Matt Hughes says fight with Matt Serra could take place in April
In a recent blog entry on his personal website, former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes stated that his long-awaited grudge bout with nemesis and fellow former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra could take place at a UFC event in April. “This week, I talked to Joe Silva at the UFC and a possible date for (Matt) Serra and I is in April,” wrote Hughes. “I don’t know the exact... [Read More...]
Ring of Combat XXII to feature TUF 7 veterans Paul Bradley and Dante Rivera
The next installment of Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat is scheduled for Nov. 21 in Atlantic City, N.J. and will feature Dante Rivera and Paul Bradley squaring off for the Ring of Combat middleweight title. Both Rivera and Bradley are veterans from the seventh season of the hit reality television show The Ultimate Fighter. Bradley was eliminated from competition following the qualifying round after... [Read More...]
UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben draws average of 2.6 million viewers
Spike TV and the UFC released a joint-press release on Tuesday to announced that that Saturday’s broadcast of UFC 89 that featured Michael Bisping recording a unanimous decision win over Chris Leben averaged a total of 2.6 million viewers, which translates to a household rating of 1.7. The event, which was held in Birmingham, England at the National Indoor Arena and aired in the United States... [Read More...]
Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar pass pre-fight drug screenings for UFC 91
FiveOuncesOfPain.com was notified by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday evening that six fighters scheduled to compete at UFC 91on Nov. 15 in Las Vegas were subjected to out-of-competition screenings for steroids and street drugs. The fighters tested were UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture, Brock Lesnar, Amir Sadollah, Nick Catone, Aaron Riley, and Jorge Gurgel. According to NSAC, all... [Read More...]
What’s Next: Predicting where EliteXC’s top fighters will go
While EliteXC did not have a roster as deep in talent as its primary competitor, the UFC, the promotion was not without its share fair of good fighters. Some might say that EliteXC suffered from a lack of stars, but one could also counter that the company failed in being able to generate more interest in many of its talented fighters. With the promotion set to formally file for bankruptcy later this... [Read More...]
ProElite and EliteXC’s folding all but official
While officials from ProElite, CBS, or Showtime have yet to be quoted on the record as confirming reports that EliteXC’s Nov. 8 show that had been scheduled to take place in Reno, Nevada has been canceled and that the promotion has closed its doors, there appears to be little doubt Tuesday morning that reports of ProElite’s demise that surfaced Monday afternoon are in fact true. While top... [Read More...]
Behind the Scenes of ProElite and EliteXC’s Demise
If you recall, I had predicted in several columns this past summer that ProElite would be out of the MMA business by February of 2009. Looks like I was off by a few months. It also looks like I was wrong about CBS coming to EliteXC’s rescue and buying the brand from ProElite. While neither ProElite or television partners CBS or SHOWTIME have confirmed the news, I am fairly confident in the reporting... [Read More...]
Affliction signs Canadian featherweight Dave Pariseau
Five Ounces of Pain has learned that Affliction has signed Canadian featherweight Dave Pariseau to a three-fight contract. No date or opponent was announced for his debut. Pariseau is a veteran of TKO, XMMA, and Ultimate Cage Wars who possesses a mixed martial arts record of 7-6-1. Pariseau holds victories over the likes of Jason St. Louis, Jacob MacDonald, and Alex Popov. Pariseau has also been in... [Read More...]
Report: EliteXC Nov. 8 show in jeopardy, ProElite in danger of folding
ProElite and EliteXC may be in their final days of business as of Monday night. Most, if not all fighters in EliteXC have been notified that the November 8 show in Reno has been canceled due to a lack of funding. The show was set to have showcase Eddie Alvarez vs. Nick Diaz in the main event for the EliteXC lightweight title. The news comes via a report by Sherdog late this evening. “We are confirming... [Read More...]
Adam Morgan’s Sprawl ‘N Brawl (MMA News Roundup)
After taking last week off due to unforeseen computer problems (i.e. being a complete idiot when it comes to computers) it’s time for a fresh new edition of the Sprawl ‘N Brawl this week. We’ll take a look at the latest news surrounding EliteXC, the fallout from UFC 89, the announcement of Yves Edwards taking on Josh Thomson for the Strikeforce lightweight title, and more. Let’s... [Read More...]
