Ninja knocks out Stiebling, Rizzo defeats Monson at Bitetti Combat Nordeste 4
Fellow Brazilians Murilo “Ninja” Rua and Pedro Rizzo were able to get themselves back on track while notching victories over well respected opponents during Bitetti Combat Nordeste 4, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ninja managed to bounce back from back to back defeats while slaying Alex “The Brazilian Killer” Stiebling with a pulverizing head kick early in the... [Read More...]
Bitetti Combat Nordeste 4 Live Results
Bitetti Combat Nordeste 4 is taking place this evening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and features a variety of high quality match-ups such as Ricardo Arona vs. Marvin Eastman, Jeff Monson vs. Pedro Rizzo, Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Alex Steibling, Paulo Filho vs. Alex Schoenauer, and much more. Below is a full list of results from the card: Alexandre Pimentel def. Luciano Correa via decision Cassiano... [Read More...]
Anderson Silva to Wanderlei: ‘If you had long hair and a pretty mouth, you’d be like Angelina Jolie’
At one point in time Anderson and Wanderlei Silva were close friends and training partners out of the feared Chute Boxe Academy in the fight team’s heyday, but those day have past. Since their time training together in their native country of Brazil the two have long gone their separate ways. Recently, with Anderson training with Rich Franklin to prepare him for his past match with Wanderlei... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum accuses Alistair Overeem of taking “gummy berry juice” to acquire “super powers”
It’s commonly known throughout the mixed martial arts community that the Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship has gone undefended for quite some time now. Just shy of two years to be exact. Now with the recent addition of men such as Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum, Brett Rogers and others, the spotlight shining on current heavyweight Strikeforce title holder Alistair Overeem is shining brighter... [Read More...]
Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante injured, out of DREAM 11
Previously expected to take part in a lightweight match-up with Japanese veteran Daisuke Nakamura during DREAM 11, Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante has recently suffered an injury during training and will not be able to compete. Apparently Cavalcante seems to have twisted his knee during wrestling practice according to a recent report from Tatame.com. No news is immediately available as to whether... [Read More...]
Wilson Gouveia vs. Alan Belcher set for UFC 107
A middleweight match-up between Wilson Gouveia and Alan Belcher is expected for UFC 107. Although not officially announced it has been reported the bout is in the final stages of negotiations. MMAWeekly.com is stating both parties have agreed and expected to finalize the deal shortly. Belcher is coming off a close decision loss to Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 100. The loss, which many believe was won by... [Read More...]
Paul Daley aware that Martin Kampmann has more to lose at UFC 103
Paul Daley, who makes his Octagon debut at UFC 103 on September 19 against Martin Kampmann, is well aware that the “The Hitman” has a lot to be nervous about. Initially scheduled to debut against Brian Foster at UFC 103, the former Cage Rage welterweight champion stepped in on short notice to face Kampmann in place of an injured Mike Swick. This move also placed Daley on the televised main card... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Luis Cane set for UFC 105
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will face off with fellow Brazilian Luis Cane in his Octagon debut at UFC 105. The event is scheduled for November 14 from Manchester, England. According to a recent report on Sherdog.com, both men have verbally agreed to the bout and are currently awaiting the paperwork to make it official. Nogueira has long been considered among the top competitors at light-heavyweight, making... [Read More...]
Frank Mir vs. Cheick Kongo expected for UFC 107
It appears as though an expected match-up between former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir and Cheick Kongo will be taking place at UFC 107. The anticipated bout has been agreed to but nothing has been signed as of right now according to a recent report on MMAWeekly.com. UFC 107 will take place on December 12 from Memphis, Tennessee. Previously rumored for UFC 105 in Manchester, England, it’s... [Read More...]
Jim Wallhead vs. Che Mills set for Knuckle Up 3: Knuckle-Up At The Manor
A welterweight bout between top prospects Jim Wallhead and Che Mills is expected for Knuckle Up 3: Knuckle-Up At The Manor. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been able to confirm through sources close to the fight that the bout has been agreed to, with bout agreements expected to be signed shortly. The event is expected to take place on November 1 from the Celtic Manor Hotel and Resort in Newport, Wales. Jim... [Read More...]
