M-1 Vice President Jerry Millen talks new show and life with Fedor in new 5 Oz. exclusive interview

Former PRIDE USA Vice President Jerry Millen is one of the most maligned individuals in mixed martial arts. But whether you like him or not, he has an insight into the business of MMA that very few individuals possess having worked for PRIDE both in Japan and in the United States. After his tenure in PRIDE came to an end in the months that proceeded Zuffa’s acquisition of the promotion in 2007,... [Read More...]

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Yarennoka Video: Kazuo Misaki vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama

This is the best fight of the night from the Yarennoka! New Year’s Eve event. Misaki makes a huge comeback after being dropped with a right hand. Excellent fight. Kazuo Misaki vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama – Yarennoka!Uploaded by moltisanti87 SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Yarennoka Video: Kazuo Misaki vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/03/yarennoka-video-kazuo-misaki-vs-yoshihiro-akiyama/"... [Read More...]

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Eighth and final bout for Yarennoka expected to feature Zentsov vs. Russow

ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned from a well-placed source that the eighth and final bout for Yarennoka! in Japan on Dec. 31 is expected to feature Roman Zentsov vs. Mike Russow. ProElite.com has also learned from a separate source that Russow is also under consideration to fight on M-1 Global’s first card in the U.S. The bout between Zentsov and Russow is expected to kick off... [Read More...]

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Report: Calvancante vs. Aoki postponed

Sherdog.com has confirmed that an advertised match between Gesias “JZ Calvan” Calvancante and Shinya Aoki scheduled for Dec. 31 in Japan at Yarennoka has been postponed. According to the report, a new date for the match could be announced at a press conference on Dec. 30. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Report: Calvancante vs. Aoki postponed", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/12/23/report-calvancante-vs-aoki-postponed/"... [Read More...]

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Gilbert Melendez vs. Mitsuhiro Ishida at Yarennoka on NYE

TAGG Radio announced yesterday that TAGG Radio sponsored fighter Gilbert Melendez will be taking on Mitsuhiro Ishida at Yarennoka on New Year’s Eve in Japan. This is a very good fight and this card is shaping up to be a good one. Too bad it won’t be available to watch in the U.S. Yarennoka 12/31/07 Saitama Super Arena – Saitama, Japan Fedor Emelianenko vs. Hong Man Choi Shin’ya... [Read More...]

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