MMA UFC Executive Security Officer Summer Tapasa Has Eyes Set on Referee Gig by Candace Cordelia September 16, 2020 Ex-Best Buy employee Summer Tapasa caught the attention of the UFC in January after successfully stopping an attempted robbery. Now, with her brand new gig as a UFC executive security officer, she’s already setting her sights on becoming a referee with the mixed martial arts promotion company. Tapasa tells TMZ, “I chose security because I was more comfortable with it. Now that I’m in the UFC, now that I’m in the security position, I was actually thinking about becoming a referee.” It’s reported that Tapasa’s bosses are “supportive of her career goal and will help her get the right training to eventually achieve her dream.” As for getting in the Octagon as an MMA fighter, Summer says that hadn’t thought of the idea and has no plans to pursue that line of work. “I don’t even see myself in the Octagon fighting someone else. Probably just refereeing, but fighting somebody else, no, i don’t think so.” Summer Tapasa was fired from Best Buy in 2019 after footage of her beating up a suspected shoplifter went viral. UFC President Dana White flew Tapasa to UFC 246 in January and offered Tapasa her security job after seeing the viral video. White called Tapasa “my kind of girl” and declared that she was the “kind of person I want working for me.” Post Views: 497 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Candace Cordelia Candace Cordelia has been an on-camera interviewer and writer for In The Zone since the Summer of 2020. Candace's journalism experience includes writing for the New York Daily News and ABC Radio, where she also conducted celebrity interviews and audio production/editing for ABC Radio's national radio affiliates across the country. Her on-camera experience involves working as a backstage/in-ring interviewer with a number of independent wrestling promotions and as an actress. Candace is dedicated to bringing combat sports and eSports news to the In The Zone universe. Latest posts by Candace Cordelia (see all) Debbie Keitel – An Empowering Voice & Talent of Her Wrestling Generation - March 31, 2021 “Wrestling’s Richest Prize” Darius Carter Talks Intergender Wrestling - March 25, 2021 Pro Wrestler Zack Clayton Wants to Be on Your TV Screen Every Week in 2021 - February 15, 2021 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman - February 2, 2021 Related Topicsdana whitejobsmmaNewsrefereesSummer Tapasaufcviral videos Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Passion For Sports Led Kelly Burke To Career As Broadcaster by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on November 16, 2020 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 CBI to Utilize Experimental Men’s Basketball Rules Including Use of Quarters by Media Release | posted on March 9, 2017 Tim Capstraw reflects back on path to becoming Brooklyn Nets radio color analyst by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 20, 2020 More in MMA The Mockery of A Sport: Paul vs. Askren Jake Paul and Ben Askren are set to fight tonight, and as a fan... The Leverage Game: What’s Going on Between Jon Jones and UFC? After Francis Ngannou knocked out Stipe Miocic, fight fans everywhere were already excited about... Athletes and their “Charitable” Contributions The other day I was watching TV when I saw a commercial for Conor... Should the Holloway vs. Katter fight have been Stopped in the 4th Round? Dana White thought so… In my honest opinion, when it comes to sports there is nothing like watching... Sasha Banks Makes Mysterious Appearance in “The Mandalorian” Season Two Trailer 130 Nominees for 2021 Hall of Fame Class