Mike Brown and Leonard Garcia make weight for WEC 39 title fight
World Extreme Cagefighting is set to return Sunday night for its debut in Corpus Christi, Texas at the American Bank Center. Eleven bouts total are set for WEC 39 with four fights slated to be televised during VERSUS’ two-plus hour telecast that will begin at 9:30 p.m. ET. All 22 fighters made weight at today’s weigh-ins for the event. The results are as follows: VERSUS Main Card - Mike... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain to be featured on Sunday’s edition of “The Sports Buzz”
FiveOuncesOfPain.com founder and publisher Sam Caplan will be returning to “The Sports Buzz” on Sunday to discuss all matters related to MMA. “The Sports Buzz” is a weekly Internet sports talk show and can be heard every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. ET. You can visit the site at SportsBuzzRadio.com and or click here to listen live during show hours. Five Ounces of Pain makes media appearances on a... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain to appear on Saturday’s edition of “The MMAsh”
FiveOuncesOfPain.com founder and publisher Sam Caplan will be appearing on Saturday’s edition of”The MMAsh” on 1140 KHTK in Sacramento with host Carmichael Dave. “The MMAsh” airs every Saturday from 4-5 p.m. PT/7-8 p.m. ET and cannot only be heard locally via the web, but nationally as well on the web by going to KHTK.com. The show is also syndicated nationally on CBS Radio affiliates throughout... [Read More...]
Dana White says he has no knowledge of June meeting with Fedor
A recent interview conducted by DreamFighters.com with WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko generated a great deal of excited from hardcore MMA fans as the former PRIDE heavyweight champion stated that he was to be involved with an upcoming June meeting with the UFC. “… Me and my management hope to get a chance to talk to Dana White in person in June to discuss a possible fight between... [Read More...]
Dolan: February’s Winners and Losers
Despite having only 28 days, February was an action packed month for MMA. The UFC featured two fight cards broadcast on Spike while we also saw a great deal of action from a business perspective. Not only did a company finally complete a transaction for ProElite’s assets, but the two biggest states in the Northeastern corridor of the United States were involved in major moves regarding the regulation... [Read More...]
UFC President clarifies his outlook on competition
UFC President Dana White was a recent guest on the CBS Radio nationally syndicated show “MMAsh,” where his discussed a number of pressing topics. One of the main issues White was asked to address by host “Carmichael Dave” was Strikeforce’s recent acquisition of ProElite’s assets and subsequent broadcast deal with Showtime. Typically not shy about taking an opportunity... [Read More...]
Dana White responds to new rumors of UFC sale
Rumors and speculation have been circulating on the blogosphere and Internet for months regarding concern that Station Casinos could be on the verge of bankruptcy. Station Casinos is a gaming company based in Las Vegas that consists of Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta as two of its primary owners. The Fertitta brothers are also 90 percent owners of Zuffa, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Soon... [Read More...]
Mike Swick vs. Ben Saunders signed for UFC 99
An intriguing matchup between welterweights Mike Swick and Ben Saunders is now set for UFC 99 on June 13 in Cologne, Germany. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the new bout from sources close to the fight with all indications being that agreements have been formally signed, making the fight official. Swick, 13-2, last competed at “UFC Fight for the Troops” this past December. Facing Jonathan... [Read More...]
Report: Mustapha al Turk to face Todd Duffee at UFC 99
A heavyweight bout between Mustapha al Turk and UFC newcomer Todd Duffee is close to being finalized for the UFC 99 card on June 13 from the Lanxess Arena in Germany. The news was first reported by the Brazilian website, Intheguard.tv, which is citing sources close to Duffee’s camp. The undefeated Duffee is looking to make an immediate impact in the UFC after signing a four-fight contract with... [Read More...]
Vernon “Tiger” White: A Changed Man
It’s hard to think of anyone in mixed martial arts as ring tested and battle proven as Vernon “Tiger” White. An original member of the Lion’s Den, White has been involved in the sport since the very beginning. Over the course of sixteen years the 37 year old father has been involved with virtually every major promotion on the planet and has fought the very toughest competition... [Read More...]
