NSAC: Parisyan didn’t reveal meds prior to UFC 94
Nevada State Atheltic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer has informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that UFC welterweight Karo Parisyan did not disclose to the commission that he had prescription pain killers in his system prior to his split decision victory over Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 94. Five Ounces of Pain contacted Kizer in response to a report on MMAWeekly.com, which quoted Parisyan as saying that... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice gains a fan in Strikeforce’s Scott Coker but loses one in Bas Rutten
Whether or not Kimbo Slice will be fighting for Strikeforce is not the only question on the former EliteXC fighter’s mind at this moment. In an interview conducted with AOL’s MMA Fanhouse this past Monday, Bas Rutten revealed that Slice is no longer under his tutelage. Rutten who was the only credible association that Slice had with true MMA fans said that he no longer would train Slice because... [Read More...]
Karo Parisyan tests positive for pain killers following UFC 94 bout
The Nevada State Athletic Commission notified FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Tuesday that UFC welterweight Karo Parisyan tested positive for pain killers following his UFC 94 split decision victory against Dong Hyun Kim last month at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. According to NSAC, unacceptable levels of Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone and Oxymorphone were all detected in Parisyan’s system. Hydrocodone... [Read More...]
Shamrock vs. Diaz officially announced; Full conference call recap
Strategic partners Strikeforce and Showtime held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to discuss their recently signed agreement to televise and promote up to 16 fight cards together over the course of the next 12 months. Available on today’s call was Ken Hershman, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks; Strikeforce Founder and CEO... [Read More...]
Phil Baroni says he’s booked for Strikeforce event in May
Phil Baroni, the “New York Bad Ass” himself, has posted a message on the Underground forums at MixedMartialArts.com stating that he is set to compete at a tentatively scheduled Strikeforce event in Seattle this May. An exact or opponent has been confirmed as of yet with contracts also not having been finalized. “The fight is at welterweight an will take place May in Seattle,”... [Read More...]
Karo Parisyan vs. Josh Koscheck possible for UFC 98 (UPDATED)
A proposed welterweight bout between Karo Parisyan and Josh Koscheck that’s currently on the table for UFC 98 on May 23 in Las Vegas could be finalized in the next several weeks. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the potential matchup from a source close to Parisyan, who indicated that the UFC mainstay has already begun preparations for the bout. Koscheck is scheduled to face undefeated Brazilian... [Read More...]
Disclosed fighter payroll for UFN 17 totals $424,000
The Florida State Athletic Commission has released the disclosed salaries from this past Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 17, which took place at USF Sun Dome in Tampa. According to records released to FiveOuncesOfPain.com, topping the list as the highest paid fighter was heavyweight prospect Cain Velasquez who earned a total of $60,000 for his second round TKO victory over UFC newcomer Denis... [Read More...]
Four UFN 17 fighters receive medical suspensions
A total of four fighters have received medical suspensions from the Florida State Athletic Commission, which oversaw last Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 17 event at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa. According to records obtained by FiveOuncesOfPain.com from the commission, Denis Stojnic, Luigi Fioravanti, Matt Grice, and Derek Downey have all been suspended as a result of injuries sustained during the event. Stojnic,... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain to appear on Tuesday’s edition of “Sirius Fight Club”
FiveOuncesOfPain.com founder and publisher Sam Caplan will be appearing on Tuesday’s edition of Sirius Fight Club between 5-7 p.m. ET with hosts Randy Gordon and Chris Thomas to discuss the latest happenings in the world of MMA. Sirius Fight Club airs on Sirius channel 127 and can be heard every Tuesday and Friday from 5-7 p.m. ET. Five Ounces of Pain makes media appearances on a regular basis with... [Read More...]
Frank Shamrock vs. Nick Diaz set for Strikeforce’s April 11 show
Former Strikeforce middleweight champion Frank Shamrock will make his return to competitive fighting after a one year layoff when he takes on Nick Diaz during Strikeforce’s next event on April 11 at the HP Pavilion and San Jose, Calif. The matchup had been rumored for the past several days but FiveOuncesOfPain.com was able to confirm early Tuesday morning that the fight has been finalized. An... [Read More...]
Christian Wellisch and Eddie Sanchez added to list of recent UFC cuts
After Zuffa closed down the welterweight division in the WEC and transferred the top fighters over to the UFC, UFC Vice President of Talent Relations Joe Silva was left with a roster of over 200 fighters heading into this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 17. In order to alleviate the bloated roster, up to 50 fighters could be cut over the course of the next several months. FiveOuncesOfPain.com... [Read More...]
Strikeforce declines to acquire contracts of Antonio Silva and Murilo “Ninja” Rua
Published reports indicate that Strikeforce acquired a total of 42 fighter of approximately 150 contracts from ProElite during last week’s acquisition of select assets. The San Jose-based promotion is believed to have the option of acquiring additional contracts from ProElite in the future, but as it stands now, a great deal of fighters will continue to remain under ProElite control. FiveOuncesOfPain.com... [Read More...]
