Bleacher Report, Randy Couture

Pound for Pound: Who's Really the No.1 Ultimate Fighter?

10. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: Nog has made a living in brutal wars and would feel right at home in a situation like this. 12. Randy Couture: He maybe 46, but you can never rule him out of a fight. 14. Dan Henderson*:A very good wrestler and an excellent striker.

Who Are the Real Contenders in the UFC's Light-Heavyweight Division?

Of course, there is always Randy Couture. He is scheduled to face fellow Hall of Famer, Mark Coleman at UFC 109. If he were to win, that would make him 2-0 in his return to the light heavyweight division. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

MMA or Triathlons: The Real Ironmen

The Gracie family could be considered the driving force behind modern MMA with Vale Tudo events dating back to the 1920s. The birth of MMA as we see it today happened in 1993 with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The first Ultimate Fighting tournament was won by Royce Gracie.

Spiars' Quick Picks: UFC 106

Anthony Johnson is undoubtedly the largest fighter competing in the 170 pound weight class, clearly evident by his failed weight cut at UFC 104. Nogueira, like his twin brother Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, is a black-belt practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Couture vs. Vera II Goes Down Tonight

The main also features a light heavyweight showdown between Aaron Rosa and Black House member Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, and the return of Kevin Casey, a fighter most notable for his association with Reality TV uber-douche Spencer Pratt.

UFC 105 Winners: What's Next?

Randy Couture One reason is that Machida has already verbally agreed to fight Mauricio Rua in a rematch for the light-heavyweight championship. Another reason is that Couture did not win impressively. So in the end, Couture has agreed to fight UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Mark Coleman at UFC 1...

UFC Heavyweight Division's Road To Recovery Goes Through Randy Couture

With Mirko "Cro-Cop" Filipovic basically finished as a viable contender and Ben Rothwell beaten by Cain Velasquez, let's take a look at the rest of the division's heavyweight contenders. He knocked out Fabricio Werdum in his debut at UFC 90, which sent Werdum packing.

Is MMA Destined To Suffer the Same Fate as Boxing?

Many MMA fans often mention that boxing promoters only care about the money and not the sport. But that can also be said for MMA or UFC. Why do you think Fedor Emelianenko has not fought in a UFC card? It’s because he does not want to sign an exclusive contract with UFC. Dana White does not want to co...

Tito Ortiz: The Self-Promoting Champion of Guerrilla Marketing

At the age of 46, Randy “The Natural” Couture returned to the UFC Light Heavyweight Division and immediately declared an interest in fighting Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida (UFC LHW Champion). At this stage in his career, I think that a lot of people would agree that Randy Couture has very lit...

UFC 109: Battle for the Best Senior Citizen

Couture has beaten Maurice Smith, Vitor Belfort as well as lost to him, Pedro Rizzo, Chuck Liddell,Kevin Randleman, Tsyushi Khosaka and Jeremy Horn to name a few. All very notable fighters all very dominant at the time they were fighting.

MMA Newsday: Lesnar Update, Couture-Coleman, Overlooked Brown-Aldo Fight

Who wants a legends match? According to Sherdog , fans will get to "enjoy" hall-of-famers Randy Couture and Mark Coleman doing battle against each other in a 205 tilt at February's UFC 109 in Las Vegas. Ugh. The combined ages here? 90. Seriously, what is going on here?

Forrest Griffin-Tito Ortiz 2: The Meaningless Main Event

It is a problem that the UFC is adjusting to quite rapidly. Brandon Vera is a decent fighter but he is in no position to main event a pay-per-view. The same can be said for Mark Coleman when he fights Randy Couture at UFC 109. How long can White put on sub-par main events before fans being to tune out...

Can Bobby Lashley Replace Brock Lesnar in UFC?

Wrestling has a lot of real things going on in the ring, but not nearly as much as MMA. Wrestling fans know that, MMA fans know that, and the whole world over the age of 11 knows that. If he signs with Strikeforce, they will let him do both wrestling and MMA, but UFC may not let him wrestle.

George Roop Puts on a Striking Clinic at Rage In The Cage

This past Saturday some folks in the Tucson Area stayed home to watch MMA legend Randy Couture prove he can still hang at UFC 105. Many people surely stayed home to watch Manny Pacquiao strengthen his own legend in the realm of the sweet science.

Brock Lesnar, And Four Reasons Why He Could Never Beat Fedor Emelianenko.

Lots of wrestlers have learned striking and became great MMA fighters—Dan Henderson, Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, Josh Koscheck, and Matt Hamill to name a few. Wrestling is one of the best base skills to have as an MMA fighter, but it doesn't guarantee there won't be holes in your game.

