Exclusive: Carlos Condit Photo Gallery
I recently had the opportunity to hang out with Carlos Condit and the rest of the boys from Arizona Combat Sports. All photos were taken by MMA photgrapher Marco Brito. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption... [Read More...]
TUF 10: Video ‘Coaching Tensions Already Heating Up’
The Ultimate Fighter 10 debuts on SpikeTV tonight as 16 heavyweights battle to become the 10th Ultimate Fighter. Here is the official preview of tonights show, as well as a promotional video. Episode 1 of the new season of The Ultimate Fighter® HEAVYWEIGHTS This season of The Ultimate Fighter® features heavyweights including superstar street fighter Kimbo Slice. Coaches Rampage Jackson and Rashad... [Read More...]
Melvin Guillard: ‘I feel reborn’
Just over one year ago a young fighter with enormous potential was arrested and put his professional career in jeopardy. He had a substance abuse problem which led to previous time in jail, a suspension from fighting, and a lot of people talking about what could have been. This was the ongoing, troubled life of Melvin Guillard. His latest arrest, back in August of 2008, ultimately would alter his outlook... [Read More...]
5X Worlds Strongest Man, Mariusz Pudzianowski, set for MMA debut
The man that can currently lay claim to being the strongest man on the face of the planet is set to bring some serious pain to the world of mixed martial arts in the near future. Five-time Worlds Strongest Man, Mariusz Pudzianowski, has been announced to face off with fellow MMA newcomer Marcin Najman in a heavyweight match-up set for Warsaw, Poland as the headliner for an event titled KSW 12. The... [Read More...]
Introducing 5 Oz’s TUF 10 Blogger: Mike “The Juggernaut” Wessel
Introducing 5 Oz’s TUF 10 Blogger: Mike “The Juggernaut” Wessel After growing up on the football field, Mike Wessel wound up landing a job as the strength and conditioning coach for the Arkansas Razorbacks. While content with what many would consider a “dream job”, a year into his stint with the Razorbacks Wessel began to feel that itch for competition he developed during... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 19 Weigh-In Results
All fighters have made weight and are currently awaiting battle on the eve of UFC Fight Night 19. The event features a headlining bout between Nate Diaz and Melvin Guillard, along with exciting match-ups of Gray Maynard vs. Roger Huerta, Carlos Condit vs. Jake Ellenberger, and many more. The event is set to take place from the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City tomorrow evening. September 16, airing... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 19 Preview & Predictions
With only four bouts officially reserved for the televised portion of UFC Fight Night 19, this latest installment promises to be another that leaves viewers with a hunger for more. With main card match-ups of Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard, Gray Maynard vs. Roger Huerta and more, the undercard boasts notable names such as C.B. Dollaway, Brock Larson and others. UFC Fight Night 19 is set for Wednesday... [Read More...]
Rodney “Shonuff” Wallace signs four-fight deal with the UFC
Undefeated light-heavyweight Rodney “Shonuff” Wallace has signed a four fight contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has recently learned of the signing through sources close to the situation. The signing of the rapidly rising prospect comes on the heels of his tournament annihilation during a Vendetta Fighting Championships card held on September 5. Wallace... [Read More...]
Full ADCC Barcelona Roster
The Abu Dhabi Combat Club is an invitation only no-gi grappling competition that is held once every two years. It is widely regarded as the submission fighting Olympics, with the very best grapplers from all areas of the globe being brought together to classify the most dangerous submission expert in each weight class. The most recent edition of ADCC is set to take place in Barcelona, Spain, and will... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber expecting return to action in January
X-ray photo from Faber's Twitter account Sidelined since June after breaking two bones in his right hand during a bout with current WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown, the forecast appears to be clear for “The California Kid” to begin working his way back up to title-contendership. The good news was confirmed by none other than Urijah Faber himself through his Twitter account. According... [Read More...]
