Sherdog.com reports that Anderson Silva nad Jon Jones have received ESPY Nominations for Fighter of the Year. In addition, Edson Barboza received a nomination for “Best Play” for his spinning wheel kick at UFC 142. Both Jones and Silva have been nominated in the category in the past and will compete against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. […]
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Poll states NY voters unaware of MMA legislation
A poll indicates 52% of registered New York voters have heard nothing about the legalization of mixed martial arts in New York. The latest Siena College Research Institute poll asked 766 New York registered voters about a variety of topics including the legalization of MMA in the state. The following are the results: 766 New […]
International Fight Week coming pre-UFC 148
The UFC sent out a press release on Monday announcing International Fight Week taking place July 3rd through July 7th. The week is in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and will include the UFC Fan Expo. Via UFC press release: International Fight Week will be the ultimate week-long experience for UFC […]
Promise Ring stops crime
UFC fighter Nick Ring is being considered a hometown hero after thwarting a mugging of a couple by 10 youths in his native Calgary. Ring chased down the youths as the authorities were able to arrest most of the assailants. The good deed occurred Wednesday night after Ring went to a yoga class. According to […]
Celeste arrested before UFC 146
UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste was arrested Saturday morning on charges of battery allegedly stemming from a domestic violence issue. The arrest is the second this month involving a widely known UFC persona as Jon Jones was arrested on suspicion of a DUI. While she was absent from a portion of UFC 146, she was […]