Opinion: Defrost Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell? The UFC May Have No Other Choice

The UFC took the emphatic position that Chuck Liddell would never fight in the UFC again. “If there’s a chance of me fighting Chuck Liddell again, I would love it,” Ortiz said during the pre-fight UFC 106 press conference. A returning Chuck Liddell may be the only option for Jan. 2.

UFC 105: Couture Invents Cage'n'Pray and Coasts To Victory.

Randy Couture has just invented Cage'n'Pray. Basically laying on Vera the entire fight, while doing little else, I knew that Randy would take the W as soon as Bruce Buffer said the word "unanimous." I can see why the judges gave the fight to Couture, but I don't think Randy really won in any sig...

UFC 105: 10 Things We Learned Last Night

2. That Being Said, Part I Say hello to another shining example of why you don't let fights go to the judges. Finishing a fight is far easier said than done; it's not like you can just walk in there and punch Randy Couture in the face and call it a night. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Randy Couture Over Brandon Vera: A Tainted Win? Afterthoughts on Hardy, Bisping

Perhaps I was expecting too much from Randy "The Natural" Couture (17-10); I vividly remember the awesome fight he had against another heavyweight legend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (32-5), and eagerly anticipated a repeat of that bout in UFC 105, held on Nov. 14 held in Manchester, Englan...

UFC 105 Live Blog and Results

This was a great win for Bisping. Bisping needed a good victory after losing by knockout to Dan Henderson in his last fight. The main event is up next between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera. The show is now over and the next UFC show is next Saturday night In Las Vegas, Nev.

This article also contains excerpts from ares-mma.com, 5thRound.com, hardboiledmma (WordPress), MMAFighting.com

A REASONABLE REALIGNMENT OF MMA WEIGHT CLASSES

Super Heavyweight is a bizarre reversal of logic. People don’t fight at Super Heavyweight because they’re too big and too dominant for Heavyweights to handle. They fight at Super Heavyweights because they have no chance of winning against any world-class Heavyweight, or are too big to...

UFC 105 Picks and Predictions

Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera Vera will win by unanimous decision over Couture. Swick by TKO in the first round. James Wilks vs. Matt Brown Paul Taylor vs. John Hathaway Kelly by TKO over Siver in the first round. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

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Randy Couture Racing the Sands of Time To Remain Relevant

Almost 13 years ago, a talented, hungry, accomplished wrestler took his first steps into the Octagon. The wake he would leave in his path would forever change the sport of mixed martial arts. Either one of those fights would be a tall order, but the odds have failed to beat Couture before.

Creature vs. Creature: Dear Randy Couture, The Truth is Going to Hurt

This Saturday, Live from the MEN Arena in Manchester, England and airing free via tape-delay on SpikeTV, Randy “The Natural” Couture re-enters the light-heavyweight division to face the hungry and talented Truth, Brandon Vera. Couture has dropped his past two fights but is focused on m...

My Five Favorite Fights to Watch

1) Randy Couture vs. Tim Sylvia: UFC 68 March 3, 2007 http://www.flicklife.com/0537357c67bb3f408684/UFC_Randy_Couture_vs_Tim_Sylvia_Part_2.html 3) Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva: UFC 79 December 29, 2007 4) Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping: UFC 100 July 11, 2009

Opinion: Could Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera Be the Launching Point for a New Division?

Talk first began after the Randy Couture-Brock Lesnar title fight for the Heavyweight Championship. Many saw Lesnar having an unfair advantage over Couture due to a 60-pound weight differential. Fighters like Lesnar, Shane Carwin, and Cain Velasquez would fight in the super-heavywei...

UFC 105 Fight Week Previews: Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera

Randy "The Natural" Couture (16-10-0) vs. Brandon "The Truth" Vera (11-3-0) Couture's bout with "The Maine-iac" is one of his more legendary fights, coming out of retirement and toppling the giant heavyweight to earn the UFC Heavyweight crown for a third time courtesy of a Unanimous Dec...

The Countdown: UFC's Top 10 International Events

The stacked fight card was kicked off with a 205-pound battle between Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Jeff “The Snowman” Monson. Liddell defeated Monson by unanimous decision and would eventually go on to become the biggest superstar in MMA history in the coming years and a UFC Hall of Fame...

Destination Global: International Cities UFC Should Venture to

Furthermore, South Korea, unlike Japan, would not be home to any hostile MMA promotions that might countrerprogram any UFC events. Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium (pictured), or Jeque Zayed Stadium would all be suitable venues for mixed martial arts.

Randy Couture Must Lose For the Future of MMA

Couture's next fight was for the vacant heavyweight title against Ricco Rodriguez, which he lost because he submitted to strikes. After a drop down in weight class to 205, he beat number one contender Chuck Liddell and champion Tito Ortiz. He then lost the belt he just won to Vitor Belfort...

