Trading Punches: UFC 104 Undercard Preview & Predictions
FiveOuncesOfPain.com is kicking UFC 104 week in high gear with another edition of trading punches. Come along with us as we tear into the undercard for this Saturday evening’s UFC 104 card that features a light heavyweight championship match-up with Loyoto Machida defending his belt for the first time against Mauricio Rua, a battle of the big men between Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell , a... [Read More...]
Bellator Fighting Championships secures network deals with FOX Sports Net, NBC and Telemundo
Bellator Fighting Championships is set to broadcast its second and third seasons on the FOX Sports Net, NBC and Telemundo networks. The landmark agreement with the various networks was announced today by Bellator CEO/Founder Bjorn Rebney and executives from FOX Sports Net and NBC. “Since our launch earlier this year, there has been an overwhelming demand from MMA fans nationwide for us to broadcast... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Official Rankings: Featherweight
FiveOuncesofPain.com is back with it’s brand new and highly official featherweight rankings. Agree or disagree, these ranking were compiled in a completely unbiased manner based on several decisive contributing factors to the decision making process. There will be no delusional (hopefully) or political slants to these rankings. The different factors taken into account when considering the placing... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell on potential Kimbo bout: ‘I guess I’d do it’
After getting the “tapped” out on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars,” Chuck Liddell is ready to get back into gym. The former UFC Light Heavyweight champion recently spoke with Sherdog Radio Network’s “Savage Dog Show” and expressed an interest in a possible comeback. Liddell, who has looked like a shell of his former self, lost his last four out of five fights, three by TKO/KO.... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson: ‘I don’t plan on fighting anywhere else’, ‘My next two fights will be [Nate] Marquardt and Anderson Silva’
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After a brief uproar over the weekend concerning Dan Henderson leaving the UFC to join Strikeforce, according to Henderson, he wont be going anywhere. Over the weekend, reports ran rampant stating negotiations have all but ended between the UFC and Henderson, with even more reports claiming Strikeforce was on the verge of signing the former Pride champion. However, although a deal is not formally signed... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem vs. James Thompson possible for DREAM.12
After this weekend’s victory over Tony Sylvester at Ultimate Glory, it appears Alistair Overeem may be scheduled to fight James Thompson at DREAM. 12. Although there has been no official announcement from DREAM, multiple sources are now reporting word of the matchup. With Michael David Smith of Fanhouse.com confirming with a source “with knowledge of the situation.” Overeem who is the Strikeforce... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Official Rankings: Lightweight
FiveOuncesofPain.com is back with it’s brand new and highly official lightweight rankings. Agree or disagree, these ranking were compiled in a completely unbiased manner based on several decisive contributing factors to the decision making process. There will be no delusional (hopefully) or political slants to these rankings The different factors taken into account when considering the placing of... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain’s Cory Brady on Heavy.com: Mike Wessel Pulls No Punches
FiveOuncesofPain.com‘s very own managing editor Cory Brady has recently been acquired through Heavy.com as a feature writer for the site’s sports department. Brady’s most recent column over at Heavy is one that is sure to interest many of the dedicated 5 Oz’ers that have had the opportunity to keep up on Mike Wessel’s always candid TUF 10 blog entitled, “The Juggernaut... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Lyle Beerbohm vs. Alonzo Martinez set for Arena Rumble II
A lightweight bout between Lyle “Fancy Pants” Beerbohm and Alonzo “Zo Diddy” Martinez has been set for Arena Rumble II. FiveOuncesofPain.com was recently able to learn of the match-up through sources close to the fight. The event is tabbed for November 28 from the Yakima Sun Dome in Yakima, Washington. Beerbohm is widely regarded as one of the fastest rising lightweight in the... [Read More...]
Renato Migliaccio: Respect is Everything
Editor’s Note: Renato Migliaccio, the newest FiveOuncesOfPain.com columnist, is a decorated martial artist, holding black belts in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under the late Ryan Gracie). Additionally, Migliaccio also is considered one to the top lightweight MMA prospects not signed to a major organization with a perfect record of 6-0. In his guest columns that will appear periodically... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem submits Tony Sylvester under MMA rules during “Ultimate Glory”
Alistair Overeem fought under mixed martial arts rules for the first time in 2009 today when he made short work of Tony Sylvester in Holland. The two faced off as part of the tenth anniversary Golden Glory card, “Ultimate Glory“. The bout played out much as expected, with a freakishly larger than ever Overeem basically having to stop himself from finishing the fight at the ten second mark... [Read More...]
