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 [...]
- 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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]