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MMA Fight Promoters Sue DMX For More Money

Danielle Canada — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:33:17 +0000

The promoters of DMX's MMA fight that never was are continuing to dig deep into the pockets of Earl Simmons. Thunder Promotions already expressed plans to take him to court for backing out of his scheduled fight against Eric Martinez this month.

As previously reported, the promotion company claims DMX's cancellation has caused them hundreds of thousands of dollars and is taking him to court for $1 million dollars. Before they dry out his pockets completely, the promoters are asking for a small amount they allege is past due.

Thunder Promotions filed court papers in November claiming that X did not pay back the $6,000 advance given to him for the event. They are seeking their $6,000 advance along with the $1 million as initially requested.

Coolio is set to replace him in the fight.

And the bad idea of the year award goes to……..smh. This promotion company's not playing X.

DMX Sued For Backing Out Of MMA Fight

Danielle Canada — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:51:13 +0000

DMX's brilliant idea to participate in a mixed martial arts fight is set to cost him millions. As previously reported, X agreed to participate in a battle with MMA fighter Eric Martinez.

He pulled out of the agreement however after learning that the fight would not be fixed and he'd more than likely get the beating of his life.
Now as Coolio steps in to replace him, he's seeing court papers sent his way for reneging on his promise.

Thunder Promotions filed court papers Friday November 20 against the rapper in Birmingham County Court. According to the court documents, the promotion company claims DMX's cancellation has caused them hundreds and thousands of dollars and damages and they're suing him for $1 million dollars.

X also owes the government $1.5 million in back taxes.

Damn X, damn.

Coolio To Replace DMX In MMA Fight

Danielle Canada — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:23:47 +0000

DMX has finally come to grips with reality and officially pulled out of a scheduled mixed marital arts battle with fighter Eric Martinez.

After learning that the fight would not be rigged in his favor, X made the wise decision to not participate in the ‘would be' pummeling.

In a final attempt to salvage their client's dream, X's manager sent out an addendum to the event promoters asking them to agree to a fake bout saying:

“Event Promoter and Management agree that [DMX] is scheduled to win Boxing Challenge. All parties agree this event has been scheduled to occur only in fun and that the artist involved is not a professional boxer.”

The event promoters did not agree to the addendum however and have recruited a new victim to take his place.

The heat is officially off X as Coolio's stepping in to take over. That's right, Coolio.

Coolio will step in the ring to see how he fares against Martinez on December 12 in Jefferson, Alabama.

His match will not be fixed so be sure to prepare for the worst.

SMH. I hope his family has life insurance.