UFC 97 tickets for Montreal to go on sale this week
The UFC has officially announced that tickets to its UFC 97 event on Saturday, April 18 in Montreal will go on sale this week. The event, which will be headlined by Anderson Silva defending his UFC middleweight title against Thales Leites, will take place at the 21,000-plus seat Bell Centre, home to the NHL’s Montreal Canadians. Tickets will be made available to the general public this Saturday,... [Read More...]
Putting The “Fix” in Affliction
If Affliction Entertainment has a future as a successful promotion in the world of mixed martial arts, then they best get out their tool kits and fix a major problem: the production of their pay-per-view telecasts. Putting on quality fights – at least through their first two pay-per-view events (“Affliction: Banned” and “Affliction: Day of Reckoning“) – hasn’t been an... [Read More...]
UFC welterweight Paul Taylor out until July
Popular British welterweight Paul Taylor has been forced to turn down an opportunity to compete at UFC 97 on April 18 in Montreal. The news was first reported by the website for the U.K. MMA magazine Fighters Only. Taylor suffered a rib injury during his war with Chris Lytle at UFC 89 back in October of last year. Doctors originally said the injury was a cracked or broken rib. Initially expected to... [Read More...]
Roy Jones Jr. to promote first-ever combined boxing and MMA pay-per-view
Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.‘s comeback is reportedly set to take place on March 21 at the Pensacola Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida. Jones’ return to the boxing ring against unheralded Omar Shekia might not only serve as another comeback match for him, but also his final bout as a professional boxer. The event, which is scheduled to air on pay-per-view and will be promoted by Jones’... [Read More...]
James Thompson speaks out about Titans Fighting melee
MONTREAL, Quebec (Canada) – Misinformation about the rules for Stephane Patry’s first Titans Fighting show Friday night at Mel’s Studio in Montreal, Quebec nearly caused a riot. According to headliner James Thompson, who was the victim of a barrage of cans and bottles thrown by Montreal fans, there was uncertainty not only among fans but fighters as well. Thompson alleges that Patry... [Read More...]
Ben Saunders looking at a three month timetable for return
After being scratched from a welterweight bout against Dustin Hazelett during next month’s UFC 96 event in Columbus, Ohio, Ben Saunders is looking to make his Octagon return within the next three months. Saunders revealed his plans while speaking during a “UFC Fight Club” question and answer session this past week in Florida, according to a report by MMAjunkie.com. The talented welterweight... [Read More...]
Report: UFN 17 draws 7,596 fans for $428,000 gate
Last night’s “UFC Fight Night 17: Lauzon vs. Stephens” event drew a reported 7,596 attendees to the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla, according to MMAjunkie.com. The near-sold out event brought in a live gate of approximately $428,000. The event marked the first time the UFC has ventured to Tampa and the Spike TV broadcast featured season five veteran of The Ultimate Fighter Joe Lauzon... [Read More...]
Neer, Danzig, Velasquez, and Lauzon awarded 30K “Fight Night” bonuses at UFN 17
The UFC awarded Josh Neer, Mac Danzig, Cain Velasquez, and Joe Lauzon “Fight Night” bonuses of $30,000 on an individual basis for their performances during Saturday’s night UFC Fight Night 17 event at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla. An aggressive Neer pushed the pace in his Spike TV televised bout against Danzig, the winner of the sixth season of The Ultimate Fighter. Danzig absorbed... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 17: Quick Results
Tampa, Florida — FiveOuncesOfPain.com was on location at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. for “UFC Fight Night 17: Lauzon vs. Stephens.” Quick results are below… MAIN CARD: Lightweight: Joe Lauzon def. Jeremy Stephens via submission (armbar) at 4:43 of round 2 Heavyweight: Cain Velasquez def. Denis Stojnic via TKO (strikes) at 2:34 of round 2 Lightweight: Josh... [Read More...]
Lineups finalized for the M-1 Challenge season opener on Feb. 21
M-1 Global finalized rosters and matchups earlier this week for its 2009 season opener of the M-1 Challenge, which is set to take place on Feb. 21 at the Emerald Queen Casino near Seattle, Washington. The opener will also feature the debut the Colin Oyama-led Team USA West, which includes Palace Fighting Championships lightweight champion Brian Cobb, undefeated Hawaiian welterweight Dylan Clay, The... [Read More...]
