UFC 78 Post-Fight Video: Ed Herman talks knockout
ESPN has made some post-fight video from UFC available for the viewing public. Ed Herman briefly discusses his knockout victory over Joe Doerksen: Read More →
Calling All Bloggers: Time to work together
If you’re a blogger that has reported exclusive news in the past and have seen your story appear on another large and so-called more “credible” MMA website without receiving any credit or attribution for your story, please e-mail me at SCaplan8@comcast.net. There’s an alarming trend of these sites that claim to have more credibility than blogs that are using our reporting efforts... [Read More...]
Tim Kennedy to fight Jason “Mayhem” Miller at HDNet Fights (5 Oz. EXCLUSIVE)
FiveOuncesofPain.com (www.fiveouncesofpain.com) has learned from a source close to the situation that IFL fighter and active Army Ranger Tim Kennedy has accepted a fight against Jason “Mayhem” Miller at Mark Cuban’s HDNet Fights card on December 15th. Kennedy will be replacing Sean Salmon, who was viciously knocked out last weekend during Strikeforce’s middleweight tournament. Kennedy... [Read More...]
Report: Yushin Okami signs new deal with the UFC
MMA Junkie is reporting that UFC middleweight Yushin Okami has signed a new deal with the UFC: MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today heard from UFC Vice President of Talent Relations Joe Silva, who stated that Okami has inked a new deal with the organization. The length of the contract and financial terms of the deal were not released, and Okami could not be reached for comment. As painful as Okami... [Read More...]
5 Oz. has reason to believe that the new UFC ring girl perhaps has a piercing down south
Reason #1: You can clearly see it in the picture below. Reason #2: See above. Click pic for full size photo If you liked this picture, you can thank us by clicking here and buying a brand spankin’ new Five Ounces of Pain T-Shirt! Read More →
UFC 82 fight card
Here’s the latest rumors on the UFC 82 fight card. Dan Henderson vs. Anderson Silva (for the UFC Middleweight Title) Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono Josh Koscheck vs. Dustin Hazelett Jorge Gurgel vs. John Halverson We’ll keep updating as fights get rumored and signed… Check out all UFC 82 content here on FiveOuncesOfPain.com Read More →
Vitor Belfort: “I want to return to the UFC”
From the Brazilian fight magazine, Tatame: “Today I have no exclusivity with anyone. I am the same as Fedor, I do not have exclusivity. I am the champion of Cage Rage and have one more belt defense to do. I am waiting because of the surgery, but in February I will be ready. We are studying many proposals. M-1 contacted me to fight there, there is an event in , an event in , the government of... [Read More...]
UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono?
MMA Mania is reporting that Jon Fitch will be fighting on the UFC 82 pay per view card in Columbus, Ohio on March 1st, 2008: MMAmania.com (www.mmamania.com) learned earlier this morning that welterweight contender Jon Fitch (15-2) has been approached about fighting Akihiro Gono (27-12-7) at UFC 82 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on March 1. Fitch will fight on the card; however, Gono is... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping: fans in Newark can “go to hell”
Steve Cofield’s got the audio of Michael Bisping saying the fans in Newark can “go to hell” at the post-UFC 78 presser. Now, the question is, was he kidding? Cofield didn’t think so: The Brit was asked for his reaction to being booed often by the fans in Newark before and after the event. Listen to the clip below. He said they can go to hell. It didn’t sound like he was... [Read More...]
