Nick Diaz and Cris Cyborg leave “Strikeforce: Miami” as champions
SUNRISE, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2010) – Nick Diaz (21-7) of Stockton, Calif., won his sixth straight and the first-ever STRIKEFORCE welterweight championship with a 4:38, first-round TKO over Marius Zaromskis (13-4) of London, England, and the first and only STRIKEFORCE Female lightweight champion, Cris Cyborg (9-1) of Curitiba, Brazil, successfully defended her 145-title for the initial time with a third-round... [Read More...]
Strikeforce: Miami Results
Mixed Martial Arts is back following a brief break as “Strikeforce: Miami” is set to take place this evening in Florida. FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here to bring all of the latest results from the event that is set to take place from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida, while airing live on Showtime. Nick Diaz is set to face off with Marius Zaromskis for the Strikeforce welterweight... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Miami” weigh-in results
“Strikeforce: Miami” is set to take place this evening from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida. The event which will be broadcast live on Showtime will feature a headlining bout between Nick Diaz and Marius Zaromskis, along with appearances from Cris Cyborg, Herschel Walker, Melvin Manhoef, Bobby Lashley, and more. Below is a full set of weigh-in results for the card: Nick Diaz... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt and Dan Miller on Rear Naked Radio LIVE Tonight at 7 pm ET (4 pm PT)
Rear Naked Radio returns this evening as FiveOuncesofPain.com Managing Editor and RNR co-host Cory Brady joins Richard Hunter and Pugs Moran to welcome Nate “The Great” Marquardt and Dan Miller to the show. Marquardt will be on hand to discuss his upcoming UFC 109 showdown with title implications at 185 pounds against Chael Sonnen, and Miller will be talking about his bout with Brazilian... [Read More...]
The Breakdown: Strikeforce-Miami Preview and Predictions.
After a brief layoff from what felt like weekly MMA events, we have a live card. Strikeforce: Miami takes place this Saturday night live from the Bank Atlantic Center, in Sunrise, Florida. With live television coverage beginning at 10pm ET (delayed on the west coast) on Showtime with live preliminary coverage of Jay Herion vs. Joe Riggs taking place on EASportsMMA.com at 9pm ET. With the lion’s... [Read More...]
Cole Konrad added to Matrix Fights 1 on February 27 in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – In a major announcement, the Philadelphia-based Matrix Fights (www.MatrixFights.com) promotion revealed today that former two-time NCAA heavyweight champion Cole Konrad has been added to the promotion’s inaugural event on Saturday, Feb. 27 at The Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Konrad is one of UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar’s training partners who made his professional... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Marloes Coenen talks “Strikeforce: Miami” title fight with Cris Cyborg (VIDEO)
Marloes Coenen has a date with destiny on Saturday evening as the submission specialist is all set to face off with Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos for the Strikeforce female 145 pound championship during “Strikeforce: Miami“. Susan Cingari was on hand during the recent Strikeforce media workout for FiveOncesofPain.com to catch up with Coenen, who speaks about how she hopes her battle... [Read More...]
The Case for James Toney vs. Kimbo Slice
For those of you who are not familiar with James Toney, he is one of the best boxers to ever step into a ring. He is a former middleweight, super middleweight, and cruiserweight champion. He holds a current record of 72-6-3, with 44 of his wins coming by KO. When the closest I knew about mixed martial arts was from Cobra Kai in The Karate Kid, boxing was my sport. Posters of fighters such as Meldrick... [Read More...]
Grappling With Issues – 1/29/10
Which of Strikeforce’s two title fights are you more excited to see? What are the chances that Robbie Lawler and Melvin Manhoef make it out of the second round? Should Zuffa be concerned about low ticket sales for UFC 108? Why is there still an interim title fight when we know Brock Lesnar is coming back? And what kind of buyrate should the UFC expect for Lesnar’s return? It’s time once again... [Read More...]
Eric Schambari signs with Bellator Fighting Championships
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 29, 2010) – In the latest addition to its growing Season 2 fighter roster, Bellator Fighting Championships announced today the acquisition of middleweight and former WEC standout Eric Schambari. Schambari, who boasts an 11-1 professional record, is in the midst of an unlikely comeback from a career-threatening injury that forced him to sit out all of 2008. He is a perfect 4-0... [Read More...]
