Lorenzo Fertitta says UFC will put on special show as soon as MMA is allowed in New York
The UFC last hosted an event in New York, the site many consider the mecca of sports, in 1995 with MMA being banned in the State two years later. Now, New York is considering passing a bill potentially allowing MMA’s return, and UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta couldn’t be happier. Fertitta says that his fight promotion will make a statement if (and when) they are allowed to host a show at Madison... [Read More...]
Lorenzo Fertitta fires back at ESPN in video clip
The war between the UFC and sports television giant ESPN looks to be picking up steam following a series of videos released by both organizations. The first shot was fired when ESPN decided to do a documentary-style piece for investigative news-show Outside The Lines on the monopoly that many believe the UFC is creating in the MMA world. Included was a focus on fighter pay ultimately sending UFC President... [Read More...]
What about Jorge?
It has been said before by UFC President Dana White, and echoed more recently by UFC Chairman Lorenzo Fertitta; It doesn’t matter whether you win or lose in the UFC, leave nothing in the octagon and your spot is safe with the promotion. While that may be the case with fighters such as Wanderlei Silva, Chuck Liddell and Stephan Bonnar, dare I ask the question; What about Jorge? Let me just issue... [Read More...]
Lorenzo Fertitta says teammate vs. teammate bouts are not optional in the UFC
Ever wonder what the odds are the you would end up seeing a fight between Tyson Griffin and Gray Maynard from Xtreme Couture; or a battle between Rashad Evans and Keith Jardine for Greg Jacksons? Well according to recent comments made by UFC chairman Lorenzo Fertitta during a Q & A session with fans at the UFC Fan Expo, match-ups between teammates are not an option. “At the end of the day,... [Read More...]
Lorenzo Fertitta meets with Cro Cop in Croatia; Return could be on the horizon
Just when you think you’re out they draw you back in. It appears as though Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic may very well be making his return to the UFC after all. Shockwaves were sent through the MMA community after it was reported that the feared Croatian knockout artist had plans of signing with the DREAM promotion in Japan following his recent stoppage of Mustapha al Turk at UFC 99.... [Read More...]
