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Four main card bouts now official for "Strikeforce: Columbus"
By Thomas Casale January 31, 2011Strikeforce's first-ever show in the state of Ohio is now set with four main card bouts officially being announced on Monday.
Two titles will be on the line March 5 when light-heavyweight champion Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante (10-2) takes on Dan Henderson (26-8) and women's welterweight champion Marloes Coenen (18-4) meets Meisha...
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Rafael Cavalcante to meet Dan Henderson at "Strikeforce: Columbus"
By Thomas Casale January 30, 2011It didn't take long for Dan Henderson to earn his first title shot in Strikeforce.
Despite going just 1-1 since signing with the promotion, Henderson (26-8) will get a chance to unseat Rafael Cavalcante (10-2) as Strikeforce's light heavyweight champion on March 5.
Henderson dropped his first fight in Strikeforce, a unanimous decision loss...
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg results
By FiveKnuckles.com Staff January 30, 2011On a thrilling night of action in which Herschel Walker and Roger Gracie remained undefeated and Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo "Jacare'' Souza outlasted Robbie Lawler to retain his 185-pound title, Nick Diaz closed the show in sensational fashion, turning back a determined bid by Evangelista Cyborg to win by second...
Wilson Reis in Bellator's featherweight tournament for third time
By Thomas Casale January 29, 2011Wilson Reis is hoping the third time is a charm.
The two-time Bellator featherweight tournament semifinalist is giving it another go. This time Reis is hoping he can advance to the finals, something that's eluded him thus far in his Bellator career.
"I came up short in the first two tournaments and this is my chance to make things right...
Strikeforce Prospect Profile: Eric Lawson
By Jason Perkins January 29, 2011Just two years ago, Strikeforce Middleweight Eric Lawson (9-3) was coming into his own. The powerful wrestling based then 27-year-old Bay Area native was riding a 4-fight winning streak with the Strikeforce promotion, with all four wins ending via first round stoppage.
He was looking purhaps a big fight against a Scott Smith or someone of that caliber...
Abe Wagner stuns Tim Sylvia at Titan Fighting Championship 16
By Thomas Casale January 28, 2011It didn't take long for Tim Sylvia's four-fight win streak to come to end.
The one-time UFC heavyweight champion lasted just 32 seconds against Abe Wagner at Titan Fighting Championship 16. Wagner stunned Sylvia early with an overhand right and the fight was stopped moments later when the 311-pound Sylvia dropped to the canvas.
Since an...
Exclusive interview: Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker
By Jason Perkins January 28, 2011The business of promoting always seems to value those who put the self in front of promotion. In a world of Don King's, Bob Arum's, Gary Shaw's and yes, even Dana White's, Scott Coker strikes a refreshing contrast. The humble Strikeforce CEO is the anti-self-promoter, he doesn't make bold controversial statements or spit venomous...
Strikeforce: "Diaz vs. Cyborg press conference quotes
By FiveKnuckles.com Staff January 28, 2011The eight fighters who will compete on the Strikeforce; Diaz vs. Cyborg main fight card this Saturday, and Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker participated Thursday in a final press conference for the eagerly awaited event at HP Pavilion. Saturday's event will be highlighted by a Strikeforce championship doubleheader as welterweight champion...
JZ Cavalcante upset with inactivity, wants rematch with Josh Thomson
By FiveKnuckles.com Staff January 28, 2011As the sport of mixed martial arts has grown and expanded, public perception has evolved to where many fans think that fighters are making exponential amounts of money, and that they fight simply out of passion. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Fighters have bills and responsibilities, and many compete in order to put food on...
Tim Hague Released from the UFC
By Thomas Casale January 27, 2011Tim Hague's return to the UFC didn't last long. The veteran heavyweight was cut by the organization on Thursday after his loss to Matt Mitrione this past weekend.
Hague went 1-3 in his first stint with the UFC. His return lasted just 2:59. That's how long it took Mitrione to dispose of Hague at Fight for the Troops. 2. Now Hague is once...
Vitor Belfort on split with trainer: "It was a very easy decision"
By Thomas Casale January 27, 2011Middleweight contender Vitor Belfort (19-8) said on Thursday that a conflict between Shawn Tompkins and Xtreme Couture is the main reason why he parted ways with the much respected trainer.
"Every fighter has his own mind and represents himself, of course, but you have people around you who help to make decisions," Belfort said. "I...
Melvin Guillard looking past Kenny Florian, wants tougher fight
By Jason Benfari January 27, 2011Fresh off a spectacular first-round knockout over highly regarded lightweight prospect Evan Dunham, Melvin Guillard has turned his gaze from prospects and tough veterans, to the UFC lightweight elite. But that category, according to Guillard, does not appear to include fellow lightweight contender Kenny Florian.
"Look, Kenny's had his chance...
Bellator adds Zac George to featherweight tournament
By Thomas Casale January 26, 2011Bellator has announced that Zac George (20-3) will be its second participant in the organizations fourth season featherweight tournament, joining Eric Larkin.
