Tag: Missing

UFC on FX 5: Dennis Hallman Cut After Missing Weight Against Thiago Tavares

Dennis Hallman, an 82-fight veteran as a professional mixed martial artist, was cut from the UFC after he was unable to make the 156-pound limit against Thiago Tavares for the UFC on FX event on Friday, MMA Fighting reports.  “They are …

Dennis Hallman, an 82-fight veteran as a professional mixed martial artist, was cut from the UFC after he was unable to make the 156-pound limit against Thiago Tavares for the UFC on FX event on Friday, MMA Fighting reports.  “They are cutting me,” he wrote in a text message. “Dana [White] gave me my show and […]

UFC: Why Major Sponsors Are Missing out by Not Getting Involved with the UFC

Major sponsors need to get involved with the UFC—sooner rather than later. It will only take one word to convince them of this fact: Everlast.  Everlast was practically the king of combat sports equipment before MMA‘s emergence. Everyb…

Major sponsors need to get involved with the UFC—sooner rather than later. It will only take one word to convince them of this fact: Everlast.  Everlast was practically the king of combat sports equipment before MMA‘s emergence. Everybody knew Everlast and it was a popular brand.  It still is in 2012 but not getting involved […]

UFC 142 Results: Anthony Johnson Released After Missing Weight a Third Time

A day after missing weight by an astounding 12 pounds for his UFC 142 bout against Vitor Belfort, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson was finally cut by the UFC.  According to MMAJunkie.com, Johnson was handed his walking papers after a disappoin…

A day after missing weight by an astounding 12 pounds for his UFC 142 bout against Vitor Belfort, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson was finally cut by the UFC.  According to MMAJunkie.com, Johnson was handed his walking papers after a disappointing performance in which he was submitted by the former middleweight No. 1 contender in less than […]

Where Are They Now: The Fates of 11 Missing Men from the UFC

Fame is fleeting, especially so in MMA where you’re only as good as your last fight. There have been various prominent figures throughout MMA history, but several of them, both old and (relatively) new, have seemingly vanished into thin air; they…

Fame is fleeting, especially so in MMA where you’re only as good as your last fight. There have been various prominent figures throughout MMA history, but several of them, both old and (relatively) new, have seemingly vanished into thin air; they haven’t been discussed by anyone in quite some time. So which fighters are “lost” […]

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Where Are They Now: The Fates of 11 Missing Men from the UFC

UFC 129: What Will Be Missing and What It Means for UFC and MMA

Sponsorships are one of the key sources of revenue for fighters as well as promotions. MMA sponsors have run the gamut from tire manufacturers like Toyo Tires to more well known brands such as Bud Light. While there has been some conflict over sponsors…

Sponsorships are one of the key sources of revenue for fighters as well as promotions. MMA sponsors have run the gamut from tire manufacturers like Toyo Tires to more well known brands such as Bud Light. While there has been some conflict over sponsorships in the past—Affliction previously being banned as a sponsor as well […]

UFC Betting

UFC 129: What Will Be Missing and What It Means for UFC and MMA

UFC 129: What Will Be Missing and What It Means for UFC and MMA

Sponsorships are one of the key sources of revenue for fighters as well as promotions. MMA sponsors have run the gamut from tire manufacturers like Toyo Tires to more well known brands such as Bud Light. While there has been some conflict over sponsors…

Sponsorships are one of the key sources of revenue for fighters as well as promotions. MMA sponsors have run the gamut from tire manufacturers like Toyo Tires to more well known brands such as Bud Light. While there has been some conflict over sponsorships in the past—Affliction previously being banned as a sponsor as well […]

UFC Betting

UFC 129: What Will Be Missing and What It Means for UFC and MMA