The UFC announced new bonus criteria for fight nights which will supplant the previous structure of awarding 4 monetary bonuses for Fight of the Night, KO of the Night and Submission of the Night. Gone are the bonuses for KO of the Night and Submission of the Night which are replaced by Performance of the Night […]
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TUF Nations contestant barred from UFC contract
MMA Junkie reports that TUF Nations contestant Tyler Manawaroa will not be offered a UFC contract regardless of his place or performance on the show according to a statement by the UFC released on Monday. Manawaroa, a part of Team Australia, posted a racially insensitive photo on his Instagram account. The revelation came after it […]
UFC announces Black History Month events
The UFC has announced that Demetrious Johnson, Rashad Evans and others will take part in a series of events and appearances which will celebrate Black History Month. Demetrious Johnson, Uriah Hall, Rashad Evans, Phil Davis, Anthony Johnson and Tyron Woodley are all slated to participate in events the last week of February as follows: • […]
Rousey lands two new movie roles
Variety reports that Ronda Rousey has landed two movie roles. Both proposed roles will give Rousey the opportunity to get high profile visibility and will challenge her focus on MMA. Rousey will be given a role in the upcoming “Entourage” movie which is based on the HBO series on the life and times of movie […]
UFC lets go of Thiago Silva after arrest
MMA Junkie reports that Thiago Silva’s contract with the UFC has been terminated. Silva was arrested after a standoff with Florida police at his home after an altercation at a BJJ gym and a domestic dispute involving his wife. The MMA Report has the details from the police report. Silva has been charged with aggravated […]