Shawn Tompkins Interview Part III: “I look at B.J. Penn as one of the best boxers in the business
Shawn Tompkins is one of the foremost authorities in MMA on the art of striking and thanks to Jake Hattan, one of his managers at Denaro Sports Marketing, FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently granted an opportunity to interview the Xtreme Couture striking specialist. In Part III, Tompkins shares his thoughts on new interim UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir’s improved striking at UFC 92; who he... [Read More...]
Shawn Tompkins Interview Part II: “I kind made a career of doing what people told me not to do”
Shawn Tompkins is one of the foremost authorities in MMA on the art of striking and thanks to Jake Hattan, one of his managers at Denaro Sports Marketing, FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently granted an opportunity to interview the Xtreme Couture striking specialist. In Part II of our interview, Tompkins continued his rebuttal to famed boxing instructor Freddie Roach’s recent critique of Fedor Emelianenko;... [Read More...]
Jackson pleads guilty
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has pleaded guilty to one felony count of evading police and one misdemeanor count of driving recklessly as part of a plea deal with the Orange County District Attorney’s office. Jackson made headlines in July 15, 2008 when he led police on a high speed chase from Costa Mesa to Newport in California. The former UFC light heavyweight champion reportedly hit... [Read More...]
Shawn Tompkins Interview Part I: “I just can’t see Arlovski winning the fight”
Shawn Tompkins is one of the foremost authorities in MMA on the art of striking and thanks to Jake Hattan, one of his managers at Denaro Sports Marketing, FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently granted an opportunity to interview the Xtreme Couture striking specialist. In Part I of our interview, Tompkins discussed the preparations he’s current making in getting four fighters ready for Affliction’s... [Read More...]
Tim Kennedy: “There are some things in life worth risking your life over”
For regular readers of FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Tim Kennedy needs no introduction. For newer readers to the site, Kennedy is a member of the elite Army Rangers. In his spare time, he also pursued a career in mixed martial arts, accumulating a 9-2 record competing for promotions such as Extreme Challenge and the pre-Zuffa WEC. In 2007, Kennedy received national exposure by challenging Jason “Mayhem”... [Read More...]
Rich Franklin Part II: “I want to be a champion again”
On January 17th from Dublin, Ireland both Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson will face one of the toughest tests in their decorated mixed martial arts careers when they face off with one another in the main event of UFC 93. The bout pits two of the sports premier athletes up against one another in a match that gives both men a golden opportunity to breathe new life into their MMA careers. Since falling... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: Rashad Evans’ first title defense should be against Lyoto Machida
In his latest submission for CBSSports.com, FiveOuncesOfPain.com Publisher Sam Caplan has penned an opinion/editorial article suggesting that if Lyoto Machida defeats Thiago Silva at UFC 94, the UFC should have Rashad Evans’ first defense of the UFC light heavyweight title take place against him. “If Machida beats Silva, he’ll increase his MMA record to 14-0 and his record in the... [Read More...]
David Bielkheden says he will make Octagon return at UFC 96
In a recent blog entry on his official website, Swedish fighter David Bielkheden revealed that he will be making his UFC return on March 17 at UFC 96. The lightweight competitor indicated that he has not yet signed a bout agreement but that he has made a verbal agreement to appear on the show. Bielkheden also indicated that he knows the identity of his opponent but that he wasn’t going to divulge... [Read More...]
Report: WEC to launch flyweight division in 2009
After contracting from six weight classes to four in 2008 following the elimination of its light heavyweight and middleweight divisions, World Extreme Cagefighting is on the verge of furthering its commitment to lighter weight fighters with reported plans to launch a flyweight division in 2009. The news was first reported by MMA Weekly. The addition of a 125 pound weight class would allow the WEC to... [Read More...]
Report: Paul Kelly to fight Troy Mandaloniz at UFC 95
Season six alumnus of The Ultimate Fighter Troy “Rude Boy” Mandaloniz is reportedly slated to face Paul Kelly at UFC 95 on Feb. 21 at the O2 Arena in London, England. MMAjunkie.com was the first to report the news on Wednesday. Kelly is 7-1 and trains with Michael Bisping and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at the Wolfslair Academy in England. UFC 95 will serve as the third time Kelly... [Read More...]
