Dan Henderson on Jim Rome Is Burning (video)

The media hype for UFC 82 is starting to heat up. Here’s Dan Henderson being his usual calm, cool, collected self with Jim Rome on ESPN this afternoon. Check out more UFC 82 content on FiveOuncesOfPain.com!  Read More →

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Mike Swick vs. Marcus Davis at UFC 85?

MMAMania.com has learned that UFC Welterweight contenders Mike Swick and Marcus Davis will more than likely be squaring off at UFC 85 on June 7 at the O2 Arena in London, England. Davis has strung together an impressive win-streak, finding victory in all of his last 11 bouts. His last loss came at the hands of Melvin Guillard at The Ultimate Finale 2 in November of 2005. In recent interviews, “The... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Tim McKenzie to join the WEC

Tim McKenzie is the latest fighter to join the expanding roster of World Extreme Cagefighting, ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned exclusively through a source with close ties to McKenzie. He is expected to fight Steve Cantwell during the WEC’s next card on March 26 in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. McKenzie, 11-4, according to Sherdog.com’s fight finder, has... [Read More...]

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Update on MMA in Pennsylvania

The Combat in the Cage promotion had been advertising a possible “Philadelphia vs. The World” MMA show at the Armory in Northeast Philadelphia on June 14. However, FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) has learned that a sanctioned MMA show will not be able to take place in Pennsylvania on that date. ProElite.com contacted the executive director of the Pennsylvania State Athletic... [Read More...]

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Video: Bas Rutten shows one of the stars of “Never Back Down” how submissions are done

It is a very slow news day thus far so I apologize for the lack of posts. However, things should pick up soon because UFC 82 is set to take place this Saturday and I’m also working on a couple of scoops. Stayed tuned for more posts today. In the meantime, check out this video of Bas Rutten going over submission holds with Cam Gigandet, one of the stars of the movie “Never Back Down,”... [Read More...]

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Gary Goodridge: “Kimbo Slice is a 2008 version of Mr. T”

Gary Goodridge appeared on Fight Network Radio and had some unpleasant things to say about Kimbo Slice and also indicated that he would be more than willing to fight Kimbo: “‘Kimbo Slice’ is a 2008 version of ‘Mr. T,’” Goodridge told Fight Network Radio. “Was ‘Mr. T’ tough back then? No. Could he beat anybody back then? No, but he had the words, he had the lyrics, and he had the gold.” “Don’t... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard triumphant at Combat Sports Challenge 23

We’ve received word from our correspondent on the scene, reader JayDog, that 5 Oz. of Pain sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard was victorious on Saturday night at Combat Sports Challenge 23, defeating Jay R. Palmer via first round submission. We’ll have pictures and more content about LeVon’s big win, but in the meantime, here is Jay’s very detailed description of last night’s... [Read More...]

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Sapp vs. Nortje: Giant pummels Beast inside first minute of round 1

Bob Sapp’s walk towards the cage (Thunderlips style robe) had more flash than his performance in the cage, as he lasted all of 55 seconds against Jan “The Giant” Nortje. Sapp went for a takedown, threw a left jab, then ate 7 or 8 lefts from Nortje as he backpedaled into the fence. The CompuStrike stats tell the whole story: Nortje – 35 Thrown, 21 Landed, 60% Sapp – 6... [Read More...]

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Sapp vs. Nortje, Strikeforce at the Dome: Results

When: Feb 23, ‘08 Where: Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome Watch: HDNet Fights Main Event is the super heavyweight battle of Bob “The Beast” Sapp (6′5″ 350) vs. “The Giant” Jan Nortje (6′11″ 335). Here’s the latest on the Strikeforce at the Dome event: Jan Nortje def. Bob Sapp via TKO (Punches) Rd 1. Nortje unloaded on Sapp with about 8 unanswered... [Read More...]

