New report indicates that Liddell and Couture aren’t excited about prospect of fighting each other
Reports by BloodyElbow.com and UK-based tabloid newspaper The Sun surfaced last weekend indicated that UFC officials were looking to promote a main event between Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture for UFC 99 to be held in Germany on June 13. However, during this week’s edition of “MMA Live,” Franklin McNeil of ESPN.com and the Newark Star-Ledger reported that bout agreements for a potential... [Read More...]
Near-sellout crowd at UFC 91 draws $4.8 million gate
Saturday’s “UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar” event drew a near-sellout crowd of 14,272 for a total gate of $4.8 million, UFC President Dana White announced during a post-fight press conference. Coming into the event, the UFC had set high ticket prices for the heavyweight title clash in hopes of setting the company’s record for total live gate receipts. However, in spite of last night’s... [Read More...]
UFC 91: Thoughts & Commentary
UFC 91 is in the books and there’s a new champion, a clear cut #1 contender at lightweight, and a whole mess of stuff to talk about. Is Brock Lesnar for real? Will we see Randy Couture again? Can Kenny Florian beat Sean Sherk or B.J. Penn? I’ve got my opinions, so let’s get to it. Is Brock Lesnar for real? You bet. And there’s no doubt that there will still be haters that... [Read More...]
UFC 91: Results And Recap
The UFC has a new heavyweight champion and he is former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar, a man who has only four professional MMA fights during his career. Lesnar was able to defeat Randy Couture on Saturday night via TKO in the second round. A right hand in the second round that landed square on the side of Randy Couture’s head that put the UFC Hall of Famer down on the mat. Lesnar took advantage... [Read More...]
UFC 91 salary figures for Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar released early
The salary schedule for both competitors involved in tonight’s UFC 91 main event have been made available to the general public. Typically such information does not become available until after a fight card is completed, however, Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer has revealed to the Los Angeles Times that both Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar are guaranteed $250,000... [Read More...]
UFC 91 Video: Randy Couture compares himself to Brock Lesnar
In the video below, UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture comments on this Saturday’s title defense at UFC 91 against Brock Lesnar. In addition to breaking down Lesnar’s game, Couture states he believes that Lesnar is where he was 10 years ago when he made the transition from being a wrestler to being a mixed martial artist. Read More →
UFC 91 Video: Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar
Below is ESPN video of Brock Lesnar discussing this Saturday’s matchup vs. UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture at UFC 91. Lesnar believes he’s come a long way since his Octagon debut earlier this year against Frank Mir and expresses that if the two fought now, it would be a different fight. Read More →
Shamrock OUT! EliteXC in search of replacement? (UPDATED)
EliteXC’s scheduled main event tonight between Ken Shamrock and Kimbo Slice has been canceled due to an injury suffered by Shamrock. No announcements have been made regarding a potential replacement for Shamrock or replacement fight to take the main event spot. However it appears some moves may be taking place in the undercard to fill the void created by the injured fighter. It has been made... [Read More...]
Official bout sheet for Saturday’s EliteXC “Heat” event
EliteXC issued a press release late Monday night detailing the finalized bout sheet for Saturday’s scheduled 11-fight “Heat” event to emanate from the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla. The complete bout sheet (in order of scheduled bouts) is as follows: Lightweight (160 lbs.); Three 5-minute rounds: Jorge Boechat (3-2), Lakeland, Fla. vs. Nicolae Curry (debut), Ft. Lauderdale,... [Read More...]
Couture and Lesnar being filmed for a three-part mini-series
UFC President Dana White revealed several weeks back during the conference call announcing heavyweight champion Randy Couture’s return to the promotion that the company had discussed a possible three-part mini-series to promote Couture’s upcoming fight against Brock Lesnar at UFC 91 on Nov. 15. HBO’s critically-acclaimed “24/7″ reality television documentary that was filmed... [Read More...]
“MMA Live” Episode 17 feat. Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar
UFC 91 Couture vs Lesnar: fight card
When: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena; Las Vegas, NV Watch: Pay-Per-View Here’s the latest on the UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar event: Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Couture @ HW (official) – (UFC Heavyweight Title) Kenny Florian vs. Joe Stevenson @ LW (official) Amir Sadollah vs. Nick Catone @ MW Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Josh Hendricks @ HW Card subject to change. All matchups... [Read More...]
UFC 88 Video: Dana White’s UFC 88 Video Blog Part 3 feat. Randy Couture, Brock Lesnar, and Kenny Florian
I don’t know why they’re calling this the UFC 88 video blog because nothing related to UFC 88 has happened yet. Almost the whole thing has been related to UFC 91 and the upcoming fight between Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar. Oh well. This video details their trip to Bristol, Connecticut to do a bunch of promotional stuff for ESPN for the Lesnar vs. Couture fight as well as their trip to... [Read More...]
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...]
UFC officially announces the return of Randy Couture at UFC 91 vs. Brock Lesnar
While reported rumors had been running rampant in recent days, UFC President Dana White made it official on Tuesday afternoon that the promotion’s estrange heavyweight champion Randy Couture has re-signed with the promotion. Calling it the “biggest fight in UFC history,” White also announced that Couture will be defending his heavyweight title vs. Brock Lesnar in his return at UFC... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Feature: UFC always comes out swinging for the fences when backed into a corner
Saturday, November 19, 2005 is a date I will always remember quite well. It was the date of UFC 56 and the night that UFC President Dana White made a trio of Earth-shattering announcements. First, White announced that B.J. Penn would be returning to the UFC. It was a shock at the time because Penn had been stripped of the welterweight title and taken to court the year prior after going to Japan to... [Read More...]
Report: Couture’s UFC return to be made official today
Steve Cofield of Yahoo! Sports and ESPN Radio in Las Vegas is reporting that the UFC has called a press conference to take place at 3 p.m. ET. At that time the UFC is expected to announce that it has ended its impasse with UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture and that he has agreed to terms on a new three-fight contract with the promotion. The UFC has confirmed on its website that it will be holding... [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...]
