Tweet Former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres (40-4) is back with the Ultimate Fighting Championship after he was released earlier this month for a controversial Tweet about “rape vans.” Torres was on hand for today’s UFC 141 pre-fight press conference in Las Vegas, with UFC president Dana White explaining to the gathered media that the […]
Former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres (40-4) is back with the Ultimate Fighting Championship after he was released earlier this month for a controversial Tweet about “rape vans.”
Torres was on hand for today’s UFC 141 pre-fight press conference in Las Vegas, with UFC president Dana White explaining to the gathered media that the fighter had taken responsibility for his actions, as well as making amends by visiting and donating money to local rape centers.
News, as well as the photo, were provided by MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani who Tweeted (@arielhelwani) the news on Wednesday afternoon.
Dana says Torres is back. Torres has donated money to local rape centers, visited them. Dana says Torres was very remorseful.
Dana says Torres handled his business like a man and no one told him to do it. Torres very emotional.
Torres returns to the UFC after three weeks since he was fired by the top promotion. He is currently 1-1 in his last two and is 3-1 in his last four. Torres was last in action in November at UFC 139, defeating an overweight Nick Pace (who weighed in at 141 lbs for their bantamweight bout), by unanimous decision at the San Jose event. Previous to the win, Torres suffered a decision loss to Demetrious Johnson in May at UFC 130.
“Dana says Torres is back. Torres has donated money to local rape centers, visited them. Dana says Torres was very remorseful…Dana says Torres handled his business like a man and no one told him to do it. Torres very emotional.”
In the latest example of Dana White releasing fighters in a fit of anger before changing his mind (see also: Jon Fitch, Karo Parisyan), the UFC president confirmed at today’s “Lesnar vs. Overeem” press conference that Miguel Torres‘s tweet-related firing was more like a three-week suspension. Torres apparently did enough to get back in White’s good graces after his rape-joke-gone-awry, and can now return to his rightful place in the UFC bantamweight division.
We’re glad this story got a happy ending. Now can Gerald Harris and Natasha Wicks get some love or what?
“Dana says Torres is back. Torres has donated money to local rape centers, visited them. Dana says Torres was very remorseful…Dana says Torres handled his business like a man and no one told him to do it. Torres very emotional.”
In the latest example of Dana White releasing fighters in a fit of anger before changing his mind (see also: Jon Fitch, Karo Parisyan), the UFC president confirmed at today’s “Lesnar vs. Overeem” press conference that Miguel Torres‘s tweet-related firing was more like a three-week suspension. Torres apparently did enough to get back in White’s good graces after his rape-joke-gone-awry, and can now return to his rightful place in the UFC bantamweight division.
We’re glad this story got a happy ending. Now can Gerald Harris and Natasha Wicks get some love or what?
Things got a little heated at the MGM Grand on Wednesday afternoon. As always, fighters in the main and co-main events, staredown at the end of each UFC conference but this time lightweight Nate Diaz got a bit overzealous, knocking the hat off of opponent Donald Cerrone, then giving him a big shove before walking off the stage, all in front of UFC president Dana White and his surprised security staff.
Things got a little heated at the MGM Grand on Wednesday afternoon. As always, fighters in the main and co-main events, staredown at the end of each UFC conference but this time lightweight Nate Diaz got a bit overzealous, knocking the hat off of opponent Donald Cerrone, then giving him a big shove before walking off the stage, all in front of UFC president Dana White and his surprised security staff.
LAS VEGAS – Miguel Torres’ UFC release proved a rather short one.
Following a press conference ahead of Friday’s UFC 141 event, UFC president Dana White was joined by the former WEC champion.
White confirmed that despite the fighter’s release from th…
LAS VEGAS – Miguel Torres’ UFC release proved a rather short one.
Following a press conference ahead of Friday’s UFC 141 event, UFC president Dana White was joined by the former WEC champion.
White confirmed that despite the fighter’s release from the promotion earlier this month due to a controversial Twitter message he posted, Torres has rejoined the organization. Torres’ reps confirmed the move when contacted by MMAjunkie.com.
Tweet METROPCS STEPS INSIDE THE OCTAGON® AS EXCLUSIVE WIRELESS PARTNER OF UFC® MetroPCS to Deliver Exclusive UFC Content to Customers through Multi-Year Deal Press Release – December 27, 2011: The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that MetroPCS is now the exclusive wireless partner of the UFC® in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The multi-year sponsorship […]
METROPCS STEPS INSIDE THE OCTAGON® AS EXCLUSIVE WIRELESS PARTNER OF UFC®
MetroPCS to Deliver Exclusive UFC Content to Customers through Multi-Year Deal
Press Release – December 27, 2011: The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that MetroPCS is now the exclusive wireless partner of the UFC® in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The multi-year sponsorship agreement includes MetroPCS signage at all domestic UFC events, a presence in UFC Pay-Per-View event broadcasts, fighter endorsements and appearances, retail promotions and UFC branded MetroPCS products. MetroPCS will also deliver exclusive video and other mobile content to fans, such as highlights of the week, UFC personality profiles, special segments and more. The first event featuring MetroPCS is UFC® 141: LESNAR vs. OVEREEM from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 30.
MetroPCS will be integrated within UFC’s digital media assets and will produce exclusive content that will be distributed across several MetroPCS channels, including metropcs.com, MetroVISION, MetroSTUDIO and the company’s social media channels. MetroPCS customers will also have exclusive access to wallpaper, ringtones and other mobile accessories featuring their favorite athletes of the Octagon®.
Additionally, MetroPCS will participate in the UFC’s widely popular Octagon Nation Tour™, hosting the fully-customized, 18-wheeler UFC truck at store locations across the country. This will bring the excitement of the Octagon to consumers around the nation, with the chance to meet their favorite UFC athletes and take part in the UFC’s ultimate fan experience on wheels.
“We’re really excited to have MetroPCS as the exclusive wireless partner of the UFC,” UFC President Dana White said. “Over the next few years, we’re going to host some of the biggest and best events in UFC history. This partnership is great not only for our fans, but also our athletes. MetroPCS will provide cool, exclusive content to UFC fans and they’ll be sponsoring several of our athletes. We couldn’t be happier to have MetroPCS on board as we make this the biggest sport in the world.”
“As the exclusive wireless partner of the UFC, we’re planning to give our customers and the huge base of UFC fans an incredible experience that brings the excitement from the Octagon to their wireless handsets,” said Tom Keys, COO and president, MetroPCS. “The UFC continues to increase in popularity among an ever-growing base of consumers across the nation, and now they can turn to MetroPCS for unique content that puts them in the center of the action with these athletes.”
More information about MetroPCS’ exclusive partnership with the UFC will be available on metropcs.com, and be sure to “like” MetroPCS on Facebook at www.facebook.com/metropcs to keep up to date on the latest exclusive content and exciting developments for UFC fans.
LAS VEGAS — Watch below as Miguel Torres and his manager Glenn Robinson discuss how Torres was rehired by the UFC, what he has been up to since he was fired earlier this month, and his future with the company.
After the jump, watch as UFC president Dana White announces to the media that Torres has been brought back to the company. White and Torres then discuss the incident at length.
LAS VEGAS — Watch below as Miguel Torres and his manager Glenn Robinson discuss how Torres was rehired by the UFC, what he has been up to since he was fired earlier this month, and his future with the company.
After the jump, watch as UFC president Dana White announces to the media that Torres has been brought back to the company. White and Torres then discuss the incident at length.
LAS VEGAS – Miguel Torres’ UFC release proved a rather short one.