UFC Weekend 105 Preview: Randy Couture "The British Are Coming "

This weekend, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, led by "Captain America," Randy Couture, will be staging its 105th event and, once again, setting sail for overseas into English territory. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Spiars' Quick Picks: UFC 105

Well, yes, yes there is. How about a UFC Hall of Fame fighter headlining this event in his return to the light-heavyweight division, as well as a welterweight contest to determine the next number one contender? Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera— Randy Couture

My UFC 105 Main Card Predictions

Couture will make his first appearance as a light heavyweight since losing to Chuck Liddell at UFC 57 in February of 2006. He hung up the gloves for a year and returned to dethrone heavyweight champion, Tim Sylvia . He makes the drop following two consecutive losses.

What Does the Future Hold For Randy Couture After UFC 105?

What happens if Couture wins? What happens if Couture loses? A loss to Vera could be devastating for Couture, and it may put him on the fast track to retirement. Vera isn't even a top-10 light-heavyweight in the UFC, and a loss would move Couture far down the list of title contenders.

Blood Looks Good, or Why I'm Not Impressed with Brett Rogers

Rogers's dirty boxing on the cage was far from impressive. The whole point of pushing another fighter up against the fence is to "gas" them by forcing them to carry more weight on their upper body. Fighters like Randy Couture are masters at this technique.

New Strikeforce Champ Jake Shields Would Get Smashed By BJ Penn

Penn's balance and flexibility make him near impossible to takedown and control. Even Randy Couture, former world-class wrestler, has stated that Penn is extremely difficult to take to the ground and once there has an uncanny ability to just stand up.

How Would Gegard Mousasi Fare in the UFC's LHW Division?

Mousasi would likely be able to overwhelm Rich Franklin and Tito Ortiz with his quick strike ability. He could do the same with Randy Couture, but he'd also have to fight a very smart, calculated fight against the former champion. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Mixed Martial Arts in the Mainstream: The Jorge Gurgel Theory

On a card that also featured Brock Lesnar's heavyweight title win over Randy Couture, it was Gurgel and Riley who took home Fight of the Night honors for the 15 minute battle that saw Riley come away with a Unanimous Decision. And Mixed Martial Arts will remain on the outside looking in.

Ten Crazy Colors Of MMA Personalities: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

If you’ve been following The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights every week on Spike TV, you will know exactly why “The A-Whole Show” is mentioned on this list. To put it simply, the man is completely out of his mind but totally harmless at the same time.

MMA's Linear Champions

World Light-Heavyweight Championship World Heavyweight Championship The first recognized champion was Mark Coleman. The title then goes through Maurice Smith, and Randy Couture. Couture left the UFC, losing his linear title to Enson Inoue, who quickly surrenders it to Mark Kerr.

Top Ten Greatest Upsets In MMA History

5. Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (UFC 70) 7. Kevin Randleman vs. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic (Pride Total Elimination 2004) 8. Randy Couture vs. Tim Sylvia (UFC 68) 10. BJ Penn vs. Matt Hughes (UFC 46) Randy Couture vs. Chuck Liddell (UFC 43)

Brock Lesnar: A Lesson in Revisionist History

Brock Lesnar is the UFC Heavyweight Champion. That fact cannot be disputed. Apparently, everything else in the Mixed Martial Arts history of the athletic freak of nature is up for reconsideration, depending on what side of the Lesnar Line you land on.

Hatton Should Say "No" to Couture and Avoid the UFC

Former three-time UFC heavyweight champion and two-time light-heavyweight titlist Randy “The Natural” Couture expressed interest this week in converting British professional boxer Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton into the world of mixed martial arts.

A Bad Night Coming For All The Couture Fans

The Natural, Captain America and Father Time are some of the nicknames best suited to describe the legendary Randy Couture. Couture has fought inside the UFC octagon for over 10 years, won titles in both the heavyweight and light-heavyweight divisions and has been inducted into the UFC H...

MMA Week In Review: Kimbo Slice's Next Fight, MMA in Boston, Another Great TUF

Now, Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida has been put on the shelf until mid-January following surgery on his left hand, meaning his rematch against Shogun Rua has been postponed indefinitely. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

How Do MMA Weight Classes Win Their Fights? Expectation Vs Reality.

Total Wins = 305Wins by Knockout = 88 (29%)Wins By Submission = 116 (38%)Wins by Decision = 101 (33%) Light Heavyweight: (Frank Shamrock, Tito Ortiz, Randy Couture, Vitor Belfort, Chuck Liddell, Quinton Jackson, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Lyoto Machida, Wanderlei Silva, Dan Hen...

