Is Parisyan Afraid to Fight Fitch?

A recent interview with PunchDrunkGamer.com gives an interesting look into the mind of Karo Parisyan. PDG: You’re in one of the most clustered divisions in the world right now. Georges St. Pierre and Matt Hughes are in the picture to challenge Matt Serra, and then you and Jon Fitch are right there. Do you think you could be facing Jon anytime soon while those other three sort things out? Karo:... [Read More...]

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Felony Charges Against Din Thomas Dropped

Earlier today, the State Attorney’s Office in Florida dropped felony charges against UFC-fighter Din Thomas after he was accused of running illegal fights at a local gym. News of these accusations came shortly after Thomas’s lost to Kenny Florian at UFC’s Ultimate Fight Night 11 on September 19. TCPalm broke the story only a few hours ago. Thomas, 31, was originally charged with... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Antonio Silva and Murilo “Ninja” Rua sign long-term extensions with EliteXC

ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) was informed by EliteXC officials Friday afternoon that Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva and Murilo “Ninja” Rua have signed long-term extensions with the promotion. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The signing of Silva comes in light of a report in this week’s print edition of The Wrestling Observer newsletter in which it was claimed... [Read More...]

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Dana White on Couture vs. Fedor: Never say never

UFC president Dana White was a guest earlier this week on the Carmichael Dave sportstalk radio show in on KHTK in Sacramento. Dave has a longstanding relationship with White as a radio guest that dates back several years and always conducts great interviews with him. During the course of the interview, a potential match between UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture and PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor... [Read More...]

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Heath Herring eyeing March/April return

Former Pride and current UFC heavyweight, Heath Herring  has told MMAweekly.com about his current and future plans since his unanimous decision loss to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 73. In the MMAweekly article, Herring speaks of how since the dissapointing loss back in July he’s been needing some time off in order to spend time with his family. He also mentions how he has now settled in to... [Read More...]

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UFC 80: Jason Lambert vs. Wilson Gouveia

Promising lightheavyweights, Jason Lambert and Wilson Gouveia are set to meet at UFC 80 confirms UFC.com. This bout was originally set for UFC 76 back in September, but a severe nose breakage suffered by Gouveia in training meant the matchup had to be scrapped. The two fighters are coming off impressive performances of late with Lambert having knocked out Renato Sobral at UFC 68 while the Brazillian... [Read More...]

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Tim Kennedy: Full Time Soldier, Full Time Fighter (5 Oz. Exclusive Interview)

By Adam Morgan As first reported here on Five Ounces of Pain, IFL fighter Tim Kennedy will be stepping in for the medically suspended Sean Salmon to fight Jason “Mayhem” Miller at HDNet Fights on December 15th. I had a chance to catch up with Kennedy to talk about his background in the sport, his involvement with the United States Army, his fighting career, and of course his upcoming fight. Adam... [Read More...]

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WEC 31 Card Finalized

The WEC website has confirmed the final fight card for the WEC 31 event on December 12. The event will be held at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card will feature three separate title defenses in the featherweight, middleweight, and light heavyweight divisions, as well as a featherweight bout between Jens Pulver and Cub Swanson. The finalized fight card is... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Andre Gusmao not going to the UFC in 2008

Several reports have surfaced in the last 48 hours claiming that Andre Gusmao will be debuting for the UFC at UFC 81 on February 2 against David Heath. FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) has learned that those reports are incorrect, as the IFL has a contract option to retain Gusmao for the 2008 season and will be exercising that option. CLICK HERE TO READ THE REMAINDER OF THIS STORY ON... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: First M-1 Global event could take place in Newark; possibly feature Fedor vs. Barnett

FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) has learned through multiple sources that M-1 Global is leaning towards holding their first pay-per-view event in the U.S. in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center, the same venue that hosted UFC 78 earlier this month. Officials from M-1 recently visited the Prudential Center and were impressed with the venue and are looking at booking a possible date in... [Read More...]

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Garcia moves to WEC and 145 lbs.

