At a UFC media event this week in lead up to this Saturday’s event, Wheaties unveiled the Anthony Pettis box donning his image. Pettis won a contest this past summer to determine which next sports star should be the face of the cereal box. Pettis is the first MMA fighter to have his image on […]
Public Relations
Varner kicks, chokes Phoenix Gorilla in Suns PSA
UFC Lightweight Jamie Varner shot a public service announcement for the Phoenix Suns which aired in the arena during a Phoenix Suns game. As part of the PSA, Varner promoted the UFC’s upcoming UFC on Fox event in Phoenix. The PSA is the standard general announcement given before most sporting events. Varner and the Phoenix […]
Bellator fights at Monster Energy event
Bellator announced that it will have four MMA fights at the 2014 Monster Energy Cup in Las Vegas this Saturday, October 18th. The fights will take place at the entrance to Sam Boyd Stadium where the Supercross event will take place. Via Bellator press release: Bellator MMA and Monster Energy have taken the next step […]
Le expected to appeal suspension
ESPN reports that Cung Le is expected to appeal his one-year UFC suspension for testing positive for elevated levels of human grown hormone (hGH). The appeal provides a unique scenario in which a UFC fighter will appeal a drug suspension to the UFC acting in the capacity of regulatory authority. Dana White confirmed that Le […]
Royce Gracie signed by Bellator as Promotional Brand Ambassador
Bellator MMA announced on Wednesday that UFC Hall of Famer has become a Promotional Brand Ambassador for the company via press release. Via Bellator Press Release: Known simply as the pioneer of mixed martial arts, Royce Gracie is widely considered the most influential and important figure the sport has seen. Engaging in some of the […]