DREAM abandons two-round format for standard structure starting in September
One of Japan’s foremost MMA promotions made a move into the modern era earlier today when DREAM officials announced a major change to their in-ring operations pertaining to the way fights are structured. Starting September 24 in coordination with the company’s DREAM 17 event, all frames will be five minutes rather than handled in the style made popular by PRIDE involving an opening round of ten... [Read More...]
Three more bouts confirmed for New Year’s Eve “Dynamite” Event
FEG has announced the addition of a trio of match-ups to their annual “Dynamite” card slated for December 31 in Saitama, Japan including bouts featuring regional stars Shinya Aoki, Kazushi Sakuraba, and Caol Uno. According to the company, Aoki will compete in a “mixed rules” bout against K-1 fighter Yuichiro Nagashima. Though the specific format has not been explained as of yet, there has... [Read More...]
Joe Stevenson and Spencer Fisher expected for UFC 104
A fight between Joe “Daddy” Stevenson (30-10 MMA, 7-4 UFC) and Spencer Fisher (23-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) is expected to take place at UFC 104. The bout is not official but MMAJunkie.com has cited a source close to the fight who said it’s in the process of being finalized. Stevenson is coming off an impressive performance over Nate Diaz in June. Stevenson dominated Diaz on the ground and picked up a... [Read More...]
Report: Caol Uno expected to return at UFC 99
With plans moving full steam ahead for UFC 99 in Germany, veteran UFC fans may get treated to the return of one of the promotion’s greatest lightweight competitors. According to a new report on MMAjunkie.com, plans are in place for a match-up between former UFC lightweight contender Caol Uno and Miletich fighter Spencer Fisher. The event is to take place June 13 at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne,... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Of Pain interview with Luke Zachrich from “The Ultimate Fighter 7″
On last night’s edition of “The Ultimate Fighter,” viewers got to see not one, but two eliminations with Jeremy May losing via TKO in the first round to Matt Brown and Luke Zachrich losing via a second round TKO. Earlier in the day, Adam Morgan was able to catch up with May and Spike TV was also kind enough to put 5 Oz. of Pain in contact with Zachrich. I spoke with the former Division... [Read More...]
