Todd Duffee to headline HDNet event on Jan. 28 in Kansas City
With rumors putting Todd Duffee in Strikeforce or even professional wrestling, fans have actively been wondering what the intriguing 25-year old heavyweight’s plans are for the immediate future after having been released by the UFC earlier this year. It now appears they have a concrete answer from Duffee himself. HDNet Fights President Andrew Simon was a guest on Friday’s edition of MMAJunkie.com... [Read More...]
All UFC 124 bouts receive green-light for tomorrow night’s event
The twenty-two men scheduled to fight tomorrow night in Montreal at UFC 124 all stepped on the scale today in Montreal and made weight without incident including headlining welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre and challenger Josh Koscheck. St. Pierre registered at 170 pounds on the dot while his American Kickboxing Academy rival came in a click lower at 169. As expected, Koscheck was showered with... [Read More...]
Jon Jones teases potential move to heavyweight
There is no question Jon Jones is one of the most compelling talents currently competing at light heavyweight, let alone in Mixed Martial Arts. At 11-1, with the only blemish being a disqualification after landing an illegal elbow in the process of finishing Matt Hamill a year ago, “Bones” has rapidly moved his way up the contendership ladder with back-to-back TKOs in the first round against Brandon... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 12/10/10
How long should Georges St. Pierre wait before trying out his skills as a middleweight? Would you prefer to see Dan Henderson take on Strikeforce light heavyweight champ Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante or 185-pound champ Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza? Who would you like to Jonathan Brookins face now that he’s been crowned an Ultimate Fighter seasonal champ? What division is the most... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver not done yet, plans to fight in January
For a man standing 5’7” with an attached nickname including the word “little”, certain aspects of Jens Pulver have always been associated with the concept of diminutive size. However, one characteristic questionably large in regards to the former UFC champion is that of his heart. A run of recent losses most fighters only have nightmares about, especially those who have experienced the career... [Read More...]
The Walk Out – UFC 124: St. Pierre vs. Koscheck 2
Ultimate Fighting Championship closes out 2010 with a major event featuring a stacked card top to bottom. The show is highlighted by one of the most popular fighters in the company, fighting in his hometown, against one of the most hated fighters in the company. Beyond that though there is a great heavyweight fight between two of the biggest men in the company who have taken to the internet to trash... [Read More...]
Japanese featherweight Michihiro Omigawa signs with UFC, will debut against Chad Mendes
When Dana White announced the UFC would be bringing in new talent based on the promotion’s recent absorption of WEC fans figured it wouldn’t be long until a number of competitors currently calling Japan home would eventually make their way into the Octagon. Word of such a case has now surfaced, as Versus has reported 12-8-1 Michihiro Omigawa recently joined the organization and will be fighting... [Read More...]
Mamed Khalidov in discussions with SRC for December 30 fight
Polish middleweight Mamed Khalidov could be set to return to action this month after an absence from the ring dating back to a May draw against Ryuta Sakurai. According to sources involved in the negotiations, Five Ounces of Pain has been able to confirm organizational officials are discussing the possibility of the 20-4-2 Khalidov joining the group of Sengoku fighters competing on December 30 at... [Read More...]
L.C. Davis not among WEC group headed to the Octagon
WEC veteran L.C. Davis will not be joining the UFC’s featherweight division alongside his promotional peers, as it turns out he was released last month after losing a unanimous decision to Rafael Assuncao at WEC 52. Though Davis started out his WEC career with three straight wins, the November result marked his second consecutive defeat with the other coming to 145-pound title-contender Josh Grispi.... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez expected to mix it up with Martin Kampmann on Versus in March
Fresh off a pair of Octagon appearances in October, welterweights Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann look to be squaring off on March 3 when the promotion returns to Versus for a third time. The show will also mark the organization’s first event on the network since absorbing its regular MMA staple, WEC. News of the bout was reported by MMAJunkie who confirmed the potential pairing with a source close... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… GSP Takes Time to Teach Self-Defense…to Mascots (MMAScraps.com) “Behind the Lens” Featuring Josh Koscheck (FIGHT! Magazine) Highlights from the UFC 124 Open Workout (HeavyMMA.com) A Look at the Growing Rivalry... [Read More...]
