Don’t forget, for the first time ever the UFC will offer us armchair fighters the opportunity to get closer to the action inside the cage by broadcasting UFC 67 in High Definition (HDTV).
Here’s a snip from UFC President Dana White:
“We are very excited to bring UFC fans a new, more intense UFC experience by presenting […]

UFC welterweight contender Josh Burkman (8-3) is fresh off a victory over Chad Reiner (13-2) at UFC Fight Night 8 on January 25.
Prior to the bout, he sent around this MySpace bulletin:
And the cut begins!
Couple weeks ago I was 190, Sunday I was 183, today I woke up 179 … Gotta drop 9lbs tomorrow by […]

UFC renaissance man Randy Couture will open up his third mixed martial arts training facility sometime in February, according to the Columbian.
The Vancouver, Washington, location is just North of his hometown, Gresham, Oregon. It will join “Legends” in Los Angeles, California, and “Xtreme Couture” in Las Vegas, Nevada, as just the next piece of Couture’s […]

UFC President Dana White has drawn a line in the sand when it comes to his stiffest competitor, PRIDE FC.
For years, the two “super power” MMA promotions have battled for supremacy within the industry. PRIDE has been slowly losing clout of late because of its own internal problems (i.e. ties to the Japanese mob) and […]

I found out recently that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and NBC Universal Television Networks are working together to cross promote their products.
“Fearless” — a Kung Fu picture that features Chinese martial arts film star Jet Li — will premiere tomorrow, February 1, via OnDemand and Pay-Per-View (PPV).
To drum up consumer interest in the movie, […]

Don’t forget to check out the debut of UFC 67 Countdown on SpikeTV at 11 p.m. EST tonight.
The hour-long show will hype the February 3 card, which showcases superstars such as Anderson Silva, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic” and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.
Hopefully, we’ll get some fresh content, highlights and interviews from the fighters and UFC President […]

UFCmania.com just received the fighter payouts for UFC Fight Night 8 from the Florida State Boxing Commission for the event held on January 25 at the Seminole Hotel Hard Rock Hotel & Casino :
Rashad Evans — $24,000 ($12,000 to show, $12,000 to win)
Sean Salmon — $3,000
Evans defeated Salmon via knockout in round two
Jake O’Brien — […]

According to a clip today in the LA Daily News, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has been a UFC fan for a “long time” and looks forward to making “millions of dollars” with the organization.
Here’s the entire quote:
“I did get excited when I heard the news. I have been a UFC fan for a long time, and […]

UFC fighter Marvin Eastman (13-6-1) works 10-hour shifts as a correctional officer, spends time with his wife and two children, helps kids in the community and coaches freestyle wrestling, according to a recent NBCSports.com article.
Oh yeah, he also squeezes in training to prepare for world-class opponents like Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (25-6), who he will face […]

Former boxing heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis — a UFC “aficionado” — could announce UFC events on HBO alongside ESPN analyst and sweet science savant Max Kellerman, according to the NY Daily News.
Here’s a snip:
Considering its history, both HBO Sports boss Ross Greenburg and executive producer Rick Bernstein would probably seek new and independent voices with […]