Mir comments on Lesnar’s potential next opponent
Gary Herman from 15rounds.com and FiveOuncesOfPain.com recently conducted an interview on CBSSports.com with UFC heavyweight Frank Mir. It’s an excellent interview that I recommend you check out. One piece that stood out to me though was Mir commenting on what he thinks should be next for Lesnar: Q: Seeing that Lesnar didn’t last very long, do you think he is ready for top... [Read More...]
Further details surface regarding Bob Meyrowitz’s YAMMA Pit Fighting
More details pertaining to the formation of former UFC owner Bob Meyrowitz’s YAMMA Pit Fighting organization continue to surface. According to the February 11 print edition of Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer, a second “Masters Division” match involving Eric “Butterbean” Esch vs. Gary Goodridge has been signed in addition to the previously reported Masters match... [Read More...]
So you want to be an Ultimate Fighter?
This is an official mailing that came out today on behalf of Tito Ortiz. Very unusual stuff: CASTING: SETTLE YOUR ARGUMENT UFC STYLE! SETTLE YOUR ARGUMENT UFC STYLE!New TV Show Starring TITO ORTIZ is Looking For You!!!!Do you have a beef with someone and tried everything to solve it but can’t? Did your best friend steal your girl? Did your old roommate shaft you on your rent? Did you have a falling... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck talks Dustin Hazelett, UFC 82, Matt Hughes, thoughts on Swick’s debut at 170 and more in this new 5 Oz. Interview!
I recently had the chance to catch up with Josh Koscheck after a training session for his upcoming fight against Dustin Hazelett at UFC 82. We talked about the upcoming fight, his training camp, Koscheck’s thoughts on a possible fight with Matt Hughes, Mike Swick’s move to welterweight, and more. Adam Morgan: How is training going for the upcoming fight against Dustin Hazelett at UFC 82? Josh... [Read More...]
The Beast is Back
Lost in the shuffle is the fact that former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Bob “The Beast” Sapp is slated to return to MMA this Saturday during Strikeforce’s show at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Wash. Sapp will fight Jan “The Giant” Nortje on the card’s main event. The show will be televised on HDNet starting at 10:30 p.m. ET. Below are some quick Sapp videos that... [Read More...]
New “Inside Xtreme Couture” reality TV show – watch it now on 5 Oz.!
Our friends at RawVegas.tv have launched a new reality TV show featuring Randy and Kim Couture. The title of the show is “Inside Xtreme Couture” and will highlight how Randy and Kim run their business, their fighting and personal lives in and out of the Xtreme Couture gym. We have learned this is the first of a potential 14 part online video series. Every Thursday a new video will be posted... [Read More...]
Yahoo! and the UFC announce formal Internet PPV partnership
The UFC and Yahoo! formally announced a partnership on Thursday that will entail Yahoo! serving as the fight promotion’s official distributor of pay-per-view events through the Internet. It may not seem like a big deal now, but with television sets and computers becoming increasingly compatible, there could come a time where everyone’s cable TV needs are met through their PC or lap top. If... [Read More...]
David Terrell released by the UFC
One-time middleweight prospect David Terrell (not to be confused with welterweight Dave Terrel of the WEC) has been formally released by the UFC, according to a report by GracieFighter.com: David Terrell has been officialy released from his UFC contract. He first debuted in the UFC back in August of 2004 where he shocked the MMA world with a vicious knockout win over heavily favored Matt Linland in... [Read More...]
Dana White: “Tank Abbott absolutely will be in our Hall of Fame”
In a recent article by ESPN writer Michael Woods focusing on what lies ahead for recent Kimbo Slice victim, David “Tank” Abbott, there are a couple of quotes from UFC president Dana White on the recent EliteXC event. White gives respect to Abbott but not to the recent Showtime production. EliteXC: Street Certified has now been lumped into the same category as Fedor Emelianenko with Dana... [Read More...]
Manny Gamburyan vs. Jeff Cox official for UFC Fight Night 13
Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer is reporting that UFC officials have confirmed the addition of Manny Gamburyan vs. Jeff Cox to the UFC Fight Night 13 card on April 2nd in Colorado. The addition of this bout now makes twelve total scheduled fights for UFC Fight Night 13. Is that the most fights ever on a UFC card? Either way, for those people saying that UFC Fight Night 13 isn’t better... [Read More...]