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Wanderlei Silva will sign agreement to fight Keith Jardine at UFC 84

According to Wanderlei Silva’s personal blog, he is signing the bout agreement to fight Keith Jardine at UFC 84. MMA Weekly has the translation from Silva’s blog: “I’m leaving right now to sign the Jardine fight contract and you are the first ones to know officially,” said Silva on his website on Friday. “I am starting to train hard again to be able to get the victory.” “This... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain on CBSSports.com: Crossover Cash Cows Could be Wave of the Future

Of course, you should be reading my weekly MMA columns CBSSports.com on a regular basis, but in the event that you haven’t been keeping up with them, this week’s edition is a must read. In this week’s article I convey my belief that the initial success of crossover stars Brock Lesnar and Kimbo Slice could inspire additional athletes to make their MMA debuts. I present six candidates... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard set to fight TONIGHT in Virginia

Welterweight prospect and FiveOuncesOfPain.com sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard is scheduled to return to the ring tonight in a 170 pound matchup against Jay R. Palmer. The bout will be the co-main event of Combat Sports Challenge 23 at Toad’s Place in Richmond, Virginia. Doors for the 14-bout Pro/Am card open at 6:30 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. On behalf of the entire... [Read More...]

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Justin McCully hints at fight vs. Brock Lesnar

UFC heavyweight Justin McCully hinted at a possible match against Brock Lesnar during Friday night’s airing of “Inside MMA” on HDNet. At the end of the show, host Kenny Rice ask the three-man panel about their future plans. When it was McCully’s turn, he indicated a match against Lesnar was possible, without referring to the former NCAA heavyweight champion by name. “We’ve... [Read More...]

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Joe Veres confirms release from the UFC

Lightweight fighter Joe Veres confirmed his release from the UFC via a message board post under his official account on the Underground Forum at MMA.tv. Veres was 0-2 while competing in the UFC. He made his debut for the promotion at UFC Fight Night 11 on September 19 and was knocked out by Gray Maynard just 0:09 into round one. He last fought at UFC Fight Night 12 on January 23, where he lost to Corey... [Read More...]

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Hardcore Championship Fighting releases Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos; Santos signs three fight contract with Strikeforce

Hardcore Championship Fighting issued a press release Friday morning announcing the release of Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos from the promotion. According to the release, Santos’ existing contract was “terminated” after he breached it. “This is due to the fact that Mr. Santos chose to execute a competing contract inside the minimum time period allowed by HCF’s terms for fighters... [Read More...]

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Mike Brown considering move to WEC

Featherweight fighter Mike Brown is considering a move to World Extreme Cagefighting, where he would possibly contend for the WEC featherweight title currently held by Urijah Faber. Brown made the revelation to host Matt Peterson during a recent episode of the “New England Fights!” podcast. “I’m in talks with the WEC now and am close to signing with them. It could be this... [Read More...]

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Dan Henderson training his clinch game for fight with Anderson Silva (video)

Here’s a video of Dan Henderson sparring with Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Xavier Pokam, Fernand Lopez and others, specifically focusing on clinch defense and getting himself off of the cage. The clinch is where this fight will be won or lost. Anderson Silva has the best plum clinch of any mixed martial artist in the game right now and Dan Henderson has an Olympic-caliber Greco-Roman clinch so that... [Read More...]

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Hermes Franca is a free agent

The man himself has confirmed it on the Underground Forum after there had been some speculation that the UFC had dropped him from the roster: After my fight i was suspended for a year,i could not fight in USA,so i got some calls to fight in canada ,england,japan etc…,so i ask Mr.Joe silva to finish my contract with UFC, i told him i need to fight to make money ,told him to please let me fight... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. Exclusive Q&A with Jon Fitch: Welterweight title contender talks Lesnar, predicts the outcome of Serra vs. GSP, reveals that an AKA teammate could be on the verge of a UFC debut, and more!

In just under two weeks UFC welterweight title contender Jon Fitch will return to the Octagon at UFC 82 in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, March 1. Fitch, a former standout wrestler at Purdue University, had been scheduled to take on former PRIDE fighter Akihiro Gono. However, Gono was forced to pull out of the match after he was injured in training. In place of Gono, the UFC went out and signed IFL and... [Read More...]

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Win Jon Fitch and Josh Koscheck autographed t-shirts! New contest from 5 Oz of Pain!

In anticipation for UFC 82, 5 Oz of Pain is offering up another awesome prize from our pals at Mar Clothing. This time you have the chance to win TWO autographed t-shirts – one from undefeated Jon Fitch and the other from TUF alum Josh Koscheck. Both fighters have personalized designs that they’ll be signing for the winner. Check out Fitch’s here and Kos’s here. Contest: Write... [Read More...]

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