The New York Times reports on Bellator 149 tonight mainly focusing on Kimbo Slice’s return to the television. Regardless of his ability, the former street fighter has produced ratings and Friday night should not be any different. The brief NYT article characterizes Bellator as a “smaller mixed martial arts organization” that uses “card attention-grabbing fights […]
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Rousey files for “FTA” trademark
Ronda Rousey has filed five trademarks for “FTA” which stands for “F*** Them All” per ESPN’s Darren Rovell. The FTA trademark would apply to a variety of materials for the proposed brand including apparel, stickers, removable tattoo transfers, cosmetics and MMA entertainment services The trademarks were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office […]
UFC investigates B.J. Penn
The UFC has launched an investigation into allegations against B.J. Penn and has held off on booking the fighter for a fight in the UFC. Earlier this week, a former BJPenn.com writer went on twitter to state that Penn assaulted his girlfriend (“forced himself on my girl” according to one tweet). Another individual with apparent […]
Nevada issues 3-year ban for Wanderlei Silva
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a 3-year suspension of former UFC fighter Wanderlei Silva on Wednesday. Silva’s suspension is retroactive to May 24, 2014, the date that he evaded a drug test in lead up to his fight with Chael Sonnen at UFC 175. In addition to the suspension Silva will have to submit […]
Toyo Tires renews sponsorship with UFC
Long-time UFC sponsor Toyo Tires announced that it has signed a multi-year extension with the UFC. The Cypress, California company will continue to be the “Official Tire of UFC.” In a press release sent out on Tuesday, the company stated that it would continue to have a presence inside the Octagon during “select events on […]