Fedor Press Conference Live Blog
FiveOuncesOfPain is back to keep you as up to date as humanly possible on all news Fedor Emelianenko. If you didn’t already know; Fedor, Vadim Finkelchtein of M-1 Global, Scott Coker of Strikeforce and Ken Hershman from Showtime will be holding a press conference this afternoon at 2 pm ET (or 11 am PT). No news of the specifics of what will be discussed have been released but possible topics... [Read More...]
Joachim Hansen vs. Shinya Aoki III set for lightweight championship at DREAM 11
DREAM has made a rubber match for the organization’s lightweight championship official as defending champion Joachim Hansen will face off with Shinya Aoki for the third time at DREAM 11. The event is set to take place at the Yokohama Arena in Kanagawa, Japan on October 6 and will air live on HDNet in the United States. The first bout between the two saw Hansen coming up on the stinky end of an... [Read More...]
5 Oz’s Exclusive with Brian Bowles: ‘Miguel Torres has never faced anyone like me’
How a fighter as talented and explosive as WEC bantamweight Brian Bowles has gotten used to being the underdog during his career in the WEC is beyond me, but as this undefeated finishing machine told FiveOuncesOfPain.com in the days leading up to the biggest fight of his 29 years on this earth, it’s a role he relishes. Good for Brian, because the man he is set to butt heads with this Sunday... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive Interview with Takeya Mizugaki
It will be a busy time this coming weekend for Zuffa. On Saturday, the UFC 101 will debut in Philadelphia with UFC 101. Meanwhile, on Sunday, the WEC will return to Las Vegas and the Hard Rock with WEC 42 (VERSUS at 9 p.m. ET). While UFC 101 will be a stacked card, WEC 42 should not be overlooked. Headlining the event will be the baddest bantamweight on the planet, Miguel Torres, taking on number one... [Read More...]
Strikeforce signing spree continues with Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza
After signing both M-1 properties Gegard Mousasi and Fedor Emelianenko over the span of seven days, the San Jose-based Strikeforce organization has added yet another hot commodity to its roster with the signing of grappling ace Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza. Strikeforce Vice President of Communications Mike Afromowitz confirmed the news in a press release sent to FiveOuncesOfPain.com early Wednesday... [Read More...]
UFC 101 Preview and Predictions: The Main Card
After more than a week of Fedor-Hysteria that has left the mixed martial arts community in a state of recovery, FiveOuncesOfPain is here to clear your head of all things Emelianenko while we dive headfirst into what promises to be an exciting night of fights in the first event of the new age of the longest running promotion in the business, UFC 101. The event is set to take place this Saturday night,... [Read More...]
First Round Draft Pick; Calvin Kattar: ‘I like punching people’
At just twenty one years old Calvin Kattar is quickly positioning himself to play a role in the wave of the future in MMA’s lightweight division. Kattar jumped into the fight game at an incredibly raw 19 years old and has since racked up an impressive record of 6-1 in just over two years. Known as a finishing machine that keeps up a ferocious pace, every single one on Calvin’s professional... [Read More...]
Shonie Carter vs. Derrick Noble set for Vendetta FC in September
With over 100 total professional Mixed Martial Arts bouts between them, and more than twenty years of combined in-ring experience, it might surprise some to find out Derrick Noble and Shonie Carter have never crossed paths in their notable careers. While each has faced a number the sport’s top competitors since first testing the MMA waters, even scoring wins over the likes of Thiago Alves, Matt Serra,... [Read More...]
On Fedor and the MMA Hardcore Community
I don’t know what happened. One day things were as per normal in the internet MMA community, the next thing people have gone certified insane. Maybe the blame should go to Josh Barnett for starting off this chain reaction that has led to Fedor Emelianenko being (unjustly) the most vilified MMA star this side of Gilbert Yvel. Things have moved quickly and Barnett has become merely an afterthought... [Read More...]
Jake Shields to Fight for Strikeforce Interim Middleweight Championship in October
With Cung Le missing in action for more than a year to focus on a career in the movies, Jake Shields has been tabbed to fight for an interim championship made in his absence against an opponent yet to be announced. Strikeforce President Scott Coker recently confirmed the news Monday evening during an interview with TapouT Radio, explaining that the current Strikeforce 185 pound champion is a man of... [Read More...]
