The UFC ended 2008 with "The Ultimate 2008" which featured three main event caliber fights on its card. UFC 92 drew 14,103 fans in attendance and brought in $3.47 million dollars at the gate.
Dana White getting that "UFC Money" at UFC 92
Posted by The Wrestling Guru | 2:50 AM | 92, Dana White, UFC | 0 comments »Brock Lesnar's Next Opponet/Fight Has Been Confirmed
Posted by The Wrestling Guru | 2:48 AM | 81, 92, Brock Lesnar, Dana White, Forrest Griffin, Frank Mir, UFC | 0 comments »UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar's next opponent has been confirmed. He will be getting a rematch with Frank Mir sometime in 2009, who defeated him at UFC 81 on February 2, 2008 with a first-round submission. Frank Mir defeated Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at last night's UFC pay-per-view by TKO in Round 2 at 1:54.
MMAScoops.com is reporting that Dana White and company weren't just collecting money though, they did also issue $60,000 to three fighters for their performances in last night's Pay-Per-View event. Fight of the Night: Rashad Evans & Forrest Griffin were each awarded $60,000 for their three round title fight. Knockout of the Night: Quinton Jackson took home $60,000 for knocking out Wanderlei Silva in the 1st. There wasn't a submission last night, so the submission of the night award was not issued.
UFC Headed Back To Chicago In July - Details
Posted by The Wrestling Guru | 2:39 AM | Chicago, Dana White, UFC | 0 comments »The last time the UFC wss in Chicago, fans were losing their minds after Anderson Silva won a less than stellar match-up against Patrick Cote at UFC 90.
UFC President Dana White is hoping that the UFC's second go around in the windy city will be a more pleasant one for MMA fans.
When asked during a recent chat with AOL Fanhouse about a possible return to Chicago, White responded by simply saying "July."
It's a little early to tell who would be on the card in July. We'll have more details as they arise.
Quinton Jackson Could Face Evans After KO Victory
Posted by The Wrestling Guru | 2:35 AM | Dana White, Forrest Griffin, Quinton Rampage Jackson, Rashad Evans, Wanderlei Silva | 0 comments »With another blazing left hook that left another fighter defenseless on the Octagon mat, Jackson could find himself back in the title picture.
After knocking out Wanderlei Silva and getting his first victory over the Brazilian, UFC President Dana White told the media, "it does make sense for Rampage to get a title shot."
Jackson has made it clear that he would like to get a re-match with Forrest Griffin but a title shot could be calling his name.
White did go on to say that they weren't ready to make any announcements regarding the potential Light Heavyweight title match and that they would sit down and discuss their options.
Brock Lesnar Debuts On UFC In 2008?
Posted by The Wrestling Guru | 2:04 AM | Brock Lesnar, Dana White, EliteXC, K-1, Min Soo Kim, MMA, UFC | 0 comments »
The following is an excerpt from an article on CBS Sportsline: Former WWE champion Brock Lesnar, known to wrestling fans as "The Next Big Thing," followed through on his promise to attend UFC 74. Lesnar said that he wanted to see Couture up close and in person, but that was not the only reason Lesnar was in attendance. Lesnar met with White, who was very confident after his meeting with Lesnar. "I am pretty much going to guarantee you right here that UFC will get him," said White. "Lesnar should have started with us, but we'll be happy to have him." Lesnar made his mixed martial arts debut at a show co-promoted by EliteXC and K-1, defeating Min Soo Kim in Los Angeles on June 2. When might the former collegiate All-American start with the UFC? "We are all booked up through 2007, but we would like to have him start after the new year," White said.