Thales Leites, who less than four months ago competed for the UFC middleweight title, was given his walking papers in a meeting Wednesday afternoon with the UFC, FanHouse confirmed with a source close to Leites.
Leites (14-3) had exclusively fought for the UFC since The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale in November 2006, where [...]
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Thales Leites, George Roop, Dan Cramer cut from UFC roster
Another ex-UFC back in the mix; Baroni verbally agrees to an Ultimate comeback
Phil Baroni has verbally agreed to a contract with the UFC, according to a source close to the fighter. The veteran welterweight’s potential signing will undoubtedly raise a few eyebrows as well as shed some light on the brewing feud between the UFC and rival promotion Strikeforce.
According to an MMAJunkie.com report, the [...]
July 24th, 2009 - 6:11 pm ≡ by J. Siderman ≡ in Stories
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:
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 [...]
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 [...]
Overeem to defend Strikefoce championship on August 15 against Fabricio Werdum
Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem will make his return to the promotion in a title defense against Fabricio Werdum on August 15 at Strikeforce “Carano vs Cyborg” in San Jose, California.
Overeem (29-11) has previously lost to Werdum via kimura submission at PRIDE “Total Elimination Absolute” in May 2006.
“I’m very happy that I’m [...]
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