Mark “The Hammer” Coleman and Guy Mezger join Rear Naked Radio LIVE at 7 pm ET (6 pm CT)
Live TV : Ustream Rear Naked Radio returns this evening as FiveOuncesofPain.com Managing Editor and RNR co-host Cory Brady joins Richard Hunter and Pugs Moran to welcome baseball legend/MMA fighter Mark Coleman and Guy Mezger to the show. Make sure to check out the show on 1360 AM, or you can catch it right here on the web at RearNakedRadio. The show is set to kick off on Friday evening, January 21,... [Read More...]
Bobby Lashley vs. Wes Sims set for “Strikeforce: Miami”
First it was Yohan Banks, then it was Jimmy Ambriz, and now it finally appears as though Bobby Lashley has found an opponent that has been deemed fit to fight in 6’10″ Ultimate Fighter veteran, Wes Sims. The bout was confirmed as being official through a recent report on MMAJunkie.com. The two will face off during “Strikeforce: Miami” on January 30 from the BankAtlantic Center... [Read More...]
Xtreme Couture’s Neil Melanson: Mark Coleman’s going to see a furious old man trying to kill him
In a bout that has been literally over a decade in the making, legends are set to collide on February 6 during the main event of UFC 109 as fellow UFC hall of famers, Randy “The Natural” Couture and Mark “The Hammer” Coleman, will butt heads to determine who is next in line to challenge for the UFC’s light heavyweight championship once Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun”... [Read More...]
Let’s Get Ready To Rumble: TUF 11 Begins Production
New York, NY, January 22, 2010 – Twenty-eight of the best up-and-coming middleweight mixed martial artists from around the world have convened in Las Vegas in pursuit of one goal, to claim the title of the “ULTIMATE FIGHTER” and the guaranteed six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship® that comes with it. The 11th season of Spike TV’s most popular original series... [Read More...]
Running Scared: Seven opponents turn down bout with Erin Toughill, January 30 FCF bout scratched
Already with an established reputation in female mixed martial arts as one of the most commonly avoided fighters in the business, Strikeforce 145 pound title threat Erin Toughill has once again seen an anticipated bout fall through due to not being able to find an opponent with the nerve to face her. FiveOuncesofPain.com was recently able to learn from sources close to the situation that a total of... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 1/22/10
When will UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre move to middleweight? Is “Strikeforce: Miami” a more intriguing event than UFC 109? Who will Rich Franklin face when returning to the Octagon this spring? Shoul Kimbo Slice’s fans be nervous about the possibility of Matt Mitrione serving as his next opponent? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Once again you’ve stumbled upon... [Read More...]
Marked Man: Which potential matchup most benefits Brock Lesnar?
After months of uncertainty and nail-biting suspense, Brock Lesnar (4-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) and UFC president Dana White have finally set the record straight on Lesnar’s future in the UFC. The current heavyweight champion has worked out his medical issues, will indeed return to the UFC, and eyes this summer as a potential return date. While the exact date of Lesnar’s return remains up in the air and... [Read More...]
Pieces in place to establish clear cut female ruler at 135 pounds with Kaufman vs. Hashi
Undefeated fighter Sarah Kaufman will put her perfect record on the line at ”Strikeforce Challengers VI” on February 26th against 12-1 grappler Takayo Hashi in hopes of becoming the promotion’s first 135-pound female champion. The hard-hitting Canadian broke the news to fans on Twitter earlier today. Kaufman most recently scored decision-wins over Shayna Baszler and Miesha Tate in Strikeforce... [Read More...]
UFC 108 sells 8000 tickets for $1.97 million gate
According to figures just released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, January 2nd’s showdown between former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans and rising contender Thiago Silva sold 8,004 tickets for a total gate of $1,969,670. However, Evans’ closely-contested decision victory over the Brazilian, as well as wins for Paul Daley and Junior dos Santos, were actually witnessed by approximately... [Read More...]
Collision Course: Brock Lesnar not satisfied with previous beating dished out to Frank Mir
Finally it’s official, UFC Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar will be back in Octagon. Following months of inconclusive diagnosis and ailment speculation, Lesnar has experienced a miracle of a recovery. In what once was being labeled as a career ending injury, has now become a brief layoff with immediate intentions of getting back to business. With an expected return by summertime, there is only... [Read More...]
