Monday Morning MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club” where FiveOuncesofPain.com gets a little help from our friends to bring all of the latest ramblings from the MMA landscape to your front door. Enjoy… Dana White Still Dreams of a Socialist Utopia for the MMA Media (CagePotato.com) James McSweeney to Appeal TUF 11 Finale Loss to Travis Browne (MMAFighting.com) Court McGee: I Out-Worked... [Read More...]
Anderson Silva training with Steven Seagal (VIDEO)
UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva has enlisted help from one of the biggest action stars in show business in preparation for his UFC 117 showdown with decorated wrestler Chael Sonnen. It has recently come to light that “The Spider” has been sharpening his skills with none other than Steven Seagal. Along with starring in big screen blockbusters such as Above the Law, Hard to Kill,... [Read More...]
Jamie Varner latest victim of terrible judging in draw against Kamal Shalorus at WEC 49
A miscarriage of justice in the main event between Jamie Varner and Kamal Shalorus ended what had been a fantastic night of fights during WEC 49 on a sour note. Varner and Shalorus fought to a split draw according to the judges in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada this evening, although many ringside observers and fans at home would disagree with the ruling. Varner had his way with Shalorus standing for the... [Read More...]
WEC 49 Live Results
FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here all night to make sure you are kept up to date on all of the latest live results and happenings from WEC 49. The WEC invades Canada this evening as the promotion’s latest installment is set to take place from the Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta while airing live on the Versus network. 5 Oz coverage of WEC 49 will kick off right around 7:00 pm ET (4:00 pm PT)... [Read More...]
Action-packed Sengoku 13 features slew of stoppages
Western fans worried about dozing off during Sengoku 13 due to the time differential between Japan and their respective locations were no doubt pleasantly pleased as action unfolded early this morning due to nearly half of the event’s bouts ending in the first round. As a matter of fact, with seven of eleven fights ending in knockout, the card’s participants were apparently more at risk... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale Bonuses Announced
The sweet taste of winning the Ultimate Fighter 11 crown was amped up to “high fructose” status for Court McGee after it was announced he would also be taking home an additional $25,000 on top of the crystal trophy for walking away season champ. McGee’s rear-naked choke, though the only tap-based finish on the card, of fellow finalist Kris McCray was named the event’s “Submission... [Read More...]
“The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale” Live Results
Once again it’s on and FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here all evening to keep you up to date on all of the latest live results and happenings from “The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale“. The TUF 11 Finale is all set to kick off tonight from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. FiveOuncesofPain.com‘s coverage of the event will begin right here at roughly 6:45 pm ET (3:45... [Read More...]
Ticking Time Bombs: Leone and Barao Are Ready to Explode On the Scene at WEC 49
The name “Jose Aldo” warrants both fear and respect among featherweight fighters these days, but how much praise does a champion’s training partner deserve before he’s even made his WEC debut? At “WEC 49: Varner vs. Shalorus“, fight fans will get an opportunity to draw their own conclusions about Renan Barao — training partner of the current WEC champ and a... [Read More...]
Sengoku 13 Weigh-In Results
Sengoku 13 is official as all fighters taking part in the event today successfully made weight. The event is set to take place tomorrow, June 20, from Tokyo, Japan. The card is schedule to air stateside on June 25 on HDNet. Headlining the card is a featherweight title clash between Masanori Kanehara and challenger Marlon Sandro, while a four man welterweight tournament featuring Omar de la Cruz, Keita... [Read More...]
“The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale” Weigh-In Results
Court McGee and Kris “The Savage” McCray are all set to wage war to determine the middleweight champion of the eleventh installment of The Ultimate Fighter as both have successfully made weight for their scheduled showdown at “The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale“. The TUF 11 Finale is set to take place this evening from The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas while airing... [Read More...]
Ben Askren dominates Dan Hornbuckle at Bellator 22
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 17, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships crowned its second Season 2 champion Thursday night as former NCAA wrestling superstar and U.S. Olympian Ben Askren put on a grappling clinic to neutralize knockout artist and rising MMA star Dan Hornbuckle in a dominating and well-rounded performance. The 25-year-old University of Missouri product drew from the vocal support of an... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 6/18/10
Whose performance stood out the most at UFC 115? Is it time for Tyson Griffin to dip down to 145 pounds? What WEC 49 bout has you more pumped than the others? Should Keith Jardine receive his pink-slip this weekend if he loses a fourth straight fight in the UFC? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! If you’re reading these lines you’ve made it through another work-week and are back in... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Los Angeles” Photo Gallery
“Strikeforce: Los Angeles” took place last evening from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles while featuring a quadrilogy of action packed bouts headlined by a catchweight showdown between “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler and Renato “Babalu” Sobral. A series of photos from the event are available below courtesy of Strikeforce and Esther Lin (click to enlarge): Read More →
Babalu edges out Lawler, Noons busts Heun up at “Strikeforce: Los Angeles”
LOS ANGELES (June 16, 2010) – Former STRIKEFORCE light heavyweight champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral (36-8) may have earned a shot at current STRIKEFORCE 205-pound titleholder Muhammad “King Mo’’ Lawal after capturing a close, unanimous three-round decision over “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (17-6) on a special Wednesday night presentation of STRIKEFORCE Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) on SHOWTIME®. But... [Read More...]
Bellator 22 Weigh-In Results
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 16, 2010) — On the eve of Bellator Fighting Championships’ much-anticipated show at the Kansas City Power & Light District, the fighters competing in tomorrow’s event participated in an official weigh-in earlier this evening. Bellator 22 will be broadcast live in prime time nationwide on Thursday on FOX Sports Net and during special Bellator highlight shows this Saturday... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Los Angeles” Live Results
FiveOuncesofPain.com is here to bring you all of the latest breaking live results from “Strikeforce: Los Angeles“. “Strikeforce: Los Angeles” is taking place from the Nokia Theatre in…. you guessed it - Los Angeles, California. Headlining the card will be a catchweight bout between the heavy handed Robbie Lawler and the dangerous submission specialist Renato “Bablu”... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Los Angeles” Weigh-In Results
All participants of “Strikeforce: Los Angeles” have weighed in and are prepared for battle this evening. “Strikeforce: Los Angeles” will take place tonight from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Headlining the card will be a catchweight bout between Robbie Lawler and Renato “Babalu” Sobral. A full list of weigh-in results for the event are listed below: Robbie Lawler... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce – Los Angeles” Previews and Predictions
“Strikeforce – Los Angeles” is as unique a card as you’re likely to find in recent history, at least where mainstream MMA promotions are concerned. The event is slated to feature six bouts instead of the standard 10-12 and is in conjunction with the E3 conference where EA Sports MMA, and Strikeforce therein, are being featured. Fans can tune in to watch the action starting tonight... [Read More...]
Rear Naked Radio LIVE at 5 pm ET (2 pm PT)
Rear Naked Radio returns this afternoon as FiveOuncesofPain.com Managing Editor and RNR co-host Cory Brady joins Richard Hunter and Pugs Moran to discuss all of the happenings of MMA over the last week, along with a peek at what’s to come. 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 this Wednesday afternoon,... [Read More...]
Bellator signs undefeated heavyweight knockout artist Ron Sparks
CHICAGO, Ill. (June 15, 2010) — Ron “The Monster” Sparks, an undefeated heavyweight KO artist and Kentucky native has signed on to fight in the “Local Co-Main Event” during Bellator 23 at the Fourth Street Live entertainment district in downtown Louisville next Thursday. Sparks, a longtime boxer and kickboxer who has also been training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu for the past four years, is a... [Read More...]
