Variety reports that Ronda Rousey has landed two movie roles. Both proposed roles will give Rousey the opportunity to get high profile visibility and will challenge her focus on MMA. Rousey will be given a role in the upcoming “Entourage” movie which is based on the HBO series on the life and times of movie […]
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UFC lets go of Thiago Silva after arrest
MMA Junkie reports that Thiago Silva’s contract with the UFC has been terminated. Silva was arrested after a standoff with Florida police at his home after an altercation at a BJJ gym and a domestic dispute involving his wife. The MMA Report has the details from the police report. Silva has been charged with aggravated […]
TUF Nations Episode 4: 384,000 viewers
TUF Nations Episode 4 on FS1 received its highest rating of the season with an average of 384,000 viewers per Nielsen sources. It was the highest-rated episode of the series. TUF Nations on FS1 Episode 1: 371,000 viewers Episode 2: 253,000 viewers Episode 3: 107,000 viewers Episode 4: 384,000 viewers The fourth episode of this […]
Dana White’s “The Fighters” Canceled After One Episode
Dana White’s “The Fighters” debuted a couple of weeks ago on the Discovery Channel and drew a disappointing 347,000 viewers. A number Dana White himself called “horrendous”. The show hasn’t aired since, which led to speculation that the show could be canceled. After weeks of doubts from fans, The Fighter’s Peter Welch finally responded yesterday […]
Toyo Tires re-ups with the UFC through 2015
Toyo Tires and the UFC have announced that it has extended its partnership through 2015. The extension means that Toyo Tires will be an official sponsor of the UFC and will be seen in the UFC Octagon. Via UFC press release: Outside the Octagon, Toyo Tires will again have a presence on UFC.com, which averages […]