Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Welcomes Title Opportunity
After coming off the most impressive victory of his UFC career to date, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has his sights set on a title shot against heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. Prior to Saturday, Nogueira was coming off an embarrassing loss to Frank Mir at UFC 92, and many were considering the former UFC and Pride champion well past his prime. It seems the 33 year old Brazilian has silenced his critics... [Read More...]
The Aftermath: UFC 102
During the Ultimate Fighting Championship‘s most recent installment of UFC 102 the company once again showed why they are the very best at what they do. Fast paced, electrifying , and well-matched battles between some of the most dangerous fighting talent from around the planet combined with flawless timing, production and execution made UFC 102 an event that delivered in every way. Call me... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Salary Figures
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was UFC 102‘s highest paid fighter with a disclosed salary totalling $460,000 for his “Fight of the Night” performance against Randy Couture, who netted a cool $310,000 for his troubles. Other notable paydays include Nate Marquardt, who brought in a total of $140,000 for his lightning quick knockout of Demian Maia, and Thiago Silva, who went home with $118,000... [Read More...]
Nogueira, Couture, Marquardt and Rosholt earn “FOTN” bonuses at UFC 102
The Ultimate Fighting Championship dished out fight bonuses of $60,000 to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Randy Couture, Nate Marquardt and Jake Rosholt for their performances during UFC 102. Nogueira and Couture scooped up the extra dough for their main event battle that was ruled to be the “Fight of the Night”, and deservedly so. Marquardt earned the “Knockout of the Night” nod... [Read More...]
Randy Couture will finish career in the Octagon, signs six-fight deal with UFC
The storied career of legendary fighter Randy Couture, will end where it began, in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, just not anytime soon. It was confirmed at the post fight press conference, that Randy Couture has signed a new six-fight, 28 month contract, which replaces his existing contract. After an eleven month absence from the cage, Couture signed a three fight deal back in September 2008.... [Read More...]
Nogueira defeats Couture in legendary battle at UFC 102
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Randy Couture showed exactly why they are revered as legends throughout the fight game as the two warriors waged war against one another in one of the more memorable headlining bouts in recent UFC history at UFC 102. The six-time UFC champion and the dangerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt got after it right off the bat during the main event that took place in Portland,... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt Crushes Demian Maia At UFC 102
While nothing is set in stone, it appears as though a clear cut number one contender to Anderson Silva’s middleweight throne may have been established tonight in the wake of UFC 102. Nate Marquardt put a punctuation mark on an extremely impressive comeback since his previous loss to Silva for the UFC 185 pound crown as he blasted Demian Maia with a devastating right hand that left the previously... [Read More...]
Gone In 7 Seconds: Todd Duffee Records Fastest Knockout In UFC History
UFC newcomer Todd Duffee had as successful an Octagon as could possibly be hoped for, and sent a direct message to the rest of the heavyweights currently occupying the UFC’s heavyweight division in the process. An honor previously held by both James “The Sandman” Irvin and Don “The Predator” Frye was bested by a mere second this evening as the American Top Team trained... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Play-by-Play, Live Results & Updates
5 Oz’s will be here all night to bring you the latest play-by-play action, live results and updates from UFC 102. For the play-by-play please scroll to the comments section and make sure to refresh often. The event takes place from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon, and will air live on pay-per-view. The main event of this evening pits Randy Couture up against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in a... [Read More...]
Gina Carano: ‘Barriers have been broken’ in female MMA
It’s been almost two weeks since Gina Carano’s TKO loss to Cris “Cyborg” Santos, at “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” held on September 15th, and she has finally spoken about the loss, well, sort of…. She’s recently updated her Myspace page, and took time to reflect on the first defeat of her career: “I wanted to take time to collect my thoughts and speak from the heart rather... [Read More...]
