Dana White “At War” With EA Sports

by Fred
Posted July 13th, 2009 at 5:40 pm

UFC 100 may be over, but UFC president, Dana White is keeping the action going by waging a war on EA Sports. The outspoken White told MMAJunkie.com that EA threw the first punch by saying MMA wasn’t a real sport.

“EA Sports told us, ‘You’re not a real sport,’” White said. “‘We wouldn’t touch this thing. We want nothing to do with this.’”

With EA Sports passing on the rights to the UFC’s video game license, rival software company THQ elected to partner with mixed martial arts’ biggest promotion. The company’s first effort, “UFC Undisputed 2009,” has shipped approximately 2 million units since its May release according to White, and the fiery exec is upset that EA Sports is now changing their tune with the recent announcement of a forthcoming “EA Sports MMA” title.

White also confirmed that any fighter who signs with EA Sports will be blacklisted from the UFC. Right or wrong, it is what has been decided and the UFC is the biggest MMA promotion out there. It might not be worth it for any current or potential UFC fighter to go against White and the UFC.

With the mainstream success of UFC and UFC Undisputed 2009, EA is already facing an uphill battle. Add to that the fact that EA will have to find fighters who are willing to go against the UFC; EA might be a little late to the party. We’ve seen what an exclusive license can do for a game. The UFC is the NFL of MMA. Did EA have a change of heart and now wants a piece of the MMA rage? They might have missed a big opportunity, if in fact, White is telling the truth.

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robert

If Fedor signed with EA he might be eating his words about blacklisting fighters

Killakrok

Fedor is in Pride which i believe is owned by Zuffa also, so that may not be possible. When Dana bans someone from his company he bans them them from UFC, WEC, and Pride..its a pretty big deal.

robert

If Fedor signed with EA he might be eating his words about blacklisting fighters

Killakrok

Fedor is in Pride which i believe is owned by Zuffa also, so that may not be possible. When Dana bans someone from his company he bans them them from UFC, WEC, and Pride..its a pretty big deal.

http://www.facebook.com/fredvillarruel Freddy Villarruel

Dana White is known to change his mind. Remember he said Kimbo Slice was a joke and that he'd never be in the UFC. And now he's on TUF. Money talks with Dana. He's a business man.

sadf

no he said that if he wants a chance in the UFC that he would have to go on the ultimate fighter and earn it… I think dana is kind of a pile, but he told the truth…

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

No, Dana White bashed Kimbo Slice big time. White even gave props to Kimbo for signing up to join TUF and earn his way into UFC. White says how he feels, and has many regretted what he's said.

TheFALZ

Dana actually said the only way he'd ever be in the ufc is if he WON TUF..so he's true to his words.
The Truth

No Dana White said Kimbo would never be in the UFC without going through the ultimate figther

http://www.facebook.com/fredvillarruel Freddy Villarruel

Dana White is known to change his mind. Remember he said Kimbo Slice was a joke and that he'd never be in the UFC. And now he's on TUF. Money talks with Dana. He's a business man.

sadf

no he said that if he wants a chance in the UFC that he would have to go on the ultimate fighter and earn it… I think dana is kind of a pile, but he told the truth…

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

No, Dana White bashed Kimbo Slice big time. White even gave props to Kimbo for signing up to join TUF and earn his way into UFC. White says how he feels, and has many regretted what he's said.

TheFALZ

Dana actually said the only way he'd ever be in the ufc is if he WON TUF..so he's true to his words.
The Truth

No Dana White said Kimbo would never be in the UFC without going through the ultimate figther

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

It'll be interesting to see EA in the underdog role. I really wish they had done that with baseball and taken on the challenge of producing an enticing title that doesn't rely on licenses. That's what they'll have to do here since UFC is so dominant with branding and consumer recognition.

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

I don't that would work for baseball the way they are trying to have it work for MMA. UFC is the dominant brand but it's still not a sport where the average person could name that many fighters. EA can sign guys onto the game that would be just as appealing to anyone who hasn't gotten into MMA that much.

With baseball, just about everyone can name a fair amount of players, and everyone has their favorite players and favorite teams.

That brings up another point because in MMA, it's all about fighter and most people would just care about how well the game plays. In baseball, it's just not the same without the unique aspects of each team.

