Rich Clementi added to TFC 16 in lieu of L.C. Davis injury
Promoting a Mixed Martial Arts event can often be as unpredictable in nature as the manner in which the resulting fights ultimately unfold. Kansas City’s Titan Fighting Championships’ had that point reinforced earlier this week when it was announced WEC alumnus L.C. Davis would be withdrawing from his bout against undefeated featherweight Jared Downing at TFC 16, set to take place on January 28,... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another ediition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… An Interview with Fan Favorite Jens Pulver (MiddleEasy.com) Ever Wonder How Jon Fitch Would Do in a Knife Fight? (MMAScraps.com) Watch Kalib Run Bids a Fond Farewell to Readers (WatchKalibRun.com) Frank Edgar Visiting Battleship... [Read More...]
Patrick Cote set for Spring debut in Canadian promotion
Rather than opting to ink a deal with one of MMA’s larger organizations, former UFC middleweight contender Patrick Cote has signed to fight for Ringside MMA and will make his first appearance under their banner in the next few months at a yet-to-be-announced event. Ringside MMA is based out of Cote’s hometown, Montreal, and has promoted ten events since mid-2009 including a show this past weekend News... [Read More...]
Prospect Profile: Justin Salas
One of the numerous up-and-coming fighters many fans may not have heard of is 28-year old Justin Salas. A decorated wrestler in high school and former D-1 competitor, Salas trains with one of the best camps in MMA and appears to be on the cusp of big things in the sport. Read ahead as Five Ounces of Pain takes a look at Salas’ past, present, and future… — Height: 5’8″ Weight:... [Read More...]
“Minotauro” Nogueira focused on recovery, won’t fight until late 2011
It has been nearly eleven months since the last time Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stepped into the Octagon and, according “Minotauro” himself, it’s likely he won’t do so again for at least another nine if not longer. Known as much for his ability to overcome damage as his world-class grappling, the MMA legend has dealt with a number of medical issues over the past several years and recently decided... [Read More...]
UFC 126 preliminary action probable for Spike TV
After a recent run using ION TV and net-based streaming as options, it appears Spike TV will likely be home once again for a pair of preliminary fights come February 5 and UFC 126. The network last aired undercard action in November for UFC 123. The two bouts believed to be targeted for the broadcast feature WEC stand-outs Chad Mendes and Donald Cerrone making their promotional debuts. News of the... [Read More...]
UFC streaming two prelims for free this Saturday night through Facebook
In the promotion’s never-ending quest to bring MMA to the masses, the UFC has announced it will broadcast two otherwise unaired Fight Night 23 bouts for free through the organization’s official Facebook page. The pair of prelims receiving the rub are TUF 9 finalist DaMarques Johnson’s scrap with Mike Guymon and one-of-a-kind Cody McKenzie’s attempt at submitting veteran competitor Yves Edwards... [Read More...]
Professional wrestling, not boxing, in Kimbo Slice’s future
With his 35th birthday approaching in the next few weeks, his last bout taking place more than six months ago, and no potential match-up rumored for the future it appears Kimbo Slice’s career as a fighter may be, in the words of the affable slugger, “done dada”. Though Slice had expressed interest in boxing shortly after receiving his release from the UFC last year, according to one of his confidants,... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez back to training after successful shoulder surgery
Most people would want an extended period to recover after undergoing a major medical procedure, but then again, as evident during his amateur wrestling career and title-winning run in the UFC, it would be difficult to label Cain Velasquez as anything close to average. Velasquez, who underwent surgery last Thursday to repair a torn rotator cuff, took to his Twitter page yesterday and let fans know... [Read More...]
Rumors of a rubber-match between Tim Kennedy and “Mayhem” Miller heat up for March 2011
Word has surfaced indicating Strikeforce middleweights Tim Kennedy and Jason “Mayhem” Miller have verbally agreed to round out their trilogy of fights by facing each other on March 5 in Columbus, Ohio. If the match-up takes place as anticipated it will mark a tie-breaking bout between the two talented 185-pounders, as Kennedy won a unanimous decision over the 24-7 Miller in 2003 with “Mayhem”... [Read More...]
