How Do You Like Me Now: Badr Hari kicks Alistair Overeem right in the face (Video)
Revenge was without a doubt the theme of the evening during the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Finals, as not only did Semmy Schilt manage to avenge a prior loss to Badr Hari, but it was Hari who also had the opportunity to correct a wrong in the form of a prior knockout defeat suffered at the hands of Alistair “The Demolition Man” Overem. The pair from Amsterdam first threw down back on New... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem demolishes Ewerton Teixeira at K-1 GP Finals (Video)
While “The Demolition Man” may have come up just short of his goal to be recognized as the single most dangerous striker on the face of the earth during the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Finals, Alistair Overeem still looked impressive overall as he dismantled the seasoned Ewerton Teixeira in no time, handing the tested Brazilian kickboxer just his second professional loss during the pair’s... [Read More...]
Semmy Schilt vs. Badr Hari I & II: Revenge is a dish best served cold (Video)
An inevitable rubbermatch between two of the world’s most dangerous strikers was set up last evening during the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 Finals as Semmy Schilt clinched this year’s tournament champion with a thorough beatdown over a fellow Dutchman that had embarrassed him earlier this year, Badr Hari. Fell free to check out both of the meeting’s between the deadly duo, the first... [Read More...]
Alistair Overeem is knocked out during K-1 World Grand Prix 2009
Semmy Schilt Current Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem gave as good as he got during the K-1 World Grand Prix 2009, literally, where the mixed martial artist turned kickboxer wound up battering one man only to be levelled himself during an eight-man year end kickboxing tournament viewed as the the pinnacle of the sport. In The Demolition Man’s opening bout Overeem managed to come... [Read More...]
Trading Punches: TUF 10 Finale Preview & Predictions
Come along as 5 Oz.‘ managing editor Cory Brady and David Andrest as they once again verbally duke it out in this Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale edition of Trading Punches. The event is set forDecember 5 from The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be broadcast on Spike TV. Headlining the card will be a 205 pound tussle between Matt Hamill and John Jones , with other match-ups including ... [Read More...]
The One Reason to Watch the TUF 10 Finale
Who are we kidding? The biggest fight on Saturday’s Ultimate Fighter Finale isn’t the main event between up-and-comer Jon Jones and TUF vet Matt Hamill. Nor is it the series’ championship bout between Roy Nelson and ex-NFL player Brendan Schaub. It’s the months-in-the-making, bottom-of-the-card clash between Houston Alexander and Kimbo Slice. And no disrespect to Alexander, but they could stick... [Read More...]
TUF 10 Finale Weigh-In Results; Kimbo cuts down to 212 pounds
As always, FiveOncesofPain.com will be right here to bring you all of the latest live weigh-in updates from the latest installment of Octagon bedlam, The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, set to take place tomorrow evening from Las Vegas while airing live on Spike TV. Roy “Big Country” Nelson will be facing off with Brendan Schaub in a heavyweight slobberknocker to determine this year’s... [Read More...]
Brendan Schaub: Roy Nelson has ‘definitely fought tougher guys’
While there’s no debating which participant of tomorrow night’s The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale is the more battle tested in terms of professional experience inside of the cage, Brendan Schaub went a step further during a recent media call for the event, stating his opponent Roy Nelson has definitely faced off with ‘tougher’ competition in the past. The pair are set to duke it... [Read More...]
Nick Diaz, Cris Cyborg and Herschel Walker set for Strikeforce in Florida on January 30
NEW YORK (Dec. 4, 2009) — Just months after the stunning announcement that he would try his hand at mixed martial arts (MMA), NFL and NCAA football legend, Herschel Walker, will make his highly anticipated STRIKEFORCE MMA debut at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday, Jan. 30. Superstar Nick Diaz and STRIKEFORCE world 145-pound women’s champion Cris Cyborg will co-headline a stacked... [Read More...]
Big Surprise: Rampage announces return to the UFC
In what could be described as shocking news to very few, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson appears to be ready to come out “retirement” to bless the UFC and his legions of fans with his presence in the Octagon… for a limited time only. Many of you will remember the announcement of Jackson’s retirement just a little over two months ago when the former champion threw a verbal... [Read More...]