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal smashes “The Smashing Machine”
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal looked impressive while making incredibly short work of UFC veteran Mark Kerr this evening during “M-1 Global: Breakthrough“. The pair headlined the card that was held at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, and aired live on HDNet. The fight was over before it began. As Kerr threw a leg kick to start things off, Lawal latched onto it and scooped the... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko Submits Gegard Mousasi at “M-1 Global: Breakthrough”
Fedor Emelianenko managed to force a tapout from Strikeforce light-heavyweight champion and good friend, Gegard Mousasi during an exhibition sparring match held at “M-1 Global: Breakthrough“. The entertaining match-up took place this evening from the Memorial Hall in Kansas City. While just an exhibition match, and neither fighter was going at full strength, it was apparent that Fedor... [Read More...]
M-1 Global Breakthrough Live Results
FiveOuncesOfPain.com will be here throughout the evening to bring you the latest updates and live results for the “M-1 Global: Breakthrough” taking place this evening in Kansas City and airing live on HDNet. The main event will feature Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal facing off with UFC veteran Mark Kerr in a heavyweight match-up, with other intriguing bouts including Lucio Linhares... [Read More...]
Conversing With Daniel Cormier Vol. 1: Oklahoma State Fight Club
“Break it up! Break it up!”, shouted John Smith, head coach of the Oklahoma Sate University wrestling program, as he raced across the mats. A fight had broken out between star wrestlers Daniel Cormier and Mark Munoz as the two had been jockeying for position during anther heated grappling session on the sweat drenched mats of OSU. A real fight, punches and curse words included. Perhaps... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Weigh-In Results
All fighters scheduled to compete at UFC 102 are weighed in and ready to go. The weigh-ins took place at the same venue that will host tomorrow night’s event, the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. Headlining the card will be a heavyweight match-up between Randy Couture and Antonio Rodriogo Nogueira, with other intriguing match-ups including Demian Maia vs. Nate Marquardt, Keith Jardine vs. Thiago... [Read More...]
Xtreme Couture submission coach Neil Melanson expects a “more violent” Randy Couture at UFC 102
At 46 years of age and well over a decade of experience in the fight game, Randy Couture continues to defy father time as he heads into UFC 102 to face off with fellow legend of mixed martial arts, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. It should be no mystery to anyone vaguely familiar with this sport that Nogueira is well known for one thing: Finding a way to submit some of the best big men on the planet. In... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian vs. Clay Guida expected for UFC 106
A lightweight matchup between Kenny Florian and Clay Guida has been rumored for UFC 106 on November 21st in Las Vegas. Although the deal has not been finalized, Florian has recently stated tom MMAFanhouse.com that he’s confident a deal will get done. Kenny “Ken Flo” Florian (11-4) won six-straight fights in the Octagonbefore being submitted by UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn, at UFC 101. Clay... [Read More...]
UFC 102 Preview and Predictions: The Main Card
A battle between undisputed legends of the fight game highlights another UFC card that promises not to disappoint. UFC 102 is slated for this Saturday evening, August 29, from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon, and will air live on pay-per-view. While promoters went with the “Couture vs. Nogueira” theme as the event title, it very well could have been named “U.S. vs. Brazil”... [Read More...]
“M-1 Global: Breakthrough” Weigh-In Results
The weigh-ins for “M-1 Breakthrough” are in the books with few hitches outside of a a little pre-fight action that ensued between Karl Amoussou and John Doyle. When the two squared off with one another following weigh-in’s for photograph opportunities, Amoussou tried his best to intimidate his opponent by butting heads with Doyle. After being separated the French knockout specialist... [Read More...]
Brett Rogers: ‘I’m going to knock [Fedor] out’
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Since the announcement of the Fedor Emelianenko vs. Brett Rogers fight in Strikeforce, a buzz has swept throughout the MMA community, as it seems like many believe Fedor is going to win easily. Just don’t tell Brett Rogers that. Never short on confidence, Rogers recently spoke with MMAFanhouse.com, and has already envisioned himself as the man to beat Emelianenko. When asked how he expected the fight... [Read More...]
