Dana White looking to bolster UFC talent roster
Some big name fighters have been linked to the UFC in the past few months. In a recent conversation with Dana White, he commented on the status of the fighters. To start, the UFC is looking to bring in some Japanese talent to the promotion. They are very close to a new deal with Caol Uno, with published reports indicating he could return to the UFC at UFC 99. The UFC has also expressed major interest... [Read More...]
Josh Neer signs four fight extension with the UFC
Fresh off the heels of a second round submission victory over Mac Danzig at UFC Fight Night 17 lightweight Josh Neer has another reason to celebrate. Neer who is 25-7-1 overall and 4-4 in the UFC has agreed to a new four fight deal with the organization. The news was reported to MMA Junkie, which quotes Neer’s agent Mickey Dubberly of KO Dynasty as its sources. Although financial details... [Read More...]
Demian Maia: The gentleman black belt
The National Hockey League presents an annual award called the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. According to NHL.com, the Lady Byng is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. MMA is not a sport that offers accommodations for congeniality but if there was a Lady Byng Trophy in MMA, undefeated UFC Brazilian middleweight Demian Maia... [Read More...]
A win at UFC 95 puts Chael Sonnen one step closer to a middleweight title shot
There are very few times in life when you get a second chance to make a first impression. However, that was exactly the case for Chael Sonnen when he performed well in two head-to-head matchups with former WEC middleweight champion Paulo Filho. The WEC middleweight division may be no more, but Sonnen showed enough to convince Zuffa officials to give him a second chance to establish himself in the UFC. When... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain to appear Tuesday night on ESPN Radio in Orlando
FiveOuncesOfPain.com founder and publisher Sam Caplan will be appearing as a guest with ESPN 1080 AM talk show host Brian Fritz on Tuesday night during the seven o’clock (eastern standard time) hour. Fritz can be heard on ESPN 1080 AM in Orlando and online by clicking here. You can call into the show at 407-482-3776. Fritz and Caplan will preview UFC 95, discuss Strikeforce’s request acquisition... [Read More...]
Full lineup and televised bouts set for WEC 39 on March 1
World Extreme Cagefighting on Tuesday finalized its full card and announced the television schedule for its upcoming WEC 39 event set to take place on March 1 from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. Scheduled to headline the event is WEC featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown (20-4) making his first career title defense in a bout against number one contender Leonard Garcia (16-3). Eleven... [Read More...]
UFC to meet with Quebec officials in an attempt to save UFC 97
A contingent from the UFC is in Quebec to meet today with officials from the government agency that oversees combat sports. This is an attempt on both parts to salvage UFC 97, which is scheduled to take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal April 18. Dana White said in a statement to the Canadian Press that UFC 97 sold out faster than last year’s UFC 83 event, which featured a main event of Georges... [Read More...]
Dave Jansen to replace Brian Cobb this Saturday at M-1 Challenge Opener
M-1 Global officials have announced that undefeated Team Quest product Dave Jansen has been signed to Team USA West for this Saturday’s M-1 Challenge opener at the Emerald Queen Casino near Tacoma, Washington. Jansen replaces Brian Cobb, who had been slated to represent Team USA West in its best-of-five series against Team Brazil Naja. The move to sign Jansen was necessitated after Cobb signed... [Read More...]
Report: Caol Uno expected to return at UFC 99
With plans moving full steam ahead for UFC 99 in Germany, veteran UFC fans may get treated to the return of one of the promotion’s greatest lightweight competitors. According to a new report on MMAjunkie.com, plans are in place for a match-up between former UFC lightweight contender Caol Uno and Miletich fighter Spencer Fisher. The event is to take place June 13 at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne,... [Read More...]
Former UFC fighter Kimo Leopoldo arrested on drug charges
Published reports state that former UFC fighter Kimo Leopoldo was arrested on possession of a controlled substance in Long Beach, California on Monday afternoon. TMZ was the first to report on the arrest earlier this afternoon. Kimo, known just as much for his wide array of tattoos in addition to his fighting prowess, was spotted by police wearing a Long Beach Police Department uniform with right down... [Read More...]
