Gilbert Yvel smashes Pedro Rizzo, confirms bout with Paul Buentello at Affliction Trilogy

Feared Dutch striker Gilbert Yvel improved his professional mixed martial arts record to 36-12 this evening at “Ultimate Chaos” as he pulverized Pedro Rizzo in the first round with a barrage of strikes. Things started out well enough for Rizzo as he took the dangerous kickboxer to the ground and proceeded to land some heavy elbows before Yvel managed to scramble back to his feet. Once up,... [Read More...]

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Gilbert Yvel: ‘I’m the guy the American public has been waiting for’

Sometimes controversial and always lethal kickboxer Gilbert Yvel is thick in his preparations for his upcoming bout with fellow feared striker Pedro Rizzo. The two will meet up at “Ultimate Chaos” which is scheduled for June 27. The card will take place in Biloxi, Mississipi and will air live on pay-per-view. Headlining the card will be showdown between colossal heavyweights Bobby Lashley... [Read More...]

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Gilbert Yvel to face Pedro Rizzo for Prize Fight MMA on June 27

Josh Barnett’s last two victims will be facing each other come June 27 in Biloxi, Miss. for the upstart Prize Fight MMA promotion. MMAWeekly.com has received word from Gilbert Yvel’s manager John Lewis that he will be facing former UFC heavyweight title contender Pedro Rizzo at a show called “Unarmed Combat”. Also appearing on the card as the co-main event will be former WWE superstar Bobby... [Read More...]

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Gilbert Yvel licensed for Saturday’s fight vs. Josh Barnett at “Day of Reckoning”

Heavyweight competitor Gilbert Yvel passed his medical exams on Wednesday and was licensed by the California State Athletic Commission to fight Josh Barnett during Affliction and M-1’s “Day of Reckoning” event. There was some question as to whether the 32-year old veteran would receive clearance to fight due to several infractions committed in prior fights. However, CSAC ruled earlier... [Read More...]

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Sources: CSAC allows Gilbert Yvel to move one step closer to getting licensed (UPDATED)

Gilbert Yvel moved one step closer to receiving clearance for a proposed featured heavyweight encounter against Josh Barnett during Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” on January 24 after the California State Athletic Commission ruled Tuesday that Yvel has been approved to apply for a license in the state. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the development late Tuesday night from a source... [Read More...]

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Atencio says Yvel cleared to fight by California commission

One of the more controversial fighters of the past decade is heavyweight Gilbert Yvel. Yvel is scheduled to face Josh Barnett in the co-main event at Affliction Entertainment’s “Day of Reckoning” PPV on January 24. The problem with signing Yvel is that he has had a multitude of licensing issues with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The VP of Affliction Entertainment, Tom Atencio,... [Read More...]

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Josh Barnett to face Gilbert Yvel at Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning”

M-1 Global heavyweight and former PRIDE star Gilbert Yvel has signed a three fight contract with Affliction Entertainment and will be making his debut against Josh Barnett during the promotion’s “Day of Reckoning” event on January 24 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Officials with M-1 made the official announcement in a press release that was sent out Tuesday morning. Yvel,... [Read More...]

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Gilbert Yvel in talks to fight for Affliction

Former PRIDE heavyweight Gilbert Yvel, who is currently contracted to M-1 Global, is reportedly in talks with Affliction Entertainment about competing for the promotion. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the reports with Jacob Schaap, M-1 Global’s Director of Communications. “Affliction is negotiating with Yvel right now about a three fight deal,” said Schaap responding to a request for... [Read More...]

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Former PRIDE star Gilbert Yvel joins DREAM

Gilbert Yvel, one of the most infamous competitors in PRIDE’s storied history, will be returning to the Japanese MMA scene after signing a contract with DREAM, reports Stash Capar of The Fight Network. Yvel’s contract with DREAM is for three fights, according to the report. A debut date and a first opponent for Yvel has not been reported, but Capar indicates that an eventual showdown with... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. Feature: Nick Diaz could have his hands full on Saturday

Nick Diaz’s star was beginning to shine brighter than ever last year after EliteXC decided to sign him to a new, long-term contract and put a big promotional push behind him. The promotion even went so far as to go against the “Unified Rules of MMA” and create a new lightweight class of 160 pounds, almost specifically for the benefit of Diaz. But a funny thing happened on Diaz’s... [Read More...]

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Report: Fickett out due to injury; 5 other bouts announced for EliteXC’s June 14th show

MMA Weekly is reporting that Drew Fickett has had to pull out of his June 14 welterweight title fight with Jake Shields due to a knee injury. The news comes from EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw who was a recent guest on MMA Weekly radio. From MMA Weekly: “Obviously the back injury happened (to Shields) and the easiest thing to do was move him to Hawaii to fight Drew,” said Shaw in the... [Read More...]

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Diaz to fight Corbbrey on June 14

Nick Diaz has officially been added to EliteXC’s June 14 show in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to a recent announcement by ProElite.com. The web site has also revealed that Diaz’s opponent for the event will be ShoXC veteran Muhsin Corbbrey. The two had been scheduled to fight in April on an EliteXC show that had been scheduled for Hawaii, however the card was ultimately canceled and Diaz... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Nick Diaz expected to return to action on April 26 in Hawaii vs. Muhsin Corbbrey

Graduation day has arrived for ShoXC prospect Muhsin Corbbrey, as ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned that Corbbrey has accepted a EliteXC bout against Nick Diaz for April 26 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The news comes from a source close to Corbbrey’s camp. It has not been confirmed whether Diaz has signed a bout agreement for the fight. Corbbrey is 2-0 competing for EliteXC’s ShoXC:... [Read More...]

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ShoXC to return on Oct. 26 featuring Javi Vazquez, Aaron Rosa, and Muhsin Corbbrey

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that EliteXC is planning another ShoXC card to be televised on Showtime on Friday, October 26, at 11 p.m. ET. The card is subject to change but right now it’s looking like the main event that was leaked on the Underground forum between Javier Vazquez vs. J.C. Pennington will indeed be happening. Undercard matches on Showtime are expected to include the return... [Read More...]

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My thoughts on debut edition of ShoXC

I apologize for being late with my thoughts but I had to get up at 6 a.m. in order to get ready to haul ass to Princeton, NJ so I could do my show for ESPN 920. If you were looking for a no-frills, meat and potatoes MMA show then I don’t see how you could have an issue with last night’s telecast of ShoXC. I was thoroughly impressed with last night’s show from top to bottom. Pro Elite... [Read More...]

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Preview of Friday’s ShoXC card on Showtime

EliteXC and Showtime will partner for the debut of ShoXC on Friday night live from the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, Calif.  at 11 p.m. ET. The five bout card is expected to end sometime around 1 a.m. ET, at which time ProElite.com will telecast five additional fights via the Internet. ShoXC is patterned after Showtime’s boxing series ShoBox, which has been a springboard for the career of many... [Read More...]

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