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 […]
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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 […]
Sonnen is Rome’s 2012 King of Smack
Chael Sonnen used his art of smacktalk to compete in sports radio personality Jim Rome’s annual “Smackoff.” The annual contest held this past Friday on Jim Rome’s nationally syndicated radio show features Rome’s listeners calling in to determine who has the best “smack”. Sonnen became one of the few celebrities to appear as a contestant. […]
Does Jones arrest hurt Jones, UFC?
Jon Jones was arrested on suspicion of DUI in upstate New York early Saturday morning as it was first reported by TMZ. The arrest blemishes the Jon Jones brand as he was easily becoming the face for the UFC. Jones’ manager, Malki Kawa released a statement in lieu of the arrest: “I can confirm that […]
Diaz absent at World Jiu Jitsu Expo
MMA Weekly reports that Nick Diaz did not appear at his scheduled jiu jitsu superfight against Braulio Estima this weekend. Diaz was in the main event which was held at the World Jiu Jitsu Expo this weekend in Long Beach, California. The fights were available online on via live stream for $9.95 with Diaz as […]