Did EliteXC ban Noons/Diaz melee footage?
In the fallout from CBS’ second-ever telecast of EliteXC during its “Saturday Night Fights” program this past weekend, there were pockets of criticism that more wasn’t done to build towards future matchups. A chief criticism was that there was very little done to advance the grudge feud between EliteXC lightweight champion K.J. Noons and Nick Diaz. Diaz came off like a superstar... [Read More...]
Welcome to the NEW 5 Oz. of Pain!
As you can tell, we debuted a brand new site design and layout for 5 Oz. of Pain last night. I hope you all enjoy the new look. We believe it’s much cleaner and sleeker and overall, just more professional looking. This is just one of several new projects we’ve been working on. We’re still working out some kinks (such as the server load time) so your patience is appreciated. I wanted... [Read More...]
Cro Cop vs. Akiyama or Cro Cop vs. Overeem?
Buried at the end of Dave Meltzer’s latest column at Yahoo! Sports regarding the health of the MMA business is this little tidbit about DREAM’s possible plans to put a fight together between Japan’s most hated fighter, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and their most beloved foreign fighter, Mirko Cro Cop: Under the gun to draw ratings, the company is attempting to put together middleweight Akiyama against... [Read More...]
Report: Rampage Jackson splits with Juanito Ibarra; UFC looking towards November fight with Silva
After Rampage Jackson’s police chase hit and run incident in Costa Mesa, much speculation was going on in the MMA circles that he had split with his manager and trainer Juanito Ibarra. Josh Gross is now reporting that as fact in his new SI.com article: With defeat as the impetus, Jackson responded to rough terrain by relieving the trainer of his duties, though “bottom line, somehow, someway... [Read More...]
Gary Shaw and Doug DeLuca resign from ProElite
ProElite, Inc., the parent company of Elite Xtreme Combat, declared via a filing with the Securities Exchange Committee that both Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer Doug DeLuca and EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw have resigned from the company. According to the filing, restated service contracts were agreed upon with DeLuca and Shaw on July 23. Both Shaw and DeLuca will continue to work with... [Read More...]
James Irvin tests positive for painkillers
UFC light heavyweight James Irvin tested positive for non-approved painkillers Methadone and Oxymorphone during a UFC Fight Night 14 post-fight urinalysis, according to the Nevada State Athletic Commission. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the test results with NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer after reading reports online. As a result of the allegations, Irvin has been suspended temporarily. He is... [Read More...]
UFC 84 replay beats EliteXC in key demo
Spike TV issued a press release Tuesday afternoon announcing that its re-airing of UFC 84 this past Saturday drew more viewers than CBS and EliteXC’s “Saturday Night Fights” in the key demographic of males 18-34. According to the release, UFC 84 outdrew “Saturday Night Fights” in the male 18-34 demo by 27% with Spike totaling 433,00 men compared to CBS’ 341,000. Spike... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: Entire Aug. 15 ShoXC card unveiled
EliteXC’s next card will be a ShoXC event scheduled for August 15 and will feature five bouts to be televised on SHOWTIME at 11 p.m. ET from the Table Mountain Casino in Friant, Calif. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the finalized card after speaking with EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw on Tuesday afternoon. According to Shaw, the card will feature two light heavyweight bouts with Jared Hamman... [Read More...]
Pros and Cons: EXC Unfinished Business
PRO: Magical blood on the mat. OMG where did it come from!? I wonder what prelim had so much blood. Will I get to see it? Was it stopped? Oh the questions are endless and the temptation? Palpable. There is something magical about that start of the show blood on the mat and it gives you that little smirk as your hopes for the show have suddenly gone up. CON: Magical blood on the mat. My first... [Read More...]
Do Affliction’s numbers smell fishy?