Josh Thomson to defend Strikeforce lightweight title against Yves Edwards on Nov. 21
Strikeforce announced Monday morning that Josh Thomson will defend his Strikeforce lightweight title against Yves Edwards during the promotion’s next event on Nov. 21 at the H.P. Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. The Thomson vs. Edwards bout will be a rematch from UFC 49 in 2004 that saw Edwards walk away victorious following a dramatic first round knockout courtesy of a head kick. Thomson, 16-2,... [Read More...]
Postcard from the Couch: UFC 89 – Bisping vs. Leben
Welcome to the first edition of “Postcard from the Couch.” The goal of P.C.F.T.C. – that’s right, I’ve already declared it good enough to abbreviate – is actually quite simple. P.C.F.T.C. will break down and analyze the television production of selected, televised MMA events in a “minute by minute” (give or take a few) format. My hope is that my analysis, along with my sporadic... [Read More...]
What I learned from UFC 89
Shane Carwin needs an opponent. No disrespect intended towards Neil Wain but Carwin is in a different class. Carwin is in a different class than many on the UFC heavyweight roster it appears. It is time for Joe Silva to step up and give Carwin a challenge. Luis Cane is just as good as I thought he was. Cane walked through Sokoudjou’s kicks as if they were not there. While it it unfortunate... [Read More...]
UFC 89 Full Results
UFC 89 was an event filled with highs and lows, as some of the UFC’s veterans and new faces were in action. The event took place at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England and was broadcast live in England and on Spike TV via tape delay. In the nights main event Michael Bisping counter punched and moved his way to a unanimous decision victory. Bisping used superior foot work through... [Read More...]
UFC 89: Preview Jardine vs. Vera
Keith Jardine (13-4-1 MMA 5-3 UFC) vs. Brandon Vera (9-2 MMA 5-2 UFC) It seems to be an easy task for the UFC to make a compelling and competitive fight at 205lbs anymore as the division gets more stacked by the day. The recent migration of Brandon Vera from the Heavyweight division adds another potential title contender to most talented division in all of MMA. Both fighters come into the match with... [Read More...]
UFC 89 Live Round by Round Play by Play
Welcome to live play-by-play for this evenings UFC 89 event. The show, which takes place at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, is available live on Setanta Sports and will be broadcast free of charge on Spike TV in the U.S.A. The LIVE show and results will start around 1:00p.m.ET and will be published prior to the tape delay broadcast on Spike TV. If you do not wish to know the results... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The Duel
Welcome back to another edition of The Duel. This week we have 5 Oz. contributor and all around special man, Mr. Nick Travaglini. In the other corner we have 5 Oz. editor and contributor, Mr. Matt Cava. I should also note that Matt Cava is traveling on business to New York City so I will be filling in for him on the second half. LET US DUEL: 1. Michael Bisping will finish Chris Leben on Saturday. Cava:... [Read More...]
Report: UFC interested in Yoshihiro Akiyama
Korean MMA superstar Yoshihiro Akiyama appears to be a free agent and is reportedly no longer on good terms with his former promotional company, FEG, which operates both K-1 and DREAM in Japan. During a press conference in Japan earlier this week to promote FEG’s annual “Dynamite!” event on New Year’s Eve, Akiyama was a notable omission from a list of possible participants for... [Read More...]
UFC 89 Weigh-in results
All fighters have made weight for UFC 89 on Friday at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. The event will be headlined by a middleweight bout between Chris Leben and Michael Bisping. Be sure to come back tomorrow when Fiveouncesofpain.com will present LIVE play by play coverage of UFC 89. Undercard fights begin at 1p.m. ET in the U.S.A. and 8p.m. locally in England. Please be advised,... [Read More...]
UFC 89: Previewing Lytle vs. Taylor & Cane vs. Sokoudjou
Chris Lytle (25-16-5 MMA 4-8 UFC) vs. Paul Taylor (9-3-1 MMA 2-2 UFC) If you are a fan of MMA, this is the fight for you. Imagine two Tasmanian devils locked in a cage together with one side of beef. These are two of the most exciting fighters in the division. These are two guys with incredible gas tanks, all testicles, and no need for a game plan. Guys who fight for the love of it and leave their... [Read More...]
