Robbie Lawler-Lorenz Larkin booked for July bout
Strikeforce isn’t wasting time putting together the lineup for their upcoming offering in Portland, Oregon after announcing a number of match-ups attached to the July 14 event. Among the confirmed clashes were Keith Jardine-Roger Gracie and Tim Kennedy-Luke Rockhold, as had already been rumored for the show, as well as a scrap between premier strikers Robbie Lawler and Lorenz Larkin. The 19-8 Lawler... [Read More...]
Tim Kennedy set to scrap with Rob Lawler at July 30 Strikeforce event
Two more of Strikeforce’s top stars are set for a showdown on July 30, as the organization has revealed former top contenders Tim Kennedy and Rob Lawler will face off at an event already featuring a title defense from female champion Marloes Coenen in addition to a highly anticipated bout between 205-pound champ Dan Henderson and long-time heavyweight icon Fedor Emelianenko. The promotion announced... [Read More...]
Strikeforce announces extension with “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler
The final week of 2010 has been an exciting one for Strikeforce, as the company has once again shown an investment in their current crop of highly-touted talent by announcing a “multi-year” contract extension with 185-pound stand-out Robbie Lawler only a day removed from doing the same thing with welterweight champion Nick Diaz. Official terms of the deal were not stated in the company’s press... [Read More...]
Ronaldo Souza set for first title-defense against Robbie Lawler on January 29
A classic clash of styles appears set to take place next month, as Strikeforce middleweight champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will do his best to ensnare heavy-handed striker Robbie Lawler in one of his BJJ-based traps at the promotion’s upcoming show in San Jose. News of the expected pairing, as well as the title’s involvement at the show, was first reported by Tatame. Souza also announced... [Read More...]
Robbie Lawler meets with hard-hitters of a different variety
With a nod to ice hockey, there are no two professional sports as physically and mentally demanding as Mixed Martial Arts and football. Built on a background of discipline, perfection on the playing-field, and the ability to overcome injury in hopes of procuring a victory, there are a number of similarities between the two athletic ventures beyond simply their violent nature. Occasionally the two realms... [Read More...]
Matt Lindland: “I am looking forward to going out there and performing and kicking the sh*t out of Robbie.”
When an average fan thinks of Matt Lindland, chances are the image associated with “The Law” involves little more than a decorated wrestler with no discernable stand-up skills who prefers to keep things on the ground as a result. However, the Olympic silver medalist has actually finished more than twice as many opponents as he’s beaten by way of decision including seven wins by way of TKO. Lindland... [Read More...]
Matt Lindland vs. Robbie Lawler added to December 4th Strikeforce event
A classic clash of styles will be on display in St. Louis this December, as Strikeforce has announced heavy-handed striker Robbie Lawler will face former Olympic wrestler Matt Lindland at the promotion’s event scheduled for 12/4 at the Scottrade Center. “Ruthless” Robbie dropped a hard-fought decision to light heavyweight contender Renato “Babalu” Sobral in his most recent outing but has... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Melvin Manhoef vs. Robbie Lawler on tap for “Strikeforce: Miami”
Incoming!! Two of the sport’s most devastating knockout artists are preparing to go to war in Miami. FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to comfirm through sources close to the situation that a middleweight slugfest between Melvin Manhoef and Robbie Lawler is currently on the table, and is expected to take place on the “Strikeforce: Miami” card set for January 30 from the... [Read More...]
Melvin Manhoef confirmed for “Dynamite!! 2009″, wants Robbie Lawler in Strikeforce
FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently learned that newly signed Strikeforce wrecking ball Melvin Manhoef will be competing at the year end DREAM vs. Sengoku event on New Years Eve entitled “Dynamite!! 2009“. There were scores of mixed martial arts fans that began to salivate at the mouth at the prospect of a showdown against fellow knockout artist Robbie Lawler once Manhoef’s arrival... [Read More...]
Robbie Lawler awaits opponent announcement for December 19 “Strikeforce: Evolution”
Taking the wind right out of the sails of mixed martial arts fans that never had a chance to get excited about the prospect of the match-up, it looks like Benji Radach is out of a planned “Strikeforce: Evolution” bout with Robbie Lawler, leaving the former EliteXC middleweight champion without an opponent for the event according to a recent report on Sherdog.com. Apparently Radach hasn’t... [Read More...]
