Posts Tagged ‘dana white’

July 24th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ≡ by J. Siderman ≡ in Stories
Dana White Confirms via Twitter: Tito Ortiz back in the UFC

Dana White Confirms via Twitter: Tito Ortiz back in the UFC

I know it’s kinda weird and strange that nowadays Twitter is a major news source while the major news outlets usually get it last. Dana White used his Twitter page to announce his appearance on a radio program and possibly the re-signing of Tito Ortiz. The screen shot is below, courtesy CagePotato:

July 24th, 2009 - 6:08 pm ≡ by J. Siderman ≡ in News, Stories
Affliction’s Show Cancelled, Company Now Back as major UFC Sponsor; Officially Kiss and Make Up

Affliction’s Show Cancelled, Company Now Back as major UFC Sponsor; Officially Kiss and Make Up

Affliction Entertainment has ceased all promotional efforts effective immediately, and has hashed out a deal to become a brand sponsor for its former rival, the UFC.
Yahoo Sports first reported of the industry shake-up, which Sherdog.com also confirmed with numerous sources.
The promotion, which co-promoted two events with M-1 Global in July 2008 and [...]

July 9th, 2009 - 9:25 pm ≡ by J. Siderman ≡ in Photos, Stories
Photos: UFC 100 Press Conference featuring Brock Lesnar & Frank Mir

Photos: UFC 100 Press Conference featuring Brock Lesnar & Frank Mir

UFC Heavyweight Champions Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir both attended Thursday’s official UFC 100 press conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Also in attendance were both Georges St. Pierre and Thiago Alves, who will also be facing off at UFC 100. Sherdog was there taking photos, which can be accessed at this URL: http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/event/pictures-ufc-100-press-conference-18432

July 6th, 2009 - 8:45 pm ≡ by J. Siderman ≡ in News, Stories
UFC to induct Chuck Liddell and TapouT’s Mask into Hall of Fame

UFC to induct Chuck Liddell and TapouT’s Mask into Hall of Fame

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell and Charles Lewis Jr., the late co-founder of the popular TapouT company, will be the newest inductees into the UFC Hall of Fame.
UFC President Dana White today posted the news on his personal Twitter account.
The UFC Hall of Fame inductions take place this Friday, July [...]

June 28th, 2009 - 2:15 pm ≡ by J. Siderman ≡ in Results, Stories
Sapp is Squashed by Lashley; Affliction Owner Wins Last Match

Sapp is Squashed by Lashley; Affliction Owner Wins Last Match

Bobby Lashley fought with brains and brawn, and Bob Sapp could not keep up in the featured bout at Fight Force International “Ultimate Chaos.”
The unbeaten Lashley took down Sapp in the opening seconds and grinded away with ground-and-pound until the larger-than-life Pride Fighting Championships and K-1 veteran tapped out to strikes 3:17 [...]