Official A-Team Promo Shot featuring Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
Although recent photos leaked from the set of the upcoming A-Team feature film showed a Quinton “Rampage” Jackson minus the mohawk that made his character, B.A. Baracus, so popular in the eighties, the official photo shot from the upcoming movie shows Rampage sporting what appears to be the beginning of the hawk. Below is the official promo shot recently released for the film courtesy of... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann vs. Rory Markham set for UFC 108
A welterweight bout between Martin Kampmann and Rory Markham is looking likely for UFC 108. According to reports on MMAJunkie.com, both fighters have verbally agreed to the match-up, although no contract agreements have been finalized. Kampmann will be looking to get himself back into title contention after a disappointing loss to UFC newcomer Paul Daley. Kampmann had previous wins over Carlos Condit... [Read More...]
UFC 104 Weigh-In Results
All fighters are set for battle at tomorrow evening’s UFC 104 card, but the weigh-ins didn’t come without little bit of drama courtesy of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. The massive welterweight failed to make his contracted weight limit of 170 pounds, and had already notified his opponent Yoshiyuki Yoshida prior to stepping onto the scales. When it was all said and done Johnson... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Ryan Bader prepares for UFC 104
FiveOuncesofPain recenty visited Arizona Combat Sports, while there we had a chance to catch up with Ryan Bader and shoot a few exclusive photos of Ryan Bader as he prepares for his upcoming bout with Eric Schafer at UFC 104. All pictures were taken by MMA photographer Marco Brito. Read More →
Watch the UFC 104 weigh-ins LIVE at 7pm ET 4pm PT
The UFC and FiveOuncesofPain.com invite you to watch today’s UFC104: Machida vs. Shogun weigh-ins LIVE at 7pm ET 4pm PT . The event will take place at the Staples Center and is FREE and open to the public. UFC 104 airs on both pay-per-view (main card) and Spike TV (two-fight preliminary card) live from the Staples Center. Be sure to stay tuned to FiveOuncesofPain.com for tomorrow’s... [Read More...]
Requested million dollar signing bonus brings Dan Henderson’s UFC negotiations to a screeching halt
As the world turns, the drama surrounding Dan Henderson and his future in mixed martial arts continues to thicken. UFC President Dana White recently told MMAJunkie.com, “We’re at a stalemate right now. The money that [Henderson] is asking for would make him by far the highest-paid guy in the UFC.” Although during UFC contract negotiations it was reported that Henderson had no interest... [Read More...]
Showtime presents Fight Camp 360: Fedor vs. Rogers
Showtime Sports announced an unrestricted access show, Fight Camp 360: Fedor vs. Rogers, on Thursday to highlight the November 7th event, Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers. The special will feature an all access look at Fedor Emelianenko and his upcoming opponent Brett Rogers. Fresh off the heels of Showtime’s Fight Camp 360: Inside the Super Six World Boxing Classic, to the networks General Manager... [Read More...]
Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alves II set for UFC 107
A welterweight rematch between Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves has been booked for UFC 107. The news of the match-up was first revealed in a report on MMAJunkie.com before being confirmed by UFC President Dana White. UFC 107 is set to take place from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee on December 12, airing live on pay-per-view. Both men will be looking to place themselves back into title contention following... [Read More...]
Trading Punches: UFC 104 Main Card Preview & Predictions
FiveOuncesofPain.com is back to break down the main card of UFC 104 via verbally sparring session between 5 Oz. managing editor Cory Brady and fellow loyal 5 Oz’er David Andrest. UFC 104 is set to go down this Saturday evening from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.. Set to feature a headlining light heavyweight title fight between champion Lyoto Machida and challenger Mauricio “Shogun”... [Read More...]
Watch UFC 104 Pre-Fight Press Conference
Due to unforseen venue limitations, the UFC has advised the Press Conference will be available shortly. The UFC and FiveOuncesofPain.com invite you to watch today’s UFC104: Machida vs. Shogun pre-event press conference . The event will be presented live and include UFC president Dana White, light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, Mauricio Rua, Ben Rothwell and Cain Velasquez. The... [Read More...]
