Shane Carwin: ‘Brock has Mono’, ‘UFC 108 is not happening’
Although recent reports had the heavyweight championship clash between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin being shifted from UFC 106 to UFC 108, it now looks like that’s not going to happen either. The reason according to Carwin on his official website: Mono, and supposedly Brock has a bad case of it. Guys my manager Jason Genet just told me that UFC 108 is not happening. Brock has Mono and what the... [Read More...]
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic vs. Ben Rothwell at UFC 111?
A heavyweight battle between Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Ben Rothwell appears as if it may be in the works for UFC 111. A report has recently surfaced on the extremely popular mixed martial arts forum, The Underground, stating that the two are expected to face off in Australia. The only card rumored for Australia in the near future would be UFC 111, expected to take place in Sydney during... [Read More...]
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez set for UFC 108
A heavyweight showdown between fellow title contenders, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez, appears to be all set for UFC 108. According to Tatame.com, Nogueira’s manager recently confirmed the bout to Sensei Sportv’s blog. UFC 108 is expected to take place on January 2 from Las Vegas, Nevada, with a possible heavyweight championship bout between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin acting... [Read More...]
Duffee out of UFC 107, Struve & Russow possible replacements for Paul Buentello
Following recent withdrawals from the likes of Thiago Alves, Brock Lesnar, Lyoto Machida, and Anderson Silva, Todd Duffee is the latest to pull out of his scheduled bout. It has been reported by Sherdog.com that the heavyweight has pulled out of his scheduled bout with Paul Buentello at UFC 107 due to an undisclosed injury. Duffee, who burst onto the scene with a record setting seven-second knockout... [Read More...]
Strikeforce Fedor vs. Rogers Photo Gallery: Shields, Mayhem, Werdum, Silva, Coenen & Modafferi
This Saturday evening, November 7, the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois will play host to “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers“, which will air live on CBS. Along with the main event featuring a heavyweight clash between Fedor Emelianenko and Brett Rogers, the card will also showcase match-ups of Jake Shields vs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Gegard Mousasi vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou,... [Read More...]
FiveOuncesofPain’s Fifty Most Electrifying Athletes Of Mixed Martial Arts Vol. III
Who are the absolute most exciting fighters currently competing in the sport of mixed martial arts? FiveOuncesofPain.comis here to answer that question, as we have painstakingly reviewed the careers of hundreds upon hundreds of the game’s top athletes in an effort to help establish the most complete inventory of the most electrifying performers in MMA. Among the most contributing factors in the decision... [Read More...]
Trading One Mistake For Another: Attempting to make sense of the Strikeforce championship dilemma
Saturday night’s “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” event will correct one mistake while making another. On one hand, Jakes Shields and Jason “Mayhem” Miller will square off for the long-undefended and recently vacated middleweight belt. On the other, light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi will face Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou in a non-title bout. I’m sure the decision to take Mousasi’s... [Read More...]
Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Scott Smith & Daniel Cormier join hands to fight youth bullying
Strikeforce fighters Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Scott Smith and Daniel Cormier have recently formed up to help prevent youth bullying. The mixed martial arts trio have forged an alliance with the apparel company and cause organization Kickin’ It, Inc. to do their part. The “Bullying…We’re Kickin’ It” campaign’s main goal is to bring an end to the bullying by youth and all... [Read More...]
Video: Fight Camp 360 Fedor vs. Rogers
Fight Camp 360: ‘Fedor vs Rogers’ debuted tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on Showtime to promote the upcoming Strikeforce/CBS prime time event. Showtime has made the episode available for those who may not have their service, or those that may want to watch the special again. The half-hour long special gives fans a glimpse into the training camps of Fedor and Brett Rogers. Read More →
Photo Gallery: Fedor Emelianenko trains for Brett Rogers
In one of the most highly anticipated heavyweight battles in the history of the sport, “The Last Emperor” Fedor Emelianenko is all set to face off with perhaps the scariest opponent he has met to date, the 6’5″, 265 pound Brett “Grim” Rogers. The two are set to clash this Saturday evening from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, in a Strikeforce headlining... [Read More...]
