good maybe randy will call dana on all of his bullshit

woot 1st…. this should be good!

i for one hope he announces that he made a mistake and is staying in the ufc. wishful thinking on my part but you never know. i hope he also adresses the fact of the money and exposure he made in the ufc, not just his base salary. i hope someone asks him if he would even be in the movies making the scorpion king if it wasnt for the ufc.

http://mmafever.blogspot.com/
m1 annoucement

So we’ll find out were he money is coming from.

[quote comment="188924"]woot 1st…. this should be good![/quote]
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA,  you were not first! And even if you were, who cares?!

Is this gonna be streamed on the internet? This is not gonna be worth missing

http://forums.mmanews.com/showthread.php?t=17044

CLICK ON THE LINK!! and read what Fedor says when asked about Randy Couture UFC situation, the answer he gives IS VERY INTERESTING! My guess a bomb is going to be dropped today at Fedor’s press conference!…it’s going to happen…

Interesting !!!! [quote post="3665"]http://forums.mmanews.com/showthread.php?t=17044[/quote]

Fedor and Randy should engage in some fisticuffs.

what time and where website? or tv???
can we see/hear the fedor conference as well as randy’s ????
thanks!

I dont think that Dana will allow Randy to fight in some other organization because he and the UFC would rather have all the revenue and reign supreme amongst all other organizations and with M-1 wanting to share fighters and have other fight in their home it will comflict with the UFC to be the top org

The Scorpion King lives!!

What if Fedor vs Randy was an exhbititon..like the type on TUF show that don’t go on ur record..I’m sure there can be a loop whole in this thing..that Randy can use for his benefit.

HOLY INTERESTING LINK. Thanks Lycan. Can’t wait to hear about that press conference. Its just going to lead to a whole bunch of legal BS in my opinion.

Mania, or anyone else,
What time is Randy’s press conference, anyone know? Also, neither of these press conferences will be streaming live on the internet, will they?

A bomb is going to be dropped today. The UFC really, really screwed this one up.

randy negotiated his contract himself, he should be a man and honor it, bottom line. dana is a douchebag but would make a bad business decision to let him out of his contract. it would set a precedent for others to follow. i think the fighters should be paid more but no one forces them to sign with them, and there are other organizations out there if they aren’t satisfied. i used to be a huge couture fan, now all i can say is fuck him!

What time is couture’s press conference?

My guess is Randy is just going to repeat what he’s already said. This is probably going to go back and forth until it ends up in court.

WHAT TIME FOR RANDYS CONFERENCE AND HOW TO WATCH /LISTEN????????
SAME FOR FEDOR

[quote comment="189048"]A bomb is going to be dropped today. The UFC really, really screwed this one up.[/quote]

Obviously the UFC did more then what was neccassary, Fedors managers have said from the start the UFC was offering the most money by far. You cant blame the UFC for not wanting to hold events in russia and give revenues away or letting him take the chance of getting hurt in Sambo after paying him a boat load of cash.

As far as Couture goes he could have asked the UFC to restructure his contract if he didnt like it or better yet not call the UFC and sign a new one at all, the Couture thing is comical and makes Couture look like a ass, Fedors situation is buisness, Fedor wanted certain things it happens.

PLEASE ask Randy about when he said this about Tito:

“Holding out for more money and shooting movies is disrespectful.”

Please, please do it.

Monte Cox has been named the CEO of M-1 global.

Additionally, the mystery buyer of the Russian-based organization has been revealed. Sibling Sports, LLC — which was formed by Sibling Theatricals Inc., as well as Garlin Holdings Limited as managing members — is the new owner of the organization.

http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NYM06222102007-1.htm

url for the press release

[quote comment="189051"]randy negotiated his contract himself, he should be a man and honor it, bottom line. dana is a douchebag but would make a bad business decision to let him out of his contract. it would set a precedent for others to follow. i think the fighters should be paid more but no one forces them to sign with them, and there are other organizations out there if they aren’t satisfied. i used to be a huge couture fan, now all i can say is fuck him![/quote]

-We really have no idea what’s in the contract, what clauses are there, exceptions etc… who knows what’s up at this point.

Has anyone heard that Mark Cuban is trying to buy M-1 and he is supposed to be talking to Randy about setting up a fight between him and Fedor. Sorry don’t have the link but it was on http://www.chron.com that’s The Houston newspaper website. I know it may not happen this way but Mark Cuban has the money and he would make sure they are both well paid.

[quote post="3665"]woot 1st…. this should be good!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA, you were not first! And even if you were, who cares?![/quote]

burn.

If Dana doesn’t make money and make sure that UFC thrives as a business, none of us will have any fights to watch monthly. I’d love to see him punched in the face, but he’s right. Did he force Randy to sign with him? Of course he wants to hoard all of the good fights and top fighters! Show me one good business that doesn’t operate this way? UFC is a business and must make money. For years it struggled and is just now starting to make it bigger. Dana must juggle treating the fans, treating the fighters, and making money. If these things don’t jive then he has to make a decision, but the money is the most important thing. I agree that if he didn’t hold onto Couture’s contract, it would set a dangerous precedent. I don’t particularly blame Couture either, I’m sure he has good reasons. I’d think better of him to finish his contract, but to each their own.

