UFC officials announced Thursday that they will embark on a five city media tour to celebrate Black History Month featuring UFC fighters and more. The following cities will be visited throughout the celebration:
• Monday, Feb. 24 – New York City with Demetrious Johnson & Uriah Hall
• Tuesday, Feb. 25 – Philadelphia with Demetrious Johnson & Uriah Hall
• Wednesday, Feb. 26 – Washington, D.C. with Rashad Evans & Anthony Johnson
• Thursday, Feb. 27 – Atlanta with Rashad Evans & Anthony Johnson
• Friday, Feb. 28 – Los Angeles with Phil Davis & Tyron Woodley
This is a nice gesture on behalf of the UFC and the first time they have actually held an organized tour on behalf of Black History Month. The UFC slogan is “We are all fighters” and it’s being promoted on Twitter with the hashtag #BHM.