Billy Evangelista vs. Jorge Gurgel set to headline Nov. 6 Strikeforce Challengers
A lightweight showdown between Billy Evangelista and Jorge Gurgel has recently been announced as the main event for a Strikeforce Challengers card that has been set for November 6. The event will take place from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California and will air live on Showtime. Casey Olson has also been announced for the card against an opponent yet to be determined. The undefeated Evangelista... [Read More...]
Paul Buentello released from Strikeforce
Paul “The Head Hunter” Buentello, a twelve year veteran of Mixed Martial Arts, has been released by Strikeforce and is currently in negotiations to return to the UFC. Strikeforce President Scott Coker confirmed the release with Sherdog.com through a company representative, explaining,”We offered Paul a six-figure contract to fight Fedor, but he turned it down. His decision is understandable... [Read More...]
Eric Marriott vs. Ryan Roberts booked for Combat Sports Championships
Eric Marriott Undefeated featherweight sensation Eric Marriott is set to face off with Ryan “Are You Ready?” Roberts as a co-headlining attraction for the recently announced inaugural Titan Entertainment’s Combat Sports Championships. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to confirm the booking of the bout through sources close to the promotion. Combat Sports Championships is set... [Read More...]
The Forecast: Fancy Pants, Arona & The Predator
The coming weekend showcases a wealth of intriguing match-ups between some of the more talented and marketable names in the business. Come along as I dive headfirst into the coming weekend of fights that include names like Dave “Pee Wee” Herman, Lyle Beerbohm, Ricardo Arona, Jeff Monson, Don Frye, Murilo “Ninja” Rua and many more. American Steel Cagefighting II – Friday,... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson a free agent, next move uncertain
Dan Henderson‘s contract obligations to the UFC have recently expired leaving many to wonder what the next move will be for the former multiple weight class PRIDE FC champion. According to a recent post on the Twitter account of Josh Gross from Sports Illustrated, Henderson’s return to the UFC is far from a done deal, and the current negotiations aren’t exactly moving along at a break-neck... [Read More...]
Frank Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino in the works for TUF 10 Finale
A lightweight battle between Frank Edgar and Kurt Pellegrino is currently brewing for the Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale which is expected to take place on December 5. The news of the potential bout was recently confirmed by MMA Live, yet nothing has been signed as of this time. Edgar is one of the top contenders currently competing in the UFC’s lightweight division with a career record of 10-1,... [Read More...]
Bob Sapp is back in the DREAM “Super Hulk” Tournament
It’s looking like Bob Sapp will be stepping in for Gegard Mousasi in the DREAM “Super Hulk” Tournament. Sapp, who lost in the first round of the tournament to Ikuhisa Minowa, will be stepping in to face Rameau Thierry Sokodjou on October 6 during Dream 11 according to a recent report by MMAWeekly.com. Mousasi was forced to pull out due to an injury earlier this week. “Sokoudjou’s... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian vs. Clay Guida set for UFC 107
A lightweight showdown between Kenny Florian and Clay Guida has been set for UFC 107. Although the match-up had previously been expected for UFC 106, MMA Live has recently confirmed the bouts shifting to UFC 107. Florian had put together six consecutive victories in the Octagon before recently coming up short in his championship bid against B.J. Penn at UFC 101. Guida is coming off of a hard fought... [Read More...]
Joe Kelly announces Titan Entertainment’s Combat Sports Championships
Joe Kelly, the owner and president of Titan Entertainment, has recently announced the inauguration of a new full-time fight promotion entitled Titan Entertainment’s Combat Sports Championships. A long-time fight game promoter, both in boxing and mixed martial arts, Kelly has a track record for success stemming from the countless number of shows he has put together during his many years involved... [Read More...]
Marcus Davis vs. Ben Saunders set for UFC 106
A welterweight match-up between Marcus Davis and Ben Saunders has recently been agreed to for UFC 106. The event is expected to take place from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on November 21. Both fighters have agreed to the contest and at least one has signed the contract for the bout according to a report from MMAJunkie.com. Davis recently dropped a hard fought split decision to Dan Hardy... [Read More...]
