Strikeforce @ The Playboy Mansion: Quick Results
Here are the full results from yesterday’s Strikeforce card at the Playboy Mansion: - Main Event: Gilbert Melendez def. Tetsuji Kato via unanimous decision - Joe Riggs def. Eugene Jackson via first round TKO (strikes) at 3:36 - Josh Thomson def. Adam Lynn via first round TKO (strikes) at 4:45 - Billy Evangelista def. Clint Coronel via split decision - Jorge Masvidal def. Matt Lee via TKO (strikes)... [Read More...]
Report: Ortiz vs. Henderson not happening at UFC 78
Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer reported on the newsletter’s website that a rumored main event between Dan Henderson vs. Tito Ortiz at UFC 78 is not happening and that the UFC is still aiming for a bout between Ortiz vs. Rashad Evans on the card: Regarding rumors going around of a Tito Ortiz vs. Dan Henderson fight on 11/17 in Newark, NJ, there is nothing to it. It was something discussed,... [Read More...]
Strikeforce @ The Playboy Mansion: Melendez, Thomson, and Riggs win; Babalu Sobral announces new contract with Strikeforce
Probably the biggest news coming out of tonight’s Strikeforce event at the Playboy Mansion is the news that UFC outcast, Renato “Babalu” Sobral, has just signed a contract with Strikeforce. He announced it during the main event of tonight’s card. As for the fights themselves, they were pretty mediocre. Gilbert Melendez pretty much dominated Tetsuji Kato from the get go, peppering... [Read More...]
Inside the Cage Radio w/ MMA Junkie & Stephen Quadros
Inside the Cage Radio rolls on with a UFC 76 recap with Dann Stupp (the MMA Junkie himself) and a visit from “The Fight Professor” Stephen Quadros. Click PLAY below for this weeks Inside the Cage Radio ! [display_podcast] Check out more episodes of Inside the Cage Radio by clicking the RADIO header at the top of the website. Read More →
UFC 79 fight card
What: UFC 79 When: Dec. 29, ‘07 Where: Las Vegas, NV; Mandalay Bay Watch: PPV starts at 10pm EST Here’s the latest on the UFC 79 card: Matt Serra vs. Matt Hughes (for the UFC Welterweight Title) Wanderlei Silva vs. Chuck Liddell Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Ryoto Machida Nate Mohr vs. Manny Gamburyan Doug Evans vs. Mark Bocek Dean Lister vs. Jordan Radev Melvin Guillard vs. Rich Clementi Roan... [Read More...]
Andrei Arlovski on Jerry Springer video
Here is a clip of Andrei Arlovski on Jerry Springer as a guest bouncer. Some bouncy lady out of the audience asks to take off his shirt, and Andrei obliges. The show featured some really obese people with their shirts off too. Gross. (poor quality video) Read More →
UFC WiRED promo video
This has been making its rounds on the hardcore sites, therefore it also belongs on 5 Oz of Pain. UFC WiRED is making its debut on Oct 6th. It’s hosted by Joe Rogan and looks to be a mix of ALL Access with fights like on they air on Unleashed. It’s a good move for the UFC, bringing their brand in front of the casual fan. Here is a listing of what station you can watch UFC WiRED Read More →
UFC 77 fight card
What: UFC 77 When: Oct. 20, ‘07 Where: Cincinnati, OH; U.S. Bank Arena Watch: PPV starts at 10pm EST Here’s the latest on the UFC 77 card: Anderson Silva vs. Rich Franklin (for the UFC Middleweight Title) Brandon Vera vs. Tim Sylvia Jason MacDonald vs. Yushin Okami Stephan Bonnar vs. Eric Schafer Forrest Petz vs. Josh Burkman Jorge Gurgel vs. Alvin Robinson Alan Belcher vs. Kalib Starnes Jason... [Read More...]
Houston Alexander Interview: “My ground game is just as good as anyone in the UFC.”
I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with overnight UFC sensation, Houston Alexander yesterday. Just talking to Houston, you get the feeling that he feels blessed just to be in the situation that he’s in right now with the UFC. Well, that and he’s very anxious to show you his ground game. He had some very interesting things to say and I hope you all enjoy the interview as much as... [Read More...]
