The water bottle flinging episode which ended the UFC 202 press conference on Wednesday provided some buzz for an event that lacks previous big fights. But, will Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor be punished for their actions. If you have not seen the press conference, McGregor showed up about 30 minutes late to the press […]
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Zuffa sends letter confirming sale to fighters
MMA Junkie reports that UFC contracted fighters have received a letter about the sale of the company. The letter addressed to “Athletes” from “The Zuffa executive team” states that “the athletes, have always been the central focus of the promotion. That will not change.” The letter goes on to say that the new owners, WME […]
Cerrone apologizes for homophobic slur at UFC Fan Expo Q&A
Maybe International Fight Week should have ended yesterday for Donald Cerrone. Instead, Cerrone apologized for a homophobic slur made during a Q&A at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas. Cerrone criticized Daniel Cormier’s fighting style last night against Anderson Silva. “How you gonna give up weight and then fight like a f*g, man?” Cerrone […]
Ariel Helwani given lifetime ban by UFC
MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani was escorted out of UFC 199 prior to its conclusion according to multiple reports including the host of the MMA Hour. In addition, Esther Lin and Casey Leydon of MMA Fighting were required to leave the event. MMA Fighting has issued a statement: MMA Fighting and SB Nation fully support Ariel, […]
Jon Jones arrested for violating probation
TMZ Sports reports that Jon Jones was taken into custody by police in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a violation of his probation. Jones was cited for drag racing last week and a judge had issued a warrant for his arrest as a result. TMZ reports that Jones turned himself in to the Abuquerque police department […]