The UFC announced that Nate Diaz was fined $20,000 and suspended three months for his anti-gay tweet in reference to Bryan Caraway. The UFC announced that the fine would be donated to charity. Diaz’s manager, Mike Kogan, went on The MMA Hour to defend Diaz’s choice of words. Kogan’s defense made news as it was […]
Archives for May 2013
Zuffa reveals “Truth” about Culinary Union
MMA Mania reports that the UFC has established a web site to address the Culinary Union’s consistent attacks against the organization. “The Truth About Culinary 226” aims to expose the Union’s issues on this web site owned and operated by Zuffa. The web site reveals public waste allegedly caused by 226 and attempts to address the history […]
“EA Sports UFC” Among Strong Lineup Announced for Xbox One Release
Microsoft headquarters today hosted the much anticipated Xbox One reveal, which showcased key EA Sports franchises such as Madden, NBA Live, FIFA, and the newest addition EA Sports UFC. The video was to show off EA Sports new engine, Ignite, developed for the next generation Xbox console. Though there was no actual gameplay footage, it […]
First “EA Sports UFC” news to be revealed during next generation Xbox launch
One day before Microsoft is set to debut the next generation XBOX console, EA Sports announces that it will also release EA UFC news on the same day. Payout Perspective: The assumption here is that the first official news coming out of EA Sports regarding the UFC title will take place during Microsoft’s press […]
Cholish retires, lobbies for undercard fighter pay
MMA Junkie reports that John Cholish retired after his match with Gleison Tibau at UFC on FX 8. Despite leaving the UFC active roster, Cholish lobbied for the undercard fighters that they receive more pay. Cholish, a Cornell grad, is going back to his day job at a commodities trading firm on Wall Street. While […]