DREAM releases preview for Fedor Emelianenko’s NYE fight against Satoshi Ishii
Former heavyweight superstar Fedor Emelianenko will make his return to Japan, much like he did earlier this year by heading back to Russia to compete, when he meets Satoshi Ishii in the main event of DREAM‘s New Year’s Eve card. The popular Russian became somewhat of a staple on similar cards before joining Affliction/Strikeforce. The event, which will take place on December 31, goes down... [Read More...]
Dissecting the new Strikeforce on Showtime deal
It was widely speculated that Strikeforce would fold following the purchasing of the organization by Zuffa and the conclusion of their Showtime deal, but rumors of their demise were greatly exaggerated. Strikeforce will be sticking around on Showtime and things will be “business as usual” moving forward. What does this mean for the world of MMA? Well, I’m glad I asked myself. PRO: More MMA. I’m... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/17/11
Despite the new Showtime deal will Gilbert Melendez still join the UFC if he wins tonight against Jorge Masvidal? What’s next for Frank Mir? Will Miguel Torres be back in the UFC within the next year? Is Gegard Mousasi better off at 185 pounds? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Better late than never, welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting... [Read More...]
Jorge Patino outlasts Mike Bronzoulis in main event, Daniel Pineda impresses at Legacy FC 9
Tomorrow’s Strikeforce event isn’t the only MMA on TV this weekend as Legacy Fighting Championship delivers their ninth event tonight live from the Arena Theater in Houston, Texas. As always, FiveOunceOfPain.com will provide live results and a fight recap of all the televised action. The main card kicks off at 10PM EST on HDNet. Legacy FC 9 is headlined by a welterweight title fight as... [Read More...]
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Weigh-In Results
All but one fighter hit their weigh-in mark Friday evening for Saturday’s Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal card, including main event fighters Gilbert Melendez and Jorge Masvidal. Melendez, the Strikeforce lightweight champion, weighed in at 155, while Masvidal hit the scale at the exact same number. The four-fight main card, which goes down at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California,... [Read More...]
Heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga returning to the Octagon at UFC 142
Former UFC title-contender Gabriel Gonzaga has won his way back into the promotion after being announced as an injury replacement for Rob Broughton. Gonzaga will face Ednaldo Oliveira at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes on January 14 from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In his last bout, Gonzaga (12-6) downed Parker Porter via submission in the third round. The fight marked his first since being... [Read More...]
Paulo Thiago off UFC 142 card with elbow injury
According to multiple reports, the hits keep coming for UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes, as Paulo Thiago has been forced out of his bout with an elbow injury. Thiago (14-3) was expected to face Mike Pyle in his native country of Brazil, but the welterweight was injured in training and knocked from the fight. A replacement for Pyle has not been announced. News of the potential change was first reported by... [Read More...]
“Cyborg” Santos plans to put on a show Saturday night
Strikeforce women’s featherweight champ Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos has been waiting a long time to get back inside the cage and perform. Saturday night, Santos will face Hiroko Yamanaka at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal in the co-main event. After successfully defending her title back in 2010 against Jan Finney via knockout, Santos was forced to the sidelines as contract negotiations took... [Read More...]
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal Breakdown
Fresh off a major announcement that will see the promotion extend its stay on Showtime for at least another year, Strikeforce looks to demonstrate why its survival will be our gain with a decent card capped off by a promising main event. Arguably the best fighter not under contract with the UFC, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez returns to the cage to take on challenger Jorge Masvidal.... [Read More...]
Sixth Ounce Podcast: Episode 10
It’s quite possibly the most professionally unprofessional Sixth Ounce Podcast we’ve done to date! Join Brendhan Conlan, Samer Kadi, and Jeremy Lambert as they start off chatting about MMA, specifically detailing the new deal between Strikeforce/Showtime and what it means for the future of MMA, certain fighters, and fans. Then we get into a more serious discussion about Dana White and his... [Read More...]
