Frank Mir, Dana White, and the Invocation of Death in Fight Promotion
Dana White’s apparently pretty angry about Frank Mir’s comments about Brock Lesnar. Here is what Mir said (in proper context): “I like to think that just…
Michael Rome Archives: 02/2010
Wanderlei Silva and What It Means for a Fighter to Be “Done”
Heading into UFC 110, a lot of fighters were declared “done.” Mirko CroCop, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and Wanderlei Silva all had a lot to prove.…
Sydney Morning Herald: “The Sickening Roar for Gore”
I decided to do a quick check of the major Australian papers for their view of last night’s show, and the column on the front…
Catch Amir Perets on Fight Science: Human Weapon on National Geographic Tonight at 9:00 PM
National Geographic has put together a special episode of Fight Science dedicated to self defense in every day situations called “Fight Science: Human…
UFC 110 Business Forecast: Expect a Low PPV Buyrate and a Strong Live Showing
We are just a few days away from UFC 110, a card that has a number of appealing fights but simultaneously lacks anything with serious…
Age Is a Factor: Against a Man His Own Age, Randy Couture Was Unstoppable
Last night’s fight between Randy Couture and Mark Coleman was a sober reminder of the difference between a man who fights like he should at…
Herschel Walker Brings in Big Numbers for Strikeforce
Ratings are in for Strikeforce: Miami, and they’re very good. According to MMA Junkie, “Strikeforce: Miami” drew 517,000 viewers, just below the record set by…