Simply put, MMA is a lot easier in order to make a game that's not license driven. I don't think EA wants to drop a ton of money on an All Pro Football type game that they probably wouldn't be able to make into a yearly title.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

I don't that would work for baseball the way they are trying to have it work for MMA. UFC is the dominant brand but it's still not a sport where the average person could name that many fighters. EA can sign guys onto the game that would be just as appealing to anyone who hasn't gotten into MMA that much.

With baseball, just about everyone can name a fair amount of players, everyone has their favorite players and favorite teams.

That brings up another point because in MMA, it's all about fighter and most people would just care about how well the game plays. In baseball, it's just not the same without the unique aspects of each team.

Simply put, MMA is a lot easier in order to make a game that's not license driven. I don't think EA wants to drop a ton of money on an All Pro Football type game that they probably wouldn't be able to make into a yearly title.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

I don't that would work for baseball the way they are trying to have it work for MMA. UFC is the dominant brand but it's still not a sport where the average person could name that many fighters. EA can sign guys onto the game that would be just as appealing to anyone who hasn't gotten into MMA that much.

With baseball, just about everyone can name a fair amount of players, and everyone has their favorite players and favorite teams.

That brings up another point because in MMA, it's all about fighter and most people would just care about how well the game plays. In baseball, it's just not the same without the unique aspects of each Major League team.

Simply put, MMA is a lot easier in order to make a game that's not license driven. I don't think EA wants to drop a ton of money on an All Pro Football type game that they probably wouldn't be able to make into a yearly title.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

I don't that would work for baseball the way they are trying to have it work for MMA. UFC is the dominant brand but it's still not a sport where the average person could name that many fighters. EA can sign guys onto the game that would be just as appealing to anyone who hasn't gotten into MMA that much.

With baseball, just about everyone can name a fair amount of players, and everyone has their favorite players and favorite teams.

That brings up another point because in MMA, it's all about fighter and most people would just care about how well the game plays. In baseball, it's just not the same without the unique aspects of each Major League team.

Simply put, MMA is a lot easier in order to make a game that's not license driven. I don't think EA wants to drop a ton of money on something like an All Pro Football type game that they probably wouldn't be able to make into a yearly title.

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

It'll be interesting to see EA in the underdog role. I really wish they had done that with baseball and taken on the challenge of producing an enticing title that doesn't rely on licenses. That's what they'll have to do here since UFC is so dominant with branding and consumer recognition.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

I don't that would work for baseball the way they are trying to have it work for MMA. UFC is the dominant brand but it's still not a sport where the average person could name that many fighters. EA can sign guys onto the game that would be just as appealing to anyone who hasn't gotten into MMA that much.

With baseball, just about everyone can name a fair amount of players, everyone has their favorite players and favorite teams.

That brings up another point because in MMA, it's all about fighter and most people would just care about how well the game plays. In baseball, it's just not the same without the unique aspects of each team.

Simply put, MMA is a lot easier in order to make a game that's not license driven. I don't think EA wants to drop a ton of money on an All Pro Football type game that they probably wouldn't be able to make into a yearly title.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

I don't that would work for baseball the way they are trying to have it work for MMA. UFC is the dominant brand but it's still not a sport where the average person could name that many fighters. EA can sign guys onto the game that would be just as appealing to anyone who hasn't gotten into MMA that much.

With baseball, just about everyone can name a fair amount of players, and everyone has their favorite players and favorite teams.

That brings up another point because in MMA, it's all about fighter and most people would just care about how well the game plays. In baseball, it's just not the same without the unique aspects of each team.

Simply put, MMA is a lot easier in order to make a game that's not license driven. I don't think EA wants to drop a ton of money on an All Pro Football type game that they probably wouldn't be able to make into a yearly title.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

I don't that would work for baseball the way they are trying to have it work for MMA. UFC is the dominant brand but it's still not a sport where the average person could name that many fighters. EA can sign guys onto the game that would be just as appealing to anyone who hasn't gotten into MMA that much.

With baseball, just about everyone can name a fair amount of players, and everyone has their favorite players and favorite teams.

That brings up another point because in MMA, it's all about fighter and most people would just care about how well the game plays. In baseball, it's just not the same without the unique aspects of each Major League team.

Simply put, MMA is a lot easier in order to make a game that's not license driven. I don't think EA wants to drop a ton of money on an All Pro Football type game that they probably wouldn't be able to make into a yearly title.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Sidewinder Sidewinder

I don't that would work for baseball the way they are trying to have it work for MMA. UFC is the dominant brand but it's still not a sport where the average person could name that many fighters. EA can sign guys onto the game that would be just as appealing to anyone who hasn't gotten into MMA that much.