Orange County man found guilty for role in death of Charles “Mask” Lewis
Jeffrey David Kirby was convicted on Wednesday of charges relating to a March 2009 accident in California killing TapouT co-founder Charles “Mask” Lewis. Specifically, Kirby was found guilty by a jury of vehicular manslaughter by unlawful act with gross negligence while intoxicated and faces up to thirteen years in prison as a result. Sentencing could also increase based on the gross amount of... [Read More...]
Strikeforce cuts ties with Joey Villasenor
Adding to news that Strikeforce released welterweight Joe Riggs, Five Ounces of Pain has learned the promotion also recently parted ways professionally with seasoned veteran Joey Villasenor. The 27-8 middleweight’s release came after a decision loss to 185-pound champion Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza earlier this year in his previous promotional appearance, as well as a similarly scored defeat to... [Read More...]
Demian Maia earns event-high salary for TUF 12 Finale win over Kendall Grove
According to figures obtained from the NSAC, Brazilian middleweight Demian Maia netted $80,000 after picking opponent Kendall Grove apart for fifteen minutes this past weekend at the Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale with ever-improving stand-up and an always-reliable BJJ base. News of the payout was listed in a document Five Ounces of Pain requested and received from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Coming... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Strikeforce opts to not re-sign Joe Riggs
Strikeforce has chosen not to renew Joe Riggs’ contract after his deal recently expired despite “Diesel” having actually won a pair of consecutive bouts including a victory at Strikeforce Challengers 10 in August and a first round TKO at a King of the Cage event a few weeks ago. Five Ounces of Pain was able to confirm the professional separation with a reliable party close to the... [Read More...]
Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort and more confirmed for Super Bowl Weekend
Few Saturdays are as synonymous with the UFC putting on a major event as the card offered annually on Super Bowl weekend. With past years providing action featuring Randy Couture, Lyoto Machida, Rashad Evans, Frank Edgar, and a number of the sport’s biggest stars, 2011 will be no exception as the UFC has officially announced a trio of main card bouts with a current champion, three former title-holders,... [Read More...]
Cody McKenzie steps in for re-booked Melvin Guillard at Fight Night 23
When it was announced earlier this week Melvin Guillard would be stepping in for the injured Ken Florian against Evan Dunham at Fight Night 23 – also a “Fight for the Troops” event – scheduled for Fort Hood in Texas the question as to who Guillard’s original opponent, Yves Edwards, would face. It appears an answer is now at hand for fans, and needless to say if the well-rounded journeyman... [Read More...]
UFC announces plan for upcoming show in Toronto
With the MMA community’s focus on Montreal for this weekend’s title-fight between welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre and contender Josh Koscheck there may have been no better time to announce another future foray into Canada, as UFC President Dana White and the UFC Director of Canadian Operations Tom Wright did Tuesday when explaining to media the promotion would be putting on a show at Toronto’s... [Read More...]
Tim Kennedy “having a hard time” finding an opponent, looking at DREAM
Two weeks from today will mark exactly four months since Tim Kennedy fought Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza for the Strikeforce middleweight title at the promotion’s show in Houston this past August. Though he ultimately lost a close decision to the Brazilian champion, Kennedy exited the event without serious injury and even expressed the ability to have gone more rounds had it been necessary. However,... [Read More...]
Josh Thomson vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri booked for Japan on New Year’s Eve
Former Strikeforce lightweight champ Josh Thomson will look to extend his current win streak to three in a row this New Year’s Eve when he faces popular Japanese competitor Tatsuya Kawajiri on the annual “Dynamite!!” card being held at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The 18-3 Thomson most-recently saw action this past October when he beat American Top Team’s Gesias “J.Z.” Cavalcante... [Read More...]