Report: Brandon Vera vs. Fabricio Werdum at UFC 85
According the The Fight Network, contracts have been offered to both fighters for the fight: Heavyweight contenders Brandon Vera and Fabricio Werdum are slated to square off at UFC 85 on Saturday, June 7 at the O2 Arena in London, The Fight Network has learned. No agreements have been signed, but the bout has been presented to both men, according to a source within one of their camps. So much for Werdum... [Read More...]
EliteXC addresses the mystery of the $1 fighter
Several sites obtained salary figures from this past Saturday’s EliteXC: Street Certified card via the Florida State Boxing Commission. One of the most notable sites to obtain the figures from the FSBC was MMAjunkie.com. According to the report, Kimbo Slice was paid $175,000 for his performance while Tank Abbott received $126,000. CLICK HERE TO READ THE REMAINDER OF THIS ARTICLE ON SAMCAPLAN’S... [Read More...]
Kim Couture to make MMA debut on April 5 in Portland, Oregon
Kim Couture announced on Wednesday’s edition of Fight Network Radio that she will be making her competitive mixed martial arts debut on April 5 in Portland, Oregon. Couture informed host Mauro Ranallo that she will be fighting Jessica Cruz on that date during a card promoted by Chael Sonnen’s Full Contact Fighting Federation. Couture, the wife of UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture,... [Read More...]
Noons issues explosive response to Diaz’s camp and reveals title match vs. Edwards is in the works during new exclusive interview
In an exclusive interview with ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) on Wednesday afternoon, EliteXC lightweight champion K.J. Noons fired back at the camp of Nick Diaz following a post on the web site GracieFighter.com that accuses Noons of turning down a proposed rematch against Niaz on April 26 in Honolulu, Hawaii. GracieFighter.com, which is operated by Diaz’s long-time trainer, Cesar Gracie,... [Read More...]
Yves Edwards to face K.J. Noons for EliteXC lightweight title on April 26th
According to the website of American Top Team, new EliteXC fighter and former number one lightweight in the world, Yves Edwards, will face EliteXC’s current 160 lbs. champion, K.J. Noons for the EliteXC lightweight title on April 26th in Hawaii. Edwards is coming off of a brutal knockout victory over Edson Berto at EliteXC: Street Certified and seems to have rejuvenated his career since making... [Read More...]
Couture files for dismissal of lawsuit by Zuffa
UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture filed a motion on Wednesday to have a lawsuit against him by Zuffa dismissed, according to Brian Knapp of The Fight Network: Randy Couture – the first two-division champion in Ultimate Fighting Championship history – filed a motion in a Las Vegas court on Wednesday requesting the dismissal of a pending lawsuit brought against him in January by Zuffa LLC, parent... [Read More...]
Report: Couture agrees to deal in principle with Mark Cuban’s HDNet
If current UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture ever becomes free from his existing commitment to Zuffa, it’s clear that Mark Cuban’s HDNet will be a new home for him. According to Adam Swift of Sherdog.com and MMAPayout.com, it’s revealed in HDNet’s recent lawsuit against Zuffa, which seeks a declaratory judgment about Couture’s contract status, that HDNet has reached... [Read More...]
Mass Fighter Exodus from the UFC?
Steve Cofield from Fox Sports Radio 1460 in Vegas says he thinks it’s headed in that direction, via a recent post on his Mr. Sunshine blog: UFC was forced to lock up most of the Pride stars to new contracts for unheard amounts by UFC’s standards. Much of it appears to be money poorly spent. Stars like Wanderlei Silva, Shogun Rua and Cro Cop have combined to go 1-4 in UFC. White was so disatisfied... [Read More...]
CSC 23 fight card
When: Feb 23, ’08 Where: Richmond, VA @ Toad’s Place Fights start: 7:30pm EST There will be a slew of Amateur bouts followed by the below Pro matches: Co-Main Events LeVon Maynard vs. Jay R. Palmer Nelson Sobral vs. Dwayne Shelton Rest of Pro Card Joe Stripling vs. Joel Wyatt Barry Parker vs. Francois Ambang Anthony Biondo vs. Anthony Morrison Fight card subject to change; bouts will... [Read More...]
Robert Drysdale joins Xtreme Couture
Things just got real serious at Xtreme Couture. According to their official blog, their bringing 2007 Abu Dhabi Absolute Champion and highly decorated jiu jitsu player Robert Drysdale into the fold: 2007 Abu-Dhabi Absolute Champion Robert Drysdale is the newest member of Xtreme Couture. Robert just moved to Las Vegas, where he is living full time. He is excited to be the newest addition to our Pro... [Read More...]
