Reebok issued a statement yesterday in support of UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. The UFC clothing partner recently signed an individual sponsor deal with Jones. Via MMA Junkie: “We commend Jon for taking the necessary steps to address this issue, and we will support him in any way we can. The status of Jon’s […]
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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 […]