Dana White: Promote Me or Get Out of My Way
This was a strange interview, only because Dana tried to physically intimidate Cofield throughout. Steve did a great job holding his ground given the circumstances.…
Michael Rome Archives: 12/2009
The Myth of the Surprisingly Great Show
Dana White keeps saying that every time people say a show is going to suck, it ends up surprising people and being one of the…
UFC 108: A Disastrous Card That Still Matters
UFC 108 is just a few days away, and the anticipation is nonexistent. If anything, people are almost dreading this show given what it represents:…
The Sky Is Not Falling: UFC 107 Draws 620,000 Buys
Put another stake in the heart of the oversaturation argument. As if it hadn’t been disproved enough times, the argument has taken another hit, because…
Strikeforce Production Reform: Entrances
Strikeforce has made great strides since the Pro Elite asset purchase, but one area they’re still lacking in is overall show presentation. It’s worth remembering…
Relevance Is Relative: The Pointless Strikeforce vs. WEC Debate
After putting on a home run show, a lot of the debate over Strikeforce has centered on the promotion’s relevance. Sure, Melendez and Thomson had…
Strikeforce: Evolution – Live Coverage and Commentary
As with every major show, BloodyElbow.com will be here to bring you live results and commentary for Strikeforce: Evolution. The live blog will start with the beginning…
A Peek at Georges St. Pierre: the Champion Looks Bigger
Georges St. Pierre was recently named the Canadian Athlete of the Year for 2009, which marks his second year in a row winning the title.…
If BJ Penn Wants Multiple Titles at Once, Featherweight Is a Better Option Than Welterweight
There’s already a lot of talk about BJ Penn moving to 170 again. He beat Diego Sanchez so thoroughly that one wonders if anyone at…
UFC 107 Analysis: Frank Mir Is a Superstar, and Other Assorted Thoughts
On most nights, I’d start a post like this discussing the main event. But the biggest story of the night for the UFC is Frank…
AKA: Sure, Train With Us, but Only if We Get a Percent of Your Income
When Affliction went down in flames, Paul Buentello decided he might want to go to the UFC. Dana White’s feelings on Zinkin Entertainment are well…
UFC 107 Preview: Don’t Buy the Hype, Frank Mir Won’t Look to Stand Against Cheick Kongo
Frank Mir is a master of many things, but he is particularly good at hyping fights. In fact, he may be the best. The work…
The Sky Is Falling: The Tale of Groundless MMA Media Panic
In July 2009, the UFC set an all-time buyrate record for UFC 100. One month later, they drew over 900,000 buys for a show that…