Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal vs. Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante set for August 21 Strikeforce in Houston
The newly crowned Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal will be putting his championship crown on the line for the first time against dangerous Brazilian striker Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante in August. FiveOuncesofPain.com recently learned of the anticipated match-up through sources close to the promotion. The title clash is expected to take place on... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin: You’re going to see Brock Lesnar knocked out on the canvas
Shane Carwin recently joined ESPN SportsCenter to discuss his impending heavyweight title clash withBrock Lesnar during UFC 116 this Saturday evening in Las Vegas. “You’re going to see Brock Lesnar knocked out on the canvas,” stated Carwin when asked to offer a prediction for his upcoming bout with the former WWE superstar and Division I NCAA wrestling champion. Check out Carwin breaking... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem vs. Ricco Rodriguez set for DREAM.15
A heavyweight fight between Strikeforce Heavyweight Champion Alistair Overeem and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez is on-tap for DREAM.15. The heavyweight bout is the fifth fight announced for the promotion’s July card. The news of the bout comes courtesy of a recent report at MMAJunkie.com. “The Demolition Man” demolished another victim in his last fight as he steamrolled though... [Read More...]
Danzig vs. Wiman II expected at UFC Fight Night 22
Image via Wikipedia After a controversial stoppage at UFC 115, it appears Matt Wiman and Mac Danzig will have a chance to tee it up and do it again at UFC fight night 22. As many remember, Wiman was awarded a submission victory over Danzig in their first meeting by guillotine choke. Upon conclusion of the contest, it was apparent that Danzig was not stopped by the choke, but rather a referee’s... [Read More...]
Keith Jardine: ‘Although my career is at a crossroads my story is only half written.’
When word surfaced last week that Keith Jardine had been released by the UFC on the heels of his fourth consecutive loss, and fifth his his last six bouts, it was greeted by most with relative acceptance…including “The Dean of Mean” himself. Jardine, who was on the wrong end of a majority decision against Matt Hamill at the Ultimate Fighter Finale 11, took to his website to offer... [Read More...]
All fighters clean during The Ultimate Figher 11 Finale drug tests
Thirteen fighters were tested for any traces of banned substances during The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, and all thirteen have come back squeaky clean. FiveOuncesofpain.com recently obtained the results from the drug testings from Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer. The following athletes were tested for the TUF 11 Finale: Court McGee, Kris McCray, Matt Hamill, Keith Jardine,... [Read More...]
UFC signs undefeated Korean knockout artist Dong-Yi Yang
The newest addition to the stacked UFC middleweight roster comes all the way from Korea in the form of undefeated knockout artist Dong-Yi Yang. The promotion made the news of Yang’s inking public in a release earlier today. Sporting an unblemished record of 9-0, Yang has established a reputation as a vicious finisher while finishing 8 of his victories via TKO and 1 by submission. Although he... [Read More...]
Three Strikes and You’re Out: How groin shots are changing the outcome of fights
Ever been kicked in the crotch? Were you able to go right back to what you were doing; not right away. So why does the MMA world think that a fighter can return to his normal form after 5 minutes or less? There has to be some type of repercussion for repeatedly thumping another fighter’s man-region. Something has to be done to even the fight after an illegal low-blow. My solution, three shots to... [Read More...]
Zoila Frausto replaces Rosie Sexton in Bellator Season 3 Women’s Tournament
CHICAGO, Ill. (June 28, 2010) — Zoila “The Warrior Princess” Frausto, who shocked the MMA world with her stunning KO of the world’s top-ranked and heavily favored Rosi Sexton at Bellator 23 last Thursday, has been added to Bellator’s upcoming Women’s Tournament. Frausto, a 26-year-old Central California native who improved her pro MMA record to 7-1 with the highlight-reel knockout, replaces... [Read More...]
Dan Hardy vs. Carlos Condit on tap for UFC 120
A welterweight fight between Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy and Carlos “The Natural Born Killer” Condit is set for UFC 120. Both sides have apparently agreed to the bout, and the contract for the fight should be signed by the end of the week. News of the likely contest between the crowd-pleasing welterweights comes courtesy of a recent report on MMAWeekly.com. Hardy is coming off of a one-sided... [Read More...]
