Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou released by the UFC

Light heavyweight competitor Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou can be added to the list of fighters recently released by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. FiveOuncesOfPain.com first became aware of Sokoudjou having been dropped from the UFC roster last week but could not find a second source for verification. However, published reports have surfaced on the Internet today confirming his release. Sokoudjou’s... [Read More...]

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Brian Bowles looking forward to title shot with win over Will Ribeiro

Many may have yet to have heard the name Brian Bowles but all of that will change after he faces off with Will Ribeiro on the main card of WEC 37 on December 3. Bowles has compiled an undefeated record of 6-0 in his mixed martial arts career while finishing every one of his opponents while Ribeiro holds an impressive record of 10-1. Both men are seen as two of the top fighters in an increasingly... [Read More...]

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Pat Miletich eyeing potential rematch with Renzo Gracie

December is going to be an action-packed month for live mixed martial arts action with several intriguing matchups in store for fans. However, one of the most intriguing matchups on the docket for next month is a welterweight encounter between King of the Cage and EliteXC veteran Thomas “Wildman” Denny and one of the greatest welterweights ever to compete in MMA, Pat Miletich. Miletich... [Read More...]

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Alistair Overeem: “I do see myself defeating Brock Lesnar”

Alistair Overeem has reinvented himself since making the move up to the heavyweight division. The Dutch fighter has gone undefeated in his last five fights while obtaining the Strikeforce heavyweight championship along the way. Big wins over big names have turned many heads and have many mentioning Overeem’s name when discussing the sports top heavyweights, as both UFC veteran Paul Buentello... [Read More...]

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California commission skips drug testing at Strikeforce “Destruction”

Fighters competing on last Friday’s Strikeforce “Destruction” event in San Jose, Calif. at the HP Pavilion were not subjected to drug screening of any kind, according to a report by MMA Weekly’s “Insider Blog.” The report indicates that new California State Athletic Commission Assistant Executive Director Bill Douglas canceled drug testing for the event due to his... [Read More...]

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Jorge Gurgel released from UFC; signs with Strikeforce

The UFC may have released Jorge Gurgel, but Gurgel’s time out of work did not last long. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that just a few minutes later following his release, Gurgel signed a multi-fight deal with the Strikeforce organization. Gurgel had a string of exciting fights in the UFC culminating with the unanimous decision loss to Aaron Riley at UFC 91. Even in defeat, Gurgel pocketed... [Read More...]

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Donald Cerrone confirms that next expected fight will come vs. WEC champ Varner

Although Donald Cerrone’s previous “Fight of the Night” performance against Rob McCullough wasn’t aired on the live broadcast of WEC 36, he can rest assured that his next fight – expected to be at WEC 38 – will be. In an exclusive interview with FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Cerrone confirmed that he was expecting to face current WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner... [Read More...]

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