Patrick Cote vs. Alan Belcher likely for UFC 113
UFC:113 is scheduled to take place on May 1, 2010 from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Qubec, Canada. The card features a much anticipated rematch between light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida and challenger Mauricio Rua. As the event draws closer, the complete card continues to take shape at it now appears Canadian fighter Patrick Cote has been added to the card. Cote confirmed the news via his Twitter... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fight Night 20 Photo Gallery
FiveOuncesofPain.com was on location in Fairfax, Virginia for UFC Fight Night 20 . UFC Fight Night 20 originated from the Patriot Center and featured a main event pitinng Gray Maynard against Nate Diaz in a lightweight tussle, while other televised match-ups included Efrain Escudero vs. Evan Dunham in a battle of undefeated lightweights, Brad Blackburn vs. Amir Sadollah and Aaron Simpson battled Tom... [Read More...]
Spencer Fisher vs. Duane Ludwig on tap for UFC on Versus
What is sure to be a lightweight slugfest between fellow strikers Spencer Fisher and Duane Ludwig is looking likely to take place at the UFC on Versus event that will be aired live on VERSUS. The event will take place from the Odeum Arena in Broomfield, Colorado on March 21. Bout agreements for both fighters are currently being finalized according to a recent report on MMAJunkie.com. Fisher will be... [Read More...]
Anthony Johnson vs. John Howard set for UFC on VERSUS
A welterweight showdown between Anthony Johnson and John Howard is official for “UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones“. UFC onVersus will be the first live UFC event to air on the VERSUS network, and is set for March 21 from the Odeum Arena in Broomfield, Colorado. Johnson will be looking to bounce back from his second round submission defeat at the hands of Josh Koscheck following a three fight... [Read More...]
Dana White talks about the deal between the UFC and Flash Entertainment
With the UFC‘s recent announcement that Zuffa, LLC had sold a minority percentage of the company to the Abu Dhabi based, Flash Entertainment, UFC President Dana White recently took some out of his always busy schedule to share his thoughts on the recent deal in a Q&A session at UFC.com. On why the deal took place: We view this as the perfect strategic partnership to help us grow this business... [Read More...]
UFC confirms selling of minority percentage to Flash Entertainment
Five days ago FiveOuncesofPain.com first reported that the UFC had sold a percentage of the company to an Abu Dhabi based investor, and the promotion has since confirmed that it has in fact sold 10% of Zuffa, LLC, along with the UFC to the United Arab Emirates based company, Flash Entertainment. Below is the full release from the UFC: Las Vegas, NV (USA) — UFC today announced that the organization... [Read More...]
Efrain Escudero: ‘Nothing broke’
[singlepic id=93 w=320 h=240 float=right]With the memory of Shinya Aoki snapping Mizuto Hirota’s arm on New Year’s Eve freshly stamped in the collective conscience of the Mixed Martial Arts world, fans fearing the worst after watching Efrain Escudero clutch his arm shortly after tapping out to UFC Fight Night 20 opponent Evan Dunham can now breathe a sigh of relief courtesy of a recent posting... [Read More...]
Aaron Simpson’s Comeback Win Named “Fight of the Night”
Though a series of well-timed strikes from opponent Tom Lawlor nearly delivered the first loss of Aaron Simpson’s career in the opening frame of their fight, the Arizona Combat Sports captain not only battled back for a win but also assisted in procuring “Fight of the Night” honors in the process for the mutual effort shown by both middleweights. Also taking home an additional $30,000 check... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 20 Live Results
FiveOuncesofPain.com is on location in Fairfax, Virginia this evening to bring you all of the latest live results from UFC Fight Night 20 as they happen. UFC Fight Night 20 will be taking place from the Patriot Center while airing live on Spike TV. The main event pits Gray Maynard up against Nate Diaz in a lightweight tussle, while other televised match-ups include Efrain Escudero vs. Evan Dunham in... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive with Efrain Escudero and Evan Dunham: Only one of us walks away
It doesn’t matter if it’s boxing, wrestling submission grappling or tennis for that matter; there something uniquely about a showdown between two highly regarded athletes that can not be denied. This is evening’s UFC Fight Night 20 tussle between Efrain Escudero and Evan Dunham is one such bout. Sporting an unblemished record of 13-0 during his professional career in mixed martial... [Read More...]