For the UFC, Less Could Mean More

January - UFC 93 / UFC 94 May - UFC 97 / UFC 98 July - UFC 99 / UFC 100 BJ Penn vs. Kenny Florian for the UFC Lightweight Title Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Anderson Silva vs. Forrest Griffin Keith Jardine vs. Thiago Silva Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia November - UFC 103 / 104

Scott Junk vs. Mitrione: Where Is the Cardio? A Disgrace to Sport and MMA

Kimbo obviously lacks the necessary ground skills to compete in mixed martial arts (key word being “mixed”). Roy Nelson has the skill to roll with the best in mixed martial arts, but he is in terrible shape and he looks as if he could fight at 205 lbs.

Free-for-All: Fedor Vs. Rogers-UFC 105—Which Card Reigns Supreme?

UFC wins 10-8 James Wilks-Matt Brown vs. Antonio Silva-Fabricio Werdum The Main Events: Fedor Emelianenko-Brett Rogers vs. Randy Couture-Brandon Vera Conversely, Fedor Emelianenko will take on top heavyweight prospect Brett Rogers in a tune-up fight.

Chael Sonnen: Anderson Silva's Biggest Threat?

In Silva’s fights against Travis Lutter and Dan Henderson, both fighters were able to take the champion down and use their wrestling ability to win one round respectively on Silva before eventually being submitted in the second frame.

Controversial Decisions Nothing New for the UFC

9. Rashad Evans and Tito Ortiz Draw at UFC 73 8. Caol Uno and B.J. Penn Draw at UFC 41 4. Forrest Griffin defeats Stephan Bonnar at The Ultimate Fighter Finale 3. Bas Rutten defeats Kevin Randleman 1. Michael Bisping defeats Matt Hamill at UFC 75

Lesnar/Carwin Postponement Spotlights Major UFC Issue: Too Many Events

But when I see UFC 103 with Rich Franklin vs. Vitor Belfort on top or UFC 105 with Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera as the main event, I cringe—not because I don't want to see those fights—but because those aren't UFC-quality main events that we are used to seeing.

Brock Lesnar Out of UFC 106: Now What?

Dana knows that Brock Lesnar draws more Pay-Per-View buys than any other mixed martial arts fighter in the business. For now, the most important heavyweight fight for November is Fedor Emelianenko versus Brett Rogers, scheduled for Nov. 7. That can change if Dana White makes something mag...

The Beauty of Subjectivity: Machida Still the Champ Even if Shogun Really Won

Barring (Fight Gods forbid) a serious injury to either gladiator, MMA fans could be watching the next classic rivalry in its earliest stages. The two elite Brazilian competitors might be lining themselves up with Royce Gracie vs. Ken Shamrock, the Gracie Family vs. Kazushi Sakuraba, Fedo...

Why The Dragon Is STILL the CHAMPION: The Cold Hard Numbers

I have watched the fight three times today to justify my feeling at the time of the PPV. Now for those that are ignorant of the scoring system, please review. Machida won from two things, first striking percent and take down defense, yes the nine times that Shogun tried was stuffed every time (...

Anthony Johnson Ready for Super-Welterweight Title Shot

The knockout was pretty impressive, and is certainly worth another look. Yes. It was a good knockout, and definitely Steve Mazzagatti's best stoppage of the night. Pat Miletich's P4P Rankings: No. 4 Contender under Robbie Lawler and Vitor Belfort

Machida, Shogun and The Top Five Best TUF 11 Coaching Matchups

The upcoming bout at UFC 105 between Hardy and Swick will determine the number one contender to St. Pierre’s title. GSP has dominated the best fighters in the division with a relative amount of ease, so not very many people are expecting either fighter to last very long against the champion.

Does A “Lyoto Machida vs Shogun Rua” Rematch Rescue the Division?

At the UFC 104 post fight press conference, UFC President Dana White grinned at the prospect of putting together a rematch between the two best light heavyweights currently competing inside the octagon. The light heavyweight division isn’t exactly what it used to be.

UFC Fantasy Pool Results (V. 8)

Stevenson def. Fisher via TKO Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (0) Randy Couture (0) Dan Henderson (0) BJ Penn (0) Jon Fitch (0) Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic (17) Sam Stout (0) John Howard (0) Tito Ortiz (0) Tim Hague (0) Matt Hughes (0) Spencer Fisher (-15) Vitor Belfort (17) B C E I J K L M

UFC's Top Ten Light Heavyweight Championship Bouts

Tito Ortiz vs. Ken Shamrock - UFC 40 Chuck Liddell vs. Randy Couture - UFC 43 Randy Couture vs. Tito Ortiz - UFC 44 Chuck Liddell vs. Jeremy Horn UFC - 54 Chuck Liddell vs. Randy Couture - UFC 57 Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz - UFC 66 Chuck Liddell vs. Quinton Jackson - UFC 71

This article also contains excerpts from Inside Fights

Beyond UFC 104: The Future of the Light Heavyweight Division

Anderson Silva : There is some question whether Anderson would step up and fight the man that beat his best friend. He might decide not to so that Machida can do it for himself. Still, Anderson Silva would need very little convincing to fight Shogun. There’s some bad blood there stemming from t...

