Dana White confirms Michael Bisping will be disciplined for UFC 127 behavior
Echoing sentiments from the Mixed Martial Arts community, it appears Dana White will discipline Michael Bisping based on the Brit’s lack of professionalism during and after his bout with Jorge Rivera at UFC 127. While no specifics were mentioned regarding the punishment or what exactly prompted the decision it was revealed a suspension, fine, and possibly both were on the table. News of the UFC... [Read More...]
Field of competitors confirmed for Ultimate Fighter Season 13
With a little more than a month remaining before TUF 13 debuts on Spike TV the fourteen welterweights competing for the distinction of becoming season-champion have been officially announced by way of a statement from the UFC. Though many of the names will be new to most fans at least a few should stand out in the bunch including those previously revealed exclusively on Five Ounces of Pain. Fans can... [Read More...]
Liz Carmouche: “Jitters aren’t something that you can have when you’re out in Iraq with your weapon.”
Twenty-seven year old Strikeforce welterweight Liz Carmouche is part of a new generation of successful fighters transitioning from a career on the battlefield to one inside the cage. With fellow soldiers Brian Stann and Tim Kennedy leading the way, the former Marine Corps electrician with three tours of duty in Iraq has remained undefeated five fights into her career and is now positioned to potentially... [Read More...]
Union Jerk: Why Michael Bisping’s Actions Cannot Go Unpunished
In Europe a count is a nobleman and the title refers to a specific rank within the hierarchy of royalty. A count, representing the crown, should aspire to carry himself with dignity, class, and nobility. Based on even the loosest definition of the term it should now be plainly apparent that “The Count” is not an appropriate nickname for a fighter like Michael Bisping. His actions at UFC 127 are... [Read More...]
The After Party – “UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch”
Dana White always yells at the media and fans to, “not judge the fights until after they happen.” While that’s a pretty blind way at looking at things, Dana turned out to be correct in this instance. UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch didn’t have the most exciting card to date but the fights delivered and in the end, that’s about all you can ask for. I’m also under the belief that UFC put on a weak... [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? February 28 – March 6 All Times Eastern Monday (2/28) MMA:30... [Read More...]
Vitor Belfort hints at May match-up with Michael Bisping
The unsportsmanlike actions of Michael Bisping at UFC 127 during/after his bout with Jorge Rivera resonated strongly with a number of people both in attendance and watching at home. It appears one of those individuals happened to be a former promotional champ known for his knockout power among other things. Vitor Belfort took to his Twitter account Sunday night and expressed his interest in acting... [Read More...]
Paul Daley delivers, Ricco Rodriguez keeps rolling at BAMMA 5
After sauna issues stymied the weight-cutting process a day earlier it no doubt came as a relief to fans, fighters, and the promoter when Saturday’s BAMMA 5 went off without a hitch in Manchester including a pair of successful showings from the card’s co-headliners. Former UFC heavyweight champ Ricco Rodriguez continued his winning ways and emerged victorious for the eleventh consecutive time after... [Read More...]
Area favorites account for bulk of UFC 127 event bonuses
Adding to the many reasons this past weekend was one fans in Australia will likely never forget, a trio of area fighters earned event-specific bonuses due to their performances in Sydney at UFC 127 and each walked away with a check for $75,000 as a result. News of the awards and the monetary figure were announced at a post-event press conference. One of the country’s favorite sons, Kyle Noke,... [Read More...]
“UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch” Live Results
G’day, mates! The Octagon has returned to the Land Down Under, the place where ring-girls glow and fighters plunder, for UFC 127 and a card ripe with contendership-determining clashes. Former double-divisional champion B.J. Penn and perennial contender Jon Fitch will meet in the main event for a shot at the UFC welterweight belt with Michael Bisping and Jorge Rivera settling their personal score... [Read More...]
Marcus Davis signs on with Maximum Fighting Championships
Former UFC lightweight/welterweight Marcus Davis’ attempt to regain the form resulting in victory eight of the first nine times he stepped foot in the Octagon will start North of the Border later this year as Canada’s Maximum Fighting Championships announced “The Irish Hand Grenade” had been inked to a deal during Friday night’s broadcast of MFC 28. Neither an opponent or date for his debut... [Read More...]
