[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Apr 24, 2007]
Quote: Dana White Comments on Cro Cop Loss, Contract

Now that UFC 70 has settled in interviews are starting to surface about various things but the biggest topic is Cro Cop’s loss to Gabriel Gonzaga. The LA Times got in touch with UFC President Dana White to get his opinion on the loss as well as Mirko’s contract and his previously destined bout with [...]

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Apr 23, 2007]
UFC Roundup: UFC Coming to Canada, Returning to U.K.

- There are rumors floating that a U.K. version of The Ultimate Fighter is in the works. A quick search also reveals that versions for Mexico with the UFC and Japan for Pride may also be in the works. I like the shows but how sustainable is this model. Eventually the UFC will run out [...]

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Apr 23, 2007]
Quote: Michael Bisping, Dana White Comment on Potential Title Shot

Michael Bisping when asked if he was ready for a title shot:
“Once I get a bit of time, keep winning, do what I can. That’s [a title shot] what I want though.”
Dana White on the possibility of a Michael Bisping vs. Chuck Liddell matchup:
“I don’t think anybody is too excited to fight Chuck Liddell these [...]

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Apr 12, 2007]
UFC Programing: Bad Blood, The Ultimate Fighter 5 Air Tonight

There is some UFC on TV tonight for those who don’t already know. The one worth watching will be the second episode of The Ultimate Fighter 5 which will air at 10:00 on Spike TV and another lightweight will be sent packing.
Also tonight the UFC will be airing a special entitled “Bad Blood: Dana vs. [...]

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Apr 9, 2007]
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Signing Bolsters Heavyweight Division

At UFC 69 Dana White announced that the UFC had signed Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (29-4-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) furthering the depth of the UFC’s renewed heavyweight division. Other notable recent signings include Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Heath Herring as well as Randy Couture who came out of retirement to capture the UFC Heavyweight title [...]

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Apr 9, 2007]
Post UFC 69 Press Conference

Tags: mma, ufc, ufc 69

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Apr 9, 2007]
Chuck Liddell Gets Punk'd

Tags: mma, , ufc, Chuck Liddell, Dana White

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Mar 27, 2007]
Quote: Fans, Organization, Fighters Win in PRIDE/UFC Deal

Dana White via NBC Sports:
“I think that when fighters fight, obviously money is great, as well as everything that goes along with it, but at the end of the day, it’s about legacy,” Dana White said. “Pride and the UFC have all the best fighters in world in all the different weight classes. Finally, we’re [...]

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Mar 27, 2007]
PRIDE To Stay In Ring, Adopt Unified Rules

With news coming out left and right (and me stuck in college classes) I have been slow to update so here is the first of a few posts for the night. In the Las Vegas Review Journal, Dana White elaborated on some of the specifics of PRIDE’s transfer to the Zuffa banner:
White said Pride would [...]

[By: Kris Karkoski (admin) | Mar 27, 2007]
UFC Purchases PRIDE

After we waited and waited for the announcement the day has finally come. Today at a joint press conference in Tokyo, Japan UFC and PRIDE have announced the biggest acquisition in MMA history. Dream Stage Entertainment and PRIDE President and CEO Nobuyuki Sakaibara will relinquish control of the organization on April 8th after PRIDE 34. [...]