UFC is no longer interested in Andrei Arlovski
Of all the fighters to recently exit the UFC, Andrei Arlovski was the guy that Dana White stated he was not pleased to see depart. Back in December 2008 when asked about Arlovski, White said, “In nine years, there’s only one fighter that I’ve lost that I didn’t want to lose.” However, after recording two straight defeats to Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers, Arlovski... [Read More...]
Dana White squelches Roy Nelson rumor
Prior to adding Roy Nelson to the cast for next season’s Ultimate Fighter, UFC President Dana White was rumored to have said that Nelson would never be a part of the UFC. The alleged reason was that Nelson did not fit the physical prototype of what White was looking for. At 6′ and 250 lbs, Nelson does not always appear to be in peak physical condition. However, Nelson has a 13-4 record... [Read More...]
The UFC is heading to Hawaii
Over the past couple of years, the UFC has entertained the possibility of having a show on Hawaii. Unfortunately, due to the large tax (estimated to be about 8%), the UFC has decided not to have a card there. However, that is about to change. “We fixed the thing in Hawaii,” said Dana White. “We’re going to go to Hawaii. They had that crazy f’n tax going on.” What should... [Read More...]
Dana White explains Cro Cop situation
After his first round stoppage of Mustapha Al Turk, Mirko Cro Cop was rumored to be departing the UFC for the Japanese based Dream Promotion. Upon hearing the news, UFC President Dana White exploded on the 2006 Pride Grand Prix Champion. “Isn’t that a dirty (expletive) thing to do?” White said. “He (expletive) me. The first time in the history of the company I do one over the phone. He promised... [Read More...]
Jake Shields wants a fight with Shinya Aoki
With the dearth of welterweights current in Strikeforce, former EliteXC champion Jake Shields has decided to look outside the promotion for his next welterweight opponent. The guy Shields would like to fight after his middleweight battle with Robbie Lawler in Japanese star Shinya Aoki. “Aoki is a guy I’d like to fight, and Strikeforce has mentioned him as a potential opponent,” Shields... [Read More...]
Dana White looking to bolster UFC talent roster
Some big name fighters have been linked to the UFC in the past few months. In a recent conversation with Dana White, he commented on the status of the fighters. To start, the UFC is looking to bring in some Japanese talent to the promotion. They are very close to a new deal with Caol Uno, with published reports indicating he could return to the UFC at UFC 99. The UFC has also expressed major interest... [Read More...]
Clay Guida wants a fight with Sean Sherk
Coming off his decision victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 94, Clay Guida is looking forward to getting back into the Octagon. He already knows the guy he would like to fight next. Guida hopes his next opponent is former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk. “Sherk is a monster,” Guida said. “Let’s see if he can stop my takedowns.” Since losing the lightweight title to B.J.... [Read More...]
Andrei Arlovski signs with Golden Boy Promotions
Sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that Andrei Arlovski has signed an agreement with Golden Boy Promotions. Full details of the deal are not known at this time, but Arlovski had been rumored to enter the boxing world since early in 2008. Recently, trainer Freddie Roach confirmed that Arlovski was going to start boxing following the fight with Fedor Emelianenko. At the time, Roach stated that... [Read More...]
St. Pierre vs. Silva “superfight” could happen in 2010
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. The next superfight? Georges St. Pierre took on and defeated one of the biggest challenges of his career in UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. The fight was the first to have a three-part UFC Primetime preview special on Spike TV to help promote it. If St. Pierre should successfully hold onto his welterweight title over... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem confirms UFC interest
Alistair Overeem had a very impressive 2008. He made the permanent transition to heavyweight and left many opponents in his wake. He defeated Tae Hyun Lee, Mark Hunt, and Gary Goodridge. Overeem was also dominating Mirko Cro Cop before an unintentional knee to the groin forced an early stoppage. Had Overeem finished Cro Cop, Overeem would certainly have garnered some consideration for fighter of the... [Read More...]
Pulver: Jose Aldo is nasty
One of the most impressive performances from Sunday’s WEC event was by featherweight Jose Aldo. Aldo defeated Rolando Perez by TKO after a vicious knee at 4:15 of the first round. UFC / WEC veteran Jens Pulver was very impressed with what he saw. “Jose Aldo is nasty,” Pulver said. “Give him two more years. Let me retire.” Former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber... [Read More...]
Arlovski set to move into boxing after fight with Fedor
According to trainer Freddie Roach, Andrei Arlovski will move into boxing following his match-up with Fedor Emelianenko at the Affliction: Day of Reckoning PPV. Roach already knows who he wants Arlovski to face. “Andrei’s going into boxing after this,” said Roach. “After we knockout Fedor, I’d like for him to challenge for the heavyweight championship against (WBA heavyweight... [Read More...]
The UFC is planning to expand during 2009
Over the past few years, the UFC has continued to put on events in new places. They have held shows in a variety of countries, and 2009 is not expected to be any different. Dana White confirmed that they will be going to an additional location in Europe. “We’re definitely going to Germany,” said White. “That’s for sure.” Another country they planned on heading to... [Read More...]
Dana White confirms interest in EliteXC fighters
For all intents and purposes, EliteXC stopped functioning as a mixed martial arts company shortly after Seth Petruzelli knocked out Kimbo Slice. That event occurred close to three months ago. Since then, many of their fighters have remained out of action. UFC President Dana White hopes that other top fighters not in the UFC pay close attention to what occurred with EliteXC. “These guys are wasting... [Read More...]
Jackson would rather have revenge before the championship
After Quinton Jackson defeated Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92, Dana White said that Jackson would most likely be first in line to challenge new champion Rashad Evans. However, if Jackson had it his way, his next fight would not be for the title. “I want to fight Forrest (Griffin) because that’s the fight that haunts me,” Jackson said. “I want the belt. I want to be champion, but... [Read More...]
UFC begins contract talks with Satoshi Ishii
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. After winning the gold medal in judo at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing as a heavyweight, Satoshi Ishii was immediately recruited by various Japanese MMA companies. However, Ishii said that the organization he wants to fight for the most is the U.S. based UFC. Ishii was at UFC 92 in Las Vegas to see Frank Mir defeat Antonio... [Read More...]
Yushin Okami guaranteed title shot by Dana White
UFC middleweight Yushin Okami defeated Dean Lister by unanimous decision at UFC 92. Even though the fight was not the most exciting bout on the card, UFC President Dana White confirmed that the victory puts Okami back in the hunt for the middleweight title currently held by Anderson Silva. “Yushin Okami will be getting a title shot. Definitely,” White said. Okami was very close to receiving... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell’s next opponent could be Shogun Rua or Wanderlei Silva
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell is on the comeback trail. In his last fight, Liddell suffered a knockout loss to new UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans. Now, Liddell is preparing for his return to the Octagon. He had openly spoke about wanting to face Keith Jardine in a rematch. Jardine defeated... [Read More...]
Dana White leaves door open for UFC return by Andrei Arlovski
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. The UFC has dominated the MMA world for the past decade. During that time period, only one person has gone to another organization that they really wanted to keep. “In nine years, there’s only one fighter that I’ve lost that I didn’t want to lose,” said UFC President Dana White. “That... [Read More...]
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira open to possible matchup with Randy Couture
Former UFC interim champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira confirmed that he would like to take on former UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture. “I would accept the fight with Randy Couture,” Nogueira said. “It would be a nice match.” With both men recently losing their shares of the heavyweight championship, the fight would appear to be a natural fit for both fighters. Nogueira... [Read More...]