Rich Franklin talks Henderson, TUF 9, and the movies in Part 1 of exclusive 5 Oz. interview
Rich Franklin recently left his mark in the UFC’s light heavyweight division when he stopped top prospect Matt Hamill with a perfectly placed liver kick at UFC 88. The former middleweight champion will have an opportunity to rocket himself up the ranks at 205 when he faces off with the extremely dangerous top ranked former Pride FC champion, Dan Henderson. The upcoming battle between the two... [Read More...]
Former IFL middleweight Dan Miller tapped as replacement to face Jake Rosholt at UFN 17
Former International Fight League middleweight champion Dan Miller is in and Alessio Sakara is out. The website MMA Weekly first reported Wednesday night that Miller has been tapped to replace Sakara as the opponent for former NCAA champion Jake Rosholt during the former’s UFC debut on Feb. 7 at UFC Fight Night 17. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the news with sources close to the bout. Miller... [Read More...]
UFC 95 to air on Spike TV
While an official announcement has yet to be made, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned from multiple sources that the UFC and Spike TV are expected to officially announce next week that UFC 95 will air on Spike in the United States as opposed to on pay-per-view. UFC 95 is scheduled for Saturday, February 21 and will emanate from the O2 Arena in London, England. The card will be headlined by season one... [Read More...]
Undefeated Sarah Kaufman signs three fight contract with the Palace Fighting Championships
EliteXC contracted fight Sarah Kaufman has signed a three-fight contract with the California-based Palace Fighting Championships. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news after speaking with PFC owner and promoter Christian Printup. Kaufman, a Canadian, is 7-0 in her professional mixed martial arts career with all seven of her wins coming via TKO. Her record and the manner in which she has recorded... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko responds to Andrei Arlovski, Freddie Roach, and Dana White in exclusive interview with 5 Oz. of Pain
There are just 17 days until Fedor Emelianenko defends his WAMMA heavyweight title against former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski during Affliction and M-1’s “Day of Reckoning” on January 24 in Anaheim, California. Despite having recorded victories in the past over the likes for former PRIDE and interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, former UFC heavyweight champion... [Read More...]
Dan Hardy vs. Rory Markham fight for UFC 95 finalized
A long-rumored welterweight bout between Dan Hardy and Rory Markham for UFC 95 on February 21 at the O2 in London, England has been finalized. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news on Wednesday from a source close to Markham. Markham, a member of Pat Miletich’s Miletich Fighting Systems, is a former IFL veteran who made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19, where he recorded a stunning... [Read More...]
Pros and Cons: K-1 Dynamite and Nonsense
This Pros and Cons was supposed to be a summation of UFC 92 and K-1 Dynamite!! but I can’t find my notes for UFC 92 so you’re going to have to enjoy a dose of K-1 mixed with a couple of papers I found from months ago that I will try and make relevant now. CON: Cro Cop’s testicles. Nope, that one won’t work. PRO: My future wife at the liquor store. I don’t even know... [Read More...]
Gus Johnson replaces Steve Albert as Showtime’s lead boxing announcer
Gus Johnson, the CBS play-by-play announcer for EliteXC’s three broadcasts on the network, furthered his foray into combat sports by being named as premium cable provider Showtime’s new play-by-play announcer of its flagship boxing series, Showtime Championship Boxing. The news was announced earlier today by Senior Vice President and General Manager of Showtime’s Sports and Event... [Read More...]
Tara LaRosa set to face Alexis Davis during Extreme Challenge’s “War at the Shore”
Former BodogFIGHT women’s champion Tara LaRosa’s opponent for Extreme Challenge’s “War at the Shore” event in Atlantic City on January 23 is now set. Event promoter Monte Cox revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com earlier afternoon that LaRosa is set to face rising prospect Alexis Davis. Davis is 6-1 and is a native of Port Colborne in Canada. Since losing her pro debut to Sarah... [Read More...]
Fresh off of TUF 8, Shane Nelson expected to fight Aaron Riley at UFC 96
Following his split decision victory over George Roop during the live finale for the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter, “Sugar” Shane Nelson is set to make his formal UFC debut against Aaron Riley at UFC 96 on March 7. The news is courtesy of a report from MMAjunkie.com, which quoted a source close to Nelson as indicating that the fight is close to being finalized. Nelson’s victory... [Read More...]
