Jake Shields inks with UFC, slated to face Martin Kampmann at UFC 121
Jake Shields is the newest addition to the UFC welterweight roster. The former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion recently finalized his contract with the promotion and is expected to meet Martin Kampmann at UFC 121 in his highly-anticipated UFC debut. News of Shields siging with the UFC along with the bout with Kampmann comes courtesy of Shields’ manager and father, Jack Shields, who passed on... [Read More...]
Eddie Sanchez vs. Neil Grove set for Bellator 24 in Florida
Neil Grove CHICAGO, Ill. (July 19, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships’ much-anticipated Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 12th with an intriguing opening-round fight between heavy-handed UFC veteran Eddie Sanchez and massive British knockout artist Neil “Goliath” Grove at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Sanchez and Grove join a... [Read More...]
Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira II official for UFC 119 in Indianapolis
You cant take the UFC‘s first trip to Indianapolis off the rumor mill as the promotion recently made the trip official with the unveiling of UFC 119. UFC 119 has been booked for September 25 from the Conseco Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana. Headlining the card will be a rematch between former UFC Heavyweight Champions Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Fighting alongside his brother... [Read More...]
Bellator returns to Kansas City on August 26
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 19, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships will bring its thrilling, nationally televised brand of mixed martial arts to the Kansas City Power & Light District for the third time this year during Bellator 26 on Thursday, Aug. 26th. Tickets for the event are on sale NOW at ticketmaster.com and at The Midland by AMC box office in downtown Kansas City. General admission tickets... [Read More...]
Pedro Rizzo chops down Ken Shamrock at Impact FC 2 in Australia
Utilizing a ten-year advantage in the age department and a paralyzing thigh kick, Pedro “The Rock” Rizzo handed the 46-year-old Ken Shamrock the sixth defeat in his last seven bouts during “Impact FC 2: The Uprising” from Sydney, Australia. Rizzo utilized superior foot work on the feet to fire off a series of punishing leg kicks that ulimately collapsed Shamrock to the canvas... [Read More...]
Paulo Filho flashes crowd during “Impact FC 2″ weigh-ins from Australia
Fighters having to completely disrobe in order to make their contracted weight limit is nothing new to the world of MMA, but most of the athletes make it a point to hide their genitalia from the crowd behind a towel. Today in Australia, Paulo Filho elected against the towel. Jordan Breen from Sherdog was on the scene in Sydney when Filho apparently caused a scene during his final trip to the scales.... [Read More...]
Scott Coker says Overeem, Kharitonov, Bigfoot possible for Fedor next, but not Werdum
Scott Coker While Fedor Emelianenko has made his desire to rematch Fabricio Werdum quite clear, it may be a rematch that will have to wait if Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has his way. “They’re pushing for Fabricio Werdum, and I just don’t know if that fight makes a whole lot of sense next,” Coker said in a recent conversation with USA Today. “As we start negotiating the... [Read More...]
Exclusive: UFC newcomer David Mitchell to debut at UFN 22
Coming off the heels of yesterday’s report that welterweight prospect Anthony “T.J.” Waldburger has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been informed by sources that the UFC has also added David Mitchell to its welterweight division. A native of Windsor, California, Mitchell will make his UFC debut against Waldburger at UFC Fight Night 22 on September... [Read More...]
Top European free agent Rogent Lloret joins Bellator Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 16, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships put yet another piece in place for its much-anticipated Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament today with the addition of one of the top free-agent heavyweight fighters in Europe, Spanish submission specialist Rogent Lloret. The Gracie Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and M1 Global veteran has not lost a fight in more than three years and enters... [Read More...]
Eddie Sanchez officially added to Bellator Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament
CHICAGO, Ill. (July 16, 2010) — Eddie “The Manic Hispanic” Sanchez, the heavy-handed UFC veteran known for his electrifying, swing-for-the-fences style, was officially added today to Bellator’s upcoming eight-man Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament. The 27-year-old Southern California native enters the tournament with an overall pro record of 12-3 including eight wins via KO or TKO. He is now in... [Read More...]
