Clay Guida wants a fight with Sean Sherk
Coming off his decision victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 94, Clay Guida is looking forward to getting back into the Octagon. He already knows the guy he would like to fight next. Guida hopes his next opponent is former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk. “Sherk is a monster,” Guida said. “Let’s see if he can stop my takedowns.” Since losing the lightweight title to B.J.... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL
And welcome back to another edition of The Duel. While I’m not all that interesting you should follow me on Twitter. I have no MySpace or Facebook but on Twitter I give updates on when I’m playing pool and when Caleb Newby and I are discussing inappropriate things on AIM. It’s a can’t miss. And by can’t miss I mean miss. Really you shouldn’t waste your time... [Read More...]
Prospect Rick Story signs four fight contract with the UFC
Reportedly enlisted as potential replacement fighter for UFC 94 in the event that Karo Parisyan was forced to withdraw from his welterweight bout against Dong Hyun Kim, prospect Rick Story never got his chance to make his Octagon debut as Parisyan was able to stay on the card and record a decision victory over Kim. Despite not getting to fight at UFC 94, sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that... [Read More...]
Evan Dunham signed to replace David Baron vs. Per Eklund at UFC 95
UFC 95 has been hit with another late injury, as French lightweight David Baron has been forced to withdraw from a scheduled undercard bout against Per Eklund. In place of Baron, the UFC has signed undefeated prospect Evan Dunham to step in on short notice. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news from a source close to the fight on Wednesday. Eklund, 14-3-1, is a native of Sweden and 1-1 in two career... [Read More...]
B.J. Penn requests formal investigation
After reports all week stated that UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn was in the process of filing a complaint against Georges St. Pierre, the Nevada State Athletic Commission notified FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Wednesday that Penn has instead filed a formal request for an investigation into alleged infractions committed by St. Pierre before and during their UFC 94 title fight this past Saturday. “Dear... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez: “I’m going to build my way up to the top”
Many of those surrounding Cain Velasquez knew there was something special about the powerful teen from very early on. Velasquez compiled a wrestling record of 110-10 during his high school days and went on to captain both his varsity football and wrestling teams in his senior year at Kofa High School in Yuma, Arizona. Upon graduation, Velasquez went on to wrestle for Iowa Central Community College... [Read More...]
Mike Ciesnolevicz to replace Justin McCully vs. Neil Grove at UFC 95
Former IFL light heavyweight and current Miletich Fighting Systems product Mike Ciesnolevicz has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will debut in a heavyweight bout vs. Neil Grove at UFC 95. MMA Weekly was first to report the news and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the story with sources close to both fighters. UFC 95 in scheduled for Saturday, February 21 at the O2 Arena... [Read More...]
UFN 18 fight between Johnson and Fioravanti promoted to Spike TV telecast
As one door closes another one inevitably opens up. In this case Amir Sadollah’s misfortune has turned into Anthony Johnson’s and Luigi Fiorvanti’s good fortune. With Sadollah once again forced to withdraw from a scheduled fight with UFC newcomer Nick Catone, the UFC has promoted a the welterweight clash between Johnson and Fioravanti to the main card of this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night... [Read More...]
Dana White addresses Vaseline allegations made against Georges St. Pierre
Despite a controversy surrounding one of his biggest stars, UFC President Dana White has not shied away from addressing allegations that the corner for UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre applied Vaseline to his chest, neck, and shoulders between rounds one and two as well as rounds two and three during his UFC 94 bout vs. B.J. Penn. “I saw the commission jump up there and flipping out,”... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber heads the list of WEC 38 earners with $48,000
Urijah Faber may no longer have the World Extreme Cagefighting featherweight title but he once again topped the list of salaries at WEC 38 two weeks ago. Despite losing the title to Mike Brown back in November, Faber remains the WEC top draw and it reflects in his $48,000 payday. His opponent, Jens Pulver, whom he defeated for the second time in the past ten months, was the event’s second leading... [Read More...]
