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 […]
Public Relations
Le attempts damage control in wake of suspension
Cung Le responded to the initial reports of testing positive for elevated levels of HGH. Le denies taking performance enhancing drugs in a Facebook post. “I was completed (sic) surprised at the results of my recent drug test. I was informed by the UFC that I passed my pre- and post-fight drug test, as well […]
Le tests positive for HGH
UFC suspends Johnson, cuts Silva again
The UFC announced the indefinite suspension of Anthony Johnson and the release of Thiago Silva on Friday. Johnson’s suspension comes on a new report regarding allegations of past domestic abuse and for Silva videos were released by his wife which is purported evidence of his drug and domestic abuse issues. Silva was re-signed by the […]
Was Silva re-signing bad timing or just bad?
Recently the UFC re-signed Thiago Silva after charges against him for domestic violence were dropped. The NFL fumbled the handling of Ray Rice and its subsequent fallout reveals that the UFC is not the only sports organization that has a problem with domestic violence and the subsequent handling of the issue. Rice has been suspended […]