Anthony “TJ” Waldburger slated for UFC debut during “UFC Fight Night 22″
Highly regarded welterweight veteran Anthony “TJ” Waldburger is expected to make his Octagon debut during “UFC Fight Night 22“. FiveOuncesofPain.com recently learned of Waldburger’s expected involvement on the card through sources close to the promotion. At just 22-years-old, Waldburger holds an impressive record of 13-5, with 10 of his victories coming by way of submission.... [Read More...]
Bobby Lashley vs. Chad Griggs booked for “Strikeforce: Houston”
Former WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley (5-0) will be making his return to MMA for the sixth time as a professional following a 7-month layoff due to injuries when he faces off with Tucson, Arizona-based knockout artist Chad Griggs (8-1, 7 KOs) in August. The heavyweight attraction will take place on August 21 during “Strikeforce: Houston” according to a recent report on MMAMania.com. Lashley... [Read More...]
Keith Jardine vs. Trevor Prangley set for Shark Fights 13
Amarillo, TX. – July 16, 2010 -Texas based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight Promotions, confirmed today that Keith “The Dean of Mean” Jardine and Trevor Prangley will headline Shark Fights 13. This will be Jardine’s first post-UFC challenge since his recent departure from the organization. Jardine will face fellow UFC veteran and current Shark Fights light-heavyweight... [Read More...]
Jake Shields signs with UFC, heads back to welterweight
In a move that should come as a surprise to few, the UFC has officially inked Jake Shields to a contract and ended months of speculation in the process. Shields brings a 25-4-1 record and fourteen-fight win streak with him into the organization, as well as victories over a number of respected opponents including Carlos Condit, Yushin Okami, Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Paul Daley, Robbie Lawler, and... [Read More...]
Grappling With Issues – 7/16/10
Is Shinya Aoki the most intimidating fighter in MMA? Is Chael Sonnen’s trash talk amusing or annoying? Does Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza vs. Tim Kennedy make sense for the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship? Which fighter at Impact FC deserves a spot with one of the major promotions? Which newly announced UFC Fight Night 22 bout are you anticipating the most? Welcome once again to another edition... [Read More...]
5 Oz’ 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… Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva Talk UFC 117 Bout ( CagePotato.com) Despite UFC 115 Success, Vancouver MMA Scene in Turmoil ( MMAFighting.com) Behind the Lens: Jade Bryce (VIDEO) (Fight!... [Read More...]
Fujii vs. Magana, Alvarez vs. Aguilar set for Bellator 24 in Florida
Angela Magana HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (July 15, 2010) — Bellator’s much anticipated Women’s World Championship Tournament will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 12th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., with two opening-round fights featuring four of the planet’s top-ranked female fighters. In the first televised fight of the evening, the No. 1 pound-for-pound female fighter in... [Read More...]
Silva on Sonnen: There are idiotic things coming out of his mouth (VIDEO)
UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva will be looking to defend his 185 lb crown for the seventh consecutive time when he faces off with outspoken takedown specialist Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. The pair are set to face off on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Check out the champion discussing the impending showdown in the video below: Read More →
Thiago Alves: I’ll beat Jon Fitch up and knock him out
Thiago “The Pitbull” Alves will be looking to avenge a prior defeat that has haunted him for more than four years as the American Top Team trained knockout artist clashes with relentless ground and pound technician Jon Fitch at UFC 117. The pair of welterweights are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Retuning to the... [Read More...]
Bellator 27 set for Sept. 2 from Majestic Theatre in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (July 15, 2010) — For the second time in three months, Bellator Fighting Championships will bring its action-packed, nationally televised brand of mixed martial arts to the historic Majestic Theatre in downtown San Antonio on Thursday, Sept. 2nd. Tickets for the event go on sale at 10 a.m. CDT Friday at all Ticketmaster outlets and at ticketmaster.com. Bellator 27 will be headlined... [Read More...]