Arlovski and Lawler Among the Most Feared Knockout Artists of All Time
According to a recent article in the current issue of Extreme Fighter Magazine, two of the men heading into this weekends Strikeforce card are among the most vicious finishers in the history of the sport. The feature, which was authored by none other than FiveOuncesOfPain.com‘s very own Cory Brady, analyzes which knockout artists should be considered the best at what they do in the history of... [Read More...]
Robbie Lawler and Jake Shields talk June 6 Strikeforce bout
With a clash between rising light heavyweight contender Rafael “Feijao” Calvancante and the controversial Mike Kyle recently being added to a card already featuring a slew of notable talent, it appears as though the June 6th “Strikeforce: Lawler vs. Shields” event is shaping up to be perhaps the most memorable in the promotion’s history. Headliners Robbie Lawler and Jake Shields spoke to... [Read More...]
Robbie Lawler expected to headline Strikeforce’s May event
Within the last week, published reports have indicated that former EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler was expected to be added to Strikeforce’s upcoming April 11 event that will air on Showtime. Sources have revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com that while Lawler’s involvement with the April event was discussed, Strikeforce officials have decided to have Lawler headline its May event... [Read More...]
EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler headed to Strikeforce
Multiple reports have circulated in the past 24 hours that Monte Cox, the agent and manager for EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler, was looking to re-negotiate terms of a new contract in order to clear the way for his client to compete under the Strikeforce banner. However, upon having been contacted by FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Cox indicated that Strikeforce has adopted the position that the... [Read More...]
Lawler vs. Villasenor title fight on Nov. 8 not a lock
Reports that a EliteXC middleweight title defense by incumbent Robbie Lawler on Nov. 8 against Joey Villasenor could soon be finalized may be a tad premature. While speaking with EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw on Monday, Shaw was unwilling to rule out the possibility of a Lawler vs. Villasenor fight being added to the card at some point but expressed that he felt the report should be treated as... [Read More...]
Report: Joey Villasenor set to return to EliteXC on Sept. 20; rematch with “Ninja” possibly on the horizon
MMA Junkie is reporting that middleweight Joey Villasenor is set to make his return to the EliteXC cage on Sept. 20 at a to be determined location against a to be determined opponent. Villasenor thinks the card could possibly in front of his home crowd and against a fighter, Murilo “Ninja” Rua, who he’s lost to once before: “It sounds like it’s going to be in my hometown... [Read More...]
EliteXC middleweight picture could include Shields
After fighting twice on primetime network television over the span of seven weeks, EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler expressed during the post-fight press conference for “Unfinished Business” this past Saturday that he was planning on taking some time off. Despite promoting shows on Aug. 15, Sept. 20, Sept. 26, and Oct. 4, it appears that EliteXC is in complete agreement that... [Read More...]
EliteXC: Unfinished Business Thoughts & Commentary
Last night was the second installment of EliteXC on CBS and it proved to be a good showing for the EliteXC brand. Every fight was exciting, every fight had a finish, they crowned two new champions, and one champion defended his title for the first time. Who knows how the show will be received by the general public because it had little to no hype behind it, but for my money (or lack thereof), it was... [Read More...]
Lawler vs. Smith II Video: The First Fight
ProElite.com has made the first fight between Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith available for your viewing pleasure. The fight ended in controversy as Smith was poked in the eye and deemed unable to continue by the doctors at ringside. Up until that point, however, it was nothing short of a fantastic slugfest. The two will go at it again this weekend in a rematch for the EliteXC middlweight title. Read More →
Report: Brandon Vera vs. Fabricio Werdum at UFC 85
According the The Fight Network, contracts have been offered to both fighters for the fight: Heavyweight contenders Brandon Vera and Fabricio Werdum are slated to square off at UFC 85 on Saturday, June 7 at the O2 Arena in London, The Fight Network has learned. No agreements have been signed, but the bout has been presented to both men, according to a source within one of their camps. So much for Werdum... [Read More...]