Jon Jones: ‘I was always the kid that snitched’
As the just twenty-two year old Jon Jones prepares for the biggest bout of his professional fighting career this Saturday evening during “The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale”, he may have just unknowingly created a whole new legion of Matt Hamill fans that have never existed before. Most notably anyone that has felt the sting of a snitch at any point during their career of doing bad. A self-described... [Read More...]
Dana White: Brock Lesnar ‘still very sick’, ‘we are unsure about his future’
When UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar was forced to pull out of his anticipated UFC 106 clash with Shane Carwin due to what was perceived as a bad case of mononucleosis at the time, most had little doubt that the hulking goliath of a top level athlete would be able to bounce right back from the somewhat common infection. Unfortunately the news has continued to look more and more grim for the former... [Read More...]
Junior dos Santos vs. Gibert Yvel set for UFC 108
Junior Dos Santos appears to have a new opponent for UFC 108 after originally being scheduled to face Gabriel Gonzaga at the January 2nd event, until “Napao” was forced to withdraw due to a staph infection. According to a report on TATAME.com, Dos Santos will face former PRIDE fighter, Gilbert Yvel. Dos Santos’ boxing coach, Luis Dorrea, confirmed the fight to the website. “We know Gilbert... [Read More...]
Brendan Schaub thought Marcus Jones ‘missed’ with knee that broke his nose
The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finalist Brendan Schaub had his nose shattered with the a huge knee from Marcus Jones during the semifinals of this season’s heavyweight tournament, but he wouldn’t have known it if it hadn’t been for UFC President Dana White pointing out his crooked snot-box following the bout’s conclusion. As a matter of fact, Brendan had no idea he had been hit with... [Read More...]
TUF 10 Finale Lineup Set: Roy Nelson vs. Brendan Schaub in Finals
The finalized roster for The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale is finally available on the heels of last evening’s episodes that featured both semi-final match-ups. The TUF 10 Finale is set for December 5 from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, with the main portion of the card airing live on Spike TV. Roy “Big Country” Nelson will be facing off with Brendan Schaub in the... [Read More...]
Blinded By The Fight: The MMA Eye Poke Hall Of Shame
An increasingly serious problem in the world of mixed martial arts that is crying to be addressed before the professional career of one of the sport’s top athletes is permanently put on the shelves is the difficulty many fighters seem to be having keeping their fingers out of their opponents’ eye sockets. While combat athletes have been suffering from accidental eye gouges since the earliest... [Read More...]
K.J. Noons Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Strikeforce
Former EliteXC lightweight champion K.J. Noons has inked a contract with Strikeforce in a deal that could see him inside the ring as soon as the promotion’s 12/19 “Evolution” event. While official terms of the agreement have not been released it is believed Noons will compete multiple times under the Strikeforce banner. The signing was first reported by Sherdog’s Loretta Hunt. The young Hawaiian... [Read More...]
Canada’s Super Channel Inks Deal With SHOWTIME To Air STRIKEFORCEMMA Live Across Canada
EDMONTON (Dec. 2, 2009)—Super Channel, Canada’s only national pay television network, is pleased to announce an exclusive agreement to offer SHOWTIME Sports® telecasts of STRIKEFORCE Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) events live to viewers across Canada, beginning Saturday, Dec.19. On that night, undefeated middleweight (185 pounds) superstar Cung Le (6-0) will take on hard-hitting Scott “Hands of Steel”... [Read More...]
The Gracies Are Back: Renzo Gracie signs with the UFC
Renzo Gracie will mark the first member of the Gracie family to compete in the UFC since Royce was thoroughly embarrassed by former UFC welterweight champion Matt Hughes back in May of 2007 during UFC 60. The news comes courtesy of a recent report from Brazilian mixed martial arts journalist Paula Sack in a recent video interview. At forty-two years of age Renzo will be joining a club of MMA legends... [Read More...]
Maia claims he would have tangled Marquardt up if he went for the coup de grace
Although most that were in attendance and watching at home firmly believed that Demian Maia was a “done-da-da” after being dropped like a sack of potatoes in the early moments of his UFC 102 meeting with Nate Marquardt, in a recent conversation with Sensei Sport TV the decorated submission grappler implied that he was far from a wrap at the point the bout was called to a halt. “Actually... [Read More...]