Tatsuya Kawajiri set to fight Ross Ebanez at DREAM.7
A lightweight bout between Tatsuya Kawajiri and Ross Ebanez has been signed to take place at DREAM.7 on March 8 in Saitama, Japan at the Saitama Super Arena. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was notified of the matchup via official e-mail from BJPenn.com, the official web site for UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. Kawajiri is the eight best lightweight in the world, according to the rankings for the World Alliance... [Read More...]
Troy “Rude Boy” Mandaloniz released by the UFC
The UFC’s recent string of roster trimmings continued this past weekend, with season six veteran of The Ultimate Fighter Troy Mandaloniz the latest to be dropped from the UFC’s active roster. The news comes courtesy of a report on BJPenn.com, the official site for UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. Mandaloniz suffered a unanimous decision loss against Paul Kelly this past Saturday at the... [Read More...]
Din Thomas signs three fight contract with Affliction
Former UFC lightweight competitor Din Thomas has inked a three fight contract with Affliction. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the rumored signing with a source close to Thomas early Friday morning. Thomas, a veteran from the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter, is 23-8 in a pro career that dates back to 1998. The American Top Team-trained fighter holds notable wins in his career over Dokojonosuke... [Read More...]
Joe Lauzon to undergo ACL surgery
UFC lightweight prospect Joe Lauzon could be sidelined for the next 12-14 months after undergoing surgery to repair a possible ACL tear next week. Lauzon made the revelation himself during a blog entry on his official web site, JoeLauzon.com. “It looks like I will be having ACL surgery next week,” Lauzon began to write. “I have had a history of bad luck with my knees. I have already... [Read More...]
Exclusive Frank Shamrock Interview: “I think Ken cut himself”
When you look at the collective history of mixed martial arts not only in the U.S. but around the world, Frank Shamrock has to be considered as one of the greatest fighters in the sport’s young history. It also just happens that he is one of MMA’s best interviews. During a recent exclusive chat with FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Shamrock once again gave a candid interview in which he responded... [Read More...]
Alvarez vs. Morales and Masvidal vs. Garijo set for Bellator’s April 3 launch
The Bellator Fighting Championships officially announced Thursday that its debut event is scheduled for Friday, April 3 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Set to be featured during the promotion’s inaugural event are lightweight tournament matches featuring Eddie Alvarez and Jorge Masvidal. Alvarez, 16-2, a former BodogFIGHT welterweight champion, is slated to compete... [Read More...]
Report: Couture likely to face Nogueira at UFC 101
Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Randy Couture appears set to face former PRIDE and interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at a yet-to-be announced UFC 101 event to take place in August. The news was first reported by MMAWeekly.com, which is citing sources close to Couture’s camp. A location for UFC 101 has yet to be finalized, but MMA Weekly added that... [Read More...]
Paul Kelly moving down to the UFC’s lightweight division
British fighter Paul Kelly, who was victorious over Troy Mandaloniz at last week’s UFC 95 event in England, has revealed to Setanta Sports that he now plans on dropping down to the UFC’s lightweight division. Kelly who won a unanimous decision is known for being heavy handed but he feels as though his power will translate better if he fights at 155 pounds. The U.K. native has always had plans... [Read More...]
Bellator announces five more signings leading in anticipation of April debut
The Bellator Fighting Championships has announced the addition of five more fighters to its charter roster. The promotion, which is slated to debut on ESPN Deportes in early April, has revealed that lightweight Daniel Moralez, welterweights Omar De La Cruz and Jorge Ortiz, and featherweights Estevan Payan and Luis Palomino. Morales is a former Cage of Fire lightweight champion and has accumulated a... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 18 tickets priced as low as $20
The UFC will be holding their first-ever event in Tennessee come April 1 and have announced tickets will range from $20 to $200. UFC Fight Night 18 will feature a main event of former WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit taking on Martin Kampmann. The show will emanate live from the Sommet Center in Nashville. It will precede the debut of The Ultimate Fighter season 9 which features a Team... [Read More...]
