Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre has been cast as a villain in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. The film is set to open April 2014. Latino Review details GSP’s character, Batroc the Leaper: Batroc is an experienced thief and smuggler, who also speaks French and English. Although, as a mercenary, he does not hesitate to […]
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Xyience signs The Iceman
Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell has signed an endorsement contract with Xyience. The one year deal will have the former UFC champ promote the Xyience brand. Via XYIENCE press release: Liddell will appear in the brand’s advertising, on its website and in its point-of-purchase materials. Later this year, XYIENCE will launch a series of unique consumer […]
White listed in SI’s 50 Most Powerful in Sport
Dana White ranks 45th behind Barack Obama in Sports Illustrated’s poll of the 50 Most Powerful People in Sports. As the title infers, the list includes the biggest power brokers in sports. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ranks number 1 and retiring NBA commissioner David Stern is second. Other notables on the list include Eric Shanks […]
Rousey signs on with William Morris
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Ronda Rousey has signed on with talent agency William Morris. The Wrestling Observer reported that Rousey was offered a role in the Hunger Games sequel to Dana White’s chagrin. The rumors of Rousey doing movies has the UFC head concerned. He stated on “UFC Tonight” that Rousey would make more […]
UFC 157: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 157 from The Honda Center in Anaheim, California. In the main event, Ronda Rousey defeated Liz Carmouche in the first ever women’s bout in the UFC. Rousey submits Carmouche, UFC wins Saturday night’s title fight between Ronda Rousey and Liz […]