Report: Fedor to meet with UFC in June to discuss matchup with Brock Lesnar
Photo by Todd Millen In a new interview with Adam Baker of DreamFighters.com, WAMMA heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko reportedly stated that a meeting with UFC President Dana White is on the horizon. “… Me and my management hope to get a chance to talk to Dana White in person in June to discuss a possible fight between me and Brock,” Emelianenko is quoted by DreamFighters.com. Emelianenko... [Read More...]
Report: Rafael Assuncao signs with the WEC
World Extreme Cagefighting has added yet another world class competitor to its featherweight ranks. The promotion has officially inked former AFL fighter Rafael Assuncao, who is 12-1 overall and currently in the midst of a four fight win streak. The news was first reported by his manager Malki Kawa of First Round Management to MMAjunkie.com. The WEC wasn’t the only organization interested in Assuncao’s... [Read More...]
Like Father, Like Son, Naturally: Ryan Couture improves to 2-0
photo by: Carla Duran While the Shamrocks and Gracies feud over who is the “First Family of MMA” like the Hatfields & McCoys, many MMA fans will point to the Couture clan as equally deserving of that honor. Ironically enough, as a household which is known for its quiet humility, they’d probably be the last ones to lay claim to it. But amid a capacity crowd of near 2,500 at Sunday night’s... [Read More...]
Countdown to UFC 95 to debut tonight on Spike TV
While UFC 95 is scheduled to air as a free show on Spike TV this coming Saturday, the UFC and its basic cable network broadcast partner are giving the event the full pay-per-view treatment with a countdown show that premieres on Spike tonight at 11 p.m. ET. UFC 95 will emanate from the O2 Arena in London, England and will air in the U.S. on a tape-delay basis starting at 9 p.m. ET. The event will feature... [Read More...]
UFC 95: Live Results and Play-by-Play
FiveOuncesOfPain.com will be presenting live coverage of UFC 95 this Saturday, February 21, starting at 9 a.m. ET. While Spike TV’s telecast will air on a tape-delay basis the same night at 9 p.m. ET, Five Ounces of Pain will have complete live results and play-by-play starting at 12 noon ET/9 a.m. PT. FOR LIVE COVERAGE AND RESULTS CLICK HERE Main Card Bouts (Spike TV telecast) - Diego Sanchez... [Read More...]
UFC 95 Video: Diego Sanchez vs. Joe Stevenson
Courtesy of ESPN.com and the UFC is video featuring interviews with lightweight competitors Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson, who will be going head-to-head this Saturday in the main event of UFC 95. Joe Stevenson Interview: Deigo Sanchez Interview: Read More →
Nick Thompson: To fight or not to fight, that is the question
Self admittedly, Nick “The Goat” Thompson has come a very long way in his mixed martial arts career since the days when he had to pay $10 just to get a scrap at his local bar. The powerful 170 pounder recently put together a twelve fight win streak against some of the sports toughest competition and is widely known as one of the best welterweights in the business. Thompson has plenty of... [Read More...]
Levick: Minimizing the controversy of controversial endings
After collecting my thoughts and giving myself some time to think clearly I wanted to address the controversial split decision of the Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson fight at UFC 93. I asked myself whether these fighters might be best served if these fights went longer than the normal three rounds for non-championship fights and five rounds for title bouts. Even before the Henderson vs. Franklin matchup... [Read More...]
Dana White says St. Pierre vs. Alves set for UFC 100
Dana White was recently on a Montreal radio show to talk about the controversy surrounding UFC 97 and the Quebec Athletic Commission while also giving a small glimpse into the future as well. With the historic UFC 100 looming around the corner White announced plans to have Georges St. Pierre headline the card which is scheduled for July 11 and will take place in Las Vegas. St. Pierre is scheduled... [Read More...]
Planned Thomson vs. Noons match for April 11 Strikeforce show falls through
Come April 11, Strikeforce will have its lightweight champion Josh Thomson fighting on their first card on Showtime but it will not be against EliteXC lightweight champion K.J. Noons. Speaking on MMA Weekly Radio, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker said that Noons would instead focus on his boxing career for the time being rather than accepting a fight with Thomson. The April 11 card will be broadcast live... [Read More...]