Gegard Mousasi vs. Jake O’Brien set for DREAM.15
Photo by Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE The return of Dutch striker and former Strikeforce LightHeavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi will take place at Dream 15 according to MMAJunkie.com. His opponent will be Jake O’Brien, a UFC veteran who has won two fights outside of the promotion. Mousasi is coming off a devastating loss to Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal at “Strikeforce: Nashville”,... [Read More...]
Spike TV to air UFC 116 weigh-ins, Petruzelli vs. Romero added to Spike TV live prelims
New York, NY, June 28, 2010 – Spike TV will telecast live coverage of the weigh-ins for the highly-anticipated “UFC 116 Lesnar-Carwin” fight card on Friday, July 2 at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT. The main event features a showdown between the top two heavyweight mixed martial artists in the world, UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and interim heavyweight titlist Shane Carwin. Spike TV also announces... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko hoping for rematch with Fabricio Werdum in September or October
Having not suffered a legitimate defeat in more than ten years competing at the highest level of mixed martial arts led many to believe that Fedor Emelianenko was as close to unbeatable as anyone in the sport. Unfortunately for Fedor and his legions of fans throughout the globe, every man can be beaten. Such was the case this past weekend as decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Fabricio Werdum... [Read More...]
Strikeforce: Fedor vs Werdum – The good, the bad and the ugly
“Strikeforce: Fedor vs Werdum” did not just surpass expectations, it absolutely smashed them. Such was the aura of invincibility surrounding Fedor Emelianenko that many are calling Fabricio Werdum’s submission victory the greatest mixed martial arts upset of all time. It is difficult to disagree with this description. Other results, such as Georges St Pierre’s loss to Matt Serra, might... [Read More...]
Tyson Griffin vs. Takanari Gomi set for “UFC on Versus 2″ with Joe Stevenson injured
Joe Stevenson has dropped out of his upcoming lightweight showdown with Takanori Gomi at “UFC on Versus 2” due to a knee injury and Tyson Griffin will step in to face the former PRIDE champion at the August 1 event. The news comes according to a report on the Wrestling Observer. Griffin is coming off of a split decision loss to Evan Dunham at UFC 115, and has gone 7-3 in his ten appearances... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum” Photo Gallery
Mixed Martial Arts history was made last evening in California as decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Fabricio Werdum became the first man to hand the greatest fighter of our time Fedor Emelianenko the first true defeat of his professional fighting career. Also in action from San Jose during “Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum” was Strikeforce 145 lb. Female Champion Cristiane... [Read More...]
Pat Bennett and Shane Primm shine at KO filled M-1 Selection Americas in Atlantic City
Pat Bennett - Photo courtesy of M-1 Global and Zack Lynch Eight of the twelve total bouts scheduled for last evening’s M-1 Selection Americas in Atlantic City, New Jersey ended via knockout, while only one bout made it to the judges scorecards. Team Bomb Squad trained heavyweight prospect Pat Bennett made a successful return from a recent hard fought unanimous decision defeat at the hands of... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum shocks Fedor Emelianenko, submits legend in first round
The man widely considered to be the greatest fighter of our time, Fedor Emelianenko, was handed the first legitimate defeat of his professional fighting career this evening in San Jose as decorated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Fabricio Werdum made mixed martial arts history in California, submitting the feared Russian heavyweight with vice-like armbar/triangle choke early into the very first round. Emelianenko... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum” Live Results
Once again it’s on and FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here all evening to make sure you are kept up to date with all of the latest live results and happenings from “Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Werdum“. The event will be taking place from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California while airing live on Showtime. Headlining the card will be a heavyweight showdown between Fedor Emelianeniko... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce – Fedor vs. Werdum” Previews and Predictions
This Saturday night might as well be Christmas morning for fans of Mixed Martial Arts, as pound-for-pound great Fedor Emelianenko is set to face off against notable Brazilian Fabricio Werdum and is supported by a cast of players who are also worth-watching for a number of reasons. Fans in attendance at Strikeforce‘s homebase, the HP Pavilion in San Jose, as well as those tuning in on Showtime,... [Read More...]
