Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture talk UFC 91 on ESPN (video)
Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture get together on ESPN to talk about their upcoming fight at UFC 91. Good on ESPN for recognizing the importance of this fight for the UFC and not just mentioning on their program but actually bringing the fighters involved on their program and having them talk about the bout. Read More →
UFC 88 Video: Dana White’s UFC 88 Video Blog Part 2 feat. Randy Couture
Here is the second part of Dana White’s UFC 88 video blog featuring the conference call with Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar. This video also features the now famous Brock Lesnar line “Who gives a s– about Fedor?” Oh, and apparently Couture and Dana White are buddy-buddy now. Look at that smile on Randy’s face. Money talks, right? Read More →
Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar: It’s All About The Benjamins
Earlier today we were treated to the announcement from Dana White that Randy Couture would be returning to the UFC. Not only will he be returning to the UFC but he will be fighting Brock Lesnar in a bout that White himself called “the biggest fight in UFC history.” And while it may not be the most meaningful fight in UFC history, he’s very correct in calling it the biggest fight in... [Read More...]
Report: Randy Couture could face Fedor in early 2009
Things are moving quite fast with the Randy Couture situation these days. MMA Junkie has a scoop on possible negotiations for Couture to face Fedor Emelianenko in early 2009 contingent upon a victory over Brock Lesnar at UFC 91: The long-rumored heavyweight superfight between UFC champion Randy Couture (16-8 MMA, 8-5 UFC) and WAMMA champion Fedor Emelianenko (28-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is currently being discussed... [Read More...]
Report: Couture could return to the UFC with first fight back vs. Lesnar in November
Various online reports in recent days have surfaced claiming that disgruntled UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture has been involved in negotiations with Zuffa about a possible return to the promotion. Adding additional fuel to those reports is Michael Rome of BloodyElbow.com, who reported Friday that he had confirmed negotiations are indeed taking place between Couture and the UFC. And as first... [Read More...]
Report: Couture willing to fight one more time for UFC
MMA Junkie is reporting that sources close to Randy Couture are saying that the current UFC heavyweight champion is willing to fight in the UFC one more time: Multiple sources close to the fighter, speaking exclusively to MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com), today said that Couture is willing to fight once more for the UFC, possibly before the end of the year, as a potential resolution to his ongoing... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar could return in November
Lacking a main event for a tentatively planned UFC 91 event at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., it appears that the UFC could be turning to heavyweight sensation Brock Lesnar for some much-needed star power. According to a report in Thursday’s edition of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Lesnar was informed by the UFC earlier this week that they would like to add him to their November show. The UFC... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Video: Brock Lesnar talks about his first UFC victory
Brock Lesnar’s next opponent could be Cheick Kongo
Steve Cofield from Yahoo! Sports and ESPN Radio in Las Vegas is reporting that last night’s post-UFC 87 press conference at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. was a buzz about the UFC possibly looking to match Brock Lesnar in his next fight vs. Cheick Kongo. “The word swirling around the media room was that UFC may try to make a Cheick Kongo-Lesnar fight next,” writes Cofield. Lesnar... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Review and Recap: Brock Lesnar and Georges St. Pierre dominant in decision victories
Last night’s UFC 87 event from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. proved to be yet another strong showing from the UFC with very few negatives involved with the promotion and production of the show. The event saw two of the promotion’s biggest stars walk away victorious in fights that went to the judges yet whose outcomes were never truly in doubt. Lesnar, the former NCAA and WWE heavyweight... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Thoughts & Commentary
UFC 87 is now in the books and it was one of the best shows, if not the best show, all year. Georges St. Pierre defended his title against an incredibly game Jon Fitch, Brock Lesnar proved his worth against Heath Herring, and Roger Huerta failed to do the same against a technical Kenny Florian. Let’s get right into breaking it down. Georges St. Pierre is on another level at 170 lbs. Jon Fitch... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar dominates Heath Herring at UFC 87
One of the big storylines going into Saturday night’s event wasn’t whether or not Georges St. Pierre would defend his crown against Jon Fitch. Nor was it the question of whether or not Roger Huerta would step up to the plate and win in his toughest fight in the UFC to date. Instead, it was the most overlooked storyline, whether or not Brock Lesnar would record a victory over a legitimate... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Video: Brock Lesnar and Heath Herring at UFC 87 press conference
UFC 87 Video: Heath Herring says all the pressure is on Brock Lesnar
UFC 87 Video: Brock Lesnar talks Heath Herring
UFC 87 Video: Heath Herring prepares for Brock Lesnar
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Morrison and Salmon win their fights
Tommy Morrison won his “MMA debut” last night against John Stover in Northern Arizona. The crazy thing is, they changed the rules about an hour before the match. There was no grappling allowed and Morrison wore shoes! For the full story, check out: http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/sports/articles/0610morrisonplug0610.html Also, Sean Salmon won his return to MMA after a two-week... [Read More...]
Report: Morrison still has HIV
In what are some explosive charges made in the Arizona Republic, Randy Lang, the ex-agent of boxer and soon-to-be MMA fighter Tommy Morrison, is claiming that Morrison has tested positive recently for HIV while attempting to get a boxing license. Morrison was out of boxing for ten years after originally testing positive for HIV, and returned to boxing this year after claiming past tests were false.... [Read More...]
Tommy Morrison afraid of killing someone
Professional boxer and former heavyweight title contender (you know, I think he might have actually held a belt at one point, but it wasn’t a glamorous one) Tommy Morrison is set to make his mixed martial arts debut this Saturday on an unsanctioned card at the Cliff Castle Casino in Northern Arizona. Morrison’s opponent is none other than John Stover. I’m kidding about the “none... [Read More...]
