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[MYboyBISPING]

Mikey Burnett Sues “The Ultimate Fighter”


It had to happen eventually, so we might as well get it over with. A former “Ultimate Fighter” cast member — season four’s Mikey Burnett — is suing TufGuy Productions, Inc., which produces the show, as well as insurance company AIG, which insured him during the show. Sherdog has the scoop:

As you may recall, season four was “The Comeback” season that featured former UFC fighters trying to battle their way back into the Octagon. You may also recall that during his time on the show Burnett could be seen voluntarily running into a wall. So, you know, there’s that to talk about in court.

As for the argument that the defendants failed to provide a safe environment, it will be interesting to see how that plays out. MMA fighting is, to begin with, a pretty unsafe environment. Unless Burnett can prove that the training, fighting, or living conditions were especially unsafe, this seems like a tough argument to make. You also have to wonder whether a guy who runs into walls when he’s bored is the best barometer of what constitutes a safe environment.

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I dont kno if this case is gonna hold water because I do remember that Burnett was playing with the footbal with the wall. I dont know what he going present for his case and hopefully he consulted a lawyer and that his lawyer isn't just take a shot at this just because its the UFC.

[Brutus]

So a guy who likes running head on into walls wants to sue a company for not providing a safe work environment? Sure makes sense.

[MasterShake]

This is just sad-nough said

[Gmunit]

yeah, not sure how the guy can blame the UFC for his injuries when he was running into walls

i feel for the guy, but c'mon

[tmlfan]

must be tough times for mikey

[Legend]

I am going to die laughing if his injuries are from running himself into the wall.

[jkilla374]

I hear what you guys are saying, but what about AIG? I guess they may have a clause where it says they will not insure for "intentional" acts, but in order to disclaim for that, THEY would have to prove that Mikey's injuries were the direct result of him running into the wall; Mikey doesn't have to DISPROVE that allegation until AIG meets its burden with medical evidence demonstrating that the injuries were caused by the running into the wall.

He probably doesn't have a case against TUF, but I think the jury is out on AIG. AIG should just pay his claim, as far as actual medical expenses go.

[scolli7]

maybe he is back on the sauce?!? i know he had issues with that before...

[VimyRidge]

Originally Posted by MYboyBISPING

I dont kno if this case is gonna hold water because I do remember that Burnett was playing with the footbal with the wall. I dont know what he going present for his case and hopefully he consulted a lawyer and that his lawyer isn't just take a shot at this just because its the UFC.

Yes, I heard he has a laywer, his name is Lionel Hutz, their conversation went something like this:

Hutz: Mr. Burnett, this is the most blatant case of fraudulent advertising since my suit against the film, “The Never-Ending Story.”
Mikee: Do you think I have a case?
Hutz: Now, Burnett, I don't use the term “hero” very often. But you are the greatest hero in American history

[jhell]

We really shouldn't even be wasting our time talking about this boner.