Future Hall of Famer B.J. Penn puts his fighting plans on hold to undergo significant eye surgery, while Cris 'Cyborg' declares that Ronda Rousey is "running" from her on today's edition of the Morning Report.
After signing with Viacom, Randy Couture is no longer welcome in the UFC, which means his son Ryan will have to find a new cornerman for his Octagon debut. Or will he?
Despite a blowout rift between his father Randy Couture and UFC president Dana White, Ryan Couture made up his mind that he wanted to compete in the octagon.
Latest UFC on FUEL TV 9 fight card and rumors for "Mousasi vs. Latifi," which takes place at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, on April 6, 2013, featuring 205-pound main event between Gegard Mousasi vs Ilir Latifi (not Alexander Gustafsson).
Another match up for UFC on FUEL TV 9: "Gustafsson vs. Mousasi" is set as Ross Pearson will meet Ryan Couture at UFC on FUEL TV 9 at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013.
Zuffa has added three bouts to UFC on Fuel 9, scheduled for April 6th in Stockholm. The biggest of the bunch is a lightweight battle between Ross Pearson and Ryan Couture.
Mike Chiappetta and Luke Thomas take a look at Bellator's new reality show and its new personalities, the Aldo-Pettis pairing, Overeem fallout, and the Couture cornering controversy.
UFC President Dana White and Hall of Famer Randy Couture are no longer on speaking terms after "The Natural" signed a backdoor deal with Spike TV to appear for Bellator. White, though, will still speak with his son Ryan, who is on the current roster.
Saturday morning we held fast to a few simple truths. Rashad Evans was going to challenge Anderson Silva. Pettis vs. Bendo II was just a FOX fight away. And Alistair Overeem was finally going to seize his title shot. So... what just happened?
UFC president Dana White didn't hold back when asked about UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture's recent move to Spike TV to work with Bellator. But he did say that Randy's son Ryan will remain with the UFC.
Strikeforce is dead and buried. But whose career will be resurrected inside the Octagon? Current list of confirmed fighters heading to the "Sin City" fight corp. inside.
UFC play-by-play announcer Mike Goldberg prepares for his return to the broadcast booth, while a list of 20 Strikeforce fighters expected to make the move over to the UFC is revealed on today's edition of the Morning Report.
The closing of Strikeforce left many wondering who on the roster would be brought over to the UFC. Tuesday's UFC Tonight confirmed many of the guys making the transition.
Mike Chiappetta takes a look at the brave new world some of the Strikeforce roster will be about to be entering after last Saturday night's Marquardt vs. Saffiedine event.
After pulling out a quick submission over Nandor Guelmino, the Warmaster took home a cool quarter-million dollar check for his efforts. Check out the full reported salaries for Strikeforce's last event.
There were standout performances by the fighters and weak efforts from the athletic commission. Let's look back on the signal and the noise from Saturday's Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.
Veteran heavyweight Josh Barnett topped the disclosed payroll for last Saturday's finale Strikeforce event, pocketing $250,000 for his main card victory over Nandor Guelmino.
Morning Report: B.J. Penn to undergo eye surgery; Cris 'Cyborg' claims Ronda Rousey is 'running' from her
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 12, 2013 8:00 AM EST
Will Randy Couture be allowed to corner son Ryan's UFC debut?
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 11, 2013 6:00 PM EST
Ryan Couture on rift between father Randy and Dana White: 'I wanted to be in the UFC no matter what'
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Feb 11, 2013 3:52 PM EST
The MMA Hour with Ryan Couture, Uriah Hall, Cub Swanson, Jimi Manuwa, Bjorn Rebney, Dennis Bermudez
by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Feb 11, 2013 8:00 AM EST
UFC on FUEL TV 9 fight card and rumors for 'Mousasi vs Latifi' on April 6 in Sweden
by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Feb 10, 2013 10:00 AM EST
Ryan Couture makes UFC debut against TUF 9 winner Ross Pearson at UFC on FUEL TV 9 in Sweden
by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Feb 9, 2013 7:30 PM EST
UFC on Fuel 9 adds Couture vs. Pearson, two other bouts
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Feb 9, 2013 7:00 PM EST
MMA Roundtable: Aldo-Pettis, Overeem, Bellator's new reality, and Couture cornering controversy
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Feb 6, 2013 2:30 PM EST
Dana White calls Ryan Couture, informs him father unwelcome at UFC events, Randy responds
by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 5, 2013 10:30 PM EST
Morning Report: One wild night in Las Vegas reshapes title pictures for four different divisions
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 4, 2013 8:00 AM EST
Dana White on Randy Couture: 'I don't respect him at all'
by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Feb 3, 2013 3:42 AM EST
Dana White goes off on Randy Couture, says Ryan Couture will stay with UFC
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Feb 3, 2013 3:13 AM EST
UFC announces list of Strikeforce fighters added to its roster (so far)
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 16, 2013 9:00 AM EST
Morning Report: Mike Goldberg set to return; UFC Tonight reveals list of 20 Strikeforce fighters moving to UFC
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jan 16, 2013 8:00 AM EST
Updated: UFC Tonight reveals many former Strikeforce fighters set to move to the UFC
by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jan 15, 2013 11:34 PM EST
The Forward Roll - Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine edition
by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jan 15, 2013 11:34 AM EST
Strikeforce lightweight K.J. Noons is UFC bound despite loss to Ryan Couture
by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Jan 14, 2013 8:00 PM EST
Josh Barnett and Gegard Mousasi lead Strikeforce salaries
by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jan 14, 2013 5:00 PM EST
Signal to Noise: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine's best and worst
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Jan 14, 2013 4:00 PM EST
Strikeforce Marquardt vs. Saffiedine salaries: Josh Barnett leads payroll with $250,000
by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jan 14, 2013 1:41 PM EST