Miesha Tate targeting March 5 in Ohio for welterweight title-shot
After earning a crack at Strikeforce 135-pound female champion Marloes Coenen’s belt with a pair of wins in a single-night tournament this past August, it appears Miesha Tate finally has a date in mind for her attempt at hoisting up promotional gold. According to Tate, she is starting her training camp for Coenen in the coming days with March 5 targeted for the bout’s occurrence. Though Strikeforce... [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...]
Nick Diaz signs multi-fight extension with Strikeforce
Fans anxious to see Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz follow teammate Jake Shields to the Octagon will have to wait a little longer, as the company he currently calls home has issued a press release stating the 27-year old has elected to extend his professional relationship with Strikeforce. Though no specific terms were provided the official statement labeled the agreement as a “multi-year”... [Read More...]
J.Z. Cavalcante targeting February fight in Strikeforce
Gesias “J.Z.” Cavalcante was viewed as being one of the lightweight division’s toughest draws, and among the top 155-pounders in the world, after opening up his career with a 14-1-1 record including wins over a number of notable opponents. However, the 27-year old Brazilian has found himself of the losing end of the judges’ scorecards three of the last four times he’s fought, and as a result... [Read More...]
Trevor Prangley vs. Roger Gracie rumored for January 29 in San Jose
At 3-0, and entering the prime of his career in terms of age, 29-year old Roger Gracie seems poised to potentially emerge as the representative of his family’s tradition Mixed Martial Arts has been looking for since their wide-ranging success over the formative years of the sport. Already considered to be one of the world’s top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners after record success in ADCC and... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Strikeforce rumored to be looking at heavyweight tournament in 2011, pair of PPVs
Fans of MMA’s legendary PRIDE promotion who are well-versed in the role tournaments played throughout the organization’s run in Japan are likely smiling today as it now appears Strikeforce may be taking a page from the PRIDE book by putting together a heavyweight Grand Prix next year with possible participants including Fedor Emelianenko, Fabricio Werdum, Alistair Overeem, and Josh Barnett, as... [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...]
UPDATE: Fedor Emelianenko could return to action as soon as next month
Those waiting to see how former heavyweight king Fedor Emelianenko will respond in the follow-up fight to the first legitimate loss of his storied career won’t have to wait with bated breath much longer according to a recent report on the Russian’s current status. In fact, “The Last Emperor” is expected to return as soon as January 29 at an upcoming Strikeforce event in San Jose against 15-2... [Read More...]
Strikeforce cuts ties with Joey Villasenor
Adding to news that Strikeforce released welterweight Joe Riggs, Five Ounces of Pain has learned the promotion also recently parted ways professionally with seasoned veteran Joey Villasenor. The 27-8 middleweight’s release came after a decision loss to 185-pound champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza earlier this year in his previous promotional appearance, as well as a similarly scored defeat to... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Strikeforce opts to not re-sign Joe Riggs
Strikeforce has chosen not to renew Joe Riggs’ contract after his deal recently expired despite “Diesel” having actually won a pair of consecutive bouts including a victory at Strikeforce Challengers 10 in August and a first round TKO at a King of the Cage event a few weeks ago. Five Ounces of Pain was able to confirm the professional separation with a reliable party close to the... [Read More...]
Tim Kennedy “having a hard time” finding an opponent, looking at DREAM
Two weeks from today will mark exactly four months since Tim Kennedy fought Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza for the Strikeforce middleweight title at the promotion’s show in Houston this past August. Though he ultimately lost a close decision to the Brazilian champion, Kennedy exited the event without serious injury and even expressed the ability to have gone more rounds had it been necessary. However,... [Read More...]
Jason Miller turns down January catch-weight bout with Nick Diaz
Those hoping to see a formal pairing between Jason “Mayhem” Miller and Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz, as opposed to the title-holder’s involvement in a post-fight attack on Miller this past April, will apparently have to wait at little longer for the match-up to materialize if it in fact ever does come to fruition. According to digital-representative of Diaz, GracieFighter, the host... [Read More...]
Strikeforce partners with “Toys for Tots” in St. Louis
PRESS RELEASE / ST. LOUIS (Nov. 24, 2010) – In an effort to make the holiday season a happy time for as many St Louis residents as possible, world championship Mixed Martial Arts promotion Strikeforce has joined forces with “Toys For Tots”, the Marine Corps-managed, non-profit organization, to collect new, unwrapped toys for local underprivileged youth during the star-studded “Henderson... [Read More...]
Nick Diaz fighting in January against unnamed opponent
Assuming all goes according to plan, Strikeforce welterweight champ Nick Diaz will return to the ring on January 29 at a yet-to-be-announced event in San Jose against an opponent of equal mystery. However, MMA fans will be happy to know rival Jason “Mayhem” Miller hasn’t been fully ruled out as potentially filling the vacant slot opposite Diaz. News of the Stockton native’s plans for the immediate... [Read More...]
Gegard Mousasi’s plans for immediate future involve pair of opponents
Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Gegard Mousasi hasn’t fought on American soil since losing his title by way of decision to Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal seven months ago and, according to Mousasi himself, he will be taking a third bout in Japan before eventually returning to the States in early 2001. The 25-year old, who won both of his DREAM-related match-ups in the interim, recently discussed... [Read More...]
Strikeforce heavyweight Fabricio Werdum ready for return
After traveling around the world and conducting seminars it seems Strikeforce contender Fabricio Werdum is ready for his return to the cage after being sidelined as the result of elbow surgery. However, just because the the Brazilian heavyweight is healthy does not mean he is planning on returning to Strikeforce just yet. Werdum has used his travels as a way to remain active while in recovery, as... [Read More...]
Strikeforce cuts ties with Roxanne Modafferi
Fan-favorite Roxanne Modafferi has been released by Strikeforce according to a blog entry from the 28-year old grappler. In her departure the promotion loses not only a highly competitive 135-pound female but perhaps the most endearing smile in Mixed Martial Arts. Modafferi, known for her upbeat attitude as much as her ground-skills and heart, expressed understandable disappointment in the situation... [Read More...]
JZ Calvalcante joins list of DREAM fighters waiting for payment
Respected lightweight JZ Cavalcante has added his name to the list of Mixed Martial Artists still waiting for DREAM to pay them for services rendered. The Brazilian recently spoke to TapOut Radio to discuss the situation, as well as his hard-fought decision loss to former Strikeforce 155-pound champion Josh Thomson at last weekend’s “Strikeforce – Diaz vs. Noons II” event. While being interviewed... [Read More...]
Strikeforce signs fifty-fight veteran Luis Santos
Five Ounces of Pain has learned from sources close to the situation that 45-6 welterweight Luis “Sapo” Santos has signed a deal with Strikeforce and will make his promotional debut at their event scheduled for December 4th in St. Louis. His opponent at the show has yet to be announced. Santos, who trains out of St. Louis, may be relatively unknown to the masses but has been on the radar of hardcore... [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… Michael Bisping Believes his Future Holds a UFC Title In It (MMAFighting.com) Jon Jones is Tired of Facing Wrestlers and Explains Why (MMAConvert.com) The “Cyborgs” Show a Different Side to Fans…Their Back-Side (MiddleEasy.com) Scott... [Read More...]
