Fedor Emelianekno fighting Pedro Rizzo in June
Over the past few weeks a number of opponents were been linked to a summer scrap with iconic heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko including Rolles Gracie and Bobby Lashley. However, in the end, an adversary emerged with comparable name value and a much better resume in tow – Pedro Rizzo. According to M-1 Global official Evgeni Kogan, Emelianenko and Rizzo have agreed to face off on June 21 in St. Petersburg... [Read More...]
[UPDATED] Pedro Rizzo out of ProElite fight with Tim Sylvia
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Three weeks out from making their mainland debut after a successful August offering in Hawaii, ProElite v. 2.0 has been left looking for a replacement in one of the November 5 event’s co-headlining bouts. Pedro Rizzo, set to scrap with former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia at the show, took to Twitter where the 19-9 Brazilian relayed news of having torn his tricep while training for the bout. Injuries... [Read More...]
Ninja knocks out Stiebling, Rizzo defeats Monson at Bitetti Combat Nordeste 4
Fellow Brazilians Murilo “Ninja” Rua and Pedro Rizzo were able to get themselves back on track while notching victories over well respected opponents during Bitetti Combat Nordeste 4, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Ninja managed to bounce back from back to back defeats while slaying Alex “The Brazilian Killer” Stiebling with a pulverizing head kick early in the... [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Report: Rothwell confirms fight with Rizzo at Affliction
Ben Rothwell has confirmed rumored reports that he will be fighting Pedro Rizzo during Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning” pay-per-view event on Oct. 11 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Rothwell revealed the fight to CagePotato.com earlier today. FiveOuncesOfPain.com spoke with Rothwell’s manager, Monte Cox, last week and Cox indicated that Rothwell was not expected... [Read More...]
EliteXC: Return of the King Thoughts & Commentary
K.J. Noons could be the real deal. I’m not 100% sold on Noons being the real deal just yet but he is certainly making a case for himself with some high-profile victories. This win over Edwards was really jaw dropping and Noons showed the ability to take a hard shot, recover with power, and go for the kill when he smelled blood. There are things that we haven’t yet seen from Noons, though,... [Read More...]
EliteXC: Return of the King fight card
What: Elite XC: Return of the King When: June 14th @ 10pm ET Where: Blaisdell Arena; Honolulu, Hawaii Here’s the latest on the EXC: Return of the King event: Main Card KJ Noons vs. Yves Edwards (EXC Lightweight Title) Nick Diaz vs. Muhsin Corbbrey Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Tony Bonello Dave “Pee Wee” Herman vs. Ron “H2O” Waterman Rafael Feijao vs. Wayne Cole Undercard (televised on... [Read More...]
EliteXC: “Return of the King” Promo (video)
This summer is really heating up as far as MMA action goes. We’ve had almost a month now where every weekend there has been at least one event. This weekend is no different as there’s three MMA events (EliteXC: Return of the King, Adrenaline MMA, and DREAM 4). EliteXC: Return of the King is featuring some pretty bangin’ fights like Nick Diaz vs. Muhsin Corbbrey, heavyweight prospect... [Read More...]
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...]
Report: Yves Edwards vs. K.J. Noons postponed until June 14
The Fight Network is reporting today that an EliteXC lightweight title fight between Yves Edwards and K.J. Noons has been postponed to June 14th: Yves Edwards will have to wait a little longer for his shot at K.J. Noons and the EliteXC lightweight championship. On a three-fighting winning streak, the rejuvenated Edwards will challenge Noons for the 160-pound belt on Saturday, June 14 – not April... [Read More...]
Yves Edwards to face K.J. Noons for EliteXC lightweight title on April 26th
According to the website of American Top Team, new EliteXC fighter and former number one lightweight in the world, Yves Edwards, will face EliteXC’s current 160 lbs. champion, K.J. Noons for the EliteXC lightweight title on April 26th in Hawaii. Edwards is coming off of a brutal knockout victory over Edson Berto at EliteXC: Street Certified and seems to have rejuvenated his career since making... [Read More...]
Edwards vs. Berto set for Feb. 16 EliteXC
A match at 160 lbs. between Edson Berto and Yves Edwards has been signed for EliteXC’s next card on February 16 in Miami at the BankUnited Arena. Edwards had been rumored to be fighting Kyle Bradley on EliteXC’s upcoming ShoXC card on January 25 in Atlantic City, but a potential bout against Bradley never came to fruition and Bradley is now believed to be headed to the UFC. Berto, 13-4-1,... [Read More...]
BodogFIGHT to air on The Score in Canada; Edwards vs. Masvidal to headline tomorrow’s show
BodogFIGHT has announced that it will start airing on The Score in Canada on September 4. Bodog will be airing every Thursday on The Score on every Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET. There will also be a repeat Thursday. Tomorrow night at 11 p.m. ET on ION television in the States will be another installment of BodogFIGHT: New Jersey. The main event for the show will be a bout between Jorge Masvidal and Yves Edwards.... [Read More...]