M-1 Global & Fedor file lawsuit against Affliction
It is currently being reported that M-1 Global and Fedor Emelianenko have filed a lawsuit against Affliction Clothing, Affliction Entertainment and 50 unnamed John Does in the Central District of California. The complaint, filed on October 28th 2009, alleges a breach of contract and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing as it relates to a series of prearranged agreements between... [Read More...]
Fighters Convene in Las Vegas for UFC/WEC Summit
While crossing paths with a Mixed Martial Artist in Las Vegas may not be an overly infrequent occurrence, the odds are certainly up for any fans visiting Sin City this week thanks to a Zuffa summit involving numerous fighters from both the UFC and WEC. Representatives from the dual promotions included, but were not limited to, notable names such as Mauricio Rua, Yoshihiro Akiyama, “Minotauro”... [Read More...]
Video: Behind the Scenes Fightcamp 360
Fight Camp 360: ‘Fedor vs Rogers’ debuts tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on Showtime. The half hour special will give fans a behind the scenes look at Fedor and Brett Rogers as the prepare for their upcomng fight. The Strikeforce/CBS prime time event scheduled for Saturday, November 7 from the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Read More →
Reality Check: Fedor vs. Rogers; The Strikeforce Win-Win Situation
With “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers” on the horizon, it’s time for all of you to have your reality checked once again. The biggest myth I see in regards to this fight is the effect of a loss by Fedor Emelianenko will have on Strikeforce as a company. Of course, many have said that a loss by Emelianenko would be a catastrophic disaster for Strikeforce, and would cause the financial ruin... [Read More...]
FiveOuncesofPain’s Fifty Most Electrifying Athletes Of Mixed Martial Arts Vol. II
Who are the absolute most exciting fighters currently competing in the sport of mixed martial arts? FiveOuncesofPain.com is here to answer that question, as we have pain stakingly reviewed the careers of hundreds upon hundreds of the game’s top athletes in an effort to help establish the most complete inventory of the most electrifying performers in MMA. Among the most contributing factors in the... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Luiz Cane, Paulo Thiago vs. Jacob Volkmann official for UFC 106
The UFC has recently made match-ups of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Luiz Cane and Paulo Thiago vs. Jacob Volkmann official for UFC 106. The event is scheduled for November 21 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The light heavyweight bout between Nogueira and Cane is set for the main portion of the card, while the welterweight showdown between Thiago and Volkmann will be on the preliminary... [Read More...]
Just In Time For X-Mas: Jakks Pacific presents UFC Deluxe Series 2 Action Figures
We were recently able to track down some pictures of the newest line of UFC collectibles from Jakks Pacific courtesy of mmafigs.com. Some of the newest names in this UFC Deluxe Series 2 collection of action figures include names such as Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Lyoto Machida and Thiago Alves. Check out the quick pics below: Read More →
Evangelista and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos return to action in December for Strikeforce
Both Evangelista and Cristiane Santos will be making their return to action in December, as both husband and wife are expected to compete on the same card. While nothing has been made official at this time, rumors place the event on December 19 from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Husband to current Strikeforce 145 pound female champion and feared knockout artist in his own respect, Evangelista... [Read More...]
Jamie Varner vs. Benson Henderson official for WEC 46
World Extreme Cagefighting has recently announced that a lightweight title unification bout between Jamie Varner and Benson Henderson is all set to headline WEC 46. Although both fighters had previously expressed their desire for the bout to take place in their mutual hometown of Arizona, the card is set to take place on January 10 from the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California. Also officially announced... [Read More...]
FiveOuncesofPain’s Fifty Most Electrifying Athletes Of Mixed Martial Arts
Who are the absolute most exciting fighters currently competing in the sport of mixed martial arts? FiveOuncesofPain.com is here to answer that question, as we have pain stakingly reviewed the careers of hundreds upon hundreds of the game’s top athletes in an effort to help establish the most complete inventory of the most electrifying performers in MMA. Among the most contributing factors in... [Read More...]
