Fitch vs. Almeida, Hazelett vs. Parisyan & Rosholt vs. Grove set for UFC 106
Since the recent signing of Forrest Griffin vs. Tito Ortiz II set for UFC 106, a few more bouts have been officially announced for the November 21st event. A middleweight preliminary bout between Kendall Grove and Jake Rosholt is one of three newly confirmed bouts for the card. Rosholt is coming of a “Submission of the Night” win against Chris Leben at UFC 102. His win against “The Crippler”... [Read More...]
WEC 43 Fight Bonuses
After entertaining the crowd in attendance on Saturday night with a main event packed full of action, it seemed apparent newly crowned WEC interim lightweight champ Ben Henderson and fan-favorite Donald Cerrone were destined for “Fight of the Night” honors. However, what few onlookers could have predicted was a phone call from Lorenzo Fertitta asking WEC head Reed Harris to double the amount based... [Read More...]
Combat Sports Insider: Four ways to improve officiating and judging in MMA
My opening statement to this opinion/editorial piece probably isn’t much different than what you’ve been reading elsewhere: that last night’s World Extreme Cagefighting main event between Donald Cerrone and Benson Henderson was perhaps the fight of the year but at the same time, also one of the biggest miscarriages of justice as well. The flawed judging of Cerrone vs. Henderson... [Read More...]
Benson Henderson defeats Donald Cerrone in all out war at WEC 43
Benson Henderson and Donald Cerrone failed to dissapoint in San Antonio as the two staged one of the most electrifying fights of the year during Saturday evening’s WEC 43. Henderson avoided numerous submission attempts in the first round before gaining control from the top and raining down punishment. In the second and third rounds Henderson’s superior wrestling played the deciding factor... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive with Alistair Overeem: ‘I expect to be fighting solely in the U.S. throughout 2010′
Although it has become painfully obvious that current Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem has no intentions of defending his title anytime before the end of 2010, “The Demolition Man” recently went on record with FiveOuncesofPain.com, stating that we can expect to see a lot of him stateside beginning at the start of the new year. After competing in kickboxing for the bulk... [Read More...]
WEC 43 Live Results
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Benson Henderson are set to wage war this evening for the WEC lightweight interim crown in San Antonio as WEC 43 is expected to light up the Texas desert like a 4th of July in October. The winner of the highly anticipated showdown between the two will without a doubt be moving on to a match-up with current WEC champion Jamie Varner, who has been sidelined by... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive with Shane Carwin: ‘Brock is what they call a “draw”, I am what they call a “fighter”‘
In what is quickly shaping up to be one of the most anticipated heavyweight championship bouts in the history of the sport, there’s no love lost on either end from fellow athletic behemoth’s Shane Carwin and Brock Lesnar heading into their explosive collision set for UFC 106. As we speak, Octagon construction technicians are likely working at a feverish pace constructing the reinforced... [Read More...]
Matt Serra set for UFC 110; Frank Trigg possible opponent
Former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra will making his return to the Octagon at UFC 110. Serra revealed during a conversation with MMAFanhouse.com that he has recently agreed to participate in the event that has been pegged for February 6 in Las Vegas. While an opponent has yet to be determined for Serra, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt went on to reveal that Frank Trigg was one of the front... [Read More...]
Report: Mousasi vs. Sokoudjou to round out Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers
While only one fight appears to be “officially” confirmed for Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers , over the past 36 hours reports would indicate that the televised portion of the organizations debut card on CBS has finally been set. In a report earlier today, sources close to the organization confirmed to MMAJunkie, that Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou would fill the void and face off with the Strikeforce... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira wants rematch with Shogun following match-up with Luis Cane
With his anticipated octagon debut at UFC 106, Antonio Rogerio “Minotouro” Nogueira is looking to make an instant impression and possibly avenge previous defeats. The Brazilian recently talked with Tatame.com about his upcoming fight with hard-hitting Luis Arthur Cane and a desired rematch with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. “I consider it a great change in my career, we’re taking this debut very... [Read More...]
Tito Ortiz vs. Forrest Griffin II set for UFC 106
After a torn MCL recently forced Mark Coleman to the sidelines in his expected match-up with “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy”, a rematch between former light heavyweight champions Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin has now been set for UFC 106. According to UFC President Dana White in a report on Yahoo! Sports, Griffin recently agreed to the match-up on just six weeks notice. UFC 106 is set for... [Read More...]
Fabricio Werdum vs. Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva set for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” (UPDATED)
It’s looking as if a heavyweight showdown between fellow Brazilians Fabricio Werdum and Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva is likely for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” on November 7. At first Werdum revealed to Tatame.com that the fight had been agreed to, but then went on to express doubt in the match-up coming to fruition, explaining, “My manager called me asking if I agree... [Read More...]
The Juggernaut Diaries: Mike Wessel’s TUF 10 Blog; Episode 4
This week’s episode starts off showing the past fight. It was great to see Roy give Rampage shit. Rampage makes a comment that Roy has no skills but what people don’t know is the Rampage has came to Roy several times before the show for ground training. Its funny to see Rampage act like a child toward him. It was also funny that the only member that Team Rampage was Kimbo. Every other fighter got... [Read More...]
Shinya Aoki: ‘I’d like to fight B.J. Penn’
After a last second submission to secure the DREAM lightweight title on Tuesday, it appears Shinya Aoki is asking for the UFC to take notice. After the win, questions arose about his first title defense against Tatsuya Kawajiri, who subsequently asked for a title shot after his TKO win against Melchor Manibusen earlier in the night. Initial speculation was an Aoki vs. Kawajiri title fight to be held... [Read More...]
Browning arrested, cut from UFC
“The Ultimate Fighter 8″ cast member Junie Browining was arrested Tuesday night according to a report in the Los Vegas Review-Journal. Browing reportedly faces three counts of battery on a health care provider. It was reported the troubled fighter was taken to St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson Nevada after injesting 16 Klonopin ( and anti-anxiety drug). It is believed the... [Read More...]
O Strikeforce, Where art thou?
With November 7, 2009 rapidly approaching, am I the only one noticing that the upcoming CBS debut of Strikeforce on national television seems to be lost? I’ve given it careful thought, ignored, missing, and awful quiet are all words I considered using to describe the upcoming Strikeforce card. But due to the fact that this article isn’t solely about promotion of this event, lost appears to be... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Official Rankings: Middleweight
FiveOuncesofPain.com is back with it’s brand new and highly official middleweight 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...]
Mousasi confirms title defense on November 7th
Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi has confirmed that he will defend his title at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers on November 7 which airs on CBS. The news was confirmed by Mousasi on M-1global.com, authough no opponent has been named at this time. With Nov. 7 only one short month away, speculation is surrounding only two fighters. One is Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Mousasi was scheduled... [Read More...]
The growing lack of respect in MMA
With every upcoming fight in MMA there seems to be an almost immediate list of quotables attributed to every fighter. From Brock Lesnar to Frank Mir, Rashad Evans, Quinton Jackson, Michael Bisbing, Dan Hardy and so on, there seems to be an ever growing amount of trash talk between fighters. Now don’t get me wrong, I love the verbal assaults as much as the next man, but is MMA becoming the new WWE? My... [Read More...]
MMA coming to The Simpsons this Sunday
It looks like mixed martial arts will be coming to The Simpsons for the first time this Sunday evening on Fox. The show is titled “The Great Wife Hope”, and it appears as though the legendary mom with the blue beehive hair has a serious bone to pick with our beautiful sport. Below is an episode summary from TV.com: When the male population of Springfield becomes obsessed with Mixed Martial... [Read More...]
