Erik Paulson Talks Brock Lesnar
MMA Memories has a great interview up with Erik Paulson, who has been instrumental in bringing Brock Lesnar along: “I think nobody has been really able to…
Michael Rome Archives: 08/2008
Is the UFC Going to Take Over EliteXC’s CBS Deal?
Respected columnist Michael Pope of the New York Post reports a rumor that CBS and the UFC are now in negotiations to have the UFC take over…
Randy Couture Non-Settlement
MMA Junkie has a story on the possible return of Randy Couture to the UFC. It claims that sources close to Couture say he is willing to…
Chuck Liddell’s Sponsor Gives Away the Plans
One of the worst-kept secrets in MMA is that Chuck Liddell is one win away from a title shot. If he beats Rashad Evans, he…
Rampage Jackson Trashes Forrest Griffin; Will Return in November
In an interview with Fighters Only Magazine, a UK publication, Rampage Jackson slammed Forrest Griffin: …Regarding that fight, he says: “I just want my fans to…
What Does EliteXC on PPV Mean for EliteXC on CBS?
Chuck Champion told Steven Sievert that they are building to Gina Carano vs. Cyborg Santos for their PPV show early next year: The two are now…
UFC International Expansion: Stage 2
The first stage of the UFC’s international expansion was to the UK, and by pretty much any measure, it has been a big success. The…
Bud Light Signs Chuck Liddell and Anderson Silva as Official Spokesmen
A few weeks ago, when Anheuser-Busch was sold, there was some speculation in the MMA community that this could spell trouble for the UFC’s deal…
Pro Elite’s 10Q Filing
Pro Elite filed its quarterly report, and it is not pretty. There is a ton of information in the report, and I haven’t read the entire…
Tito Ortiz Negotiating Again With the UFC
I always thought that the UFC was the best option for Tito Ortiz going forward, and it looks like he may be reconsidering his decision…
The UFC Emerges Stronger From a Dangerous Summer
I wrote a piece called “Zuffa’s Dangerous Summer” in April, and pointed out three potential threats: 1) Affliction’s first show; 2) EliteXC on CBS; and 3) Randy…
Tito Ortiz and Randy Couture Flashback
With all the talk lately about trash talk and hype, it’s worth looking back at the way the UFC hyped Tito Ortiz vs. Randy Couture.…
Rampage Jackson Will Be Back Sooner Rather Than Later
The UFC is already looking to book Quinton Jackson’s next fight. Dave Meltzer reported in this week’s Wrestling Observer that the UFC was looking to…
Nobody Will Fight Cain Velasquez
According to Bryan Alvarez, the UFC has still not found an opponent for Cain Velasquez at UFC 90: UFC sources say that despite reports of Cain…
If GSP Is out Until 2009, BJ Penn Should Defend His Title
Georges St. Pierre made waves yesterday when he said that he needs time to rest, and that he isn’t looking to fight BJ Penn until 2009. Seeing…
Obstacles to the UFC Signing Fedor Emelianenko
Loretta Hunt has a piece up on the potential Randy Couture vs. Fedor Emelianenko fight that we have all been waiting for for so long…
Quote of the Day: Mark Coleman Does Not Want to Fight Brock Lesnar
“The basic story is this…Coleman really doesn’t want the fight.” — Dave Meltzer, explaining why Cheick Kongo is now the frontrunner to be Brock Lesnar’s…
Jon Jones Impresses at UFC 87
Jon Jones has only trained MMA for 9 months, but he made his UFC debut this past weekend, and he convincingly beat Andre Gusmao. Jones…
Big Risk Pays off With Brock Lesnar
Yesterday on Luke’s radio show, MMA Nation, Frank Trigg echoed the consensus position about the UFC’s decision to give match Brock Lesnar up against Heath Herring…