Michael Rome Archives: 01/2009

Jon Anik confirmed to Bloody Elbow this afternoon that MMA Live will be live at UFC 94.  It’s safe to say that this show will…

MMA Payout has the scoop: MMAPayout.com has learned that the premiere of UFC Primetime last night on Spike drew a combined total of 1,494,000 viewers…

MMAPayout broke the news last night that multiple agents have banded together to file a joint suit for declaratory relief unless EliteXC confirms that the fighters…

As of today, the main event for UFC 96 in Columbus is Shane Carwin vs. Gabriel Gonzaga.  As recently as the UFC 92 post-show conference…

Women’s MMA is always a hot button topic, and Mike Straka explores it in a nice segment for Fox News below. Steve Cofield raises a number…

A source from the Honda Center indicated to Bloody Elbow earlier this week that Affliction II had only sold just over 1,400 tickets earlier this…

In what can only be considered incredible news if it is true, Dana White said today that UFC 92 crushed the Lesnar-Couture buyrate: “I don’t want…

I haven’t found the audio yet, but MMA News Forums has a recap of Dana White on the Tom Leykis show today where he addressed a…

There’s been a lot of confusion about who will coach The Ultimate Fighter opposite Michael Bisping if Rich Franklin defeats Dan Henderson.  Rich Franklin only…

In late 2007 and early 2008, a mantra developed that the UFC could not hold on to power in the industry for long.  Fans would…

77 days ago, EliteXC closed shop after CBS pulled out of a deal to buy the company.  Within a week numerous fighters were talking about…

There is a lot on the line for Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 93.  If he defeats Mark Coleman, as he is widely expected to…

Fighters Only has a new interview up with Cro Cop here.  He makes a few really interesting revelations as well: “I believe that during 2009 I will…