Tim Sylvia vs. Brandon Lee Hinkle set for “Adrenaline MMA V” in March
Brandon Lee Hinkle A heavyweight bout between former UFC champion Tim Sylvia and TUF 10 alumni Wes Sims was recently given the red light by the Ohio State Athletic Commission. In a recent report on MMAjunkie.com, Ohio State Athletic Commission Director Bernie Profato stated that the commission had ruled the bout to be “non-competitive” in nature. “The commission felt the fight was... [Read More...]
Do It For The Kids
Dropping troubled kids into a mildly-abusive environment is a time-honoured and satisfying tactic. Whether it’s the army or combat-sports, the general idea is to curb teenage frustration by straining young bodies and minds in a sadistic but controlled manner. There are many different avenues for developing punks, but there is a mental aspect to combat sports that’s cuts particularly deep.... [Read More...]
TUF 11 Exclusive: Brad Tavares joins The Ultimate Fighter Season 11
As the eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter quickly approaches with a premier date of March 31 on the horizon to get excited about, many of the fighters expected to appear on the show have begun to trickle to the surface. FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to confirm that Brad Tavares is expected to take part in the upcoming eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter as one of twenty-eight... [Read More...]
Kendall Grove vs. Mark Munoz and Nick Osipczak vs. Rick Story added to UFC 112
A pair of fights have been officially added to UFC 112 today as The Ultimate Fighter Season 3 winner Kendall Grove takes on Mark Munoz, while Nick Osipczak faces Rick Story. Grove and Munoz will face off on the PPV portion of the card, while Oscipczak and Story will takes place on the preliminary section of the event. Kendall Grove is coming off a triangle choke victory against Jake Rosholt at UFC... [Read More...]
Eddie Alvarez vs. Josh Neer set for Bellator in May
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 16, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that its reigning lightweight champion, Eddie Alvarez, the No. 2-ranked lightweight in the world, will square off in a non-title “Super Fight” with UFC veteran Josh “The Dentist” Neer under the Bellator banner this May. The fight is the first Super Fight matchup to be announced by Bellator, which is now... [Read More...]
Phil Davis vs. Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 112
A battle between undefeated light heavyweights has been set for UFC 112, as Phil Davis is expected to face off with Alexander Gustafsson in Abu Dhabi. News of the likely match-up was first reported by MMA Frenzy, citing a source close to Gustafsson. UFC 112 will take place on April 10 from Abu Dhabi. Davis recently made his succesful UFC debut at UFC 109 where he defeated Brian Stann via unanimous... [Read More...]
TUF 11 Exclusive: Nick Ring part of The Ultimate Fighter Season 11
With the eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter approaching fast and an anticipated premier date of March 31, fighters expected to appear on the show have begun to show their faces. FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to confirm that Nick Ring is expected to take part in the upcoming eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter as one of twenty-eight participants through sources close to the... [Read More...]
Five Ounces of Pain 2010 MMA Rankings Updated – 2/15
FiveOuncesofPain.com has updated it’s official rankings for early 2010. Take a look as quite a few significant changes have taken place… Heavyweight Josh Barnett axed. Last fight was January 24, 2009 Affliction stoppage of Gilbert Yvel. Cain Velasquez jumps up to # 5 based on two impressive wins since the # 7 and 8 guys have earned their last victory. Junior dos Santos leapfrogs Shane... [Read More...]
Luiz Cane vs. Cyrille Diabate set for UFC 114
The heavy handed Luiz Cane will be looking to rebound from a recent defeat suffered at the hands of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira when he faces off with UFC newcomer, Cyrille Diabate at UFC 114. The news of the match-up was first reported by MMAFighting.com, citing Diabate’s agent as the source. UFC 114 is slated for May 29 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Cane will be entering the match-up... [Read More...]
Daniel Roberts to make UFC debut against John Howard during “UFC on Versus”
UFC newcomer Daniel Roberts has recently been tabbed to face off with John Howard at “UFC on Versus“, replacing an injured Anthony Johnson. The news of the change was first reported by BostonHerald.com, who confirmed the match-up through Howard’s management. “UFC on Versus” is set for March 21 from Broomfield, Colorado while airing on – you guessed it – the... [Read More...]
