Sixth Ounce Podcast: Episode 11
It’s a special MMA holiday edition of the Sixth Ounce Podcast. Join Brendhan Conlan, Samer Kadi, and Jeremy Lambert as we open up with some MMA talk and then move into some holiday cheer. First we’ll discuss the art of picking fights and review this past weekends Strikeforce show, which featured a good performance by Gilbert Melendez, a dominating performance by Cris Santos, and “meh”... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/22/11
Will lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez face a Strikeforce or UFC fighter next?? What would you like Dana Claus to bring you this year for Christmas? Would you lock horns in the cage with Cristiane Santos for the right price? Who in MMA deserves a lump of coal in their stocking this year? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly... [Read More...]
The Scorecard – Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
The Scorecard hits the highs and lows of the latest big event offering in MMA. Points are assigned completely at random but stay between ten and negative ten because I hate math. The final Strikeforce event of the year featured the best fighter not in the UFC and the best female fighter on the planet and yet it felt like any random MMA event on HDNet. Maybe it was because the San Diego crowd was too... [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...]
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...]
Book Review: Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques by Marcelo Garcia
If you know anything about grappling, then you know who Marcelo Garcia is. He’s one of the most accomplished submission grapplers in the sports history having won five jiu-jitsu world championships and three ADCC submission wrestling world titles. Now Garcia has released a book that details just about every technique you would ever need to know while grappling. Advanced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques... [Read More...]
Time for the UFC to show confidence in Jon Jones
On UFC president Dana White‘s ever-changing pound-for-pound rankings, light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones is now the second best fighter on the planet. Whether that statement is true or false — it’s likely the latter — it is time for the UFC to start treating him as such. With the right push, Jones can become Zuffa‘s next PPV money-maker. With continuous... [Read More...]
Five Ounces of Podcast: Episode 12
After one of the best UFC cards of the year, there’s only one streaming internet show that can recap things like no one else and that’s the Five Ounces of Podcast. Join Jeremy Lambert and Samer Kadi as we look back at UFC 140 and rave over the performance of Jon Jones and why he’s a scary, scary man. Plus, for maybe the first time in the history of the podcast, Jeremy and Samer disagree... [Read More...]
The Scorecard – UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
The Scorecard hits the highs and lows of the latest big event offering in MMA. Points are assigned completely at random but stay between ten and negative ten because I hate math. Fans in Toronto aren’t used to seeing winners. The Maple Leafs haven’t made the playoffs since 2004, the Raptors since 2008, and the Blue Jays since 1993. So it had to be a little shocking to fans in T.O. to witness what... [Read More...]
Dana White: Extreme Confusion
We’ve all overreacted at some point in our lives to something. I do it all the time when watching a hockey or football game, and I’m willing to bet that most of you reading this overreact or react on instinct and emotion to sports as well. So when Dana White overreacts to certain aspects of his company, like fights not delivering or his fighters doing something stupid, it’s to be expected. The... [Read More...]
UFC 140 Breakdown: The Main Event
“Welcome to the Machida Era”, were the words uttered by UFC color commentator Joe Rogan as Lyoto Machida turned in one of the most jaw-dropping Octagon performances to dispose of then champion Rashad Evans and capture the UFC light heavyweight title. Machida was the epitome of an unsolved riddle in MMA: a man with an unorthodox yet extremely efficient style who was making his opponents... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/9/11
Will Michael Bisping get a title-shot in 2012? Is Jon Jones going to finish Lyoto Machida? Which Nogueira brother has a better chance of winning this weekend at UFC 140? How should the UFC handle Dan Henderson? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight and opinion from myself and resident workhorse Jeremy... [Read More...]
Sixth Ounce Podcast: Episode 9
The Sixth Ounce podcast is back with plenty of major news to talk about in the MMA world. Join Jeremy Lambert, Brendhan Conlan, and Samer Kadi as we discuss the recent firing of Miguel Torres for his tasteless Tweet and why no such punishment was given to Rashad Evans who made a similar joke. We’ll talk about whether or not there is a double standard or just business, the dangers of Twitter,... [Read More...]
Jon Jones: Less Like Jordan, More Like Tebow
Jon Jones has been compared to a lot of people during his rise to the top of the UFC light heavyweight division. The two most comparisons are Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali. I must say, the similarities between the two are pretty outstanding. Jones and Jordan are both winners and they’re both black while Jones and Ali are both cocky (although you’re crazy if you think Jones is anywhere near as... [Read More...]
Five Ounces of Podcast: Episode 11
We’re back on schedule this week so join Jeremy Lambert and Samer Kadi as we review Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale and preview the big UFC 140 event this weekend. First we’ll look back on the final event of its kind on Spike TV and discuss all the fights including Michael Bisping‘s performance, Jason Miller‘s lack thereof, the great one round bout between Diego Brandao and Dennis... [Read More...]
The Scorecard – The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale
The Scorecard hits the highs and lows of the latest big event offering in MMA. Points are assigned completely at random but stay between ten and negative ten because I hate math. The show that put the UFC on the map came to an end on their original network as the SpikeTV era of The Ultimate Fighter officially ended this past Saturday night. It wasn’t a night that fight fans will soon forget though... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/2/11
Should Chris Leben have been released after failing another drug test? Who do you see coming away with an Ultimate Fighter Season 14 trophy? Does Michael Bisping deserve a title-shot if he beats Jason Miller? What was your favorite moment of Bellator Season 5? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fighter Finale 14 Breakdown: Jason Miller vs. Michael Bisping
This Saturday’s TUF 14 Finale marks an end of an era for the UFC. In 2005, Forrest Griffin and Stephan Bonnar tore the house down on Spike TV, and catapulted the UFC into the MMA juggernaut we all know and love. Following a long and eventful partnership, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will finally part ways with the television channel that was instrumental in its success. Concluding their... [Read More...]