Reality Check: Dan Henderson
It’s Friday evening, you’re just getting settled in for the first weekend in recent memory without a major MMA event. You check your email one last time for the evening, and smile. It appears the UFC’s Yahoo Sports* reporter Kevin Iole is reporting that Strikeforce “is on the verge” of signing Dan Henderson. It seems awfully odd that Henderson would speak to a reporter ... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck vs. Mike Pierce set for UFC Fight Night 20
You can add a welterweight match-up between Josh Koscheck and Mike Pierce to the slew of bouts recently revealed for the yet to be announced UFC Fight Night 20 card. Koscheck recently announced that he would be facing off with Pierce via his Twitter account. The event is expected to take place in Fairfax, Virginia on January 11 and airing live on Spike TV. Koscheck will be looking to make it two in... [Read More...]
Demian Maia vs. Dan Miller on tap for UFC 109
Demian Maia and Dan Miller will be looking to place themselves back in the winners circle following defeats in the Octagon when the pair square off during UFC 109. Both fighters have been approached about the possibility of the bout, and at least one has verbally agreed to the potential match-up according to a recent report on MMAJunkie.com. While no date or venue for the bout has been announced at... [Read More...]
Efrain Escudero vs. Nick Lentz confirmed for UFC Fight Night 20
A lightweight battle between Efrain Escudero and Nick Lentz is on tap for UFC Fight Night 20. Both fighters have agreed to the bout according to a report on MMAFanhouse.com. The event is expected to take place in Fairfax, Virginia on January 11 and airing live on Spike TV. Escudero is the lightweight winner of the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter and sports an undefeated record of 12-0. The Tempe,... [Read More...]
Aaron Simpson vs. Tom Lawlor set for UFC Fight Night 20
A middleweight bout between Aaron Simpson and Tom Lawlor is expected to take place at UFC Fight Night 20. Both men have been issued bout agreements for the bout according to a recent report on The Underground. The event is expected to mark the first UFC in Virginia, taking place in Fairfax on January 11 and airing live on Spike TV. Simpson sports an unblemished record of 6-0 , with all six wins coming... [Read More...]
Tyson Griffin vs. Jim Miller expected for UFC 108
A lightweight bout featuring Tyson Griffin against Jim Miller is being rumored for UFC 108 in January. Reports from MMAJunkie.com stated both fighters have been approached about the match up, with one of the two verbally agreeing to the bout. Tyson Griffin is coming off a two-fight win streak in which his last bout was by a devastating TKO over Hermes Franca. The Extreme Couture fighter has racked... [Read More...]
Carlos Condit vs. Paul Daley set for UFC 108
A welterweight showdown between Carlos Condit and Paul Daley has been set for UFC 108. Both men have verbally agreed to the match-up according to a recent report at Fighters Only citing a source close to the bout. UFC 108 is scheduled for January 2 from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Condit will be looking to make it two in a row in the UFC following a back and forth war with Jake Ellenberger, while... [Read More...]
Mike Reilly: City of Angels
Editors Note: Mike Reilly is the owner and head instructor of the MMA gym Team Bison, located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Team Bison is home to many of the Twin Cities’ top fighters, including Brett Rogers and Kelly Kobold. Reilly has agreed to join FiveOuncesofPain.com as an occasional contributor in order to provide our readers with an inside perspective of a respected MMA trainer. When you come to... [Read More...]
Renato Migliaccio: The Path to Black Belt
Editor’s Note: Renato Migliaccio, the newest FiveOuncesOfPain.com columnist, is a decorated martial artist, holding black belts in both Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (under the late Ryan Gracie). Additionally, Migliaccio also is considered one to the top lightweight MMA prospects not signed to a major organization with a perfect record of 6-0. In his guest columns that will appear periodically... [Read More...]