I can’t wait to see what great excuses his PR team came up with. This should be worth a few laughs.

Good for you Randy screw the UFC and Dana White! I am so glad that an organization will finally contest the UFC! HOORAY FOR RANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any organization in or from Russia is controled by the Russian Mafia. I hope Randy dosen’t get mixed up with that bunch. If you do, they OWN you, contract or no.

Dana, find a way to make the fight happen. But only in the UFC

Where is this being aired? Has it started yet? I am freaking out…I hope he says he is fighting fedor

thank you BADGUY, what you said did NOT need to be followed up. You said it right. NOTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE SAID.

Dude I dunno why all of you hate on the UFC and Dana so much. Dana made the UFC what it is today and although I do occasionally watch other mma promotions, the UFC has the most to offer. Quit jumping on band wagons you douche nozzels. Dana made mma more than anyone else could have.

I was really disappointed to hear the resignation of Randy Couture, man he was on a roll there beating Silvia and Gonzaga, his decision comes at such a bad time considering Liddell just lost his second bout. On the other hand anything can happen and anything is possible. Fedor said he would be honored to fight Randy down the road, so if Randy and Fedor want that bad enough, I have patience and I am not worried that it will never happen. The ball is your court Randy and Fedor. Hopefully you both make the right decision and are you ready are you ready get it on. Quick note The UFC better start recruiting some middle weights, cause wow Anderson Silva is on fire, that guy looks unstoppable, and I hope the old Chuck Liddell returns and does fight Wanderlai. Money should never be the issue when it comes to doing what you love, but it is understandable if you get screwed over to take a break and consider your options especially when there is lots of pressure. Dana pay Randy the money, believe it will pay off, you will see some great fights and more fans will roll in. How often do you see a 44 year old kick some ass.

[quote comment="189636"]Dude I dunno why all of you hate on the UFC and Dana so much. Dana made the UFC what it is today and although I do occasionally watch other mma promotions, the UFC has the most to offer. Quit jumping on band wagons you douche nozzels. Dana made mma more than anyone else could have.[/quote]
I second this for the most part the sport would not be where it is today without dana and the UFC. I agree that Dana is a little annoying to listen to at times but guess what, the UFC is a business and it survives and brings us a monthly pay per view because Dana has put together a such a good product. Now with the WEC they have the best minor league system there is. Shit who out there has it like this. Those other orginazations will have a limited talent pool. The UFC and the WEC has the greatest fighters right now. They will keep the big names, Dana is not dumb, annoying but not dumb.

[quote comment="189636"]Dude I dunno why all of you hate on the UFC and Dana so much. Dana made the UFC what it is today and although I do occasionally watch other mma promotions, the UFC has the most to offer. Quit jumping on band wagons you douche nozzels. Dana made mma more than anyone else could have.[/quote]
I do dislike dana, but i will have to agree with this…But the ufc still needs new managment in my opinion.

P.s. ufc mania,

WHERE THE HELL DO YOU FIND THESE PICTURES?

No one has answered the question yet – when is this press conference being held??

And, at the moment, with the current facts at play, Randy is definitely the douche in this situation so he definitely has something explaining to do to his fans. After watching Dana’s interview there’s absolutely no LOGICAL way you can argue with his facts. Some of you might think he’s annoying (I actually think he’s hysterical and has a great “bigger than life” brash personality that’s great for the sport) but you can’t deny he’s in the right and still be considered a mature and sane person.

So I’ve got a question. I’ve heard that Randy’s contract with the UFC is up in 9 months, but Dana didn’t mention that is his p.c. he kept saying that Randy has to fight his last two fights before his contract is up. Does anybody know if Randy’s contract has any sort of time restraints?

I cant wait to read or watch this press confrence.

Did anybody cover this press conference?

[quote comment="189194"][quote comment="189051"]randy negotiated his contract himself, he should be a man and honor it, bottom line. dana is a douchebag but would make a bad business decision to let him out of his contract. it would set a precedent for others to follow. i think the fighters should be paid more but no one forces them to sign with them, and there are other organizations out there if they aren’t satisfied. i used to be a huge couture fan, now all i can say is fuck him![/quote]

-We really have no idea what’s in the contract, what clauses are there, exceptions etc… who knows what’s up at this point.[/quote]

did he sign the contract? if he did, he should honor like a man, its that simple

it’s thursday this week

how do i start my own mma website?!?!?!

[quote comment="191493"]how do i start my own mma website?!?!?![/quote]
get a web page and set it up…Presto Your veryown MMA PAge.

i say let him go so he can show fedor who is the best in the world

[quote comment="189636"]Dude I dunno why all of you hate on the UFC and Dana so much. Dana made the UFC what it is today and although I do occasionally watch other mma promotions, the UFC has the most to offer. Quit jumping on band wagons you douche nozzels. Dana made mma more than anyone else could have.[/quote]
ha ha ha lmao that was f–cking funny (douche nozzle) lol

i got mixed feelings about this.i think randy should honor his contract but the ufc and dana should pay up.randy is one of the most talented fighters ever.even when odds are against him he prevails.big names should get paid big money.the ufc is is not hurting for money.i say take care of your fighters and they will take care of you.beside money is a big motovator to preform well.