Conversing With Daniel Cormier Vol. 2: ‘Everything I do in life is for my daughter’
In this second and conclusive volume of “Conversing With Daniel Cormier“, FiveOuncesOfPain.com speaks with the newly signed Strikeforce heavyweight on a variety of topics including the importance of never losing track of his wrestling base, his decision to debut with Strikeforce, the strength he has derived from countless tragedies that have followed him throughout his life, and much, much... [Read More...]
Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera Headlines UFC 105
A light-heavyweight match-up between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera has been officially announced as the main event for UFC 105. The event is scheduled to take place from the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England on November 14. After recently signing a deal with the UFC that will carry through the duration of his career, Couture has made the decision to make the move back down to light-heavyweight... [Read More...]
Daniel Cormier vs. Gary Frazier set for Strikeforce Challengers
A heavyweight bout between fellow Oklahomans Daniel Cormier and Gary Frazier has been set for “Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings“. The event is set to take place from the SpiritBank Event Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Friday, September 25, airing live on Showtime. Both men will be making their professional debuts in the bout, and both hail from the area of the event. Cormier... [Read More...]
Video: Lyle Beerbohm vs. Josh Martin
This past Saturday evening, undefeated Strikeforce lightweight contender Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm improved his record to 13-0 with a brutal first round stoppage over KOTC and Bellator veteran Josh Martin during Arena Rumble. The event was held in Spokane, Washington, Beerbohm’s hometown, and the voices that can be heard in the background are Lyle’s friends and family. Enjoy! Read More →
The Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm Blog
In the past I’ve started out my fights kind of slow, kind of feeling my opponents out and going with the flow, but the fight I had with Oliveira taught me a good lesson: You better not ever start out slow again. I do everything fast now. Everything I do in the cage, it’s going to be explosive. I’m going to go in there and try to kill you, right from the get go. If I start feeling... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten responds to Kimbo
With the premier of The Ultimate Fighter 10 season coming this week, all eyes have been on Kimbo Slice. The internet sensation turned mixed martial artist will try his luck in the UFC reality series after a notorious stint with EliteXC. He was 3-1 while fighting for Elite XC, and was being trained by one of the best around, Bas Rutten. It’s been well documented that the break-up between the two,... [Read More...]
Jeremy Horn, Lyle Beerbohm & Trevor Prangley all pick up wins at Arena Rumble
Jeremy Horn, Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm and Trevor Prangley all secured impressive first round submissions in front of thousand of exuberant fans last evening during Arena Rumble. The event took place at the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington. Horn managed to submit Jason Guida in the first round with a tight arm triangle, recording his 106th victory and second straight first round... [Read More...]
Report: Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera could headline UFC 105
The last few weeks have been difficult for the Ultimate Fighting Championship as far as trying to find a good main event for the upcoming UFC 105 show in Manchester, England on November 14, but it looks like the UFC may have possibly found their headline fight. According to the British tabloid, The Sun, it looks like the main event of UFC 105 could now feature a light heavyweight battle between “The... [Read More...]
Leonard Garcia vs. Manny Gamburyan expected for WEC 44
A featherweight bout between Leonard “Bad Boy” Garcia and Manny “Pitbull” Gamburyan is in the works for WEC 44. According to a report on Sherdog.com, both UFC lightweight veterans have verbally agreed to the match up and should be made official soon. Gamburyan 9-4 was a participant on The Ultimate Fighter Season 5, but came up short in the finale with Nate Diaz. In the second round of the bout,... [Read More...]
Dave Herman TKO’s Don Frye at Shark Fights 6
In what could be described as a passing of the torch, a young lion slayed an old bull at Shark Fights 6 this evening. It took heavyweight knockout artist Dave “Pee Wee” Herman all of one minute into the opening round to leave MMA legend Don “The Predator” Frye battered and bruised with a volley of punches that ultimately forced the stoppage. The two squared off in the main event... [Read More...]