Nick Diaz: I’m ready to fight anybody
Though 170-pounders Nick Diaz and Marius Zaromskis couldn’t be much more different stylistically in the ring each man will share a singular goal come January 30th in Miami – emerge victorious and hoist up Strikeforce’s inaugural welterweight championship. The Stockton native, perhaps known as much for his outspokenness as his high-level jiujitsu, kept the trash-talk to a minimum today in... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian welcomes Takanori Gomi to the UFC at Fight Night 21
After Japanese standout Takanori Gomi (31-5 MMA, 0-0 UFC) reportedly signed with the UFC, rumors began flying around that his first opponent would be UFC lightweight contender Kenny Florian (12-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC). Well, those rumors have begun to take a credible shape. ESPN’s MMA Live has reported the bout will serve as the main event at UFC Fight Night 21 in North Carolina on March 31. MMA Live, a... [Read More...]
Strikeforce Champion Jake Shields Set to Appear on TUF 11
Though the amount of air time he will receive may remain in question, one thing is certain – current Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields will act as one of Chuck Liddell’s assistant coaches on the upcoming season of the Ultimate Fighter. Shields broke the news to fans on his website as well as on The Underground. According to the first and final EliteXC Welterweight Champion, he will... [Read More...]
Prangley vs. Amoussou headlines “Strikeforce Challengers VI” in San Jose
Strikeforce heads back to the organization’s home turf on Feb. 26 in San Jose, Calif. for the fifth installment of the “Challenger Series.” This Strikeforce event series typically showcases young prospects to the public eye. The event will be held at the San Jose Civic Auditorium, a small venue seating about 3,000 spectators. Strikeforce will be visiting the venue for the fourth time since their... [Read More...]
Cristiane Santos: I only train with men. I usually hurt the women.
Fans were left wondering what was next for Cris “Cyborg” Santos after the 24-year old Brazilian dismantled previously unbeaten superstar Gina Carano in the first round of their August 2009 Strikeforce title fight. Enter Golden Glory’s Marloes Coenen, a teammate of Alistair Overeem’s at the Mecca of Dutch kickboxing with a professional record of 17-3 and twelve submission wins to her credit. The... [Read More...]
TUF 11 Exclusive: Victor O’Donnell joins The Ultimate Fighter Season 11
FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to confirm that Victor O’Donnell is expected to take part in the upcoming eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter through several sources close to the situation. Blazing through the amateur ranks with an unblemished record of 6-0 in under the space of a single year, O’Donnell has gone on to string together an extremely impressive record of 8-1... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Shine Fights 3 pushed back to April, will air as televised Pay-Per-View
Although previously expected for March 3, FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to learn from sources close to the situation that the third event for Shine Fight Promotions has been pushed back to an April date. FiveOuncesofPain.com has further been able to confirm that Shine III will be slotted for a television Pay-Per-View broadcast. Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Falaniko Vitale was recently... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Survivor’s Mark Burnett invests in King of the Cage, secures deal with HDNet for 2010
FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to learn from sources close to the situation that reality television kingpin, Mark Burnett, has invested in King of the Cage, and through this recent founded partnership the company has managed to secure a broadcast deal with HDNet Fights for the year of 2010. Sources close to the agreement have indicated to 5 Oz. that the promotion’s founder and current... [Read More...]
Bellator signs former Judo Olympian, Ferrid “Hurricane” Kheder
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 21, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships put yet another piece in place for its second season today with the announcement that Judo master and former Olympian Ferrid “Hurricane” Kheder will compete in the promotion’s upcoming lightweight tournament. Kheder, who placed seventh in the Judo competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, has quickly compiled a solid... [Read More...]
MMA Monopoly
Since absorbing Pride FC, the UFC has been the alpha dog of MMA promotions. It’s war chest of bankable stars leaves smaller promotions to pick through fighters cut from their roster or, even more challenging, build careers from the ground up. The UFC’s dominance raises the question of whether increased competition would be better for the sport. Fighters like Dan Henderson have taken a strong... [Read More...]