Jay Hieron linked to bout with Steve Carl in Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament
Though Bellator Fighting Championships already announced six of the eight men expected to compete in this season’s welterweight tournament, the final two fighters as well as any specific pairings have remained a mystery. However, word has now broken that newly signed 170-pounder Jay Hieron will make his Bellator debut on March 5 against Steve Carl in an opening round match-up at a currently unknown... [Read More...]
Shinya Aoki considering retirement after New Year’s knockout
Every fighter reacts differently after falling in the ring. Some respond with extra dedication in the gym, others with a weekend of late-night partying. After Shinya Aoki’s devastating knockout loss to kickboxer Yuichiro Nagashima in a “special rules” bout at “Dynamite!! Power of Courage” the colorful grappler did neither. In fact, he apparently thought about hanging his spandex up for good. News... [Read More...]
MMA on TV
Welcome to “MMA on TV”, Five Ounces of Pain’s weekly update on the upcoming MMA-broadcast schedule. 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? January 17 – January 23 All Times Eastern Monday (1/17) MMA:30... [Read More...]
UFC targeting Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann for early 2011
Wishes are typically thought of in terms of acquiring wealth, prolonging health, finding love, or bringing about a similarly positive outcome in one’s life. However, when asked what he wanted on the heels of his knockout win over Chris Leben at UFC 125, Brian Stann responded by expressing his desire to face a MMA legend with a reputation for leaving opponents face down on the mat – Wanderlei Silva. It... [Read More...]
Lyle Beerbohm facing Pat Healy at Strikeforce Challengers 14
One of Mixed Martial Arts’ ascending lightweights, Lyle Beerbohm, will look to build on his perfect 15-0 record next month when he faces veteran competitor Pat Healy at Strikeforce Challengers 14. The event is scheduled for February 18 and will take place on the outskirts of Austin, Texas at the Cedar Park Center. The match-up was originally reported by MMAFighting and has since been confirmed by... [Read More...]
Matt Horwich fighting 15-1 Giva Santana in February
Unique middleweight Matt Horwich will put his grappling skills to the test next month against BJJ artist Giva Santana at a MEZ Sports show featuring both boxing and MMA set for February 26 in Riverside, California. Though “Suave” scored a TKO victory over Jake Rosholt this past November, twenty of his twenty-six total victories have come by way of submission. In addition to Rosholt he holds past... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 1/14/11
Do you consider Junior Dos Santos the favorite over Brock Lesnar? Should Strikeforce have organized their heavyweight tournament differently? Was it a mistake to include Josh Barnett in the Strikeforce World Grand Prix based on his licensing issues? Who would you like to see Tyron Woodley face next? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s... [Read More...]
“Judo” Jim Wallhead latest welterweight added to Bellator Season 4 tournament
The stakes are rarely in question whenever two individuals lock horns in the cage but at Bellator 32 it’s fair to say they were a bit higher than normal for British welterweight Jim Wallhead. Wallhead, facing veteran competitor Ryan Thomas at the October 2010 event, had agreed to retire from Mixed Martial Arts with a loss in order to focus on providing for his family with work outside of the... [Read More...]
Antonio McKee booked for MFC title-defense against Drew Fickett
Outspoken lightweight Antonio McKee is heading back to Canada after a one-and-done stint in the UFC. McKee, who lost a split decision to Jacob Volkmann at UFC 125, will defend the Maximum Fighting Championship belt he won in 2009 against recently resurgent Drew Fickett on February 25 at “MFC 28: Supremacy”. The event is scheduled to take place in Edmonton and will be broadcast on HDNet. News of... [Read More...]
Thiago Silva: “I was looking for the knockout, but he opened some space and practically conceded me the takedowns.”
After a year-long absence from the Octagon due to injury it would have been understandable if Thiago Silva had approached UFC 125 opponent Brandon Vera with caution rather than risk aggravating his damaged back or losing his third fight in four appearances. However, not only was Silva aggressive throughout the match, he handled Vera for most of the bout’s duration even going so far as to deliver... [Read More...]