Strikeforce releases highlight video featuring Melendez, Masvidal, and Santos
Recently Strikeforce struck a new deal with Showtime that will keep the company on the network for at least eight more events in 2012. While the deal doesn’t officially kick off until a January 7 show, there is a major Strikeforce event this weekend featuring lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez taking on top contender Jorge Masvidal in headlining action. Plus, the most feared female fighter... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar says Alistair Overeem is coming into HIS house at UFC 141
In a little over two weeks, one of the biggest heavyweight battles in MMA – literally – will take place when Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem collide in the main event of UFC 141. The show is set for Friday, December 30 rather than on Saturday due to New Year’s Eve and will emanate from Las Vegas. Adding even more intrigue to the headliner, the winner will earn a title shot against... [Read More...]
Bellator sets up next bantamweight tournament for Season 6
Bellator’s upcoming bantamweight tournament is starting to take shape, as several fighters have been signed to the sixth season event. Among those set to compete for a shot at current Bellator bantamweight champion Zack Makovsky are Marcos Galvao, Luis “Betao” Nogueira, Rodrigo “Ratinho” Lima, Ed West, and Masakatsu Ueda. Galvao, Nogueira and West have Bellator experience, while Lima and... [Read More...]
Johnny Bedford steps in to face Eddie Wineland in January
Eddie Wineland did not have to wait long to find out his next opponent, as the featherweight will meet Johnny Bedford at UFC on FOX 2. Wineland was slated to face Demetrious Johnson on the January 28 card, but Johnson was moved to the UFC flyweight tournament. UFC on FOX 2 will feature a main event pitting Rashad Evans against Phil Davis>, along with a co-main event of Chael Sonnen vs. Mark Munoz.... [Read More...]
Strikeforce/UFC Real Time Conference Call Highlights
Last week UFC President Dana White came out to say Strikeforce was sticking around for the foreseeable future after Zuffa came to terms with Showtime on a new deal, also adding some potentially exciting news regarding an investment in maintaining the company’s roster and even booking the occasional crossover fight featuring a UFC competitor. Now White, along with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker and Showtime... [Read More...]
Carla Esparza reflects on recent win over Felice Herrig
Women’s MMA and its rise in popularity can be attributed to a list of stellar competitors like Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos, Megumi Fujii, and Gina Carano. However, while certain stand-outs may receive the bulk of the public’s attention there are a number of highly-talented females throwing down in the ring on a regular basis. One such fighter is Carla Esparza, a Bellator veteran coming off a... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves-Martin Kampmann confirmed to headline UFC Sydney
The third UFC event to come to Australia has a main event, as, according to a press release by the UFC on Wednesday, Thiago Alves will meet Martin Kampmann in headlining action on March 3 from the Allphones Arena in Sydney and is expected to be the second event to be shown on the FX Network. Alves (24-7) is a former contender to UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. Most recently “The... [Read More...]
Lineup for UFC on FUEL TV event grows with addition of two bouts
The inaugural UFC on Fuel TV event continues to grow as the company has officially added to more bouts to the card. Aaron Simpson and Ronny Markes will do battle in the middleweight division while featherweights Jonathan Brookins and Rani Yahya will trade leather as well. It’s not yet known whether or not these fights will take place on the main portion of the broadcast or the preliminary portion. Simpson... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum returns to the Octagon at UFC 143 to face Roy Nelson
Despite recent comments from Dana White pointing in the other direction it seems as if at least one more Strikeforce fighter is headed to the UFC, as Fabricio Werdum is set for his Octagon return at UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit against Roy Nelson. The event is set for February 4 and takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Werdum won three of his last four as a member of Strikeforce, including a stunning submission... [Read More...]
Jon Jones takes out latest foe with spectacular spinning kick
UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is currently trying to win another title, although one with a little less at stake than in his “day job” as he is competing against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the semifinals of ESPN SportsNation’s “Awesomest Dude of the Year” poll. Currently, “Bones” is behind the WWE superstar/successful actor in the voting, so, while making... [Read More...]
