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Rousey vs Cyborg failed to happen over money! NOT weight!

By Mike Chiappetta | MMAFighting.com The biggest issue, according to Cyborg’s management firm Primetime 360, was Zuffa treating Cyborg as a bit player rather than an event co-star. “Every pay-per-view megafight requires two participants, and they weren’t giving Cris her just credit,” Primetime 360 partner George Prajin told MMA Fighting. …

Vladimir Matyushenko has signed with Bellator MMA

Source | MMAJunkie.com Veteran light heavyweight Vladimir Matyushenko has signed with Bellator MMA, officials today announced. The 42-year-old UFC vet and former IFL champion will compete at an upcoming event in a non-tournament bout, according to today’s announcement. Bellator is expected to host four-man tournaments this summer in the bantamweight, …

MMA ref Josh Rosenthal cops plea, awaits sentencing

by Steven Marrocco | MMAJunkie.com Veteran MMA referee Josh Rosenthal awaits sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana and possession with intent to distribute. One year ago, federal agents raided an Oakland, Calif., warehouse owned by Rosenthal and an associate that contained 1,356 marijuana plants, according …