Bellator 17 ratings up 184% on Fox Sports net over April 8 debut
CHICAGO, Ill. (May 14, 2010) — Just five weeks into its 24-show engagement with FOX Sports Net, Bellator Fighting Championships has set a new standard for MMA programming on the network, outperforming the ratings of other previous MMA shows on FSN by a remarkable 46 percent among the coveted “men 25 to 54” demographic. In addition, Bellator has seen its own ratings increase dramatically since... [Read More...]
James Hammortree TUF 11 Q&A – II.
FiveOuncesofPain.com recently caught up with TUF 11 cast member James Hammortree to gather his thoughts on the severity of his recent back injury, being passed up for the wild card spot, his honest opinion on early favorite Nick Ring, and much more. Check out the second installation of FiveOuncesofPain.com‘s exclusive Q&A session with Mr. Hammortree regarding his experience on the eleventh... [Read More...]
Gone In 6 Seconds: Hector Lombard vs. Jay Silva (Video)
In what could easily be considered a strong early contender for the Knockout of the Year Award, Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard went upside Jay Silva‘s head with a devastating right-left combination of punches, leaving the former UFC fighter sprawled out across the canvas in a mere 6.12 seconds during Bellator 18 last evening. You can check out the video below courtesy of Bellator... [Read More...]
Karo Parisyan returns at Impact Fighting Championships in Australia on July 10
Karo “The Heat” Parisyan will next strap on the gloves against Brazilian Luis Dutra Jr. at Impact Fighting Championships in Australia on July 10. The former UFC welterweight standout was unable to reach an agreement with Strikeforce this week so instead opted to join fellow UFC outcasts Paul Daley and Josh Barnett on the upstart promotions inaugural Aussie card. “I [haven't] fought for a... [Read More...]
Lombard crushes Silva, Warren and Pitbull advance in featherweight tournament at Bellator 18
MONROE, La. (May 13, 2010) – World Champion wrestler Joe Warren and undefeated jiu-jitsu black belt Patricio Pitbull punched their tickets to the Bellator Featherweight Tournament Finals on Thursday while reigning Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard made yet another statement that he is one of the world’s top 185-pounders during a thrilling night of fights at Bellator 18. Lombard used... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery” Preview and Predictions
Strikeforce is back with a vengeance less than a month removed from the embarrassing post-fight brawl on CBS, and with the line-up set for Saturday night’s ”Heavy Artillery” event it shouldn’t be hard to push the sour memory even further back in the public’s collective memory due to the level of talent involved. The card includes something for everyone from high-level strikers to elite jiujitsu... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 5/14/10
Where should Kimbo Slice go on the heels of his UFC release? Was the punishment Paul Daley received too severe or spot on? Who amongst the big boys has the most to prove at this weekend’s Strikeforce event? How long should fans have to wait for Anderson Silva vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua now that Silva-associate Lyoto Machida is no longer champ? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Another... [Read More...]
Bellator 18 Complete Live Results
FiveOuncesofPain.com is on the scene in Monroe, Louisiana where Bellator Fighting Championships is all set to kick off Bellator 18. The featherweight finals will be decided this evening as Georgi Karakhanyan will face off with Joe Warren and Wilson Reis will meet up with Patricio Pitbull, along with a middleweight superfight between Belator 185 pound champion Hector Lombard and Jay Silva. A full set... [Read More...]
Ricardo Mayorga on bout with Din Thomas: Don King cannot stop this fight
NEW YORK, NY (May 12, 2010) – Ricardo Mayorga, Shine Fights, and the city of Fayetteville are eagerly awaiting Saturday’s MMA showdown between Ricardo Mayorga and Din Thomas at the Crown Coliseum. “Worlds Collide: MAYORGA VS THOMAS” will be broadcast via PPV on cable and satellite in the United States and Canada. The event will be in High Definition and it will be available in both... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz vs. Marcus Davis likely for UFC 118
A welterweight tilt between Marcus Davis and Nate Diaz is on tap for the promotion’s first event in Boston. The news of the bout comes according to a report from MMAJunkie.com. The fate of the fight is hinged on the commission’s ruling for Diaz’ role in the now famous brawl at Strikeforce: Nashville. Diaz is coming off a victory in his debut at welterweight against Rory Markham at UFC 111. Despite... [Read More...]
