Kendall Grove vs. Mark Munoz rumored for UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi
A middleweight matchup between Kendall Grove (11-6 MMA, 6-3 UFC) and Mark Munoz (7-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is currently being rumored as an addition to the growing card for UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi. The bout was initially reported by MMAJunkie.com after being discussed with multiple sources close to each fighter. It is also reported that one of the two potential fighters has verbally agreed to the proposed contest. Grove... [Read More...]
Bellator Fighting Championships signs Bao Quach to compete in featherweight tournament
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 15, 2010)– Bellator Fighting Championships continued to solidify its much-talked-about featherweight division today with the announcement that Bao Quach, one of the world’s most devastating 145-lb. strikers, will compete in the promotion’s Season 2 tournament. The 30-year-old Californian is in the midst of a prolonged power surge, with wins in 11 of his last 12 fights.... [Read More...]
James Irvin scheduled to fight Alessio Sakara at UFC on Versus
After an extensive 18 month layoff, UFC middleweight James Irvin (14-5 MMA, 4-4 UFC) is set to make his return in a bout with fellow veteran Alessio Sakara (14-7 MMA, 5-4 UFC). The fight will take place at the UFC’s first card on the Versus network in March. The news of the bout was initially reported on MMAWeekly.com and confirmed by sources close to each fighter that bout agreements had been distributed. The... [Read More...]
Kurt Pellegrino squares off with Fabricio Camoes at UFC 111 in New Jersey
UFC lightweight Kurt Pellegrino (14-4 MMA, 6-3 UFC) has not been shy in announcing that he will be fighting at UFC 111 in Newark, N.J. Yesterday, we finally learned that his opponent would be Fabricio Camoes (10-4-1 MMA, 0-0-1 UFC). Pellegrino publicized the news of his opponent through an update on his Twitter account. According to sources close to both fighters, both have made verbal agreements... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Sean Sherk vs. Clay Guida scratched from UFC on Versus
A previously rumored lightweight showdown between former 155 pound champion Sean Sherk and Clay Guida has recently been abandoned. FiveOuncesofPain.com was recently made aware of the scrapping of the match-up through sources close to the situation. The pair had previously been expected to slug it out during UFC on Versus, which is expected to take place from Broomfield, Colorado on March 21. Stay tuned... [Read More...]
MMA Storytime: The Legend of Kadillac Marshbanks
In my last article, I devoted a lot of real estate to one of the most unique human beings I have ever encountered, Lloyd “Kadillac” Marshbanks. If you thought Kadillac leading the U.S. to a come-from-behind victory against a Finnish dude with “White Power” tattooed on his back was a wild story, then buckle up and get ready for this shit. The story I am about to tell is 100%... [Read More...]
Bob Shamrock, Father to Ken and Frank Shamrock, Dies at 68
FiveOuncesofPain.com’s collective thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Shamrock family during this time of loss. Rest in peace Bob Shamrock. You will be missed. January 14th, 2010 – Bob Shamrock, the father of legendary MMA fighters Ken Shamrock and younger brother Frank Shamrock passed away today Thursday, Jan 14th at 2pm at the home of his eldest son Ken – surrounded by friends and... [Read More...]
Jake Shields vs. Dan Henderson set for Strikeforce
Dan Henderson recently put weeks of speculation as to who his first opponent would be since signing with Strikeforce to rest, as the former PRIDE champion and UFC veteran is expected to next face off with Jake Shields for the Strikeforce middleweight championship. Henderson recently broke the news during ESPN.com’s “MMA Live”, stating that his next bout, “will be at 185 (pounds)... [Read More...]
FiveOuncesofPain.com’s Cory Brady on ESPN Radio 96.1 FM
FiveOuncesofPain.com Managing Editor Cory Brady recently made an appearance on ESPN Radio‘s “Way of the Warrior” to discuss a variety of topics including, first and foremost, the UFC‘s recent deal with Abu Dhabi’s Flash Entertainment, along with the affect Georges St. Perre‘s possible appearance in the Olympic games could have on the sport of MMA as a whole, the... [Read More...]
Junior dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga set for UFC on Versus
A heavyweight bout between fellow Brazilians Junior dos Santos and Gabriel Gonzaga has been made official for the very first live UFC event to air on the VERSUS network. “UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones” is set for March 21 from the Odeum Arena in Broomfield, Colorado. Dos Santos will be looking to make it five in a row with the UFC, with recent wins over the likes of Fabricio Werdum, Mirko... [Read More...]
