC announces Harley renewal, Military Benefits Program
The UFC has formally announced its renewed partnership with Harley Davidson today via company press release. The partnership features a new Military Benefits Program targeting those in the military. The announcement was first made by the Sports Business Journal last month. The press release issued today also notes a new Military Benefits Program: In conjunction […]
Bellator and WSOF support NY vote
In addition to the UFC’s statement of support with the news late Tuesday that the New York State Assembly passed the measure to legalize MMA in New York, Bellator and the World Series of Fighting have issued their own statements. Scott Coker via Bellator press release: “The New York Assembly’s vote to legalize MMA is […]