Drew Fickett, Ryan Jimmo dominate MFC 28 match-ups
A pair of win streaks continued Friday night in the Great White North as Drew Fickett and Ryan Jimmo both cruised to victory in their respective bouts at “MFC 28: Supremacy”. The performances marked Fickett’s fifth and Jimmo’s fourteenth consecutive victories though both finishes were as different as could be. Fickett tapped HIT Squad member Matt Veach less than a minute into the opening round... [Read More...]
Mo Lawal expects return to Strikeforce in mid-June
Former Strikeforce 205-pound champion Muhammed Lawal hasn’t fought since losing his title to Rafael Cavalcante in August and undergoing surgery shortly thereafter to repair ligament damage in his knee. However, when the outspoken showman does indeed make his way back into the ring it appears he’ll do so with the support of a very accommodating audience. “King Mo” recently took to his Twitter... [Read More...]
Bellator completes Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament field with Raphael Davis
Former All-American wrestler Raphael Davis‘ name has been thrown into mix competing on this upcoming Bellator season for an opportunity to become the company’s first light heavyweight champion in addition to netting a $100,000 paycheck attached to the honor. Davis will join Daniel Gracie, Nik Fekete, Chris Davis, D.J. Linderman, Tim Carpenter, Christian M’Pumbu, and Richard Hale in the... [Read More...]
UFC 127 set as all fighters make weight
A Friday night treat was in store for MMA fans thanks to the time difference between Australia and the United States leading to the lot of individuals competing in Sydney at UFC 127 stepping on the scale to take the next step towards victory at 10:00 PM EST. UFC 127 is highlighted by a contendership-determining clash between welterweights B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch in addition to a bout-turned-personal... [Read More...]
Injured Manny Gamburyan withdraws from UFC 128
Ultimate Fighter Season 5 finalist Manny Gamburyan’s return to the Octagon has been put on hold due to a back injury he suffered while training for his UFC 128 bout with highly-touted BJJer Raphal Assuncao. As a result he will no longer be able to compete on March 19 at the event. News of the withdrawal was broken by MMAFighting where it was also stated the UFC is actively seeking a replacement... [Read More...]
BAMMA 5 co-headliners miss mark at weigh-ins after mad scramble for sauna
Paul Daley and Ricco Rodriguez were among a group of Mixed Martial Artists unable to properly cut down in time for weigh-ins related to tomorrow night’s BAMMA 5 event in Manchester, England due at least in part to a situation where the athletes’ assigned hotel shut down the building’s sauna. The decision ultimately forced a number of fighters to unexpectedly relocate to a new steam-center said... [Read More...]
Bellator lands French grappler Christian M’Pumbu for Season 4 Light Heavyweight Tournament
The field of announced light heavyweights competing this spring for an opportunity at a $100,000 payday and the honor of becoming Bellator Fighting Championships‘ first 205-pound title-holder grew by one today as Christian M’Pumbu has been named as the latest Mixed Martial Artist being thrown into the Season 4 mix. He joins Nik “The Machete” Fekete, Richard Hale, Chris Davis, D.J. Linderman,... [Read More...]
The Walk Out – “UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch”
The UFC returns to the land down under this weekend with a less than spectacular card. While the main event is very intriguing, the rest of the card leaves a lot to be desired. I’m still holding out hope that a kangaroo fills in for one of the fighters. We’ll go ahead and call the kangaroo Joey Rivers. Alas, there will be no kangaroos, no koala’s, and no emu’s. There will however be Brittney... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 2/25/11
Other than Jon Fitch, who on the UFC 127 main card is due a title-shot with a win on Saturday night? Will Fitch be the UFC‘s welterweight champ by this time in 2012 if Georges St. Pierre makes the move up to middleweight? Would you prefer to see Josh Thomson in the ring against Pat Healy or Lyle Beerbohm? What fight has the most potential for bad-assery next week when the UFC returns to Versus... [Read More...]
