Spike TV will air UFC 103 prelims free of charge
In addition to the PPV event, the UFC has turned it up a notch with UFC 103: Franklin vs. Belfort, going head to head with HBO’s PPV Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Juan Manuel Marquez on Sept. 19th. Spike TV has officially announced it will broadcast some of the undercard, commercial free, leading up to the pay-per-view telecast. The UFC 103 telecast live from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas,... [Read More...]
5 Oz’s Exclusive: Inside MMA celebrates centennial episode this evening on HDNet
On the heels of the monumental UFC 100 there will be another figurestone in the face of mixed martial arts celebrating it’s 100th anniversary this evening. Unless you”re a fight fan that has been inhabiting the bottom portion of a rock on some deserted island you’re well familiar with the enormously successful television series that goes by the name of “Inside MMA“. The... [Read More...]
Jim Miller vs. Steve Lopez Set For UFC 103
A lightweight bout between Jim Miller and UFC newcomer Steve Lopez has been set for UFC 103. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to confirm the bout through sources close to the fight. UFC 103 will be taking place from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on September 19 and will air live on pay-per-view. Miller was recently left without an opponent for UFC 103 after Thiago Tavares was... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell set for UFC 104
A heavyweight match-up between Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell has been set for UFC 104. The news of the bout comes on the heels of reports that Velasquez’ previous opponent for the event, Shane Carwin, is currently in negotiations to face UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 106. The bout between Velasquez and Rothwell has been confirmed through MMAFanhouse.com, stating that Cain has... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva Recovering From Nose Surgery
The hope for a previously rumored bout between Wanderlei Silva and Michael Bisping for UFC 105 was abandoned earlier this week after Bisping reported through his official website that Silva was recovering from facial surgery, and would possibly be out until 2010. While it now appears as though “The Axe Murderer” is in fact recovering from facial surgery, to be more specific, GRACIEMAG.com... [Read More...]
From Outlawed To Mainstream: Is MMA following in Nascar’s footsteps?
U.S. President Barack Obama held an interview about Nascar on Wednesday afternoon, and it made me think, could one day MMA find its way into the White House? Could one day, a future President of the United States endorse and embrace this sport of ours? Presidents from the beginning have been involved in sports, in one way or another. From Abraham Lincoln, who if you’ve ever seen the goofy candy commercials,... [Read More...]
The Birth Of Strikeforce: How Saturday’s event ushered in a new era of MMA
Saturday night I crawled into my bed and flipped Showtime on to tune in to the 10:30 live showing of “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”, expecting a less than stellar showing. To my pleasant surprise, it was a great night of fights. Gilbert Melendez continued the Skrap Pack’s win streak in dominating fashion, Gegard Mousasi showed why he is one of the top three pound for pound fighters... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin In The Works For UFC 106 (UPDATED)
EDITORS NOTE: Contrary to other reports currently claiming this fight as being confirmed, this bout is not official at this point. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been able to confirm through sources very close to the potential bout that negotiations are under way, but nothing is set in stone at this time. Stay tuned to 5 Oz’s as we keep you updated on this still developing story. It appears as though... [Read More...]
Paul Bradley Signs With Strikeforce
Highly regarded prospect and former Ultimate Fighter cast member Paul Bradley has signed a multi-fight contract with Strikeforce. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned of the news of the signing this evening in a statement issued through Bradley’s management at LionHeart Professional Management & Promotions. “I am very excited for Paul,” said Chad Dubin, owner of LionHeart Management.... [Read More...]
Andrei Arlovski and Eddie Alvarez on second season of Bully Beatdown
Former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski and Bellator lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez are just two of the professional fighters that will be dishing out servings of bittersweet revenge on the second season of MTV’s Bully Beatdown. The hit television show is hosted by Jason “Mayhem” Miller, and the premise is simple in nature: A bully is selected by one of his victims to... [Read More...]
John Doyle steps in for “The Goat” at M-1 Global: Breakthrough
No stranger to stepping up to the plate with little notice, “The Iron Bull” John Doyle has been slated to replace Nick “The Goat” Thompson in his anticipated match-up with French knockout specialist Karl Amoussou. Thompson was forced from the card after recently receiving an unwelcome gash during preparations for the bout. “Nick was sparring very hard on Monday and sustained... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva possibly out until 2010 recovering from facial surgery
A middleweight match-up between Wanderlei Silva and Michael Bisping previously rumored to be taking place at UFC 105 will not happen. According to Bisping in a recent blog on his official website, Silva may be out until sometime in 2010 due to “The Axe Murderer” currently recovering from facial surgery. There is no news of a replacement opponent for Bisping at this time, but it makes... [Read More...]
Tito Ortiz vs. Mark Coleman at UFC 106
Last month, UFC president Dana White shocked the world when he announced that “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz would be returning to the UFC after over a year-long absence. After speaking out publicly regarding the UFC’s pay scale as well as flirting with MMA promotions all over the world for the past year, it’s looking like we will finally see Ortiz return to UFC action... [Read More...]
“Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira newest addition to UFC roster
The ultra-stacked UFC light-heavyweight division just got a little deeper with the recent addition of “Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Nogueira’s twin brother, and fellow UFC fighter Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira recently spilt the beans during a media conference call for UFC 102 which will be featuring himself and Randy Couture as a headliner. “They’re going to announce... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” sets new precedent for Showtime
“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” can currently lay claim to having the highest rating of any martial arts related program aired in the history of Showtime. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to obtain the news through a representative of the Showtime network. The event was headlined by a female title attraction between Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos and Gina Carano, with other... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” Fighter Salaries
Despite losing efforts, Gina Carano and Renato “Babalu” Sobral were the big winners financially during “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg“. The event took place Saturday evening from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California and aired live on Showtime. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to receive a full list of the disclosed fighter payouts for the event through the California... [Read More...]
Attendance and Gate Figures for “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”
“Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” had a total of 13,976 people in attendance, and a total gross gate of $735,710. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to obtain the numbers through the California State Athletic Commission. The statistics are just slightly down in comparison to the “Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz” event which saw a live crowd of 15,211, and a gross gate of $750,000. This... [Read More...]
Spike TV touts UFC 100 Ratings Success (UPDATED)
It should come as no surprise that the replay of UFC 100 on Spike TV drew a considerable larger amount of viewers than “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” this past Saturday evening. Of course, the premium cable network Showtime has just under a sixth of the viewers that the basic cable network Spike TV currently has, with Showtime bringing in 15 million viewers while Spike tips off right... [Read More...]
Ishida Camp Claims Melendez Was Greased
Melendez vs. Ishida There are members of Mitsuhiro Ishida‘s camp that hold strong suspicions that something slippery was going on in the lightweight’s recent rematch defeat at the hands of Gilbert Melendez as part of “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg” on Saturday evening. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been able to confirm through the California State Athletic Commission that members... [Read More...]
Jake O’Brien Released From The UFC
Jake O’Brien has been let go by the UFC with a career record of 11-3, and an Octagon record of 4-3. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has just learned of the release through O’Brien’s agent, Ken Pavia at MMA Agents. The dismissal comes on the heels of the former heavyweight’s second bout at 205 pounds; a loss to the up and coming Jon Jones at UFC 100. Obrien’s only other two defeats... [Read More...]