Recent Penn interview leaves uncertainty about future in fighting
UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn has stayed out of the public eye for the most part since losing this past Saturday at UFC 94 to UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre via fourth round TKO. Penn is believed to be keeping a low profile as he prepares for the possibility of filing a formal complaint with the Nevada State Athletic Commission in regard to allegations that St. Pierre’s corner... [Read More...]
WEC disbands welterweight division; Adds flyweights
World Extreme Cagefighting officially announced plans on Tuesday to discontinue its welterweight (170 pounds) division while also formally declaring its intent to launch a flyweight (125 pounds) in coming months. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was the first to report that WEC welterweight champion Carlos Condit was being transferred to the UFC and that the WEC was expected to close down its 170 pound weight... [Read More...]
Gut Check: A glimpse into MMA from the inside looking out
Fasten your seat belts and get ready because I am about to go old school 5 Oz. and write an article rife with first-person prose. For one night and one night only, I am going to interject myself into an article. I feel compelled to do so because I am starting to become very concerned about the direction in which MMA is headed. Seeing the sport I love go down its current path is hurting me because... [Read More...]
Andrei Arlovski signs with Golden Boy Promotions
Sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that Andrei Arlovski has signed an agreement with Golden Boy Promotions. Full details of the deal are not known at this time, but Arlovski had been rumored to enter the boxing world since early in 2008. Recently, trainer Freddie Roach confirmed that Arlovski was going to start boxing following the fight with Fedor Emelianenko. At the time, Roach stated that... [Read More...]
St. Pierre vs. Silva “superfight” could happen in 2010
Editor’s Note: Content from this article appears courtesy of CBSSports.com. The next superfight? Georges St. Pierre took on and defeated one of the biggest challenges of his career in UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn. The fight was the first to have a three-part UFC Primetime preview special on Spike TV to help promote it. If St. Pierre should successfully hold onto his welterweight title over... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem vs. The World
Alistair Overeem went against the grain in a sport that puts emphasis on it’s athletes cutting to the lowest fighting weight possible when he made the move up to a weight class that holds no restrictions. The Demolition Man has been carving an absolute path of destruction since abandoning the weight limitations of the 205 pound division and has found new life as a heavyweight. Overeem laid claim... [Read More...]
Report: Brock Larson to make UFC return vs. Jesse Sanders at UFN 18
After a two-plus year absence, Brock Larson is heading back to the UFC. The former WEC welterweight title challenger will join current WEC featherweight champion Carlos Condit as transfers from the WEC welterweight division to the welterweight division of the UFC. And just like Condit, Larson is scheduled to compete at UFC Fight Night 18 on April 1, according to a new report by MMAjunkie.com. The MMA... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 18 officially announced for Nashville on April 1; Condit vs. Kampmann to headline
Officials with the UFC and Spike TV officially announced on Tuesday the previously reported April 1 date for UFC Fight Night 18. The event will emanate from the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tennessee and will be headlined by World Extreme Cagefighting welterweight champion Carlos Condit making his UFC debut against Martin Kampmann. Condit had been scheduled to defend his WEC title against Brock Larson... [Read More...]
Snowden: Georges St. Pierre is “The G.O.A.T”
B.J. Penn is no flash in the pan. He’s one of the most respected and successful fighters in UFC history and has been for a decade. Penn is one of two men to win UFC titles in two different weight classes. His skill set is multi-faceted-he’s a legitimate jiu jitsu world champion and has developed his striking game to the point that fellow fighters call him the best boxer in the sport. And... [Read More...]
Mike Brown: Looking for the homerun vs. Leonard Garcia
What defines a champion? When it comes to mixed martial arts, is it simply a matter of a man or woman hoisting up a large shiny belt at the end of a bout or, instead, is it something extending far beyond bling? Genuine appreciation for the sport, a work ethic never slowed by the weight of gold, continued humility in the face of grand achievement, a tireless drive to be the best fighter possible,... [Read More...]