With baseball, just about everyone can name a fair amount of players, and everyone has their favorite players and favorite teams.

That brings up another point because in MMA, it's all about fighter and most people would just care about how well the game plays. In baseball, it's just not the same without the unique aspects of each Major League team.

Simply put, MMA is a lot easier in order to make a game that's not license driven. I don't think EA wants to drop a ton of money on something like an All Pro Football type game that they probably wouldn't be able to make into a yearly title.

http://intensedebate.com/people/rdogg1026 rdogg1026

You have to give kudos to THQ for making such a quality game that would warrant EA to want to make a title.
http://intensedebate.com/people/rdogg1026 rdogg1026

You have to give kudos to THQ for making such a quality game that would warrant EA to want to make a title.
http://intensedebate.com/people/WWOFTBBNR WWOFTBBNR

I just can't see any fighter with a future siding with EA. The ultimate goal of an MMA fighter today is the UFC – it's where the most money is. Fedor would never sign with EA and take a (relatively) small deal from them, rather the the chance at a steady income stream in the UFC. I think the trend will continue with EA signing washed up fighters (like Couture) who are basically done. As far as Kimbo, I wouldn't really call that changing his mind. I think Dana White realizes that the only way Kimbo can get a contract is to win the show. White wins either way – either Kimbo wins and proves himself to be the real deal, or he doesn't and White is done having to deal with him.
http://intensedebate.com/people/WWOFTBBNR WWOFTBBNR

I just can't see any fighter with a future siding with EA. The ultimate goal of an MMA fighter today is the UFC – it's where the most money is. Fedor would never sign with EA and take a (relatively) small deal from them, rather the the chance at a steady income stream in the UFC. I think the trend will continue with EA signing washed up fighters (like Couture) who are basically done. As far as Kimbo, I wouldn't really call that changing his mind. I think Dana White realizes that the only way Kimbo can get a contract is to win the show. White wins either way – either Kimbo wins and proves himself to be the real deal, or he doesn't and White is done having to deal with him.
http://intensedebate.com/people/soonertim soonertim

i like dana white and the things he has done for mma but sometimes i think he
is short sighted when it come to some of the aspects of what mma can be.he thinks
that having no other major mma company to go up against is a good thing,its not.
the same goes for video games i.e.madden.

and one day it could come back to haunt him and the ufc.
http://intensedebate.com/people/soonertim soonertim

i like dana white and the things he has done for mma but sometimes i think he
is short sighted when it come to some of the aspects of what mma can be.he thinks
that having no other major mma company to go up against is a good thing,its not.
the same goes for video games i.e.madden.

and one day it could come back to haunt him and the ufc.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

Dana White should be careful not to make so many enemies. It looks like he's trying to copy the Vince McMahon template in running a business.

I'm not trying to knock mixed martial arts but it seems like it's the only big sports' event where the main event ends in less than 3 minutes. Also I know I'm going to get kill for saying this but what Brock Lesnar did on Saturday didn't required much skill he just bullied Frank Mir with his nearly 300 pound body. I know people are going to say it involves a lot of skill and I will agree with you but that debacle on Saturday didn't display it. If a boxer just races into a fight throwing hatmakers he will lose and probably get knocked out in the process. I'm a boxing fan and I will not deny that and MMA has potential but that race to get the first knockout move is ridiculous. It's hard to tell who the better fighter is because the first guy to land his haymaker or tackle the guy wins. I enjoy seeing a skillful event like watching Mayweather or Hopkins go 12 rounds. When you beat somebody for 12 rounds you leave no doubt who the better fight is when you go 60 seconds you leave doubts. I would like to see more longer matches going the full 3 rounds or 5 rounds. That's just my opinion though as whether or not I support it will have absolutely no effect on their financial numbers.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

Dana White should be careful not to make so many enemies. It looks like he's trying to copy the Vince McMahon template in running a business.