Your weekend MMA lineup: Team Takedown in action; free EliteXC on Showtime; and Gilbert Melendez’s return
Some people thought this would be an off week for MMA, but it’s really not. There will be plenty of good viewing available this weekend between the TV and Internet streaming. Here’s what’s on tap: - Masters of the Cage XVI tonight at 9 p.m. ET via Internet PPV at WatchThisFight.com. The card is $14.95 and apparently offers a money back guarantee. Scheduled to fight are all four members... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10 and New Rankings Section
First off, FiveOuncesOfPain.com soft-launched the debut of its new rankings area earlier this week. You can check them out by clicking the “rankings” tab at the top of the homepage or by clicking here. Special thanks to Matt for getting that section all set up. Right now I’m the only one who voted in the ratings but the plan is to get Matt, Adam, and Ben involved next month as well. Also,... [Read More...]
CBSSports.com: Melendez wants to fight Calvancanti
My interview with Gilbert Melendez is now available at CBSSports.com. Melendez will be fighting for the first time in ’07 this Saturday at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, Calif. He’ll defend the Strikeforce lightweight title against Tetsuji Kato. I asked Gilbert several questions about his contract status and about the UFC. Right now, he’s bound to Strikeforce in the U.S. but... [Read More...]
The Rock a big fan of Couture, MMA
The Rock was recently interviewed on ESPN 2 and stated he has “a ton of love and respect for” the UFC and MMA in general. Whether you like pro wrestling or think its lame, you have to respect how the Rock transitioned from Vince McMahon’s lackey to Hollywood action hero. Below are his thoughts on the popularity of mixed martial arts: Well, to be blunt, MMA is blowing wrestling and... [Read More...]
Update on Nick Diaz’s health condition
I interviewed Gilbert Melendez in anticipation of his Strikeforce lightweight title fight vs. Tatsuji Kato this Saturday at the Playboy Mansion for CBSSports.com. That interview should be available soon. I was able to ask Gilbert about Nick Diaz, who was hospitalized last week in Las Vegas due to staph infection. Diaz began feeling symptoms right before his fight on Sept. 15 for EliteXC against Mike... [Read More...]
NCAA Champ Hendricks Making MMA Debut for Team Takedown
Say what you will about the newly formed Team Takedown, if nothing else they’re ambitious. The fighter management company is signing NCAA wrestling champions to MMA contracts before they’ve ever had a fight, hoping to groom them into champions down the line. One of their prospects – two-time NCAA champion Johny Hendricks, from Oklahoma State – is about to get his first test this Friday. ... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell’s trainer, John Hackleman, calls me a moron and more fun with audio
Our pal, Steve Cofield, aka Mr. Sunshine, had Chuck Liddell’s trainer, John Hackleman, as a guest on his show. Hackleman said he believed Keith Jardine won the fight vs. Liddell at UFC 76 and gave his reasons as to why he felt Liddell lost. He said that he doesn’t believe in any way that Liddell is done. In fact, he said they are trying to Shogun in December. Hackleman said this before... [Read More...]
UFC News & Notes: Nakamura tests positive; surgery for Shogun; Jensen to replace Eastman
As I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, Kazuhiro Nakamura tested positive for marijuana following his loss at UFC 76 to Lyoto Machida. He’s been fined and suspended three months by the California State Athletic Commission. Man, could this whole Pride thing get any worse? The marijuana positive still doesn’t explain the umbrella. I know that was his deal in Pride but it seemed even... [Read More...]
More UFC 76 video: Jardine, Griffin, and Fitch talk wins
Earlier this week MMAFighting.com made some post-UFC 76 video of Randy Couture available to us. Well, there’s even more video we can now post here legally, thanks to ESPN: Here’s post-fight video of Jon Fitch, who doesn’t agree that his win over Diego Sanchez being a split decision. Diego also is on at the end and he accepts the loss: Here’s video of Forrest Griffin talking... [Read More...]
TUF 6: Episode 2 Recap
Show opens with Serra screaming his head off as Joe Scarola taps from a triangle choke from last week’s fight. They show both locker rooms. Obviously Team Serra is dejected while Team Hughes is elated. So elated that Hughes is breaking out his best Borat impression. The movie Borat is officially not funny anymore when Matt Hughes is doing the whole “high five” gig after Mac’s... [Read More...]
Strikeforce show at Playboy Mansion to be streamed by Yahoo! – for FREE!
I don’t know about you, but my plans for Saturday evening just changed. Yahoo! has announced that it will be streaming Saturday’s (9/29) fight card from the Playboy Mansion that’s being promoted by the San Jose-based fight promotion Strikeforce. The stream will be free and will begin at midnight ET. Check the Yahoo! MMA page for updates Well, my wife might have prevented me from... [Read More...]
