Robbie Lawler vs. Jake Shields to headline Strikeforce’s May event in Seattle
A welterweight matchup between Jake Shields and Joe Riggs that had been planned for Strikeforce’s April 11 debut on Showtime is off. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news from multiple sources close to the fight on Thursday. Neither Riggs or Shields is injured and one source indicated that Shields is being saved for a possible headlining slot against Robbie Lawler during a tentative Strikeforce... [Read More...]
Levick: How to Save Affliction
Watching UFC 96 this past weekend left me unfulfilled and wanting more MMA. While I am a big fan of Rampage and I found the amount of quick knockouts to be exciting the card left me feeling empty. Unfortunately, having my needs met wasn’t so easy. While DREAM held the first round of their featherweight Grand Prix early Sunday morning, I wasn’t awake to watch it. Japanese MMA really hasn’t... [Read More...]
Dale Hartt vs. Dennis Siver added to UFC 99 in June
A lightweight matchup between Dale Hartt and Dennis Siver has been added to the card for UFC 99 on June 13 during the UFC’s German debut. MMAWeekly.com was the first outlet to reveal news of the matchup and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the fight with a source close to one of the fighters. Siver, a standout wrestler, will be competing in his home country against Hartt. He improved... [Read More...]
Report: Coleman vs. Bonnar in talks for UFC 100
The UFC appears ready to turn to one of its Hall of Famers to help bolster its upcoming historic UFC 100 event. Published reports indicate that former UFC heavyweight champion Mark Coleman has been offered a fight against one of the company’s most pivotal fighters, Stephan Bonnar, the light heavyweight runner-up during the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. News of the matchup comes courtesy... [Read More...]
Mike Patt released by the UFC
Mike Patt’s run in the UFC has come to an end. Sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that the jiu-jitsu black belt was released by the promotion shortly after his TKO loss to Brandon Vera this past Saturday at UFC 96. Patt was the recipient of a series of vicious leg kicks from Vera that eventually grounded him and forced the referee to call a stop to the bout at 1:27 of round 2. Patt’s... [Read More...]
Tim Credeur vs. Nick Catone signed for UFC Fight Night 18
A late addition has been made to the card for UFC Fight Night 18 on April 1. MMAWeekly.com was the first to break the news that a middleweight matchup between Tim Credeur and Nick Catone is now on tap for the event and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the new bout with a source close to one of the fighters. Credeur improved to 11-2 overall and 2-0 in the UFC with his second round TKO victory... [Read More...]
Elliot Marshall vs. Mike Ciesnolevicz added to UFC 97
A late addition to the card for UFC 97 has been made by the UFC in anticipation of its next event on April 18. According to a report by MMAWeekly.com, Miletich Fighting Systems product Mike Ciesnolevicz will take on Elliot Marshall in a preliminary bout during the UFC’s return to the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. The bout has yet to be officially announced by the UFC and if the story is correct,... [Read More...]
Gleison Tibau tapped as replacement against Jeremy Stephens for UFN 18
With season eight lightweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter Efrain Escudero forced to withdraw from his upcoming match at UFC Fight Night 18 due to injury, UFC officials have finalized a deal with Gleison Tibau to step in as a replacement on April 1 against Jeremy Stephens. MMAWeekly.com was the first outlet to break the news of the change and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the report with... [Read More...]
Efrain Escudero off UFN 18 card due to injury
Season eight lightweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter Efrain Escudero has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Jeremy Stephens that had been set to take place at UFC Fight Night 18 on April 1. Sources close to the fighter revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com earlier this afternoon that Escudero was injured while training. MMA Weekly has also issued a similar report. Escudero, 11-0,... [Read More...]
Ken Shamrock Tests Positive for Multiple Anabolic Agents
The California State Athletic Commission has released information to FiveOuncesOfPain.com stating that mixed martial arts icon Ken Shamrock is currently facing suspension in light of testing positive for three performance enhancing drugs: 19-Norandrosterone, 19-Noretiocholanolone, and Stanozolol. If upheld, the suspension will run until February 2010. He has also been fined $2,500. Mr. Shamrock also... [Read More...]