Scott Coker on Fedor vs. Overeem: ‘Let’s build that fight up’
“FEDOR SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE”, screamed the headlines all over the Internet yesterday afternoon. After close to two weeks of frantic behind the scenes negotiations with every single one of the major power players in mixed martial arts, Strikeforce ultimately won the bidding war for the hottest free agent in the sport. Did Strikeforce win over the desperately sought after Russian with the... [Read More...]
UFC responds to Fedor signing with Strikeforce
On July 24th, 2009, Affliction Entertainment ceased all promotional operations and dumped its roster of fighters to focus on clothing and to return to the UFC sponsor list. The following roster dump has led to the biggest shift in the MMA landscape since the purchase and subsequent dismantling of the former UFC rival organization PRIDE. Although, the UFC missed out on the one signing they have been... [Read More...]
Joe Stevenson and Spencer Fisher expected for UFC 104
A fight between Joe “Daddy” Stevenson (30-10 MMA, 7-4 UFC) and Spencer Fisher (23-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) is expected to take place at UFC 104. The bout is not official but MMAJunkie.com has cited a source close to the fight who said it’s in the process of being finalized. Stevenson is coming off an impressive performance over Nate Diaz in June. Stevenson dominated Diaz on the ground and picked up a... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum vs. Mike Kyle confirmed for “Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg”
After multiple reports of Fabricio Werdum being scratched from the upcoming Strikeforce card altogether, a heavyweight match-up pitting the highly rated Brazilian up against Amercican Kickboxing Academy’s Mike Kyle has recently been secured for the event. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to confirm the signing of the bout through Strikeforce Director of Communications Mike Afromowitz. Werdum... [Read More...]
Full line-up for WEC 43 released
WEC 43 is set in stone as the promotion recently released a complete fight roster for the card. The event will take place on September 2 from the Covelli Centre in Yougstown, Ohio, and will air live on the Versus network. Headlining the card will be a WEC lightweight championship bout pitting Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone up against Ben Henderson. The interim championship was recently put into... [Read More...]
A Change Is Gonna Come: An in-depth look at drug testing in California
Where regulating bodies oversee athletic competition, athletes, in order to be licensed, agree to be bound by the rules and regulations of that state’s commission. However, disputes arise and professions are injured when rules lack clarity and are applied arbitrarily. Citing the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), as of 10/31/07 their doping guidelines follow the World Anti-Doping... [Read More...]
FEDOR EMELIANENKO SIGNS WITH STRIKEFORCE
Ladies and gentleman, it’s official: Following over a week of intense speculation since the crumbling of Affliction as a fight promotion, Fedor Emelianenko has signed with Strikeforce. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has just obtained the confirmation of the signing of “The Last Emperor” through a press release issued through Strikeforce. Emelianenko is admittedly eager to return to action,... [Read More...]
Georges St. Pierre looking to train with Lyoto Machida
Coming off a dominating performance at the UFC’s most anticipated show ever, UFC 100, Georges St-Pierre has put a stamp on his weight class and is pondering a move up to seek new challenges. With this prospect on his horizon, he is reaching out to another UFC Champion in Lyoto Machida due to one thing they have in common. It isn’t their UFC belts, rather their matching black belts in Karate. In... [Read More...]
Favorites Become Casualties During Sengoku’s “Ninth Battle”
Favorites Become Casualties During Sengoku’s “Ninth Battle”. Superstition plays a large role in certain sports. After today’s World Victory Road event in Saitama, Japan and its total number of bouts – thirteen – Mixed Martial Artists may soon be added to the list of athletes carrying lucky rabbits’ feet while signing on the dotted line to compete. From both the perspective of fans... [Read More...]
The Parallels Between Ivan Drago and Fedor Emelianenko
As I sit here watching Rocky IV, I cant help but think of Fedor Emelianenko. Not as the hero Rocky, but as his terrifying Russian opponent, Ivan Drago. The similarities between these two are almost unparalleled. Both are larger than life heavyweights, although Fedor’s more in legacy than physique. Both are fighting machines with unmatched strength and power. And both have management who seem to dictate... [Read More...]