JP: I’ll sleep when I’m dead
I woke up this morning tired. Staying up late to watch WEC 46 when you have to wake up at five in morning is no fun. I thought for a second, I’ll go to bed early tonight, then I remembered it will be another late night with UFC Fight Night 20 on tap. This is a good problem to have. With the beginning of 2010 upon us, there are more MMA events than ever. Its seems as if every week there is a new... [Read More...]
Xtreme Couture submission coach Neil Melanson breaks down Maynard vs. Diaz
One UFC lightweight will leave the Octagon as a clear cut contender to the throne this evening as the undefeated Gray Maynard takes on Stockton bad boy Nate Diaz in a 155 pound showdown with serious implications during the main event of UFC Fight Night 20. Far from strangers, Diaz managed to catch the still developing Maynard in a submission during the pair’s stint on the fifth season of The... [Read More...]
“Bad” Brad Blackburn: Amir Sadollah or GSP, it makes no difference to me
Although it’s far from his first fight with the promotion, this evening will be “Bad” Brad Blackburn‘s coming out party in the UFC, as the heavy handed Washington based Knockout artist is all set to slug it out with Amir Sadollah during UFC Fight Night 20, airing on Spike TV. “Bad” Brad may not be the first name that pops into your head when considering future threats... [Read More...]
Henderson submits Varner, Faber taps Assuncao during WEC 46
In a battle of fellow Arizona based lightweight champions, only one man could be crowned the king of the WEC‘s 155 pound division, and when the dust had a chance to settle it was Ben Henderson who ended up catching Jamie Varner in a lightning quick submission to unify the title once and for all. After two and a half hard fought rounds from both fighters it seemed as though Varner may have a slight... [Read More...]
WEC 46 Live Results
WEC 46 is going down this evening and naturally FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here to bring you all of the latest breaking live results from the card as they happen. WEC 46 will be taking place from the Arco Arena in Sacramento, California, and airing live on the VERSUS network. The main event will be a lightweight championship unification match between fellow Arizona residents, Jamie Varner and Ben... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 20 Live Weigh-In Results
FiveOuncesofPain.com is here to bring you all of the weigh in results from UFC Fight Night 20 as they happen. UFC Fight Night 20 will take place tomorrow evening from Fairfax, Virginia, while airing live on Spike TV. The main event pits Gray Maynard up against Nate Diaz, with other match-ups including Efrain Escudero vs. Evan Dunham, Tom Lawlor vs. Aaron Simpson and Brad Blackburn vs. Amir Sadollah. A... [Read More...]
Watch the UFN 20 Weigh-ins LIVE at 4pm ET 1pm PT.
FiveOuncesofPain.com and the UFC are bringing you today’s UFN 20 Maynard vs. Diaz weigh-ins LIVE from the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. The weigh-ins will take place live at 4pm ET and will be replayed, as well as access to other UFN 20 preview videos. You can make your selection in the player below. Stay tuned to FiveOuncesofPain.com for continuing... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Erin Toughill returns at FCF Freestyle Cage Fighting on January 30
Erin Toughill Female knockout specialist and current threat to the Strikeforce women’s 145 pound crown, Erin Toughill will be making her highly anticipated return to action at FCF (Freestyle Cage Fighting) 39 on January 30. FiveOuncesofPain.com was recenty able to confirm Toughill’s participation on the card through Erin herself, who is currently deep in training for the bout. While no... [Read More...]
Trading Punches: WEC 46 Preview & Predictions
FiveOuncesofPain.com Editor-In-Chief Cory Brady along with our very own David Andrest are back once again to break down this weekend’s WEC46 card. This event kicks off the New Year for the WEC and will be broadcast LIVE on VERSUS Sunday, January 10 at 9p.m. ET. WEC 46 will be going down from the ARCO Arena in Sacramento, California and features a lightweight championship unification battle between WEC... [Read More...]
Bobby Lashley vs. Yohan Banks on tap for “Strikeforce: Miami”
As FiveOuncesofPain.com was able to squash rumors of a possible heavyweight showdown between Shane Del Rosario and Bobby Lashley earlier this week, it now appears as though the heavy handed Yohan Banks is currently being tapped as the next opponent for the massive TNA superstar. The possibility of the match-up was first reported by MMAWeekly.com, and FiveOuncesofPain.com has since been able to confirm... [Read More...]
