Deal between CBS and Strikeforce confirmed
While a deal to bring mixed martial arts back to CBS has been strongly rumored ever since last week’s acquisition by Strikeforce of select ProElite assets, an official announcement about a marriage between the San Jose-based fighter promotion and the “Tiffany Network” has yet to be formally announced. Soon after Strikeforce announced that a deal had been reached with ProElite, premium-based... [Read More...]
Light heavyweight Reese Andy cut from the UFC
With a roster over 200 fighters, the UFC has made it a priority to trim its roster in hopes of pairing it down close to 150 contracted fighters on its roster. Just this week alone FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that Rich Clementi, Luigi Fioravanti, Derek Downey, Christian Wellisch, and Eddie Sanchez have all been cut within the past week and past month. Five Ounces of Pain has also confirmed that... [Read More...]
Despite late notice, Brian Cobb ready for debut at UFC 95
A standout amateur wrestler who pushed for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, Brian Cobb has been viewed as one of the top fighters in the 155 pound weight class not competing in the UFC. However, at UFC 95 on Feb. 21 in London, England, that will no longer be the case. In an exclusive interview with FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Cobb confirmed a previous Sherdog.com report stating that he has been tapped... [Read More...]
Report: UFC 97 in Dire Straits
UFC 97 which is scheduled for April in Montreal may have run into a formidable road block. Based on a report by the French language website CorusSports.com, Canadian officials will not allow the UFC to hold another event in Canada with the organization’s current policies in effect. The UFC’s use of elbows and knees to the head do not comply with the current guidelines set by the Regis des alcohols,... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt finds GSP greasing allegations ‘laughable’
FiveOuncesOfPain.com recently had the chance to catch up with Greg Jackson-trained fighter and close friend to Georges St. Pierre, Nate Marquardt, to gather some of his feelings about this tornado of controversy surrounding the greasing scandal of UFC 94. According to Marquardt, the whole thing has been blown drastically out of proportion and what it really boils down to is simple. Penn was beaten... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain to appear on the Saturday edition of “The MMAsh” on KHTK in Sacramento
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. Sam and Carmichael Dave will discuss Strikeforce’s... [Read More...]