Leonard Garcia, a three-time UFC veteran is changing Zuffa organizations and will now fight under the WEC banner in the featherweight division reports MMAweekly.com. Probably most remembered for his three round war with UFC posterboy Roger Huerta, Garcia will now apply his trade in a division that is more suited to him. According to trainer, Greg Jackson: Leonard (Garcia) is such a great fighter and... [Read More...]

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Did Dana White blow it in 2007?

Kid Nate has a very good article available at BloodyElbow.com where he analyzes recent reports that Zuffa’s credit rating was lowered based in large part because of disappointing performances during the second and third fiscal quarters. The UFC is by no means in any sort of long-term trouble. And, whether they are in short-term trouble is very relative as they remain a highly profitable company. However,... [Read More...]

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TUF 6: Episode 11 Recap/Thoughts

So far, George Sotiropolous, Mac Danzig, and Matt Arroyo have all advanced to the semifinals. On this week’s show we have Tommy Speer taking on Ben Saunders for the fourth and final spot in the semifinals. During a Team Hughes training session, everyone is worried about Tommy’s cut and the swelling on his face, specifically Mac Danzig. Danzig claims he wouldn’t even be training for... [Read More...]

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Dan Barrera and Ben Saunders set to face off at TUF 6 Finale (5 Oz. Exclusive)

Five Ounces of Pain (www.fiveouncesofpain.com) has learned from well-placed sources that Ben Saunders and Dan Barrera are scheduled to rematch at the The Ultimate Fighter 6 Finale next weekend in Las Vegas, NV and that the fight has a very good chance of being televised on the live broadcast. Barrera and Saunders were involved in one of the best fights on the current season of TUF and the fight ended... [Read More...]

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CBSSports.com Interview: Former PRIDE executive speaks out on the record

I know that there are a lot of PRIDE fans that never got straight answers about the inner-workings of the company that led to its downfall earlier this year. I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a few key people from PRIDE over the last year and learned a lot of interesting things that answered a lot of questions. Unfortunately, none of them wanted to go on the record. That is, until now. Hardcore... [Read More...]

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Sokoudjou Will Use “Jungle Kung-Fu” on Machida

Thanks to MMAPunch.com for the vid: SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Sokoudjou Will Use “Jungle Kung-Fu” on Machida", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/11/28/sokoudjou-will-use-jungle-kung-fu-on-machida/" }); Read More →

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UFC 79 Video: Wanderlei Silva talks about his fight with Chuck Liddell

Here’s the newest “Road to 79″ video from our pals at RawVegas.tv. In this first episode, Wand trains at Xtreme Couture and talks about some his training partners over the years, learning English with his son and eating at Taco Bell. Check out more UFC 79 content HERE at FiveOuncesofPain.com SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 79 Video: Wanderlei Silva talks about his fight with Chuck... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: IFL releases two World Grand Prix semifinalists

Sources within the IFL confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) on Wednesday morning that heavyweight competitors Bryan Vetell and Shane Ott have been released from their contracts. Both Vetell and Ott competed during the IFL World Grand Prix semifinals on Nov. 3 in Chicago. Vetell lost to Roy Nelson via TKO at 1:01 of round three while Ott passed out against Antoine Jaoude due... [Read More...]

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Random Rant: Leave Kevin Iole alone

Wow, what a headline, huh!? Some of the regulars at FightOpinion.com are up in arms about the following statement that appears in Kevin Iole’s latest mailbag column on Yahoo!:  I don’t think the chances are good of Lindland returning to the UFC. Lindland’s not what I call an exciting fighter. I guess that’s what you happens when you’re stuck watching that pitiful Ravens... [Read More...]

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Calvancanti vs. Aoki to take place at Yarennoka

Two matches have been officially announced for Yarennoka on Dec. 31 in Japan. According to the website for the event, matches between Hayato Sakurai vs. Hidehiko Hasegawa and Shinya Aoki vs. Gesias “JZ Calvan” Calvancanti have been signed. Zach Arnold of FightOpinion.com says JZ vs. Aoki is not much of a draw, and maybe he’s right, but it has a chance to be an amazing fight. Other... [Read More...]

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