I'm not trying to knock mixed martial arts but it seems like it's the only big sports' event where the main event ends in less than 3 minutes. Also I know I'm going to get kill for saying this but what Brock Lesnar did on Saturday didn't required much skill he just bullied Frank Mir with his nearly 300 pound body. I know people are going to say it involves a lot of skill and I will agree with you but the debalce on Saturday didn't display it. If a boxer just races into a fight throwing hatmakers he will lose and pobblay get knocked out in the process. I'm a boxing fan and I will not deny that and MMA has potential but that race to get the first knockout move is ridiculous. It's hard to tell who the better fighter is because the first guy to land his haymaker or tackle the guy wins. I enjoy seeing a skillful event like watching Mayweather or Hopkins go 12 rounds. When you beat somebody for 12 rounds you leave no doubt who the better fight is when you go 60 seconds you leave doubts. I would like to see more longer matches going the full 3 rounds or 5 rounds. That's just my opinion though as whether or not I support it will have absolutely no effect on their financial numbers.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

Dana White should be careful not to make so many enemies. It looks like he's trying to copy the Vince McMahon template in running a business.

I'm not trying to knock mixed martial arts but it seems like it's the only big sports' event where the main event ends in less than 3 minutes. Also I know I'm going to get kill for saying this but what Brock Lesnar did on Saturday didn't required much skill he just bullied Frank Mir with his nearly 300 pound body. I know people are going to say it involves a lot of skill and I will agree with you but the debalce on Saturday didn't display it. If a boxer just races into a fight throwing hatmakers he will lose and pobblay get knocked out in the process. I'm a boxing fan and I will not deny that and MMA has potential but that race to get the first knockout move is ridiculous. It's hard to tell who the better fighter is because the first guy to land his haymaker or tackle the guy wins. I enjoy seeing a skillful event like watching Mayweather or Hopkins go 12 rounds. When you beat somebody for 12 rounds you leave no doubt who the better fight is when you go 60 seconds you leave doubts. I would like to see more longer matches going the full 3 rounds or 5 rounds. That's just my opinion though as whether or not I support it will have absolutely no effect on their financial numbers.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

Dana White should be careful not to make so many enemies. It looks like he's trying to copy the Vince McMahon template in running a business.

I'm not trying to knock mixed martial arts but it seems like it's the only big sports' event where the main event ends in less than 3 minutes. Also I know I'm going to get kill for saying this but what Brock Lesnar did on Saturday didn't required much skill he just bullied Frank Mir with his nearly 300 pound body. I know people are going to say it involves a lot of skill and I will agree with you but that debacle on Saturday didn't display it. If a boxer just races into a fight throwing hatmakers he will lose and probably get knocked out in the process. I'm a boxing fan and I will not deny that and MMA has potential but that race to get the first knockout move is ridiculous. It's hard to tell who the better fighter is because the first guy to land his haymaker or tackle the guy wins. I enjoy seeing a skillful event like watching Mayweather or Hopkins go 12 rounds. When you beat somebody for 12 rounds you leave no doubt who the better fight is when you go 60 seconds you leave doubts. I would like to see more longer matches going the full 3 rounds or 5 rounds. That's just my opinion though as whether or not I support it will have absolutely no effect on their financial numbers.
http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

Dana White should be careful not to make so many enemies. It looks like he's trying to copy the Vince McMahon template in running a business.

I'm not trying to knock mixed martial arts but it seems like it's the only big sports' event where the main event ends in less than 3 minutes. Also I know I'm going to get kill for saying this but what Brock Lesnar did on Saturday didn't required much skill he just bullied Frank Mir with his nearly 300 pound body. I know people are going to say it involves a lot of skill and I will agree with you but that debacle on Saturday didn't display it. If a boxer just races into a fight throwing haymakers he will lose and probably get knocked out in the process. I'm a boxing fan and I will not deny that and MMA has potential but that race to get the first knockout move is ridiculous. It's hard to tell who the better fighter is because the first guy to land his haymaker or tackle the guy wins. I enjoy seeing a skillful event like watching Mayweather or Hopkins go 12 rounds. When you beat somebody for 12 rounds you leave no doubt who the better fight is when you go 60 seconds you leave doubts. I would like to see more longer matches going the full 3 rounds or 5 rounds. That's just my opinion though as whether or not I support it will have absolutely no effect on their financial numbers.

