Dan Henderson likely fighting Renato “Babalu” Sobral this December in St. Louis
It appears former PRIDE double-division champion Dan Henderson will make his return to the Strikeforce cage on December 4th in St. Louis against 36-8 Renato “Babalu” Sobral. The long-rumored pairing should be announced on Monday, September 27th, at a planned press conference along with additional news relating to the card. Heisman Trophy winner, and newly turned Mixed Martial Artist, Herschel Walker... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic Speaks About his Eye Injury (MMAFighting.com) Wanderlei Silva Has Some Choice Words for Chael Sonnen (MMAConvert.com) TUF 12′s “Bruce Leroy” Tests his “Glow” in a Backyard... [Read More...]
Jeremy Horn vs. Bryan Baker set as all Bellator 30 fighters make weight
PRESS RELEASE / Louisville, Ky. – On the eve of Bellator Fighting Championships’ much-anticipated return to Louisville , the fighters competing in tomorrow’s event participated in an official weigh-in earlier this evening — all making weight. The event will be headlined by a bout between Season 2 Middleweight Tournament finalist Bryan “The Beast” Baker (10-2) and battle-tested UFC/PRIDE... [Read More...]
Exclusive: UFC parts ways with Rodney Wallace
Five Ounces of Pain has learned from sources close to the situation that light heavyweight Rodney “Sho Nuff the Master” Wallace has been released by the UFC. Wallace most recently lost by unanimous decision to Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis at UFC 117 this past August. It was the third consecutive decision loss for Wallace and the ninth time in twelve total bouts he’s gone... [Read More...]
Woodley vs. Galvao replaces middleweight fight at “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II”
PRESS RELEASE / NEW YORK (Sept. 22, 2010) – A match-up of welterweight prospects, Tyron Woodley (8-0), of St. Louis, Mo., and Andre Galvao (5-1) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will replace the fight between Luke Rockhold and Matt “The Law” Lindland on “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II” on Saturday, October 9th, at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., live on Showtime (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed... [Read More...]
Bellator scheduled to crown promotion’s first heavyweight champ at Bellator 32
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, IL. (September 22, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships will crown its first Heavyweight Champion when powerful striker Neil “Goliath” Grove meets 2-time NCAA Division I Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Cole “The Polar Bear” Konrad for Bellator’s World Heavyweight Title at Bellator 32 at the Kansas City Power & Light District on October 14th. “This fight... [Read More...]
Vitor Belfort scratched from UFC 122 bout against Yushin Okami (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Wednesday afternoon UFC President Dana White announced via his Twitter page that Belfort is not injured and will fight Silva for the title next (with the Marquardt/Okami winner determining the next contender in line for a shot). Whether viewed as one more example in an unfortunate pattern or a curious coincidence given UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva’s newly freed fight-schedule, it... [Read More...]
Chris Lozano facing Yoshiyuki Yoshida at Bellator 31
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, Ill. (September 21, 2010) – Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that undefeated knockout artist Chris “The Assassin” Lozano will take on UFC veteran and heavy handed Judo black belt Yoshiyuki “Zenko” Yoshida in a Bellator Welterweight Tournament Qualifying fight taking place at Bellator 31 from the L’Auberge du Lac Resort in Lake Charles, LA on September... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten comments on steroid use in Mixed Martial Arts
Bas Rutten may be a former UFC heavyweight champ and multi-time “King of Pancrase”, but to a newer generation of fans he is one of the primary voices of Mixed Martial Arts based on his ringside commentary work and insightful, playful antics as a co-host on HDNet’s popular “Inside MMA” series. “El Guapo”, who is as opinionated as he is colorful, wore both the hat of experience... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen appealing results of failed UFC 117 drug test
In a move likely surprising as many MMA enthusiasts as there are remaining hairs on Dana White’s dome, it appears UFC 185-pound contender Chael Sonnen will file an appeal in relation to the California State Athletic Commission’s recent findings that he used “performance enhancing drugs” prior to his fight against Anderson Silva at UFC 117 last August in Oakland. News of the appeal was reported... [Read More...]
JZ Cavalcante: “I like the challenge and I think the fans want to watch this fight. As a fan, I want to watch this fight.”