MMA Community Raising Funds for Filipino Typhoon Victims
Mixed Martial Artists spend countless hours in training centers around the world learning various skills in hopes of successfully fending off future opponents. However, there are some battles in life no technique obtained in a Gym can prepare an individual for or defend against. This past September, thousands of Filipino men, women, and children found themselves immersed in such a fight when two... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues: Caleb Newby
How many wins does Anthony “Rumble” Johnson need before getting a crack at the UFC Welterweight Championship? Would top WEC lightweights only be mediocre UFC lightweights? Should Okami vs. Sonnen be on the main card at UFC 104? Is the main event between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers the best fight on the November 7th Strikeforce card? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Thanks... [Read More...]
The Juggernaut Diaries: Mike Wessel’s TUF 10 Blog; Episode 6
Hello everyone, did you get enough titties last night? Last nights show started off more aggressive than any of the others. I really liked how they set this one up. But, first I want to clear the Darrill drinking thing up. Darrill only drank that first day. He did this because we had media day the second and no training. Darrill did not drink like they were acing in the beginning of the show, and especially... [Read More...]
Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz to headline UFC Fight Night 20
“The Ultimate Fighter 5” winner Nate Diaz will face unbeaten contender Gray Maynard in a lightweight bout set to headline UFC Fight Night 20. The bout, scheduled for January 11th 2010 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA, has been confirmed through the Gracie camp via Graciefighter.com. Diaz is coming off a submission victory over Melvin Guillard at UFC Fight Night 19 last month, ending a two fight-losing... [Read More...]
Jon Anik: ‘The biggest winners with this announcement are the fighters, and that’s exactly how Bellator would want it’
This week’s announcement regarding the freshly-signed television distribution deal Bellator Fighting Championships inked with NBC, Fox Sports, and Telemundo brought a smile to the face of numerous fans and fighters. Included in that bunch was none other than host of ESPN’s “MMA Live” Jon Anik, who Bellator fans might also recognize as the play-by-play portion of the promotion’s broadcast... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Jeff Curran vs. Sam Thao set for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers”
A bantamweight showdown between Jeff Curran and Sam Thao has been set for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers“. FiveOuncesofPain.com has been able to confirm the bout through sources close to the fight. The event is set for November 7 from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL., airing live on CBS. The bout between Curran and Thao will take place as part of the preliminary portion of the card. Sporting... [Read More...]
Spike TV announces UFC:Main Events show for November 7th
Spike TV announced today that the cable network will be presenting UFC: Main Events, a show made up of 4 recent pay per view main events. The show is scheduled for November 7th at 9pm, and will run in direct competition with CBS/Strikeforce Fedor vs. Rogers. The fights scheduled for telecast are as follows. RANDY COUTURE vs. ANTONIO RODRIGO NOGUEIRA This highly-anticipated battle featured UFC legend... [Read More...]
Rolles Gracie vs. Mustapha Al-Turk set for UFC 109
The Gracie family is back in the UFC, where it all began. Rolles Gracie has recently inked a multi-fight contract with the promotion, with his Octagon debut set to take place against Mustapha Al-Turk at UFC 109. Sources close to the upcoming but recently confirmed the news in a report on MMAWeekly.com. The event is expected to take place on February 6, 2010, from Las Vegas. A second degree black belt... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Lyle Beerbohm Re-Signs With Strikeforce
The Strikeforce lightweight division just got that much deeper, for that much longer, as undefeated lightweight smashing machine Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm has recently re-inked an extensive contract with the increasingly talent stacked promotion. . FiveOuncesofPain.com was able to learn of the signing through sources close to the situation. Stretching two years in length, the contract... [Read More...]
Jeff Curran signs with Strikeforce; Debut set for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers”
Former WEC bantamweight and featherweight, Jeff Curran, has recently inked a deal with Strikeforce. Curran broke the news on Facebook, also confirming November 7 as the date for his promotional debut. “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” is set to take place from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, IL., just outside of Chicago. Curran will be looking to place himself back inside the winners... [Read More...]
