Jorge Gurgel, Pat Healy scheduled for appearances at Strikeforce Challengers 18
When Strikeforce returns to Las Vegas for their second summer Challengers show the card will be highlighted by a pair of bouts featuring two of the organization’s stand-out lightweights in the form of Jorge Gurgel and Pat Healy. Gurgel will fight Joe Duarte in headlining action at the August 12 event while Healy has drawn 17-5 newcomer Eric Wisely. Strikeforce announced the match-ups and official... [Read More...]
Jorge Gurgel weds long-time girlfriend Zoila Frausto
The world of Mixed Martial Arts welcomed its newest power couple over the weekend as Strikeforce lightweight Jorge Gurgel and Bellator 115-pound champ Zoila Frausto tied the knot yesterday in a private ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Frausto-Gurgel join the ranks of notable wed fighters including Brandon/Kerry Vera and, of course, Evangelista/Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos. Gurgel revealed news of the blessed... [Read More...]
Jorge Gurgel signs multi-year deal with Strikeforce, fighting in March
Brazilian lightweight Jorge Gurgel is a rare breed in Mixed Martial Arts ripe with respect and possessing as big a heart as there is in the sport. A BJJ blackbelt, Gurgel often opts to stand and exchange on his feet against opponents rather than rely on his grappling background out of a love for the competition and appreciation for fans’ expectations of excitement. Beyond that, in a brutal bout with... [Read More...]
Cavalcante captures light heavyweight title, Souza outpoints Kennedy at “Strikeforce – Houston”
PRESS RELEASE / HOUSTON (Aug. 21, 2010) – Hard-hitting striker Rafael Feijao shocked Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion “King Mo” Lawal with a devastating third round knockout in Saturday’s Showtime televised main event at “Strikeforce – Houston”. In a tactical co-feature, world-class submission specialist Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza captured the vacant Strikeforce... [Read More...]
Billy Evangelista vs. Jorge Gurgel set to headline Nov. 6 Strikeforce Challengers
A lightweight showdown between Billy Evangelista and Jorge Gurgel has recently been announced as the main event for a Strikeforce Challengers card that has been set for November 6. The event will take place from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California and will air live on Showtime. Casey Olson has also been announced for the card against an opponent yet to be determined. The undefeated Evangelista... [Read More...]
Gurgel vs. Evangelista on tap to headline October Strikeforce Challengers card
A lightweight bout between UFC veteran Jorge Gurgel and Billy Evangelista is expected to be the main event at a Strikeforce Challengers card in Fresno, California on October 25 that will air live on Showtime. The news of the tentative match-up was reported earlier by Sherdog.com. The winner of the bout would likely be in very good position to challenge for the Strikeforce lightweight championship in... [Read More...]
What about Jorge?
It has been said before by UFC President Dana White, and echoed more recently by UFC Chairman Lorenzo Fertitta; It doesn’t matter whether you win or lose in the UFC, leave nothing in the octagon and your spot is safe with the promotion. While that may be the case with fighters such as Wanderlei Silva, Chuck Liddell and Stephan Bonnar, dare I ask the question; What about Jorge? Let me just issue... [Read More...]
Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal scheduled for May 1 Bellator show in Dayton
The second round of the Bellator Fighting Championship’s lightweight tournament is set to commence on Friday, May 1 in Dayton, Ohio. Slated to compete are the two odds-on favorites to reach the finals of the eight-man, single-elimination tourney, Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news after speaking with sources close to the fight on Thursday. Alvarez, 16-2,... [Read More...]
Jorge Gurgel: “I can’t be released from a childhood dream”
Jorge Gurgel’s seven fight tenure in the UFC recently ended following consecutive losses to Cole Miller at UFC 86 and Aaron Riley at UFC 91. Soon after the loss to Riley – a bout in which he garnered a $60,000 “Fight of the Night” bonus – the UFC moved to purge Gurgel from its roster. However, Gurgel’s gutsy performances in the Octagon clearly made an impact in the eyes of talent evaluators... [Read More...]
Jorge Gurgel released from UFC; signs with Strikeforce
The UFC may have released Jorge Gurgel, but Gurgel’s time out of work did not last long. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that just a few minutes later following his release, Gurgel signed a multi-fight deal with the Strikeforce organization. Gurgel had a string of exciting fights in the UFC culminating with the unanimous decision loss to Aaron Riley at UFC 91. Even in defeat, Gurgel pocketed... [Read More...]
UFC 91 “Fight Night” bonuses awarded to Hazelett, Stephens, Gurgel, and Riley
The Ultimate Fighting Championship officially awarded its traditional “Fight Night” bonuses to four fighters upon the completion of its successful UFC 91 event last night. Despite lofty projections for PPV sales of the event, officials with the promotion awarded $60,000 bonuses after having awarded $70,000 bonuses during last month’s UFC 90 event in Rosemont, Illinois. Receiving the... [Read More...]
Three more bouts officially added to UFC 89
UFC.com has announced three additional bouts for October 18th’s UFC 89. The Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) (UFC(R)) has added three thrilling bouts to the organization’s next UK super-show. It has been confirmed that Rameau Sokoudjou will collide with Luiz Cane in a battle of light-heavyweight strikers, Japanese submission expert Akihiro Gono will take on on highly-regarded British debutant... [Read More...]
The (almost) KO of the night
Wanderlei Silva won the knockout of the night – and deservedly so – for his thirty-six second destruction of Keith Jardine. However, up until that point, it was another man who was tabbed for the 75k bonus. Shane Carwin had KO of the night up until Wanderlei (Silva),” said Dana White. Carwin looked extremely impressive in taking out Christian Wellisch and his mouthpiece. While Brock... [Read More...]
Rumor: Shane Carwin to face Christian Wellisch at UFC 84
MMA Weekly is reporting in its rumors section that recent UFC acquisition, Shane Carwin will make his UFC debut against Christian Wellisch at UFC 84: Ill Will. Carwin has a perfect 8-0 record and was both a Division II wrestling champion and a two-time All-American in football. The news of the UFC signing Carwin was exclusively reported right here, at FiveOuncesOfPain.com. His rumored opponent, Christian... [Read More...]
Exclusive: UFC signs heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin to a multi-fight contract
FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) has learned that the UFC has signed highly-touted heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin to a multi-fight contract. Carwin confirmed the news when contacted for comment. Carwin has gained recent national attention thanks in large part to a perfect 8-0 record that includes victories over current IFO heavyweight champion Chris Guillen and also Miletich Fighting... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin not signed to fight Antonio Silva
Various sites have picked up on a listing on Showtime’s website that is advertising undefeated heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin as the opponent for Antonio Silva on EliteXC’s next show on February 16 in Miami. ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned that Carwin has not signed with EliteXC and that an opponent for Silva has yet to be determined. Read More →