Relatively new fans of Mixed Martial Arts may not be familiar with Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante. The American Top Team-trained product hasn’t fought in America since mid-2007 nor competed under the UFC/PRIDE/Strikeforce banner a single time in his career. However, ask a more-informed individual and the response is likely to involve a great deal of admiration for the lightweight’s in-ring ability,... [Read More...]
Bellator 30 card finalized with addition of local talent
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, Ill. (September 17, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships today announced the Local Feature Fights for Bellator 30 taking place in Louisville, KY at Fourth Street Live! on September 23rd. Headlining the local main event is well-rounded Louisville favorite John Troyer (10-6) facing off against undefeated Richmond-native Josh Clark (3-0) in a middleweight fight. In the local... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Efrain Escudero released by UFC
Five Ounces of Pain has been informed by a source close to the situation that Ultimate Fighter Season 8 champ Efrain Escudero has been handed his pink-slip by the UFC on the heels of a submission loss to Charles Oliveira earlier this month at Fight Night 22. The 24-year old made headlines at the weigh-in for the event by registering in at 159 pounds on the scale and turning the previously scheduled... [Read More...]
Tyron Woodley vs. Andre Galvao rumored for October 9th Strikeforce event
According to a handful of sources, including one of the fighters involved, it appears blue-chip welterweight Tyron Woodley will put his undefeated record on the line against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion Andre Galvao at Strikeforce‘s “Diaz vs. Noons II” event in San Jose on October 9th. Galvao himself broke the news of the potential pairing earlier today on his Twitter page. However,... [Read More...]
Vitor Belfort vs. Yushin Okami confirmed for UFC 122 in Germany
PRESS RELEASE / London, England – The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Germany on November 13th when UFC 122 emanates from König-Pilsener-Arena in Oberhausen. In the high-stakes main event, mixed martial arts legend Vitor ‘The Phenom’ Belfort will face Japanese powerhouse Yushin ‘Thunder’ Okami in a three-round contest to determine who will challenge for the UFC Middleweight... [Read More...]
Ron “The Monster” Sparks and Greg Maynard square off at Bellator 30 in battle of undefeated heavyweights
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, Ill. (September 20, 2010) — Bellator Fighting Championships today announced that undefeated heavyweight Ron “The Monster” Sparks will make his Bellator debut in his hometown of Louisville when he takes on undefeated ground-and-pound specialist and fellow Louisville product Greg Maynard at Bellator 30, taking place at Fourth Street Live! on September 23rd. “We’re... [Read More...]
Sarah Kaufman: “I think it’s important for fighters to stand up for what they deserve…”
Typically, when a promotional champion steps into the ring to defend the title there is little more than the actual belt being put at stake beyond, of course, the standard risks associated with competing in Mixed Martial Arts. However, undefeated Strikeforce female 135-pound champ Sarah Kaufman understands there is more on the line than simply gold and her health, or divisional standing, come October... [Read More...]
MMA on TV
Welcome to “MMA on TV”, Five Ounces of Pain’s weekly update on the upcoming MMA-broadcast schedule courtesy of Jeremy Lambert. Miss the latest episode of “MMA Live” or “UFC Unleashed”? Wondering when Strikeforce or HDNet are airing a replay of their latest offering or interested in finding out where to tune into live shows occurring over the next seven days? Read below to find out! September... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen facing possible year-long suspension after failed UFC 117 drug test
In the past year, UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen has become as known for his outspokenness as much as his extraordinary wrestling ability. Whether offering an opinion on his peers in MMA or making social commentary in general, Sonnen has rarely shied away from expressing his unique viewpoint on any given topic whether asked to or not. It seems the trait may serve him well in the coming weeks based on... [Read More...]
UFC auctioning off custom car to benefit Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
PRESS RELEASE / Las Vegas, NV (USA) – UFC fans will have the opportunity to bid on one of the hottest cars ever made on Friday, September 24th at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Ultimate Fighting Championship has teamed up with Findlay Customs and Modern Muscle Las Vegas to build a limited-edition UFC Camaro complete with 650 super-charged horsepower and one-of-a-kind... [Read More...]