Craig “The Hammer” Oxley: It’s now or never
He may not be a household name in the MMA but Craig “The Hammer” Oxley is doing everything he can to become one in the near future. Oxley (5-2) has been patiently waiting for his January 30 bout against David Gomez (4-2) during “Strikeforce: Miami”, and the time is now for the up and coming World Combat League veteran to separate himself from the pack in Strikeforce’s lightweight... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Herschel Walker talks Strikeforce debut (VIDEO)
Susan Cingari recently had the opportunity to catch up with former NFL superstar Hershel Walker for FiveOuncesofPain.com to gather his thoughts on how he is using some of his tried and true training techniques from football to prepare for his first fight against Greg Nagy at the Bank Atlantic Center, Saturday, what kind of fighter he has become, how he is not afraid to go the distance to win, and much... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Joachim Hansen joins “EA Sports MMA” roster
Former Dream lightweight champion Joachim “Hellboy” Hansen is the latest fighter expected to take part in the upcoming “EA Sports MMA” video game. The title is expected to be released late this summer on the Playstation 3 and XBox 360 consoles. A native of Oslo, Norway, Hansen is widely respected as one of the most dangerous fighters in the sport with notable victories over... [Read More...]
Pat Barry vs. Gilbert Yvel in works for UFC 115
It appears as though fans of affable heavyweight Pat Barry will get a chance to see the New Orleans native step back into the Octagon against fellow kickboxer Gilbert Yvel this June at UFC 115 in Vancouver. The news was reported by the Las Vegas Sun which confirmed both camps are close to signing paperwork required to make the bout official. Barry was most recently seen scoring an emotional win over... [Read More...]
Bibiano Fernandes vs. Joachim Hansen confirmed for Dream 13
FiveOuncesofPain.com was the first to report the news that former Dream 154 pound champion Joachim Hansen would be dropping from lightweight to featherweight to challenge Bibiano Fernandes for the Dream 139 pound title, and Dream officials have since confirmed 5 Oz.‘ report. The duo will face off on March 22 from the Yokohama Arena in Japan. Fernandes made a name for himself a premier featherweight... [Read More...]
Lorenzo Fertitta reveals that UFC 112 is coming to Ferrari World for outdoor event
With already announced bouts of Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort, B.J. Penn vs. Frankie Edgar and Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie lining he UFC‘s debut in Abu Dhabi, details continue to emerge surrounding what promises to be one of the most grand events in the promotion’s illustrious history. “The facility that is going to be constructed at Ferrari World on Yas Island going to be built just... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem: With the right terms I will sign with the UFC right away
While Strikeforce fans have been eagerly anticipating the return of the promotion’s long lost heavyweight title holder, Alistair Overeem recently revealed that there’s nothing set in stone that says he will be returning to Strikeforce at all. “I’m not going to discuss the UFC too much with the media,” said Overeem in a recent interview that will be featured in the latest... [Read More...]
Top MMA Prospects 2010 Vol. II
Jacob McClintock As we venture forth into a new decade with the coming of 2010, there’s no better time than right now to take a close look at the cream of the crop talent that is poised to make a significant impact on the landscape of mixed martial arts in the years to follow. Come along as FiveOuncesofPain.com gives you dozens, upon dozens of reasons to get excited about the future of this passion... [Read More...]
Top MMA Prospects 2010 Vol. I
Cole Konrad As we crack open a new decade with the coming of 2010, there’s no better time than right now to take a close look at the cream of the crop talent that is poised to make a significant impact on the landscape of mixed martial arts in the years to follow. Come along as FiveOuncesofPain.com gives you dozens, upon dozens of reasons to get excited about the future of this passion driven... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Razak Al-Hasan cut by the UFC
Razak Al-Hasan didn’t receive the benefit of a third pitch, as FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently learned that it was two strikes and you’re out as far as his current career with the UFC is concerned. FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been informed of Al-Hasan’s release from the UFC through sources close to the situation. The Iowa based submission artist entered the UFC with an unblemished... [Read More...]