FiveOuncesofPain.com announces exclusive partnership with Rear Naked Radio
FiveOuncesofPain.com is proud to announce Rear Naked Radio as our official radio partner. FiveOuncesofPain.com’s Cory Brady will be joining the show as it’s new co-host beginning this Friday Evening. The agreement will provide consistent high quality MMA radio content to our readers. Rear Naked Radio broadcasts live every Friday night from 7pm-9pm ET 6pm-8pm CT 4pm-6pm PT . In addition... [Read More...]
B.J. Penn Set to Defend Title Against Frank Edgar in Abu Dhabi
What may have been one of the worst-kept secrets since top contender Gray Maynard barely out-pointed his way to a win over Nate Diaz at UFC Fight Night 20 this past Monday night has now been confirmed by both involved parties via the internet – current champion B.J. Penn will defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against 11-1 Frank Edgar. Penn, who had previously mentioned his next fight would... [Read More...]
Chris Leben Claims Top Prize at Fight Night 20
Though he may have been relegated to the non-televised portion of UFC Fight Night 20 this past Monday, original Ultimate Fighter alumnus Chris Leben still took home the biggest paycheck at the event by scoring sixty-thousand dollars courtesy of a unanimous decision victory over Jay Silva. The win snapped a two-bout losing streak for “The Crippler” and was the nineteenth of his career. Silva is... [Read More...]
Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Falaniko Vitale set for Shine Fights 3
Miami, FL (USA): Shine Fights is pleased to announce the official signing of a bout between former world champion Murilo “Ninja” Rua (17-10-1) and tough Hawaiian fighter Falaniko “Niko” Vitale (26-9). The bout will take place at a yet-to-be announced Shine Fights III event, which is tentatively scheduled for spring 2010. Ninja and Niko are both well-known to casual and hardcore MMA fans. Rua... [Read More...]
Josh Neer to Fight for Interim Welterweight Title at Shark Fight 8
Lubbock, TX. – January 13, 2010 –Popular mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, announced today that ten time UFC Veteran, Josh “The Dentist” Neer, will face Anselmo Martinez at Shark Fight 8 in the main event. Neer has replaced Ryan “The Real Deal” Ford due to an unexpected death in the family. The winner of the bout will claim the promotions interim welterweight... [Read More...]
Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort set for UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi
The highly anticipated middleweight championship match-up between fellow Brazilians Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort finally looks like it has a place and time, and it’s destination Abu Dhabi. The news comes courtesy of Belfort’s manager in a recent report at MMAJunkie.com, who stated that the two will face off during UFC 112. Th event is expected to take place on April 10 from the United... [Read More...]
Melvin Manhoef training at American Top Team for Robbie Lawler
FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently learned from sources close to the fighter that Melvin Manhoef is currently “training like a maniac” for his upcoming middleweight showdown with fellow heavy handed slugger Robbie Lawler, and furthermore has made the trip out to the American Top Team in Coconut Creek for the match-up. This isn’t the first time Manhoef has made the journey to the Florida... [Read More...]
Bellator signs undefeated Brazilian featherweight phenom Patricio Pitbull
CHICAGO, Ill. (January 13, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships’ search for its next great featherweight has moved south to Brazil, where it was announced today that undefeated MMA phenom Patricio Pitbull has signed a long-term promotional agreement and will compete in Bellator’s Season 2 tournament. The 23-year-old Pitbull is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is known throughout his... [Read More...]
Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White on CNBC (VIDEO)
Zuffa, LLC. CEO Lorenzo Fertitta along with UFC president Dana White recently made the trip to CNBC for the latest appearance in what has been a concentrated effort to promote the recent deal between Zuffa and Flash Entertainment on the heels of FiveOuncesofPain.com first breaking the news last Friday. You can check out the full appearance below: Read More →
Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White on FOX talking deal with Flash Entertainment
Zuffa, LLC. CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and UFC President Dana White recently made an appearance on FOX where the pair discussed the recent deal between Zuffa and Flash Entertainment. FiveOuncesofPain.com was the first to report the news last Friday, and the domino effect the announcement has since caused in the mainstream media has been significant. You can watch White and Fertitta’s appearance below: Read More →