Tapout Founder Charles “Mask” Lewis killed in car crash (UPDATED)
In recent hours a video depicting images of a fatal car accident in Orange County, Calif. have appeared on the website for MyFoxLA.com. One passenger was severely injured in the crash and is currently in critical condition. Published reports indicate that the driver of the car died from injuries sustained as a result of the accident. Multiple sources within the industry have contacted FiveOuncesOfPain.com... [Read More...]
Paulo Filho Looking To Fight In Japan or Possibly Strikeforce
According to the official web site for the U.K.-based magazine Fighter’s Only, former World Extreme Cagefighting middleweight champion Paulo Filho is looking to make his return to either the Strikeforce organization or Sengoku which is based in Japan. His coach told the Brazilian MMA web site Tatame that Filho was looking to jump right into the frying pan and fight former EliteXC middleweight champion... [Read More...]
Rampage’s surgery leads to Evans vs. Machida headliner at UFC 98 (UPDATED)
Sources have revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Wednesday morning that former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will undergo undergo surgery to repair damage to his jaw that was sustained in preparation for his UFC 92 bout this past December against Wanderlei Silva. As a result of the impending surgery, Jackson will be unable to accept a UFC 98 fight against UFC... [Read More...]
Report: Lyoto Machida to fight Rashad Evans at UFC 98
According to a new published report, it appears that Lyoto Machida receive his shot at the UFC light heavyweight title sooner rather than later. The Britsh tabloid The Sun is reporting that Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will be unable to accept an offer to headline UFC 98 on May 23 in Las Vegas against current 205 pound kingpin Rashad Evans. The Sun adds that with Jackson’s hand injury... [Read More...]
Report: Nate Diaz vs. Joe Stevenson signed for TUF 9 finale
A lightweight matchup between former winners of The Ultimate Fighter Nate Diaz and Joe Stevenson has been signed for the live finale for the upcoming ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter on June 20. The UFC has yet to officially announce the matchup but MMAjunkie.com has confirmed the fight with sources close to the bout. MMAMadness.com was the first site to report of the matchup’s possibility. Both... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin to undergo surgery for broken nose
Undefeated UFC heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin has been diagnosed with a deviated septum and will require surgery to repair the injury. Carwin revealed the news on his personal web site, Shane-Carwin.com. “(I) ust got home from the specialist and he said my nose requires surgery to repair,” wrote Carwin. “I have a deviated septum and the nose is in pieces.” According to Carwin,... [Read More...]
Report: Akiyama vs. Belcher could be added to UFC 100
The UFC’s newest middleweight acquisition could be making his debut under the brightest of lights. According to a Monday report by MMAjunkie.com, talks are ongoing for Yoshihiro Akiyama to face off against Alan Belcher at UFC 100, scheduled for July 11 in Las Vegas. According to Junkie, a source close to the negotiations said that while the fight isn’t signed bout agreements could be finalized... [Read More...]
Tara LaRosa set to return to action on March 28 vs. Sally Krumdiak
After business politics kept her on the sidelines for all of 2008, former BodogFIGHT women’s champion Tara LaRosa aims to be extremely active in 2009. After having recorded a third round TKO over Alexis Davis during Extreme Challenge’s Jan. 23 debut in Atlantic City, LaRosa is once again slated to headline for the promotion in a bout to be contested at 125 pounds. LaRosa, 16-1, revealed... [Read More...]
UFC 96 Official Salaries: Rampage the big winner with $385K haul
The Ohio Athletic Commission released the fighter’s salaries for Saturday’s UFC 96 event, which was held in Columbus at the Nationwide Arena. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was highest paid fighter for the night as he won unanimous decision against Keith Jardine. Jackson earned $385,000 which included a win bonus of $100,000 and a $60,000 bonus for “Fight of the Night.” Jardine received... [Read More...]
Full cast for “The Ultimate Fighter 9″ revealed
Yahoo! Sports revealed the entire cast for the upcoming ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter: The U.S. vs. the U.K. TUF 9 will premiere on Spike TV on Wednesday, April 1 at 10 p.m. ET and will feature eight U.S.-based fighters comprised of lightweight and welterweight competitors taking on an eight-man squad comprised of U.K.-based fighters. Each team will have four lightweight and four welterweight... [Read More...]
