DMX in MMA

[GeneChing]

In my dream MMA world, DMX would face off against Hershel (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55365).


Sep 30 2009 4:56 PM EDT
DMX To Try Mixed Martial Arts Fighting In December (http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1622701/20090930/dmx.jhtml)
Rapper will go up against a member of his management team for Alabama Pride event.

By Jayson Rodriguez

Throughout his career, DMX has battled personal demons, rival rappers and label politics. His next fight, though, won't be anything like his previous challenges. And it's unclear whether that's a good thing or a bad thing.

The often-troubled rapper is scheduled to participate in an unregulated mixed martial arts fight on December 12 in Alabama's Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex as part of the "Alabama Pride" event. X will actually be pitted against a member of his new management team, according to Hot 97 news guru Miss Info. The rapper's opponent, Eric Martinez, is an Arizona entrepreneur and a onetime MMA competitor with a single win under his belt. DMX has never appeared in a match of this kind before.

The puzzling move is the latest misstep in the rapper's once storied career that saw him become the second rapper to release two #1 albums in the same year. He was released from prison in May after spending the majority of 2008 in and out of court in Arizona and Florida on a number of charges, including fraud, drug possession and animal cruelty. He's since returned to work, appearing on the remix of former Ruff Ryders labelmate Jadakiss' "Who's Real."

Last week in New York, appearing at VH1's "Hip Hop Honors,", X said he intends to release two albums simultaneously soon. Back in January 2008, he told MTV News about his plans to release a traditional hip-hop album along with a gospel LP.

"I'm hungry, I'm grounded," X told MTV News on the red carpet. "I've always been grounded. But I'm hungrier. There's so much bullsh-- out there. I'm not gonna get into the names. You know who you are. There's so much bullsh-- out there. The streets won't let me forget that they need me and I need them."

Ok, actually in my dream world, I'd face off with Gina (http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=834), but that's a dirty dream.

[goju]

wow:D x gon give it to ya i guess lol



sorry gene i got dibs on that dream you can gladly fantasize about cyborg though if you want:D

[karateguy]

I am interested to see what happens.. I dont think DMX is too soft.. might be interesting

[GeneChing]

Now it wasn't even MMA. It was boxing. :rolleyes:

Sources: DMX Pulls Out Of Boxing Match (http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/11/05/22015515.aspx)
Published Thursday, November 05, 2009 9:00 PM
By Nolan Strong

DMX’s career as a boxer has ended before it even began, as the rapper has pulled out of an upcoming boxing match, sources have told AllHipHop.com.

DMX was scheduled to square off against New Mexico based fighter Eric Martinez on December 12 in Alabama, during an event sponsored by Thunder Promotions.

One source said DMX pulled out of the fight because his safety could not be guaranteed, while another claimed that the rapper backed out because Thunder Promotions refused his request to "fix" the fight.

Sources stated that Thunder Promotions may pursue legal action against DMX.

In the meantime, a variety of popular rappers have been contacted to stand up to Eric Martinez during the fight.

A replacement for DMX will be announced as early as next week.

In late October, DMX called into Washington’s 106.7 to talk about the bout.

He stated that he had no plans to train for the fight and appeared to take the challenge against Martinez lightly.

"I’m a just walk in as is. It wouldn’t be fair if I trained,” DMX said and later said: "I aint trying to have my face all messed up."

[TenTigers]

poseur. what a surprise...:rolleyes:

[GeneChing]

And it's Coolio! Wow, this is just too funny.

Some reports say boxing, some say MMA... just goes to show how good paparazzi are at journalism...:rolleyes:

Coolio To Replace DMX In MMA Fight (http://hiphopwired.com/14846/coolio-to-replace-dmx-in-mma-fight/)
» by DANIELLE CANADA November 9, 2009, 12:23pm

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 takeover. 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.

[GeneChing]

I confess, this is one of my fav MMA stories right now...;)

DMX Sued For Backing Out Of MMA Fight (http://hiphopwired.com/2009/11/22/dmx-sued-for-backing-out-of-mma-fight/)
» by Danielle Canada November 22, 2009, 14:51pm

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.

**** X, ****.

[Lucas]

i like coolio better anyway, he doesnt yell as much :D

[@PLUGO]

According to reports (http://www.sohh.com/2009/12/coolios_mma_match-up_called_off_low_tick.html), only a few hundred tickets were sold for the Saturday (December 12) fight.

Heavyweights Jeff Monson and Travis Fulton had been slated to meet in the main event. The event's matchmaker, Feliz Martinez, identified Rod Riccardi as the promoter of the event. Alabamadoes not have a regulatory body to oversee combat sports events.
Thunder Promotions CEO Rod Riccardi released the following statement (http://www.sohh.com/jump/index.php?goto=http://allhiphop.com/stories/news/archive/2009/12/13/22065360.aspx)

"As CEO of Thunder Promotions LLC, I have endeavored to promote the highest quality of fight entertainment. Toward that goal, my company has resisted any and all efforts to participate in fights that were less than above board and legitimate," Riccardi said in a statement. "With this event, Thunder Promotions LLC had expended a great deal of time, effort and money promoting an event that was to be headlined by the rap personality DMX. When he decided to back out of the event due to our refusal to fix his fight, it left Thunder Promotions LLC with little time to promote an event with a replacement headliner." (All Hip Hop)