Bellator 18 Weigh-In Results
MONROE, La. (May 12, 2010) — On the eve of Bellator Fighting Championships’ much-anticipated show at the Monroe Civic Center in Monroe, La., the fighters competing in tomorrow’s event participated in an official weigh-in earlier this evening. Bellator 18 will be broadcast live in prime time nationwide on Thursday on FOX Sports Net and during special Bellator highlight shows this Saturday night... [Read More...]
Marius Zaromskis vs. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos set for “Strikeforce: Los Angeles”
Brazilian striker Evangelista Santos, husband of current Strikeforce female 145 pound champion Cristiane Santos, will make his welterweight debut against DREAM welterweight grand prix champion Marius Zaromskis in what should be an entertaining fight. The fights is set to take place at Strikeforce: Los Angeles, which will take place during the popular E-3 Videogame Expo. The news of the planned bout... [Read More...]
Lyoto Machida suspended two months following knockout loss
Not only did former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto Machida lose his belt last Saturday night, but apparently he also walked away from the event with the dubious distinction of topping the list of medical suspensions issued by the Quebec Athletic Commission following UFC 113. Machida’s sixty-day vacation was mandated due to precautionary reasons stemming from his first-round knockout loss to... [Read More...]
Paulo Filho scratched from another bout, Hector Lombard vs. Jay Silva set for Bellator 18
In the ongoing saga of Paulo Filho’s career has once again hit another bump in the road as he will not be able to fight against Hector Lombard at Bellator 18, set for this Thursday. According to Gracie Mag, Filho ran into problems with his visa after his managers reportedly make mistakes. “It seems the event took too long in sending out the letter I needed to present at the consulate and I’m... [Read More...]
Griffin vs. Dunham, Wiman vs. Danzig on Spike TV Prelims for UFC 115
New York, NY, May 11, 2010 – Spike TV will telecast live undercard bouts from UFC® 115: LIDDELL vs. FRANKLIN on Saturday, June 12 at 9:00 PM ET/ 6:00 PM PT from the GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The one-hour telecast will run with limited commercial interruption. UFC 115 will air on pay-per-view at 10:00 PM ET. The first bout scheduled to air on Spike TV is in the lightweight division,... [Read More...]
Machida may require orbital surgery following UFC 113 beating from Shogun
Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida may require surgery to repair a fractured orbital he suffered at the hands of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 113, according to his manager Ed Soares. “He does have a slight hairline fracture, and the reason why it puffed up is the doctor said there was air that got in, and that’s why it fills up,” Soares told MMAJunkie.com. In the highly... [Read More...]
Paul Buentello returns at Shark Fights 11 against undefeated Bryan Humes
Amarillo, TX. – May 10, 2010 –Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, confirmed today that Paul “The Headhunter’” Buentello will take on undefeated prospect Bryan Humes in the main event at Shark Fights 11. The winner of Humes vs. Buentello will be in contention for Shark Fights Heavyweight Title, currently held by Darrel Schoonover. Shark Fights 11... [Read More...]
Beerbohm vs. Ribeiro combines with local talent to finalize “Strikeforce: Heavy Artillery”
NEW YORK (May 10, 2010) – Popular, unbeaten welterweight Jesse Finney (5-0) of St. Louis will try to cash in against Justin DeMoney (14-2-1) of Ottumwa, Idaho, in the top non-televised undercard fight when Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) returns to The Gateway City with STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery at Scottrade Center this Saturday, May 15. The remaining six non-televised fights will include nine... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson vs. Junior dos Santos on tap for UFC 117
With rumors circulating of Roy Nelson possibly facing off with Cheick Kongo and Frank Mir in the TUF 10 champion’s next outing, it now appears as though “Big Country” could be facing off with an opponent regarded to be one of the top contenders to the UFC heavyweight throne in a bout that could hold serious weight on future title implications in the weight class. A heavyweight tussle... [Read More...]
UFC 113: Oh, what a night
What a night. Shogun starts his era as champ, Kimbo is cut, and Paul Daley manages to get fired for perhaps the worst post fight action I have seen since Tank Abbot fought in the UFC. The frustrating thing about it is I am sure there are fans out there who also want to punch Josh Koscheck in the head and as someone who has watched as the 170lb weight class has become the most boring class in the UFC... [Read More...]