The UFC's Top 10 First-Time Title Defenses

2. UFC 44: Randy Couture vs. Tito Ortiz Who could forget the “spank heard round the MMA world.” In his light heavyweight debut, Couture took on long-time No. 1 contender Chuck Liddell for the interim light heavyweight championship, winning by TKO in the third round.

This article also contains excerpts from Inside Fights

Top Five Most Undeserved Title Shots In UFC History

With Arlovski’s star still on the rise and Couture recently dropping to light-heavyweight, there was a considerable gap in competition in the heavyweight division. Sylvia was coming off of his destruction of Ricco Rodriguez and it was clear he was in no shape for a rematch. This left Gan Mc...

My Argument for an Interim UFC Middleweight Title

Depending on the day of the week and the opponent involved, you'll get a different answer. A fight against Randy Couture or Frank Mir and he's ready to go. Nate Marquardt, Dan Henderson, and Vitor Belfort and the surgery issue comes up. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Strikeforce: Fedor Emelianenko Vs Brett Rogers, CBS Is Doing A Better

He is a man of mystery. Who trains in the frozen tundra of Siberia. Fedor Emelianenko is the number one Heavyweight mixed martial artist fighter in the world. And he's taking on undefeated knockout artist Brett Rogers. Live! Free! Only on CBS! November 7th"

Bloodsport: So You Think You Know Mixed Martial Arts? Perhaps Not

Why why does the laymen, with little knowledge of this historical and world class sport disregard it so? What is the barrier that keeps MMA from true acceptance in the sporting world? For one to point outward first they must reflect on themselves. MMA has shown its ugly side more than once, a...

It's Time To Get Serious About Standardizing the MMA

It's hard to argue that Dana White has been anything but a huge help to the growth of Mixed Martial Arts as a sport. On the other hand, Dana White's overwhelming success at branding the UFC has been at the cost of greater standardization, specifically when it comes to the MMA battleground kno...

In the World of Modern MMA, the Fat Man Is King

Guys like Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, Georges St. Pierre, B.J. Penn, Fedor Emelianenko, Mauricio Rua, Quentin Jackson, Dan Henderson, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, etc. aren't (or weren't) hulking bulges of muscle. They're all absurdly strong and a guy like GSP or Captain America coul...

Is a College Education an Edge in MMA?

Xtreme Couture was really the first gym of its kind, and Randy was the brain trust behind it. Couture is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and, along with Mark Coleman, was the among the first college wrestlers to really establish themselves in MMA.

To Dana White: Why Now, Dana?

You, Dana White, have more or less crowned yourself as the King who saved the UFC and now reign supreme over the whole MMA kingdom, at least in the minds of the 15- to 34-year-olds who follow the sport. To that age group, the UFC has become synonymous with MMA.

My Slice On Kimbo Slice: Why I Am His Biggest Fan

His road to becoming the UFC's poster-boy was far from simple. Sure, he was great friends with Dana White and he had a crazy Mohawk and painted his toenails. He worked hard to earn his reputation as "The Iceman;" he knocked out top-contenders left and right. He fought countless legends, inclu...

KING J Producing: Temecula Skeletor, The Greatest MMA Film of All Time?

For its 100th victim it has chosen Skippy, the local undefeated pound-for-pound Temecula MMA legend. If anyone can stop this killer from killing everyone, it would be Skippy, but is the greatest MMA fighter in all of Temecula even a match for this unstoppable mass murderer?

A Throwdown with Showdown: The K2 Interview Series with "Showdown" Joe Ferraro

If you’re talking Mixed Martial Arts news and information in Canada, one name comes to mind: “Showdown” Joe Ferraro. Favourite fighter? Most Underrated Fighter and Most Overrated? As far as the UFC, two fights stick out to mind the most:

The Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation: Your Support Is Necessary

Today fight fans is a day to take a step back from the glamour of mixed martial arts for a moment.Today is a day to pay your respect and appreciation for another type of warrior, another type of hero: the American soldier. It is times like these that the sport of MMA really shows its true colors. I...

UFC 105: Manchester, England

Even GSP was in awe of Denis Kang and very eager to see how he would do in the ranks of the UFC, so I know he must be an awesome fighter. Maybe the first time in the UFC cage jitters has jinxed him so far, but that doesn't mean he is out of contention yet, for some very exciting fights once he gets past B...

This article also contains excerpts from Bloody Elbow

Which Remaining 2009 UFC Title Fight Is the Most Anticipated?

