Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria II, Ryan Bader vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueria set for UFC 119
The card for UFC 119 is slowly coming together as UFC President Dana White confirmed two major fights for the upcoming event in Indianapolis. In the main event, Frank Mir will face Antonio Rodrigo Nogueria in a re-match from their fight at UFC 92, and Ultimate Fighter winner Ryan Bader will face Antonio Rogerio Nogueria in a light heavyweight battle. White spoke to MMAFighting today and confirmed both... [Read More...]
Grabowski vs. Barrett, Frausto vs. Pene, Ward vs. Daly official for Bellator 25 in Chicago
Damian Grabowski CHICAGO (July 8, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that the nationally televised mixed martial arts promotion will return to the Windy City for a Season 3 event at the historic Chicago Theatre on Aug. 19th. Bellator 25 will mark the Chicago landmark’s second-ever mixed martial arts event — the first being Bellator 14 which took place on April 15, 2010.... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Ricco Rodriguez out of DREAM.15
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Ricco Rodriguez will not be fighting at DREAM.15. FiveOuncesofPain.com recently received word through sources close to Rodriguez that his previously anticipated showdown with Alistair Overeem is definitely off. 5 Oz was also able to confirm that DREAM officials attempted to salvage Rodriguez’ participation on the card after Overeem decided he wasn’t interested... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Mark Hunt vs. Sean McCorkle on tap for UFC 119
FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently learned of two additional heavyweights with the potential to make an impact in the UFC, as a bout between K-1 and PRIDE veteran Mark Hunt and the undefeated Sean McCorkle looks to be brewing for UFC 119. 5 Oz was recently informed of the UFC’s discussions with both athletes along with the likely match-up of Hunt vs. McCorkle through sources close to the promotion. One... [Read More...]
Evan Dunham vs. Sean Sherk set for UFC 119
A lightweight bout between former UFC Lightweight Champion Sean Sherk and the undefeated Evan Dunham is scheduled to occur at UFC 119. News of the match-up comes courtesy of a recent report from MMAJunkie.com. Sherk hasn’t fought since May of last year, a decision loss to current lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, and had been scheduled to face Clay Guida at the first UFC on Versus event, but dropped... [Read More...]
Yoshizo Machida wants son to retire, Lyoto intends to fight for three more years
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida has only tasted defeat once in his seven years and seventeen bouts contested as a professional against the highest level of competition imaginable, and apparently it’s that defeat that has his father, karate master Yoshizo Machida, questioning whether he should continue fighting at all. “Do you really think there... [Read More...]
UFC 116 Prelims on Spike TV draw 1.3 million viewers
Down just a fraction from the 1.5 million viewers that tuned in to watch the UFC 115 Prelims on Spike TV, the preliminary bouts aired on Spike TV for last weekend’s UFC 116 drew a healthy 1.3 million total viewers. The preliminary card that aired on Spike TV served as an appetizer to UFC 116 which aired on pay-per-view. Two bouts were featured on the broadcast, as Brendan Schaub TKO’d... [Read More...]
Bellator 25 headed to Chicago, Bellator 26 set for Kansas City
Bellator Fighting Championships will be returning to a pair of familiar places for it’s 25th and 26th shows as the promotion recently unveiled plans for events in Chicago and Kansas City as part of their upcoming third season. Bellator announced plans to hold Bellator 25 from the Chicago Theatre in Chicago on August 19, while Bellator 26 has been slated for Kansas City’s Power and Light... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Houston” official for the Toyota Center on August 21
While a Strikeforce event in Houston has been on the forecast for some time now, the promotion had yet to make the card official, until today. Strikeforce recently revealed that “Strikeforce: Houston” will in fact take place from the Toyota Center in Texas on August 21. FiveOuncesofPain.com recently first revealed that the card would be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz signs four-fight extension with UFC
Already a veteran of ten fights in the UFC, Nate Diaz has recently agreed to terms that will see his tenure with the promotion extended for another four bouts. News of the contract extension comes courtesy of Cesar Gracie, Diaz’ manager and trainer, who recently relayed the news to MMAJunkie.com. Diaz recently moved up to the welterweight division after spending the bulk of his career at lightweight.... [Read More...]