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Vince McMahon template of running a business has lead to the dismanteling and overtaking over rival companies, huge PPV buys, 4 prime time TV shows with major sponsorship, mainstream attention, WWE Films, and creating mainstream personalities (Cena, Rock, Stone Cold). Dana White wants to be the Vince McMahon (not the character on TV, but the business man) when it comes to his industry. If he didn't, then why did Lesnar get a title shot after only 3 fights? Because he was a huge PPV type fighter.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

I wasn't criticizing Vince McMahon. I know that he is a shrewd businessman even though he sells his soul for a buck. I was just saying that Dana White is following the Vince McMahon template in swallowing the competition and under paying and his workers. There are antitrust laws against what Dana White is trying to do so he should watch out for legislative members looking to make an example of his sport .

true fan

if you over pay the fighters like boxing, the sport will die like boxing. ufc keeps fighters real and hungry the big name fighters end up getting paid well.every mma fight keeps fans glued to the tv,you never know the outcome.boxers got spoiled,they got too rich too fast,and retire early.dana is doing great,just like vince.if ufc fighters want to make big money they have to earn it,not making it like alot of boxers did fighting big name guys like tyson getting hit and going to sleep WELL with a couple million.I love the ufc and mma,and would love to see the sport grow.how about ufc in MSG.

http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

Dana White should be careful not to make so many enemies. It looks like he's trying to copy the Vince McMahon template in running a business.

I'm not trying to knock mixed martial arts but it seems like it's the only big sports' event where the main event ends in less than 3 minutes. Also I know I'm going to get kill for saying this but what Brock Lesnar did on Saturday didn't required much skill he just bullied Frank Mir with his nearly 300 pound body. I know people are going to say it involves a lot of skill and I will agree with you but that debacle on Saturday didn't display it. If a boxer just races into a fight throwing haymakers he will lose and probably get knocked out in the process. I'm a boxing fan and I will not deny that and MMA has potential but that race to get the first knockout move is ridiculous. It's hard to tell who the better fighter is because the first guy to land his haymaker or tackle the guy wins. I enjoy seeing a skillful event like watching Mayweather or Hopkins go 12 rounds. When you beat somebody for 12 rounds you leave no doubt who the better fight is when you go 60 seconds you leave doubts. I would like to see more longer matches going the full 3 rounds or 5 rounds. That's just my opinion though as whether or not I support it will have absolutely no effect on their financial numbers.

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

Vince McMahon template of running a business has lead to the dismanteling and overtaking over rival companies, huge PPV buys, 4 prime time TV shows with major sponsorship, mainstream attention, WWE Films, and creating mainstream personalities (Cena, Rock, Stone Cold). Dana White wants to be the Vince McMahon (not the character on TV, but the business man) when it comes to his industry. If he didn't, then why did Lesnar get a title shot after only 3 fights? Because he was a huge PPV type fighter.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Mr_EA_Sports Mr_EA_Sports

I wasn't criticizing Vince McMahon. I know that he is a shrewd businessman even though he sells his soul for a buck. I was just saying that Dana White is following the Vince McMahon template in swallowing the competition and under paying and his workers. There are antitrust laws against what Dana White is trying to do so he should watch out for legislative members looking to make an example of his sport .

true fan

if you over pay the fighters like boxing, the sport will die like boxing. ufc keeps fighters real and hungry the big name fighters end up getting paid well.every mma fight keeps fans glued to the tv,you never know the outcome.boxers got spoiled,they got too rich too fast,and retire early.dana is doing great,just like vince.if ufc fighters want to make big money they have to earn it,not making it like alot of boxers did fighting big name guys like tyson getting hit and going to sleep WELL with a couple million.I love the ufc and mma,and would love to see the sport grow.how about ufc in MSG.

huddy187

well thq mma game wasnt that good anyway it was poor average i would stick with ea in that department

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

I wouldn't call it poor, it was a good first showing, it has its short comings and I prefer FN4 over it because of the physics and realism. I think UFC Undisputed was overrated IMO, room for improvement; hopefully THQ builds upon it…

huddy187

well thq mma game wasnt that good anyway it was poor average i would stick with ea in that department

http://intensedebate.com/people/cabrillo24 cabrillo24

I wouldn't call it poor, it was a good first showing, it has its short comings and I prefer FN4 over it because of the physics and realism. I think UFC Undisputed was overrated IMO, room for improvement; hopefully THQ builds upon it…

MATT

i hate EA but i would be okay with having 2 UFC games to choze from than 1 but i am really happy with a happy ufc game finnally for the 360 but 1 question PASTA ….. can you submit the difference it makes when you down load ufc 2009 to the hard drive … because it takes for ever to load in that game …
MATT

i hate EA but i would be okay with having 2 UFC games to choze from than 1 but i am really happy with a happy ufc game finnally for the 360 but 1 question PASTA ….. can you submit the difference it makes when you down load ufc 2009 to the hard drive … because it takes for ever to load in that game …
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=745685462 Samuel Bentil Angel

This guy doesnt care who he pisses off does he….
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=745685462 Samuel Bentil Angel

This guy doesnt care who he pisses off does he….
http://intensedebate.com/people/Radie Radie

This sucks. Fans of UFC should welcome a solid game from EA so that there is always a fire under the ass of both companies' games. Nothing beats competition to drive the quality of a product up.

