Retired Ricardo Almeida finds new role in MMA as ringside official
When renowned submission specialist Ricardo Almeida announced his retirement as a professional Mixed Martial Artist last week the news left many in the MMA community saddened at the prospect of his reduced role in the sport. However, it appears Almeida will be sitting ringside sooner than many might have thought, as the Brazilian by way of New Jersey has traded in his gloves for a scorecard and will... [Read More...]
Ricardo Almeida announces his retirement from fighting
This morning marks a sad one for BJJ fans as Gracie blackbelt Ricardo Almeida has announced he is walking away from Mixed Martial Arts to spend time with his family and teach at his school in New Jersey. According to Almeida by way of Facebook, his decision was prompted by an inability to balance his personal life and the rigors of fighting at the level required by the UFC. “Back in 2008 I decided... [Read More...]
Ricardo Almeida rumored for match-up with Mike Pyle at UFC 128
It looks as though New Jersey resident Ricardo Almeida will have an opportunity to represent his State, as well as regionally-related Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, on March 19 against fellow submission-grappler Mike Pyle at UFC 128 in Newark, New Jersey. Almeida and Pyle are both coming off decision wins in their previous performances. News of the possible pairing was reported by MMAWeekly where it was explained... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Tim Kennedy Talks About Life as a Former Green Beret (MMAFighting.com) UFC Lightweight Champ Frank Edgar Opens Up About his UFC 118 Rematch Against BJ PEnn (FIGHT! Magazine) Ricardo Almeida Participates in Autism Benefit (MiddleEasy.com) Mac... [Read More...]
Ricardo Almeida vs. Kendall Grove On Tap For UFC 101
It didn’t take long for the UFC to let Ricardo Almeida know that they didn’t approve of his plans to drop down to welterweight. FightHype.com is reporting that while nothing is official, Almeida will face Kendall Grove at UFC 101 which is scheduled for August 8th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Almeida recently made known his desire to drop down to 170 known after defeating Matt Horwich... [Read More...]
Ricardo Almeida out of UFC 90, Dan Miller steps in to face Matt Horwich
Ricardo Almeida has pulled out of UFC 90 due to an “undisclosed injury.” Almeida was set to face off against Matt Horwich in a middleweight matchup on the undercard of the pay-per-view. Now highly touted middleweight prospect and Renzo Gracie student Dan Miller will step in to face Horwich in Almeida’s place. The news was first reported by MMA Weekly. Miller last competed at UFC... [Read More...]
Former IFL middleweight champion Matt Horwich to debut at UFC 90 vs. Ricardo Almeida
The UFC has announced that former IFL middleweight champion Matt Horwich will make his debut with the promotion at UFC 90 on Oct. 25 vs. jiu-jitsu black belt Ricardo Almeida. Horwich, a member of Matt Lindland’s Team Quest in Portland, Ore., is 23-10-1 overall in his MMA career. He posted a 7-4 record in the IFL with notable victories over Mike Pyle, Brian Foster, and Benji Radach. With his win... [Read More...]
Kyle Maynard denied license to fight in Georgia
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission unanimously rejected Kyle Maynard’s request for a license to fight on an MMA card this September in Duluth. The reason why Maynard’s denial of a license is notable is because he was born with a condition known as congenital amputation that left him with arms that end above the elbow and legs... [Read More...]
