“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” sets new precedent for Showtime

“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” can currently lay claim to having the highest rating of any martial arts related program aired in the history of Showtime. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to obtain the news through a representative of the Showtime network. The event was headlined by a female title attraction between Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos and Gina Carano, with other... [Read More...]

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“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” Fighter Salaries

Despite losing efforts, Gina Carano and Renato “Babalu” Sobral were the big winners financially during “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg“. The event took place Saturday evening from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California and aired live on Showtime. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to receive a full list of the disclosed fighter payouts for the event through the California... [Read More...]

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Attendance and Gate Figures for “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”

“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” had a total of 13,976 people in attendance, and a total gross gate of $735,710. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to obtain the numbers through the California State Athletic Commission. The statistics are just slightly down in comparison to the “Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz” event which saw a live crowd of 15,211, and a gross gate of $750,000. This... [Read More...]

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All fighters test clean for drugs of abuse at “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Santos”

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been able to confirm through the California State Athletic Commission that all fighters tested for “drugs of abuse” during “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” have come back clean. The event took place on Saturday evening and featured a female 145 pound championship between Cris “Cyborg” Santos and Gina Carano. Results from steroid tests on... [Read More...]

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The Aftermath: “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”

Mousasi pounding out Sobral If anything, Gina Carano’s loss to Cyborg last night will do nothing but help further the development of female MMA. I mean seriously you guys, last night’s main event was nothing short of awesome in terms of the excitement it delivered. It seemed to put that special raw something in this sport we have grown accustomed to. I can honestly say that the five minutes... [Read More...]

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“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” Photo Gallery

Welcome to the 5 Oz’s photo gallery for last night’s “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” event that took place in San Jose, California. The highly anticipated show failed to dissapoint as every fight on the card delivered it’s promise to entertain. The first Strikeforce female 145 pound champion was crowned as Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos assaulted Gina Carano in... [Read More...]

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Cyborg Batters Carano To Claim Strikeforce Championship

Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos thoroughly dismantled Gina Carano over the course of five minutes on Saturday evening to claim the Strikeforce female 145 pound championship. Along with her newly obtained Strikeforce belt, Cyborg can now be recognized as the the most dangerous female mixed martial artist on the planet. In a single round that seemed to go on for twenty minutes in length, these... [Read More...]

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Gegard Mousasi puts a beating on Renato “Babalu” Sobral to claim Strikeforce 205 pound title

New Strikeforce Light-Heavyweight Champion, Gegard Mousasi Make it thirteen in a row for the Dutch-Armenian sensatiion that goes by the nickname “The Dreamcatcher”. ‘Wow! Gegard Mousasi is the real deal’, is the sentiment currently rippling throughout the world of mixed martial arts as the M-1 Global signed fighter put a vicious beating on Renato “Babalu” Sobral... [Read More...]

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“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” Live Results & Updates

Thanks for joining FiveOuncesOfPain.com for what promises to be an exciting and exhilarating night of fights in San Jose, California as Strikeforce presents “Carano vs. Cyborg”. All of the action will kick off at 8:30 pm ET (5:30 pm PT) with the main card airing at 10:30 pm ET on Showtime, and you can check back right here as 5 Oz’s brings you all of the latest results and updates... [Read More...]

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Strikeforce Weigh-In Picture Gallery

Here are a few pictures from the Strikeforce weigh-ins yesterday to help you guys get amped for the fights. As if you didn’t know, “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” takes place this evening from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California and will be airing live on Showtime. *Photo credits to Esther Lin from Strikeforce SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Strikeforce Weigh-In Picture Gallery",... [Read More...]

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Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg Live Weigh-In Results (UPDATED)

FiveOuncesOfPain.com is here to provide you with the most up to date live weigh-in results from “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” as they unfold. The weigh-ins are set to begin shortly from the San Jose Marriott Hotel in beautiful San Jose, California. “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” is set to take place tomorrow evening from the HP Pavilion in San Jose and will air live on... [Read More...]

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“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” Preview, Predictions & Discussion

What started out as a mind-blowing card with four championship bouts has been steadily downgraded to an awesome card with a mere three championship fights over the last month. Bummer, right? Wrong! Are you kidding me? “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” promises to be the most electrifying, fascinating and talked about event in promotion history. It seems like it’s been five years now... [Read More...]

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Showtime/Strikeforce Photo Shoot: Sobral, Mousasi, Melendez & Ishida

Welcome to the Showtime photo shoot gallery for “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg“. “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” is set to take place this Saturday evening from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California and will air live on Showtime. Fighters participating on the card that were present at the photo shoot that took place just yesterday afternoon were Renato “Babalu”... [Read More...]

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Gina Carano: ‘Why don’t they realize this is the toughest fight of my life?’

Following a weekend where three of the top pound for pound male fighters were seen in action, we have a bout with arguably the top two pound for pound female mixed martial artists on the planet immediately following. But is it getting the proper attention? UFC 94 was a show that had been built up for months and was billed as an “Epic Battle of Champions” between B.J. Penn and Georges St-Pierre.... [Read More...]

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Diaz Out, Jesse Taylor in to face Hieron at “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”(UPDATED)

Jesse Taylor, a man unfortunately most commonly known as the outcast finalist from the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter, has stepped up to the plate on just over five days notice to face off with Jay Hieron at “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg“. The event is set for this Saturday evening from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California and will air live on Showtime. Hieron’s previous... [Read More...]

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CSAC explains Nick Diaz situation

The upcoming bout between Nick Diaz and Jay Hieron on the main portion of the “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” event scheduled for August 15 is currently in extreme turmoil. FiveOuncesOfPain.com recently had the opportunity to get the latest details on this unfolding story from California State Athletic Commission Assistant Executive Officer Bill Douglas. According to him this bout is not... [Read More...]

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CSAC confirms that Nick Diaz vs. Jay Hieron bout is in severe jeopardy

On Friday evening Nick Diaz no-showed for a pre-fight drug screening with the California State Athletic Commission in order to clear himself for action in the upcoming bout between himself and Jay Hieron at “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” on August 15. No problem, explained CSAC Assistant Executive Officer Bill Douglas, he’d go out of his way to make the fight happen. Douglas re-scheduled... [Read More...]

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Fabricio Werdum vs. Mike Kyle confirmed for “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”

After multiple reports of Fabricio Werdum being scratched from the upcoming Strikeforce card altogether, a heavyweight match-up pitting the highly rated Brazilian up against Amercican Kickboxing Academy’s Mike Kyle has recently been secured for the event. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to confirm the signing of the bout through Strikeforce Director of Communications Mike Afromowitz. Werdum... [Read More...]

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Ishida steps in for Thomson in Strikeforce bout with Melendez

Strikeforce lightweight champion Josh Thomson has been scratched from his title defense against Gilbert Melendez due to not being able to pass his medical screening for the event. Thomson has been rehabilitating a broken leg suffered in training months ago, and apparently the injury has not been allowed the proper time to fully recover. It was recently being reported by numerous sources that Mitsuhiro... [Read More...]

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Nick Diaz vs. Jay Hieron set for Strikeforce Welterweight Championship

A welterweight title fight between Nick Diaz and Jay Hieron will be one of the live televised bouts on the upcoming “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” card. The news comes courtesy of a recent report from MMAFanhouse.com who confirmed the match-up through Hieron’s manager, Ken Pavia. The unlikely championship bout came to fruition after Joe Riggs was pulled from fight with Diaz due... [Read More...]

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