MMA FAN

LOL, so you are telling me that you prefer ALL PRO FOOTBALL, and want a company to waste money and effort to make a game hows competion has all the licence?? .. this is a EA move… so Dana just play at the same way as they… so get over it. IF EA wants to make the game, good for them, but dont spect UFC/DANA WHITE to get the arms crossed and dont do nothing. is protecting your company and your market, so let be. im a MMA FAN not a UFC FAN, so in terms of a videogames i like the way dana is doing hes business..WAR TO EA, they are the real "#%#"$.. MY TWO CENTS.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Radie Radie

This sucks. Fans of UFC should welcome a solid game from EA so that there is always a fire under the ass of both companies' games. Nothing beats competition to drive the quality of a product up.

MMA FAN

LOL, so you are telling me that you prefer ALL PRO FOOTBALL, and want a company to waste money and effort to make a game hows competion has all the licence?? .. this is a EA move… so Dana just play at the same way as they… so get over it. IF EA wants to make the game, good for them, but dont spect UFC/DANA WHITE to get the arms crossed and dont do nothing. is protecting your company and your market, so let be. im a MMA FAN not a UFC FAN, so in terms of a videogames i like the way dana is doing hes business..WAR TO EA, they are the real "#%#"$.. MY TWO CENTS.

http://intensedebate.com/people/quiknick quiknick

Go figure Dana White is pissed at somebody! so whats that mean for randy couture who is the cover boy for EA does that mean he is out at UFC 102 against Nogouriea

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

If I remember right Couture signed with EA when he wasn't with the UFC, before all this talk of "banning" started.

http://intensedebate.com/people/quiknick quiknick

Go figure Dana White is pissed at somebody! so whats that mean for randy couture who is the cover boy for EA does that mean he is out at UFC 102 against Nogouriea

http://intensedebate.com/people/pastapadre pastapadre

If I remember right Couture signed with EA when he wasn't with the UFC, before all this talk of "banning" started.

MATT

i did not know he was still fighting and so i will watch 102 aginst Nogouriea
MATT

i did not know he was still fighting and so i will watch 102 aginst Nogouriea
SPORTY GUY

why go through all this trouble to make another fighting series, when they can hav a nice easy time making an awesome lacrosse game without all the controversy! MAKE A LACROSSE GAME NOW. or….or…. or i will fast until it happens…. like Ghandi….. thats serious stuff… so… ya know… ya better get to making that game…

but damn, seriously, there are all of these sports becoming video games – table tennis, ufc, mma….. and… other sports. u get the point. i think lacrosse would be so fun to play!
i mean, im all for mma, but im just wondering how different a game it will be from ufc. they may be different to watch, but a video game is a whole different story.
i am really starved of a lacrosse game. i would eat it up. oh well, back to ncaa football and ufc
SPORTY GUY

why go through all this trouble to make another fighting series, when they can hav a nice easy time making an awesome lacrosse game without all the controversy! MAKE A LACROSSE GAME NOW. or….or…. or i will fast until it happens…. like Ghandi….. thats serious stuff… so… ya know… ya better get to making that game…

but damn, seriously, there are all of these sports becoming video games – table tennis, ufc, mma….. and… other sports. u get the point. i think lacrosse would be so fun to play!
i mean, im all for mma, but im just wondering how different a game it will be from ufc. they may be different to watch, but a video game is a whole different story.
i am really starved of a lacrosse game. i would eat it up. oh well, back to ncaa football and ufc
reignman

EA and Peter Moore is a joke, like a little child, they always want someone else toy. Moore hurt MMA previously, and now want to lick himself back. Riccitiello and Moore should go! Now!
reignman

EA and Peter Moore is a joke, like a little child, they always want someone else toy. Moore hurt MMA previously, and now want to lick himself back. Riccitiello and Moore should go! Now!