At first glance, it appeared that Affliction’s first-ever pay-per-view on July 19 in Anaheim was a relative success story. It was announced that the Honda Center sold out for “Banned” and Tom Atencio, the company’s Vice President, stated that PPV buys were expected to be over 100,000. While the 100,000 mark would have been well short of the UFC’s average, it still would... [Read More...]
Report: Tito Ortiz vs. Babalu Sobral could co-headline next Affliction event
A light heavyweight clash between former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz and former UFC light heavyweight title contender Renato “Babalu” Sobral is close to being added to the card of Affliction’s next show, according to a report by Yahoo! Sports’ Steve Cofield. The proposed Ortiz vs. Sobral bout would co-headline Affliction’s Oct. 11 show at the Thomas &... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: John Alessio signs three-fight contract with EliteXC
Multiple sources have revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com in the last 24 hours that former UFC and WEC veteran John Alessio has signed a three fight contract with EliteXC. Alessio, 23-11, according to Sherdog’s fight finder, last competed on June 20 during Banner Promotions’ “Night of Combat” at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Headlining a joint boxing and MMA show,... [Read More...]
L.C. Davis added to Sunday’s WEC card
L.C. Davis is the latest former IFL fighter to find a new home with Zuffa, according to a report by MMAjunkie.com. Davis, who competed as a featherweight in the IFL, will be fighting for the WEC on Aug. 3 against Hiroyuki Takaya. Davis is replacing Cub Swanson, who is off the card due to a broken hand sustained during training. Davis is a product of legendary MMA trainer Pat Miletich’s Miletich... [Read More...]
UFC 87 Video: Brock Lesnar talks Heath Herring
IFL lightweight champ Ryan Schultz signs with Sengoku
The fallout from the IFL debacle continues as Sherdog is reporting that former IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz is headed to the Japanese Sengoku promotion. He will start out in the promotion by competing in their first ever 8-man lightweight grand prix. The opening round of the grand prix takes place on August 24 in Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The deal could span six total fights should... [Read More...]
Random Rant: When Amateurs Attack
I just read a sign of the times in regard to MMA drawing new fans to the sport. In an article on BleacherReport.com, J. Michael Morris actually takes a shot at Anderson Silva for something that is just completely silly: What in the H-E-double hockeysticks was Anderson Silva doing at the EliteXC fight on Saturday night? Can’t he recognize a major fight? I know there is a little translation problem,... [Read More...]
Brandon Vera vs. Keith Jardine at UFC 89
The UFC has officially announced the long figured news that UFC 89 from Birmingham, England will air on SpikeTV free in the United States on tape delay. MMAWeekly is also stating a rumored bout between Brandon Vera and Keith Jardine in the light-heavyweight division is now also confirmed for the event. The bout is much needed for both as Jardine wants to quickly rebound from his beating at the hands... [Read More...]
Tim Sylvia expects to fight on second Affliction card
Tim Sylvia recently conducted an interview with The Houston Chronicle and stated he believes he’ll be a part of Affliction’s second show on October 11th. Other topics include his thoughts on WAMMA as a unified MMA world championship, a future rematch with Fedor Emelianenko and the difference between the UFC and Affliction is it pertains to the treatment of fighters. You can watch the interview... [Read More...]
Gruesome cut on Robbie Lawler’s head (pic)
For the second time, Scott Smith dropped a measured elbow to the crown of Robbie Lawler’s head. And for the second time, that sucker split wide open. Check out the gash and the bruising on Lawler’s noggin. Robbie states the first cut had to be closed with staples; no doubt he’s headed back to the doc for some more metal. photo pulled from video content on elitexc.com Get “Ruthless”... [Read More...]
Report: Scott Smith breaks his hand
Dave Carmichael of the Carmichael Dave Show on KHTK in Sacramento is reporting that EliteXC middleweight Scott Smith suffered a broken hand during the first round of Saturday’s main event rematch against EliteXC middleweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler. According to Carmichael, Smith is scheduled to undergo surgery on Wednesday. Read More →
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