Who’s Next for Randy Couture?
It’s pretty obvious Randy Couture is not retiring. He said as much after the fight, and it looks like he will continue to fight under…
Michael Rome Archives: 08/2009
The Details of Randy Couture’s New Contract
Randy Couture signed a new 7-fight deal with the UFC just minutes before his fight this evening. The new deal supersedes his old deal, and…
UFC 102 Analysis: Nogueira Defeats Couture in an Epic Fight
It was a long time in the making, but Couture-Nogueira truly lived up to its billing. It was one of the most dramatic fights in…
Nate Marquardt’s Long Road Ahead
The fight between Demian Maia and Nate Marquardt this weekend is ostensibly for the number one contender position at middleweight, but in reality this is…
Glass Half Full: Celebrate Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
We’re a little over a week away from UFC 102, and the anticipation is building. The fighters themselves have done a great job promoting their…
Josh Gross: Anderson Silva Wants to Fight at Heavyweight
File this under the crazy section. Josh Gross says that Anderson Silva wants to fight at heavyweight, and has a certain opponent in mind: Anderson…
Gina Carano Takes Home $125,000 at Strikeforce
Long gone are the days of Gina Carano’s pathetic EliteXC contract. According to information released by CSAC, she was the top earner on a card filled…
The Live-TV Strikeforce Gap and the Future of Women in Strikeforce
From what I can tell, people who attended Strikeforce live loved the main event, while those watching at home saw it as the one-sided beating…
Regardless of the Result of Gina Carano vs. Cyborg Santos, Women’s MMA Will Be Okay
Fans have anticipated a fight between Cyborg and Gina Carano since July 2008 when Cyborg demolished Shayna Baszler. A little over a year later, it’s…
Anderson Silva Set to Draw Big on His “Final Run”
Throughout his dominant UFC career, the knock on Anderson Silva has been his drawing ability, or lack thereof. His two fights with Rich Frankin did…
The Consequences of War: the UFC Money Drain Will Soon Make Strikeforce its Primary Target
Strikeforce made a big play today by signing Fedor. But what did they get, and at what long term cost? Fedor Emelianenko is a superstar…
Is BJ Penn’s Legacy on the Line at UFC 101?
At UFC 101 BJ Penn finally gets to answer all the questions. Is he really the best lightweight in the world, or is he overrated? …
Step Back and Breathe: The Fedor Saga is Only Beginning
Mike Chiappetta made a great point on MMA Nation today that I’ve been talking about with others in private for a few days. For all…