UFC Undisputed 2010: Five changes to make UFC Undisputed 2010’s career mode better
THQ has announced many changes to UFC Undisputed 2010 gameplay, adding the ability to pick you own strikes and submissions in create-a-fighter, ability to use the cage, three news styles, and online fight camps. While this is nice, it seems like THQ is going to stick with their original career mode set-up which was criticized by many of the journalists in their reviews for being lackluster. With EA... [Read More...]
MMA Storytime: Matchmaking MMA in the House of Hardcore
Philadelphia is a hotbed for Combat Sports. A long-time staple within the Philly sports scene has been pro wrestling. The meteoric rise of ECW caused the then-Viking Hall to be re-named "The ECEW Arena." Now known simply as "The Arena," a new combat sports tradition will take shape when Matrix Fights invades the historic venue. As I’ve chronicled in my previous two columns,... [Read More...]
TUF 11 Exclusive: Costa Phillipou joins The Ultimate Fighter Season 11
With the eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter quickly approaching and a March 31 premiere date to look forward to, fighters expected to appear on the show have slowly and diligently been drawn to the surface. FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to confirm that Costa Phillipou is expected to take part in the upcoming eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter as one of twenty-eight participants... [Read More...]
TUF 11 Exclusive: Chris Camozzi joins The Ultimate Fighter Season 11
As the eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter approaches on the horizon with fighters being videotaped as we speak and a March 31 premiere date, the names of athletes expected to show up in the house continue to slip through the cracks FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently been able to confirm that Chris Camozzi is expected to take part in the upcoming eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter as one... [Read More...]
Bellator partners with Canada’s Score Television Network, signs Sean Pierson
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 12, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Champions will expand its reach internationally during its second and third seasons thanks to a new alliance with The Score Television Network, a preeminent source of sports programming in Canada. Under the terms of the agreement, The Score will broadcast all 24 of Bellator’s upcoming Season 2 and 3 events and will assist with fighter-development... [Read More...]
Anderson Silva vs. Demian Maia set for UFC 112
With Vitor Belort out due to a shoulder injury, submission specialist Demian Maia has been slated as his replacement in an upcoming UFC 112 showdown with Anderson Silva. The pair of native Brazilians will be facing off for Silva’s UFC middleweight championship. UFC 112 is scheduled for April 10 from Abu Dhabi, and will also feature a lightweight title bout between B.J. Penn and Frankie Edgar,... [Read More...]
Healthy Alternative: Who should Anderson Silva fight at UFC 112?
The recent unfortunate news of a shoulder injury that has forced Vitor Belfort out of his anticipated title clash with UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva has left promotion matchmaker Joe Silva stuck between a rock and a hard place yet once again. Of course there’s always the possibility that a late replacement for “The Spider” could always be of the light heavyweight variety,... [Read More...]
5 Oz.’ Cory Brady on ESPN Radio 96.1 FM talking “Top MMA Prospects 2010″
FiveOuncesofPain.com Managing Editor Cory Brady recently made another appearance on ESPN Radio‘s “Way of the Warrior” to discuss many of the names that have recently shown up on volumes one, two, and three of Five Ounces‘ “Top MMA Prospects 2010“. Brady and Way of the Warrior host Eric O’Brien take a closer look at many of the fastest rising stars of mixed... [Read More...]
Ryan “Darth” Bader on Rear Naked Radio LIVE Tonight at 7 pm ET (4 pm PT)
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 Ryan “Darth” Bader to the show to discuss his upcoming UFC 110 showdown with Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine from the land down under. Make sure to check out the show on 1360 AM, or you can catch it right here on the web at... [Read More...]
Gegard Mousasi splits with M-1 Global
Photo by Esther Lin/STRIKEFORCE Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi has parted ways with his long time management team, M-1 Global. M-1 Global currently manage Fedor Emelianenko and have watched over the career of Mousasui as the fast rising twenty-four year old captured titles under both the DREAM and Strikeforce banners. “After careful consideration, I have decided that it is... [Read More...]