George is currently riding a six-fight win streak with five of those victories coming by way of stoppage. Overall, 17 of George's 20 career victories have come via stoppage. George'...
Questioning The Spider
By Josh Smith January 26, 2011You've got to hand it to Anderson Silva: The guy can stir up a strong reaction no matter what kind of appearance he makes for the UFC. And, often, that reaction is one of vexation.
In the cage, it can be his inexplicable inactivity, bobbing and dancing with his hands down, or offering a lift to a felled foe that perplexes us.
Outside of the octagon...
Nick Diaz in talks to take boxing match
By FiveKnuckles.com Staff January 26, 2011""In boxing, when you're a superstar, you get millions of dollars. In MMA, you're not making that kind of money.We're in negotiations right now with [boxing promoter] Don Chargin. We would very much like to take a boxing match. It would probably be at super middleweight [168 pounds]. There have been a few names kicked...
Brock Lesnar dispels WWE rumors: "I'm a fighter."
By Jason Benfari January 26, 2011"That thing just took on a life of its own, I'm a fighter. There wasn't anything there. I never pursued anything, no. When I go dark, people have to talk about something. I don't have any control over that, nor do I really care. I'm a fighter. It's just the Internet... people can say anything they want and not have any credibility or nothing. It...
MMA Fight Corner: 01/25/11 Guests include Scott Coker, Melvin Guillard and Mike Williams
By FiveKnuckles.com Staff January 26, 2011Check out tonight's show as Phil, Billy, Ron and Heidi officially become part of the FiveKnuckles.com family. The crew also welcome in FiveKnuckles.com's very own Mike Williams, Strikeforce president Scott Coker and UFC lightweight contender Melvin Guillard and touch on a variety of topics including:
The Fight for the Troops...
UFC announces new media deals in Japan
By Thomas Casale January 26, 2011The UFC's presence in Japan is about to get bigger.
At a press conference on Monday, UFC officials announced deals with TV Bank Corp. and Hikari TV.
The deal with TV Bank Corp. puts the UFC's official mobile site on all three major Japanese cell phone carriers. The latter agreement will put live and archived UFC bouts on Hikari TV. Both...
Scott Coker predicts Barnett vs. either Overeem or Werdum for tournament finale
By Jason Benfari January 25, 2011"I believe that there are going to be some upsets in this tournament. On one side you'll have Alistair Overeem and he will fight (Josh) Barnett. The other prediction is, if Fabricio Werdum beats Alistair (Overeem), I believe Fabricio can beat Fedor (Emelianenko) again and he'll probably fight (Josh) Barnett. That's my prediction,...
Go Fight Live fans primed for a big weekend of action
By Bryan Levick January 25, 2011This weekend fans of MMA have a lot to look forward to as Go Fight Live has 3 big shows for your viewing pleasure. One show is scheduled for Friday and the other two will take place on Saturday. This weekend is just the beginning of what Go Fight Live has planned for 2011.
On Friday night from Quebec, Canada the Score Fighting Series presents: Wreck...
Wanderlei Silva apprehensive about taking fight with Brian Stann
By Jason Benfari January 25, 2011"We were actually trying to hook [Silva] up with Brian Stann. He doesn't want to fight Brian Stann. He's like, '(expletive) that; everybody is going to hate me if I fight Brian Stann. Everybody loves Brian Stann.' But that's the fight we're trying to make right now." -Dana White
UFC light-heavyweight legend Wanderlei...
Kenny Florian calls out Melvin Guillard: "I would take that fight."
By Jason Benfari January 25, 2011"It doesn't make sense. There's a lot of guys working hard. It's who the best fighter is. If Melvin thinks he deserves a shot over me, he should fight me and beat me. It's always about who the best fighter is. Who has he beaten? What has he done? That's great he's finally considered a top contender. Losing to Joe Stevenson...
MMA Fight Corner: 01/25/11 - Show starts at 9pm ET
By FiveKnuckles.com Staff January 25, 2011Join the crew tonight at 9pm ET as they officially become part of the FiveKnuckles.com family and welcome in FiveKnuckles.com's very own Mike Williams.
Then follow along and join in the discussion as Phil, Billy, Ron, and Heidi go over a number of hot MMA topics including:
The Fight for the Troops 2 results
Nick Diaz's recent...
Albert Alvarez, 20-year old brother of Eddie Alvarez gets 'Locked in the Cage' on Feb. 11
By FiveKnuckles.com Staff January 24, 2011Albert Alvarez, the 20-year old brother of Bellator Fighting Championships lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, has signed on to compete in his second-ever Mixed Martial Arts contest scheduled to take place Friday, February 11 for the Philadelphia-based Locked in the Cage promotion.
Alvarez, who won his debut at Locked in the Cage's last...
The winners of UFC: Fight for the Troops
By Bryan Levick January 23, 2011On a night when there were some huge winners inside the octagon, the real winners were the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. For the second time the UFC and Spike partnered up to raise funds and awareness for all of the brave soldiers who have suffered a severe injury while protecting the freedom we enjoy every day.
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