With the addition of the Anderson Silva-Vitor Belfort Middleweight title fight to UFC 108, the UFC will showcase four explosive title fights to finish out the year 2009. UFC Heavyweight title: Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin—UFC 106

Amir Sadollah: Two Fights In and Already Working on His Post-Fighting Career

Now, with veteran Phil Baroni on the horizon at UFC 106, instead of finding Sadollah inside the gym at Xtreme Couture working on his skills in the ring, he's back on camera, working on his skills on the mic, hosting The Ultimate Fighter: The Aftermath on Spike.com.

Rashad Evans Rumored to Fight Thiago Silva Now That Rampage Fight Is off

Nonetheless, the fight is off between Jackson and former light heavyweight champion, "Sugar" Rashad Evans. There was speculation that Evans might fight Randy Couture. That was quickly shut down by Evans, citing terms of rankings and a short notice as the reasons why.

Houston Alexander, I Am Not at All Shocked

Hearing the news that Randy Couture had filed for divorce shocked me. Yes, I know. When I first learned in November of 2007, from reading an article by Jen Aniano—an MMA writer here on Bleacher Report, that Houston had donated a kidney to his daughter, I knew full well the caliber of man he is.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for Dummies, Part One

Dirty boxing is just like it sounds, and UFC Hall-of-Famer Randy Couture is one of the best practitioners. Other fighting styles utilized in the clinch are Muay Thai, Greco-Roman wrestling (see Dan Henderson,) Sambo (see Fedor Emelianenko,) and Judo.

MMA Week In Review: Strikeforce/EliteXC Details, UFC 97/Montreal Issues, More

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Vaseline Gate Fallout

The fallout continues from the January super fight which pitted welterweight champion Georges "Rush" St.Pierre against lightweight champion B.J. "The Prodigy" Penn. Reported on this weeks edition of Inside MMA (HD Net) was that Georges St.Pierre released an official statement about the...

Opinion: The Five-Finger Death Punch: UFC Fight Night 17

Velasquez falls alongside Shane Carwin and UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar as the future stalwarts of the UFC’s heavyweight division and while Carwin gets his litmus test in due time with a UFC 96 contest against Gabriel Gonzaga, it’s time for Velasquez to follow suit.

UFC Fight Night 17 Review

Steve Bruno v. Matt Riddle: Riddle wins via unanimous decision. I was way off on this one. Matt Grice v. Matt Veach: One word folks: WOW! This fight HAS to win fight of the night. The stoppage was controversial I'm not denying that. In fact I was even upset.

Anderson Silva Never To Fight at 205 Again

It's also in the UFC that Anderson Silva established himself as the best pound for pound fighter in the world today. After his dominant victory over former PRIDE champion Dan Henderson at UFC 92, Silva began the thought to go up in weight and test his skills in the UFC's Light-Heavyweight di...

UFC Fight Night 17 Preview

MAC DANZIG -120 VS. JOSH NEER M. GRICE -145 VS. M. VEACH MG: good fighter but not great. has rounded skills and has been around. his biggest advantage tonight will be experience. his biggest disadvantage may be the lack of fights over the last 2 years or so.

Opinion: BJ Penn's Shattered Illusions, Continued Delusions

Furthermore, top position is of utmost importance in mixed martial arts. While Penn might have been able to control from the bottom well if both fighters were doing a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match while wearing a traditional GI, the lack of a GI and addition of strikes makes top position far m...

Opinion: UFC News: Get It From the Man Who Runs the Show

When asked about the BJ Penn vs. Florian and GSP vs. Alves fights; That's a good question. That's going to depend on how the light heavyweight fights shake out in the next couple of fights. Obviously, Keith Jardine and Rampage Jackson are fighting. Rampage is next in line for a title shot."

UFC To BJ Penn: You're No "Little Big Man" Part II

First let me say that BJ Penn would undoubtedly be the greatest 155 pound MMA fighter who ever lived, if he would only stay put! BJ Penn is also the former 170 lb champion. After winning the lightweight title at UFC 80, he became the second fighter (after Randy Couture) to win UFC titles in two d...

Opinion: UFC VS Boxing: Who Will Still Be Standing?

But in closing I'm a huge boxing fan. I'm always watching all the boxing matches. I am martial artist and I enjoy the UFC fights as well just like many of the UFC fans, well at least the ones who keep it real. Will both boxing and UFC be here till the end?

UFC 94 Fallout: Press Conference Notes, BJ Penn Files Complaint

To hear the press conference in full (just over 30 minutes), head here. UFC President Dana White didn't have anything to add at the press conference, other than "If a guy was intentionally putting Vaseline on a guy's back, he should never corner a mixed martial arts fight again."

