DREAM releases preview for Fedor Emelianenko’s NYE fight against Satoshi Ishii
Former heavyweight superstar Fedor Emelianenko will make his return to Japan, much like he did earlier this year by heading back to Russia to compete, when he meets Satoshi Ishii in the main event of DREAM‘s New Year’s Eve card. The popular Russian became somewhat of a staple on similar cards before joining Affliction/Strikeforce. The event, which will take place on December 31, goes down... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko vs. Satoshi Ishii announced for New Year’s Eve in Japan
After establishing himself as somewhat of a staple at similar events in his prime, Fedor Emelianenko will fight in Japan on New Year’s Eve for the first time in four years where he’ll attempt to add to his past NYE success against the likes of Mark Hunt and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira by beating Olympic Judoka Satoshi Ishii. The bout, scheduled to take place at DREAM: New Year! 2011, was announced... [Read More...]
Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii giving up MMA for return to judo
When former double-divisional UFC champ Randy Couture announced his pending retirement earlier this week it marked the end of career involving a man seen by many as being one of the sport’s best. As it turns out, the same seven-day span will also feature the conclusion of another fighter’s journey in Mixed Martial Arts though one who may ultimately be looked back on as one of the best that never... [Read More...]
Satoshii Ishii replaced at Strikeforce Challengers 15 due to visa issues
2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Judoka Satoshi Ishii’s North American debut has been put on hold after the recent natural disasters in Japan prevented him from acquiring a visa in time for a scheduled bout against Scott Lighty this Friday night’s Strikeforce Challengers 15 event. According to a press release from Strikeforce, undefeated striker Lorenz Larkin will step in to replace Ishii (4-1) in one... [Read More...]
Justin Wilcox vs. Rodrigo Damm, Satoshi Ishii’s Strikeforce debut highlight April 1 Challengers card
A week before Strikeforce entertains fans in California with an event featuring title-defenses from Nick Diaz and Gilbert Melendez the promotion will head to Diaz’s home-base of Stockton, California for Strikeforce Challengers 15. The event will take place at the Stockton Arena and will be shown live on Showtime at 11:00 PM EST. Headlined by a bout between 10-3 Justin Wilcox and Brazilian BJJer Rodrigo... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem, plus another bout, officially announced for Dynamite 2010 line-up
Japanese promoter FEG announced the official addition of Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem, as well as a match-up between two masters of opposing disciplines, to the ever-expanding card expected to take place in Saitama, Japan on December 31 at “Dynamite: The Power of Courage”. Though no opponent was named for Overeem, the two individuals set to square off create an intriguing pairing... [Read More...]
Satoshi Ishii makes surprise appearance during Sengoku’s “Seventh Battle”
The mysterious start to Satoshi Ishi’s professional mixed martial arts career continued on Saturday in Japan at the Saitama Arena during Sengoku’s “Seventh Battle.” Ishii entered the ring during the show’s intermission and was seen wearing a UFC t-shirt. After wishing the crowd a Happy New Year, the former judoka referred to himself as an MMA fighter. Ishii also took the... [Read More...]
UFC begins contract talks with Satoshi Ishii
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. After winning the gold medal in judo at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing as a heavyweight, Satoshi Ishii was immediately recruited by various Japanese MMA companies. However, Ishii said that the organization he wants to fight for the most is the U.S. based UFC. Ishii was at UFC 92 in Las Vegas to see Frank Mir defeat Antonio... [Read More...]
Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii challenges Fedor
Dave Meltzer of Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Japanese Olympic gold medalist in judo, Satoshi Ishii, challenged Fedor Emelianenko this past week after winning his medal: In Beijing, China, after winning the gold medal in the superheavyweight division in judo this past week, Japan’s Satoshi Ishii said he wanted to fight “Emelianenko Fedor,” as the legendary Russian fighter is known in Japan. With... [Read More...]
Miletich May Have a Couple More Left
Two-time UFC champion Pat Miletich is known today as one of the best MMA trainers on the planet. However, at thirty-eight yeas of age, he doesn’t want to be considered a former fighter. In a recent interview with the Houston Chronicle, Miletich said: “I’ve had some offers to fight,” he said. “I’m considering it. I think a rematch with Renzo Gracie would be great,... [Read More...]
Pat Miletich on TUF 5′s Corey Hill
Apparently MFS is where Corey Hill is now training and Miletich speaks quite highly of him: IGN: Who do you think is the fighter in your camp that’s off most MMA fans’ radar screens, but has the most potential for future success? Pat: Corey Hill. IGN: Oh, from Ultimate Fighter… Pat: Well, you know, he wasn’t 100% truthful to get on the show, so he went in there absolutely knowing... [Read More...]
E:60 Video: ESPN profile on Pat Miletich and Miletich Fighting Systems
I wasn’t able to see the E:60 profile on Pat Miletich and Miletich Fighting Systems live on ESPN but I was able to catch it on the E:60 website. Thanks to ESPN, that video can be made available here on 5 Oz. I respect a lot of people in mixed martial arts but there isn’t anyone I respect more than Pat Miletich. I was able to go to a seminar he conducted in Cherry Hill, NJ last December... [Read More...]
Miletich and Trigg to join Mr. Sunshine on the radio
I just got late word from “Mr. Sunshine” Steve Cofield that Frank Trigg will be joining him as a guest on Fox Sports Radio 1460 Las Vegas from 8-9 p.m. ET. Pat Miletich will also be joining Cofield as well. You can listen live online by going to FoxSportsRadio1460.com. Steve said the show audio will be available at MrSunshineShow.com. Read More →