Eddie Alvarez’s next move less than certain
The Bellator Fighting Championships announced earlier this month that it had signed former WAMMA lightweight title challenger Eddie Alvarez to an exclusive contract. “Bellator Fighting Championships, a first of its kind mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, officially announced today the exclusive signing of top-ranked Eddie Alvarez,” a recent press released issued by the promotion stated.... [Read More...]
HDNet announces agreement to televise Sengoku
HDNet has bolstered its combat sports programming with the addition of World Victory Road’s Sengoku promotion to its diverse lineup. The announcement that the Japan-based Sengoku will be airing as a part of the high definition cable network’s “HDNet Fights” franchise was made by Kenny Rice during Friday night’s edition of “Inside MMA.” The broadcast deal between... [Read More...]
New 5 Oz. of Pain T-Shirts Back in Stock! ORDER NOW!
After receiving many requests over the course of the past few months, FiveOuncesOfPain.com now has new t-shirts in stock and ready to be ordered through our brand new store! Available in medium, large, extra large, as well as double XL, our high quality and durable t-shirts are now available for $24.95 plus shipping. These shirts are perfect for working out, digging ditches, embarrassing yourself at... [Read More...]
Thompson vs. Bosse Main Event Causes Near Riot at Titans Fighting
Montreal, Quebec (Canada) – A riot nearly ensued at the inaugural Titans Fighting card Friday night at Mel’s Studio in Montreal, Quebec. The melee was narrowly avoided as controversy arose at the culmination of the heavyweight main event tilt between James Thompson and Steve Bosse. Thompson immediately went for a takedown and successfully dropped Bosse on his back. But this development... [Read More...]
UFC revises rules on Vaseline application by cornermen
Fresh off the heels of controversy surrounding the alleged application of lubrication to the body of Georges St. Pierre during this past Saturday’s UFC 94 main event against B.J. Penn, the UFC has ruled that cornermen will no longer be permitted to handle Vaseline in between rounds. FiveOuncesOfPain.com Managing Editor David Andrest first heard talk of the possible change during yesterday’s... [Read More...]
Pain Poll: The 5 Oz. staff takes on UFN 17
The staff of FiveOuncesOfPain.com is back with another series of predictions, this time for Saturday’s UFC Ultimate Fight Night 17 featuring UFC lightweight champion Joe Lauzon taking on Jeremy Stephens. Joe Lauzon vs. Jeremy Stephens Lee Gerowitz: Lauzon is a smart fighter, which means that he is well aware of the fact that Stephens nearly became the first human being to decapitate another human... [Read More...]
Andrei Arlovski’s pro boxing debut scheduled for April 11
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski is scheduled to make his professional boxing debut during the undercard of the Golden Boy-promoted Paul Williams vs. Winky Wright middleweight matchup to be held on April 11 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The news was first reported by ESPN boxing reporter and analyst Dan Rafael. According to Rafael, an opponent has yet to be named for... [Read More...]
Nick Diaz expected to fight for Strikeforce; April debut possible
Former EliteXC lightweight title challenger Nick Diaz appears set to join several of the promotion’s top fighters in transitioning to Strikeforce following the latter’s recent acquisition of select assets from ProElite. “Nick Diaz will most likely be fighting in late March or early April for Strikeforce,” reads a statement on GracieFighter.com, a website owned and operated by... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fight Night 17 Weigh-in Photo Gallery
Tampa, Florida — FiveOuncesOfPain.com was on location at the Marshall Student Center on the campus of the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla. for official weigh-ins of “UFC Fight Night 17: Lauzon vs. Stephens.” Below is a photo gallery of the actual weigh-ins. Read More →
KOTC champion Abel Cullum confirmed for DREAM featherweight Grand Prix
Current King of the Cage flyweight champion and former EliteXC bantamweight title challenger Abel Cullum is the latest fighter to be added to the field for DREAM’s upcoming featherweight Grand Prix. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the news late Friday with Cullum’s father and manager, John Cullum. Cullum, 13-2, received his first shot a national exposure when he challenged Wilson Reis for... [Read More...]
