Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Brandon Vera announced for UFC 109
The UFC has recently made five bouts official for UFC 109, including a previously unreported light heavyweight match-up between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Brandon Vera. Other bouts confirmed for the card were Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman, Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago in a rematch, Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen and Matt Serra will be facing off with Frank Trigg in welterweight action. The event... [Read More...]
Packed full of pain, Fedor really satisfies in Korean commercial
While it was unlikely we would be seeing the tubby Strikeforce heavyweight widely regarded to be the most dangerous man on the planet coming to a Wheaties box near you anytime soon, Fedor Emelianenko has recently taken to the airwaves in Korea to promote a snack not commonly associated with an athlete of the feared Russian’s pedigree. However, something tells me that in Fedor’s case….... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice draws more viewers than any other UFC fight in 2009, shatters “TUF Finale” record
Spike TV’s telecast of “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights” live finale on Saturday, December 5 was the most watched final episode in the 10 seasons of the TUF franchise, peaking with 5.2 million viewers and a 5.9 rating with Men 18-34 for the Kimbo Slice-Houston Alexander fight. The over 5 million viewers were the most to watch a live UFC fight in 2009. Overall, the three-hour fight card drew... [Read More...]
Medical Suspensions Issued for TUF 10 Finale
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released its list of medical suspensions resulting from action on the December 5th, 2009 Ultimate Fighter Season 10 Finale. According to an email sent to FiveOuncesofPain.com by NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer, a total of nine UFC fighters will be forcibly sitting on the sidelines for at least some period of time. As expected, Matt Hamill‘s shoulder... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Interview: Lucio Linhares fighting for the Finnish against Palhares at UFC 107
Lucio Linhares has long been one of MMA’s best kept secrets. A man who is commonly refered to as the “Godfather of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu” in his adopted country of Finland, Linares manages one of the heaviest teaching and seminar schedules imaginable all while continuing to improve his skills and fight at the highest levels possible. The days of anonymity could soon be gone for the Brazilian as... [Read More...]
Melvin Manhoef confirmed for “Dynamite!! 2009″, wants Robbie Lawler in Strikeforce
FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently learned that newly signed Strikeforce wrecking ball Melvin Manhoef will be competing at the year end DREAM vs. Sengoku event on New Years Eve entitled “Dynamite!! 2009“. There were scores of mixed martial arts fans that began to salivate at the mouth at the prospect of a showdown against fellow knockout artist Robbie Lawler once Manhoef’s arrival... [Read More...]
Pro Boxing Prospect Ritchie Carmack and MFS’ Nick Spohn to make pro debuts at TFC 15 on Dec. 18
While the WEC’s James Krause and 16-2 prospect Eric Marriott are slated to co-headline the return of the Titan Fighting Championships (www.TitanFighting.com and www.Twitter.com/TitanFighting) on Friday, Dec. 18, an dynamic undercard for the event will also feature two noteworthy debuts. Fans in attendance for TFC 15 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City (tickets now on sale at Ticketmaster.com) will... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson interested in fight with Fedor Emelianenko
Not even having the opportunity to remove his proverbial hat and jacket upon the arrival at his new home, questions in regards to Dan Henderson possibly facing off with “The Baddest Man On The Planet” are already being flung in the newest Strikeforce acquisition’s direction. While it was far from an underlying reason behind his recent decision to sign with Strikeforce, Henderson pulled... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson says departure from UFC due to lack of R-E-S-P-E-C-T
In the biggest signing in mixed martial arts since Fedor Emelianenko was secured to a Strikeforce contract upon the demise of Affliction as a fight promotion, UFC and Pride FC veteran Dan Henderson has also recently been secured to Strikeforce upon his recent exit from the UFC, and according to Hendo, the change in scenery is as big a surprise to him as it is to anyone else. “I was planning on... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice Earns $25,000 for TUF 10 Finale Win
The Nevada State Athletic Commission released salary information for the Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale and, in a stark change from his days in EliteXC, Kimbo Slice was not the highest paid fighter on the card. Slice, who took home $500,000 after losing to Seth Petruzelli, earned a cool twenty-five thousand dollars in his UFC debut. The sum for his unanimous decision victory over Houston Alexander did... [Read More...]
