The Case for UFC Salary Reform
It’s time for the UFC to restructure the Pay Per View percentage contracts for main event fighters. They began as a good faith way to…
Michael Rome
The Logic Behind Bringing Randy Couture to Spike TV
Lost in the discussion of Randy Couture’s fight with Brandon Vera is the fact that it will be free on Spike TV. Back in 2007,…
Rumor: Randy Couture Will Fight Brandon Vera in the Main Event of UFC 105
It is strongly rumored that Randy Couture will return to the octagon in the main event at UFC 105 opposite Brandon Vera in a light…
Loretta Hunt: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Will Debut Against Luis Cane at UFC 106 (Updated)
Loretta Hunt reports that UFC 105 will feature a battle of Brazilians when Antonio Rogerio Nogueira faces Luis Arthur Cane: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is set to…
More on Strikeforce and Counter Promoting UFC 106 With Fedor
My column yesterday stirred responses on Fightlinker and Cage Potato. Both seemed to miss the essential points I was driving at, and perhaps I wasn’t clear, so…
Should the UFC Have the Power to Veto Outside Projects?
Rampage Jackson’s decision to pull out of UFC 107 in order to star in The A-Team has those inside and outside the company considering how…
Strikeforce Should Directly Challenge UFC 106 With Fedor Emelianenko
For the last month or so, Strikeforce has played an extensive game of hide the ball. Or maybe it’s more accurate to say Showtime is…
Ed Soares: Anderson Silva Didn’t Get Elbow Surgery
It came out a few days ago that Anderson Silva informed the UFC of his decision to get elbow surgery, and that he would be…
It’s Time for a Rematch Between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir
Frank Mir is rumored to be fighting Cheick Kongo in December in a fight that almost nobody cares about. It’s a decent heavyweight fight, but…
Rampage Jackson in the A-Team Will Benefit the UFC
Over the last few weeks, there has been a heated internal debate at the UFC over whether they should delay Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evans…
Mike Swick Injured, out of UFC 103; Paul Daley to Be Replacement Against Martin Kampmann
According to the UK Sun, Mike Swick injured himself in training, and has been forced to withdraw from UFC 103: Kos swept the American–nicknamed “Quick,” causing…
The UFC’s Biggest Challenge in 2010: Filling Main Events
The UFC is on a roll lately with signings. They’ve gobbled up fighters from Phil Baroni to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, ostensibly so they can fill…
Will a Network Deal Force the UFC to Give Away Its Best Fights for Free?
The UFC appears to be on the verge of a television deal that would add a number of shows to their calendar. Dana White has…
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…
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…