UFC 94 Preview

Jon Fitch vs Akihiro Gono It's very difficult to control an opponent for five rounds, let alone someone as dangerous as Penn. It would impress me more if St-Pierre could control Penn for five rounds and win a unanimous decision, than if he TKO'd him on the ground.

Opinion: UFC 94: Answering Critics and Predicting History

After Maynard graduated from Michigan State University in 2003, he began training for a spot on the 2004 US Olympic wrestling team. One day, he got a call from a guy who represented BJ Penn, asking if he'd fly out to Hawaii to help him get ready for a fight. He agreed, and the rest was history.

Georges St. Pierre vs. BJ Penn: Analysis and Prediction

Big Fight Experience:Both men know what it’s like to fight championship fights and in my head I couldn’t divide them in this category. So I looked up some numbers, but they didn’t help either: Penn has gone the distance 6 times, with GSP doing it five, and each have competed in fought in seve...

UFC 94 Prediction: St. Pierre vs. Penn II

The difference will be Manny's Judo throws against Thiago's Muay Thai. I see Tavares using his striking to keep his shorter opponent at bay and not allowing Gamburyan to utilize his throws. Prediction: Tavares by Unanimous Decision 29-28

Top 10 Rematches in UFC History

1. Chuck Liddell v. Randy Couture II, UFC 52: One is in the Hall of Fame, the other is a lock. Liddell avenged his loss to Couture at UFC 43 via knockout to become light-heavyweight champion. 4. Chuck Liddell v. Randy Couture III, UFC 57: This was the long awaited rubber match with Liddell defendi...

Affliction Does Not Disappoint!

The worst part of the fights for me is seeing a guy like Matt Lindland hurt on the mat and not aware of what just happened to him. I would have made him keep that damn neck brace on and ridden to the hospital with him for both our sakes. I sure hope he is all right.

Who Will Forrest Griffin Fight When He Returns?

Forrest Griffin had a great year in 2008, from coaching on TUF 7 to beating Rampage to become the UFC Light-Heavyweight champion, Griffin showed what he was all about this last year. He recently lost the title at UFC 92 against Rashad Evans and suffered a broken hand during the fight. Chuck Li...

Opinion: TJ Grant Signs Deal With UFC: Makes Hometown Nova Scotia Proud

This is a golden opportunity deal for Grant that could very well produce another 170 pound Mixed Martial Arts superstar from Canada, however, getting past Chonan in Montreal will be first on the agenda for TJ Grant. On Dec. 31, 2004, the current pound for pound number one mixed martial arts...

UFC 93 Review

Jeremy Horn v. Rousimar Palhares: Palhares looked really good in this fight. He absolutely dominated Horn on the ground in the first two rounds. Horn couldn't stay standing or launch any offense on the ground which is surprising given his experience and training. It was just Palhares' super...

Jan 18th Show Now Podcast Ready!

MMAA Weigh In: We are Canada's best radio MMA segment, as the Franchise brings you our Hour of Power! We bring in Jordan Small from MMA Hangover to review UFC 93 and preview Affliction 2. We also interview current XMMA Lightweight Champion, Kajan Johnson, on his first title defense against...

Opinion: So You Wanna Be an MMA Fighter?

To be 100 percent clear, I’m not trying to deter any aspiring fighters out there, as I’m sure most of you are aware of what it takes to become a professional mixed martial artist. And I'm not trying to promote my jiu-jitsu skills, which are nothing special.

Opinion: So You Wanna Be a Fighter?

One of my friends, not a knowledgable MMA fan himself, shouted out: “You know who my favorite UFC fighter is? Kimbo Slice.” Because he was actually being serious, I almost smacked him. But instead, I calmly explained that Kimbo Slice was not in the UFC, nor would he ever be. I made it perfec...

Opinion: UFC 92: Poor Refereeing and Lackluster Performances

UFC 92 was a night of light heavyweight and heavyweight titles being changed, a night of quick fights and poor refereeing, and a night of disappointment for one excited fan. The entire card was refereed like a boxing card and that to me was a problem. I felt as if fights that immediately went...

Opinion: MMA: The Most Dominant Style Has Emerged.

Randy Couture, Brock Lesnar, Matt Lindland, Quinton Jackson, Dan Henderson, Uriah Faber, Rashad Evans, Matt Hughes, Tito Ortiz, Chuck Liddell, Kevin Randlman, Renatu Soberal, Sean Sherk, Frankie Edgar, Tyson Griffin, Mike Brown, Chris Leben...

Opinion: Interactive Tournament: Lightweight Division Round One

Everybody likes tournaments: whether it's in hockey, football, or MMA, tournaments are always exciting to watch. Unfortunately, the UFC doesn't really offer any type of tournament. It could help them to determine a true number one contender for each division and create even more exciti...

Opinion: Should Fedor Quit Sambo?