Ali Sonoma done as UFC Ring Girl (pics)
First Randy and now Ali. Say it ain’t so! Sad news to report today as Ali Sonoma announced via her MySpace page that she is no longer a UFC ring girl. “I am no longer a ring girl for UFC…I am proud to say I am moving up to bigger and better things. There is always a time when you get comfortable at a job…you seem to lose focus on what your main goal is…I guess I got a little comfortable... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva Road to UFC 79: RawVegas.tv (video)
Wandy does a quick interview for RawVegas. Talks about his training for his upcoming war against Chuck Liddell and also touches on the Randy Couture situation. Silva also says prefers classic luxury cars to a Hummer, but hasn’t bought one yet… “no fights, no Hummer” Check out more video at RawVegas.tv Read More →
Gareb Shamus out as IFL’s CEO
The IFL has announced that Gareb Shamus has stepped down as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Shamus, a co-founder of the IFL with current commissioner Kurt Otto, had been with the league since its inception in 2005. Former Showtime executive Jay Larkin, who joined the IFL full-time as its President and Chief Operating Officer on Sept. 21, will now serve as the company’s President... [Read More...]
Fedor Update: Prepared to be Confused
The website Mixfight.ru is reporting that M-1 Global will hold a press conference in Japan on Wednesday to announce to announce the promotion’s first card to be held on Dec. 31. Yes, you read that right. M-1 Global’s first event. Here’s what it says on the site: M-1 Global Press-conference in Japan M-1 Global will hold its press-conference on November,21 which will be dedicated... [Read More...]
Where does “Sugar” sit in the 205lb division?
After watching UFC 78′s main event between Michael Bisping and Rashad Evans, I found myself very underwhelmed by “Sugar’s” performance. I was actually more impressed with Bisping than I was Evans. This led me to thinking where Evans actually sat in the 205 lb. division after his split decision victory and its definantly nowhere near the top 5 as Dana White had stated. I couldn’t... [Read More...]
The latest on Fedor fighting on New Year’s Eve
The buzz surrounding Fedor possibly fighting on New Year’s Eve is continuing. I didn’t listen, but apparently Greg Savage talked about Fedor fighting on 12/31 in Japan at length today on Sherdog.com radio. After talking to several sources today, I can tell you that all the talk is true. In fact, an official announcement that Fedor will be fighting on New Year’s Eve could be made within... [Read More...]
The Unpopular Position: Michael Bisping Was Robbed
By Ben Fowlkes I don’t expect anyone to agree with what I’m about to say. I’m not even sure I agree with it, at least not a hundred percent, but something about Saturday’s decision didn’t sit well with me. Is it because I find Michael Bisping a little more likable than Rashad Evans — whose nickname, “Sugar”, could not possibly be less fitting? Maybe. It could also be because I hate... [Read More...]
UFC 78 Bonuses
There actually were some exciting fights at UFC 78, however unless you were live you didn’t see them. Two undercard fights earned bonuses. Fight of the Night: Thiago Alves vs. Chris Lytle. Each fighter received a $55,000 bonus check. That should cover Lytle’s medical bills to stich up that nasty cut. KO of the Night: Ed Herman got the $55,000 bonus check. He floored Joe Doerksen early... [Read More...]
Corey Hill to make his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 12
MMA Mania is reporting that Ultimate Fighter 5 contestant, Corey Hill, will be making his return to the Octagon on January 23rd at Ultimate Fight Night 12: Former contestant on season five of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) and 155-pound beanstalk, Corey Hill, will make his UFC debut Wednesday, January 23 at 9 p.m. ET on SpikeTV. Hill showed a lot of potential as a contestant on TUF 5 and it will be good... [Read More...]
FiveOuncesOfPain.com T-Shirts Ready for Shipping!!! Order yours NOW!
If you’re a loyal reader of this site then you’ll be excited to know that the first-ever FiveOuncesOfPain.com t-shirts are now available for ordering and shipping! Just click here to place your order. We wanted to come out with a t-shirt because we received several requests. This would be a great way to give the loyal readers of this site a chance to support the work we do here without... [Read More...]
Report: NBC interested in broadcasting MMA
The website MediaDailyNews is reporting that NBC is the latest major network to express an interest in televising mixed martial arts in light of the current writers strike in Hollywood that has halted production of most major scripted television shows. With the writer’s strike expected to become protracted, major networks are exploring various programming alternatives. The networks will start... [Read More...]
