John Alessio says he would love another crack at the UFC
John Alessio could easily be described as one of the best welterweights not currently fighting in the UFC. The 28-year old fighter got his jump into mixed martial arts at the young age of 19 and hasn’t looked back since. In the nine years that Alessio has been in the business he has waged combat well over thirty times while fighting some of the biggest names in the sport. The fact that he has... [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Action figure wars coming to the UFC
In light of news that the UFC’s upcoming video game release with THQ “UFC 2009: Undisputed” is now expected to face some competition from EA Sports, comes word that it series of action figures with Jakks Pacific has been beaten to the punch in regards to the likeness of several key fighters. Action-figure manufacturer Round 5 launched a “Champions of MMA” figurine series... [Read More...]
American Top Team’s Danillo Villefort planning move to WEC’s welterweight division
After a scheduled middleweight fight vs. Jake Rosholt had to be postponed due to injury combined with World Extreme Cagefighting’s announcement that the 185 pound division was going to be disbanded before year’s end, it appeared that the WEC career of American Top Team jiu-jitsu black belt Danillo Villefort might have been over before it started. Villefort was a finalist at the International... [Read More...]
Ten matchups finalized for Adrenaline MMA II on Dec. 11
Ten fights have been finalized for Adrenaline MMA’s second-ever event to take place on Thursday, December 11, at the i wireless Center in Moline, Illinois. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the current lineup during a phone interview on Tuesday afternoon with long-time MMA promoter and manager, Monte Cox. Headlining the show will be the first welterweight champion in UFC history and legendary MMA... [Read More...]
Bart Palaszewski: “I’ve seen Miguel (Torres’) standup and it’s not the hottest”
While the upset loss of Urijah Faber is still fresh in everyone’s minds, World Extreme Cagefighting is set to return next Wednesday (8 p.m. ET on VERSUS) from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Miguel Torres will headline the show as he defends his WEC bantamweight title vs. number one contender Manny Tapia. With Torres’ notoriety increasing, his placement on the card... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: Josh Koscheck ready for Yoshida fight at “Fight for the Troops”
During his weekly column for CBSSports.com, FiveOuncesOfPain.com founder and publisher Sam Caplan interview UFC welterweight Josh Koscheck in anticipation of his headlining fight on Dec. 10 against Yoshiyuki Yoshida during the UFC’s “Fight for the Troops” special on Spike TV. Koscheck, coming off a unanimous decision loss last month against Thiago Alves at UFC 90, indicated that he... [Read More...]
Rivalry between Miguel Torres and Jeff Curran begins to grow
What initially started as an innocent attempt by Jeff Curran to raise the level of excitement even further in the WEC’s bantamweight division has now taken on a life of its own. During a recent C3 Full Contact Fighting event in which Curran was inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame, the former featherweight-turned-bantamweight competitor responded to a question about what his goals... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain to appear on Wednesday’s edition of Fight Network Radio
FiveOuncesOfPain.com founder and publisher Sam Caplan will be appearing as a guest on Thursday’s edition of Fight Network Radio with host Mauro Ranallo. Caplan will be on the show to discuss the day’s latest headlines including recent matchmaking decisions in the WEC; ProElite’s decision to block EliteXC welterweight champion Jake Shields’ bid for free agency, and more. Fight Network... [Read More...]
Josh Barnett vs. Brett Rogers possible for Affliction’s “Day of Reckoning”
Multiple sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com within the last 24 hours that Affliction Entertainment officials are currently attempting to secure EliteXC-contracted heavyweight Brett Rogers for a possible Jan. 24 clash with Josh Barnett. Affliction’s Jan. 24 show, titled “Day of Reckoning,” will air on Showtime pay-per-view and will emanate from the Honda Center in Anaheim,... [Read More...]
ProElite’s potential mystery investor revealed
In a Nov. 19 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ProElite indicated that the troubled company could possibly be close to receiving new funding from an outside source. “The Company is continuing discussions with potential strategic investors to secure financing sufficient to cure any possible default under the Showtime loan agreements. However, there is no assurance as to whether... [Read More...]
Eddie Alvarez signs with Bellator Fighting Championships
Top lightweight competitor Eddie Alvarez will be one of the cornerstones of the Bellator Fighting Championship’s lightweight division. Alvarez informed the website iGuillotine.com on Tuesday that he has signed a deal with Bellator. “The contract is signed and I got my advance,” he is quoted as telling the site. Bellator will be conducting a 12-week fight series for television partner... [Read More...]
Mike Thomas Brown’s first defense likely to take place vs. Leonard Garcia
With Urijah Faber now slated to fight Jens Pulver at WEC 38 on Jan. 25 in a rematch from the classic June encounter, multiple sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that current WEC featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown is now expected to make his first defense against former UFC lightweight Leonard Garcia. Five Ounces of Pain spoke to a third source close to Brown who indicated that while the... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber vs. Jens Pulver II set for WEC 38 on Jan. 25
Multiple sources confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Tuesday afternoon that a rematch between former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber and former UFC lightweight champion Jens Pulver is set to take place at WEC 38 on Jan. 25 in San Diego, Calif. Published reports had indicated that Faber’s next opponent would be up and coming featherweight prospect Jose Aldo but sources close to both Aldo... [Read More...]