UFC 116 Fighter Salaries: Lesnar earns 10-times more than Carwin
In what should come as no surprise, Brock Lesnar was the highest paid fighter during last weekend’s UFC 116 event from Las Vegas with a reported $400,000 paycheck for his efforts. In what should come as a minor surprise to many, his opponent Shane Carwin picked up $40,000 for his troubles, which means Lesnar was paid ten-times the amount Carwin was for his appearance in the main event of the... [Read More...]
Strikeforce ‘trying to put together a deal’ with Dave Batista
Former WWE superstar Dave Batista recently made headlines when he prematurely announced his arrival in Stikeforce for a debut in mixed martial arts, and although nothing is set in stone as of this time, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker recently revealed that there could be a future for the hulking heavyweight within the promotion. “They have the desire to fight in MMA and we’re trying to put together... [Read More...]
Spencer Fisher vs. Kurt Warburton booked for UFC 120
Kurt Warburton (6-1) will have his hands full during his first trip to the UFC as his first opponent will be none other than Spencer Fisher (23-6) at UFC 120. The bout will mark Fisher’s fourteenth appearance in the UFC, making him one of the most experienced veterans the promotion has to offer. News of the bout was first reported by MMAJunkie.com, who further reported that Fisher has recently... [Read More...]
“The Spartan” vs. “The Bear” in heavyweight battle of UFC newcomers at UFC 120
The Chute Boxe trained knockout artist Vinicius “Spartan” Kappke de Quieroz will collide with UK favorite Rob “The Bear” Broughton at UFC 120 in a heavyweight showdown between UFC first-timers. News of the bout was first reported by Tatame.com. UFC 120 is expected to take place from the O2 Arena in London, England on October 16. Kappke de Quieroz sports a record of 5-1 with... [Read More...]
Size Isn’t Everything
If only big fighters came complete with big gas tanks. Big fighters bring something to the table which the smaller guys simply do not and it is not just about marketability, it is about raw power. Shane Carwin and Brock Lesnar both hit very hard. The type of blows which would be no more than an irritation if thrown in the lighter divisions suddenly become the stuff of which knockouts are made of when... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar: Gonna watch some Direct TV, drink Bud Light, and ride my Harley
A much cooler, calmer and more respectful Brock Lesnar showed his face last evening following his come from behind strangulation of the previously undefeated Shane Carwin during the main event of UFC 116 in Las Vegas. Gone was the brash, controversial Lesnar who stalked the cage following his previous outing, flipping off fans and disrespecting sponsors, and in his place stood a level-headed athlete... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar: I really have to thank the referee for allowing that thing to go on
Longtime referee Josh Rosenthal has been given praise from fans and critics alike for the way he handled the main event between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin during UFC 116 last evening in Las Vegas. Carwin gave Rosenthal every excuse to stop the fight after he dropped Lesnar with a series of sledgehammers standing and continued the assault on the canvas. The previously undefeated knockout artist had... [Read More...]
Six fighters earn 75K bonuses at UFC 116
UFC 116 took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In a night that delivered on all fronts, Zuffa has announced post fight bonuses for the event. Each bonus was worth 75 thousand dollars to the recipients. Submission of the night went to the UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar who weathered an early storm before securing a fight ending arm-triangle choke. Knockout of the night went to... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar survives beating to strangle Shane Carwin at UFC 116
Brock Lesnar stands alone in the heavyweight division as the most dominant big man the sport has to offer. Brock Lesnar took his position at the top of the heavyweight mountain this evening with a second round submission over the previously undefeated Shane Carwin. The highly anticipated heavyweight title unification bout that took place during one of the greatest cards the sport has produced to date,... [Read More...]
Schaub levels Tuchscherer, Romero taps Petruzelli during UFC 116 prelims
Brendan Schaub notched his second consecutive official win in the UFC with a one-sided beatdown of Brock Lesnar training partner Chris Tuchscherer during the UFC 116 prelims this evening from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Tuchscherer wasn’t able to get anything going for the minute that the bout lasted, as Schaub delivered a crushing right hand to the temple that sent the former Division... [Read More...]