There's a big misconception about the reasons the UFC and Fedor Emelianenko didn't come to an agreement. If Fedor really wanted to do Sambo that badly, he wouldn't be complaining after Sambo matches about how he wished the fight was MMA.

Opinion: The UFC Needs a Hispanic Champion

Manny Pacquiao is the Beatles. Oscar De La Hoya is Brad Pitt. Two of the biggest names in boxing today will enter the ring in what is sure to be a huge pay-per-view sell. This is what the UFC, and MMA in general, is missing. Tito Ortiz: the first UFC fighter to really embrace his Hispanic heritage by...

Opinion: Speculating UFC 96: The Matchups We Want to See

There are several upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship pay-per-views and other events coming up that already have fighters locked up and training and unavailable for a while afterwards. However, thanks to the UFC's huge stable of fighters, there are many talented warriors wait...

Podcast: Kurt Angle Talks MMA and Kisses Brock Lesnar

MMA City thinks Angle is just jealous of his old kissing buddy—Brock Lesnar, who signed with the UFC and went on to become UFC’s Heavyweight Champion. Read more MMA News and Opinion at MMA City (dot) Com. Be sure to subscribe to our RSS Feeds as we will update on upcoming contests and giveaways...

Opinion: The Bottom Dollar in MMA News (Nov. 29, 2008)

Jeremy Botter is the editor-in-chief of Inside Fights, a blog title covering the mixed martial arts and boxing industries. He has been writing about mixed martial arts and the professional wrestling industry for 15 years. His weekly news column, The Botterm Dollar in MMA News, is publish...

Opinion: UFC 91: Things I Realized After Watching

5. Brock Lesnar was way too big and strong for Randy Couture. It's disappointing how fighters in that division are 220 lbs. and others are 265 lbs. The other divisions have approximately 15 lbs. separating them, so why not separate the heavyweight division in half and make a heavyweight divisi...

Opinion: One Day Later: Thoughts, News, and Notes From UFC 91

It would have been hard for any promotion to live up to the marketing hype that UFC 91 had going into it and even though Brock Lesnar vs. Randy Couture wasn't a five round classic, it marked something almost as important: the passing of a torch to what could be the next great heavyweight fighte...

Opinion: UFC 91—Expect Fireworks for the Main Card

We learned about two months ago that UFC heavyweight champion Randy "The Natural" Couture had settled his problems with the UFC and that he was returning. Josh Hendricks vs. Gabriel Gonzaga Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar for the UFC Heavyweight title

Opinion: UFC 92: Will Anderson Silva make it onto the ultimate fight card?

Other then those options, it leaves Silva to fight at light heavyweight. Fellow B/R writer Jeremy Botter talked about the possibility of a matchup between Anderson Silva vs. Chuck Liddell in one of his article, “The Five Biggest Potential UFC Fights.”

Opinion: Randy Couture: The Hero a Sport Needs

Randy Couture returns to a sport in desperate need of something good to happen to it. Couture has overcome obstacles at every point in his career, none more so than coming out of retirement and dominating Tim Sylvia in March 2007, to win the UFC Heavyweight title.

Opinion: The Five Biggest Potential UFC Fights

Gabriel Gonzaga's KO of Mirko Cro Cop is a shining example of how the best laid plans often work out in a manner you hadn't intended. Cro Cop was being built up for an August 2007 heavyweight title fight with champion Randy Couture, but Gonzaga threw a wrench into those plans with a perfect hig...

Opinion: UFC 89: Chris Leben vs. Michael Bisping Isn't a Bad Main Event

UFC goes back to good ol' England for UFC 89 Bisping vs. Leben. Leben, on the other hand, seems to have more experience and has improved since I have seen him in the Ultimate Fighter show. Leben is 18-4 and most of his 18 wins are by knockout which shows he has better hands.

Opinion: Top 5 Reasons Why Mirko Cro Cop WILL Be a UFC Champ

I have come to this conclusion through many question. I once believed this title belonged to Bas Rutten, but I realized, though Bas had vicious kicks, he did not utilize them as much as Cro Cop. Cro Cop is lethal with all of his limbs. This title is contested between three people, Bas Rutten, Mau...

UFC Matchmaker: Brock Lesnar and the Heavyweights - Bleacher Report

UFC Matchmaker: Brock Lesnar and the Heavyweights CA - Former champions of the division Andrei Arlovski and Tim Sylvia are on their way out. Current Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture remains in a contract ...

The Next Generation?: Changes Afoot in the UFC

Chuck Liddell has lost his last two fights. Tim Sylvia is coming off a drubbing. Matt Hughes is getting older. Randy Couture is having trouble negotiating with Dana White. Tito Ortiz might still have something left, but needs a big turnaround fight after his draw with Rashad Evans.

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