Will The Real Anderson Silva Please Stand Up?
The biggest question of UFC 117 this weekend is, ‘which Anderson Silva will turn up?’ Will we see the version which wrecked its way through the middleweight division? Or will we see the version which looked lethargic, disinterested and downright disrespectful in a recent five round title fight against Demian Maia? For everyone’s sake, including Silva’s, I hope it is the former. Another lackluster... [Read More...]
Yoshiyuki Yoshida joins Bellator during Season 3 for chance at Season 4 WW tourney spot
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 04, 2010) —Yoshiyuki Yoshida, a heavy handed Judo black belt and UFC veteran, has become the newest addition to the Bellator Fighting Championships’ roster, as he fights an unannounced opponent at Bellator 31 on September 30th for the chance to earn a spot in the Season 4 World Welterweight Tournament. Yoshida is seasoned veteran of the Japanese mixed martial arts scene who... [Read More...]
Roger Huerta street fight caught on tape
It’s not uncommon for brawls to break out when the alcohol and testosterone come together outside your average club/bar. However, it is unique when one involves a former UFC fighter, as are the overall circumstances surrounding an ugly incident caught on tape this past weekend in Austin, Texas. TMZ Sports broke word earlier today that 21-4 Bellator lightweight Roger Huerta, who lives in Austin,... [Read More...]
Marquardt vs. Palhares, Danzig vs. Wiman confirmed for UFC Fight Night 22
New York, NY, August 4, 2010 – Originally scheduled to take place at UFC 118 in Boston, Nate Marquardt (32-9-2) and Rousimar Palhares (20-2-0) will engage in a key middleweight battle to headline Spike TV’s “UFC Fight Night” live from the Frank Erwin Special Events Center on the campus of The University of Texas in Austin on Wednesday, September 15 at 8:00 PM ET/PT. The bout replaces the previous... [Read More...]
Demian Maia vs. Mario Miranda headed to UFC 118
From the headliner of a UFC Fight Night event on Spike TV to a supporting cast role at UFC 118, decorated submission grappler Demian Maia will be returning to action when he faces off with fellow Brazilian Mario Miranda in a middleweight clash. Maia had previously been slated to square off with Alan Belcher in the main event of UFC Fight Night 22 before a detached retina forced Belcher to the sidelines.... [Read More...]
Dan ‘The Handler’ Hornbuckle vs. ‘Bad’ Brad Blackburn Booked for Bellator 25 in Chicago Aug. 19th
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 03, 2010) — Bellator Season 2 Welterweight Tournament runner-up Dan Hornbuckle will look to return to his winning ways following a June defeat suffered in the tournament championship when he faces off against the hard-hitting UFC veteran “Bad” Brad Blackburn at the historic Chicago Theatre on Aug. 19th as a special feature fight at Bellator 25. Known for highlight reel knockouts... [Read More...]
“The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP vs. Team Koscheck” Full Cast Revealed
“New York, NY, August 3, 2010 – The 12th season of Spike TV’s popular original series, “The Ultimate Fighter,” will feature 28 of the best up-and-coming mixed martial artists in the lightweight division (155 lbs) competing for a six-figure contract with the preeminent mixed martial organization in the world, The Ultimate Fighting Championship®. From Broken Arrow, OK to Los Angeles, CA, to... [Read More...]
Tim Sylvia vs. Paul Buentello set for championship-packed PWP event in Irvine
The California Gold Rush is no longer a thing of the past, at least where Powerhouse World Promotion’s upcoming “War on the Mainland” show is concerned. Former UFC heavyweight champ Tim Sylvia will get another crack at hoisting a belt above his head on August 14th in Irvine, California as one of a number of competitors with Octagon experience slated for title-fights on the card. “The Maine-iac”... [Read More...]
Nate Marquardt vs. Rousimar Palhares set to headline UFC Fight Night 22
An originally scheduled fight between Nate Marquardt and Rousimar Palhares has been moved from UFC 118 to Ultimate Fight Night 22. After an eye injury suffered by Alan Belcher, who had been expected to face off with Demian Maia, the promotion made the decision to move the bout between Marquardt and Palhares from the main card of UFC 118 to the main event of UFN 22. No word is Demian Maia will still... [Read More...]
“UFC on Versus 2” Bonus Information
Last night’s UFC event may have been the promotion’s second offering on Versus but, at least where performance bonuses were concerned, it was the “firsts” who ruled the evening. Rising Brazilian star Charles Oliveira, who made his UFC debut on Sunday after racking up a 12-0 record on smaller shows, took home ”Submission of the Night”, as well as an extra $40,000 for the award, after securing... [Read More...]
Jones batters Matyushenko, Gomi lamps Griffin during UFC on Versus 2
Jon “Bones” Jones continued his run through the UFC‘s light heavyweight division this evening with spectacular, one-sided demolition of experienced veteran Vladimir Matyushenko during UFC on Versus 2. The action took place this evening from the San Diego Sports Arena in California while airing on the Versus network. Jones took ‘The Janitor’ to the canvas earliy in the... [Read More...]
UFC on Versus 2 Live Results
FiveOuncesofPain.com is back to bring you all of the latest live results and updates from the second UFC on Versus event slated to take place this evening. UFC on Versus 2 takes place from the San Diego Sports Arena in California. 5 Oz‘ coverage begins when the first set of fighters touch gloves at roughly 6 pm ET (3 pm PT), while the main card kicks off 9 pm ET (6 pm PT). Jon Jones is set to... [Read More...]
Alan Belcher scratched from UFC Fight Night 22 with eye injury
Middleweight contender Alan Belcher’s dream of eventually competing for a UFC championship has been temporarily put on hold, as the Duke Roufus product recently suffered a “detached retina” while training in Brazil. As a result of the injury “The Talent” has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against submission-specialist Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night 22 on September 15th in... [Read More...]
Johnson fined 20% of purse during UFC on Versus 2 weigh-ins
The second UFC on Versus event is slated to take place this evening from San Diego Sports Arena and all bouts will take place as scheduled. The weigh-ins didn’t go off without a hitch however, as welterweight DaMarques Johnson failed to make his contracted weight against Matt Riddle, coming in at 172 lbs after the commission decided it wasn’t safe for him to continue cutting. He will be... [Read More...]