Dana White: ‘[Dan Henderson] doesn’t bring anything to the table’
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Earlier today, the news was announced that Dan Henderson former Pride middleweight and light heavyweight champion had signed with Strikeforce. Henderson who had competed in the UFC and was considered by many to be among the top title contenders for the organization’s middleweight title. Henderson’s future with the UFC came into question in late October, and as November progressed it became... [Read More...]
Dan Henderson signs with Strikeforce UPDATED!
Former Pride middleweight and light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson has reportedly signed with Strikeforce. Henderson who had called the UFC home in recent years was unable to come to terms with organization. The negotiation process took a public turn for the worse when UFC President Dana White was very vocal about Henderson asking for money that would make him the highest paid fighter in the sport. The... [Read More...]
The Ultimate Fighter 11 to debut March 31
New York, NY, December 7, 2009 – The 11th season of Spike TV’s most popular original series ever, “The Ultimate Fighter,” will feature two coaches who need no introduction to mixed martial arts fans. UFC legends Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell and Tito “The Huntington Beach Badboy” Ortiz will continue their storied rivalry with a return to the reality show that helped launch them into the... [Read More...]
UFC: Undisputed 2010 to be unveiled at Spike TV VGA’s
The highly anticipated sequel to UFC Undisputed 2009 will be unveiled at Spike TV Video Game Awards according to Geoff Keighley host of GameTrailers TV. Keighley posted the news to his personal twitter account. ‘UFC Undisputed 2010’ will be the sophomore effort from THQ. With Electronic Arts concentrating their efforts behind the debut of “EA Sports MMA” many are looking forward to... [Read More...]
CB Dolloway and Goran Reljic expected for UFC 110
UFC 110 from Austrailia is starting to take shape. Recent reports indicate that Ultimate Fighter season seven finalist C.B. Dollaway will return at the event to square off against Goran Reljic in a middleweight showdown. Dollaway, comes into the bout off the heels of a unanimous decision victory over Jay Silva at Ultimate Fight Night 19. Goran Reljic remains unbeaten as a professional, at... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson knocks out Brendan Schaub to become The Ultimate Fighter
Roy “Big Country” Nelson and his moon-sized belly earned his golden ticket into the UFC for some time to come with a brutal first round knockout over the previously undefeated Brendan Schaub this evening in the final bout of this season’s edition of “The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights“. Roy and Brendan threw down for the crown during “The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale”... [Read More...]
Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz to coach The Ultimate Fighter Season 11
Former friends, UFC light heavyweight champions and Octagon rivals Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell will be returning to The Ultimate Fighter house to lend their coaching hands during the eleventh season of the series set to air on Spike TV. Ortiz will be appearing on the show as a coach for the second time on the heels of his recent defeat at the hands of Forrest Griffin at UFC 106, while Liddell will... [Read More...]
Jon Jones disqualified for illegal elbows in TUF 10 Finale bout with Matt Hamill
Formerly undefeated light heavyweight Jon “Bones” Jones earned his first professional defeat this evening in a bout with Matt Hamill that many observers firmly believed he had in the bag. The two faced off during The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale that took place from The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas. After scoring a takedown on the decorated collegiate wrestler midway through the first... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice defeats Houston Alexander during TUF 10 Finale
Kevin Ferguson, aka Kimbo Slice, has proven that he belongs inside of the Octagon once and for all as the former Youtube brawler managed to come out on top of a catchweight showdown between himself and the heavy handed Houston Alexander . The pair threw down during this evening’s The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale that took place from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. In what came... [Read More...]
TUF 10 Finale Live Results and Updates
Once again it’s on and it goes without saying that FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here all night to keep you up to date with all of the latest breaking live results and updates from “The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale” taking place this very evening. The prelims are set to kick off right around 7 pm ET (4 pm PT), with the live Spike TV televised portion of the event beginning at 9 pm ET... [Read More...]
