Strikeforce’s Heavyweight Dark Horse – Shane Del Rosario
…Fedor Emelianenko. Alistair Overeem. Fabricio Werdum. Josh Barnett. Andre Arlovski…. Some of the biggest names in MMA’s heavyweight division have been assembled for the Strikeforce World Grand Prix. Some are calling the tournament a throwback to the glory days of the PRIDE Fighting Championships. It all starts on Saturday February 12, when Emelianenko, arguably the greatest fighter in... [Read More...]
Patricky Freire joins brother Patricio as Bellator Season 4 Tournament fighter
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, Ill. (February 11, 2011) – Bellator Fighting Championships have reunited “The Pitbull Brothers,” as the promotion has confirmed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Patricky “Pitbull” Freire as a participant in the upcoming Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament, which will air LIVE on MTV2 starting in March. His brother Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has already been... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 2/11/11
Is Anderson Silva the best Mixed Martial Artist ever? Can Antonio Silva repeat Fabricio Werdum’s feat and take home a win against Fedor Emelianenko? Was Rashad Evans’ loss of a title-shot at UFC 128 your gain as a fan? Are Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto’s days of dominance a thing of yesteryear? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s... [Read More...]
Paul Kelly anticipating release after UFC 126 loss
UFC 126 marked 26-year old Brit Paul Kelly’s ninth appearance in the Octagon after debuting in exciting fashion three years ago en route to a hard-fought decision victory over Paul Taylor at UFC 80. It appears they may not be a tenth, at least where Kelly’s immediate future is concerned. Five Ounces of Pain has learned the lightweight’s camp is currently seeking fights outside of the UFC... [Read More...]
Prospect Profile: John Cholish
Not all the fighters on tomorrow night’s Strikeforce card are heavyweights. Read ahead and learn more about preliminary prospect John Cholish… Age: 27 Height: 5’11 Weight: 155 Record: 5-1 Team: Renzo Gracie BJJ Background: The New Jersey native was a star wrestler in high school and continued his career for academic and wrestling powerhouse Cornell University. The multi-talented athlete... [Read More...]
The Walk Out – “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva”
Strikeforce finally kicks off their heavily hyped grand prix this weekend with a main card that is nothing but heavyweights. After years of neglecting the division by not having the champion defend his title and giving a title shot to a guy coming off a loss, Strikeforce now has the MMA world talking about the best heavyweight tournament since YAMMA. While the entire tournament won’t take place this... [Read More...]
Olympic Judoka Ferrid Kheder gets second chance at Bellator tournament
The appendix remains one of the body’s most mysterious organs. Viewed as small and relatively useless by most, for decorated judoka Ferrid Kheder nothing was further from the case last year days before debuting in the Bellator ring for a run at the Season 2 title. Kheder was forced out of the tournament after being diagnosed with appendicitis and has subsequently seen his in-ring unveiling put on... [Read More...]
Chad Mendes inks new deal with the UFC
Undefeated grappler Chad Mendes will be able to further live up to his nickname of “Money” thanks to news that the 25-year old Californian has extended his professional relationship with the UFC. Mendes made his debut in the Octagon at UFC 126 en route to a unanimous decision over respected competitor Michihiro Omigawa after compiling four consecutive wins in WEC. Word of the agreement’s... [Read More...]
Kenny Robertson released after UFC 126 loss
If any doubt remains relating to the difficulty in maintaining a spot on the UFC’s roster, especially in one of the company’s deeper divisions, fans should direct their attention to the case of Kenny Robertson. The welterweight, who turns 27 on Valentine’s Day, was shown little love by the promotion after falling for the first time in his career this past weekend at UFC 126 and handed his walking... [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… Fedor Gets Ready for the Strikeforce World Grand Prix (CagePotato.com) Scott Coker Still Looking at Japan for Grand Prix Event (MMAFighting.com) Scott Jorgensen Looks Back at Loss to Dominick Cruz (Versus.com) Fighting in Toronto... [Read More...]
Carlos Condit out of UFC 127 fight against Chris Lytle
An explosive welterweight showdown between Carlos Condit and Chris Lytle at UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch is reportedly off due to a knee injury suffered by Condit while training. The injury isn’t said to be major but it will keep Condit out of action for at least a month and was severe enough for him to pull out of the fight. No word yet if UFC will find a replacement for Condit or if the fight will... [Read More...]
Thiago Silva left off list of negative UFC 125 drug testing results
Confusion surrounding Quinton “Rampage” Jackson’s opponent on May 28 received a bit of potential clarity earlier today per the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s release of drug test results relating to UFC 125. Thiago Silva, still listed on the UFC’s website for a date with Jackson over Memorial Day Weekend, was recently rumored to have been replaced by Rashad Evans for undisclosed reasons... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans rumored as replacement for Thiago Silva at UFC 130
It appears Quinton “Rampage” Jackson may have an opportunity to avenge a past loss after all. Jackson, who recently turned down the chance to fight UFC light heavyweight champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC 128 due to a lack of preparation time, is currently scheduled to face Thiago Silva over Memorial Day Weekend at UFC 130. However, it appears Silva may no longer be an option for the event... [Read More...]
Undefeated submission specialist Lloyd Woodard joins Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament
Bellator Fighting Championships has named Lloyd Woodard as the fourth fighter competing this season in the promotion’s lightweight tournament. The Montana native will join Carey Vanier, Michael Chandler, and “Razor” Rob McCullough among the group hoping to secure a $100,000 payday and crack at Bellator champ Eddie Alvarez’s title with a series of wins in Season 4. “I’m ready to go out... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson turned down title-shot given to Jon Jones
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson definitely wants to avenge a 2005 loss to current light heavyweight champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua – just not on March 19. Offered an opportunity to take an injured Rashad Evans’ spot against Rua at UFC 128 during last weekend’s UFC 126 festivities, Jackson declined the match-up eventually going to Jon Jones while referring to his inability to prepare for the bout... [Read More...]
Opponent named for Phil Baroni’s Titan FC debut
Charismatic striker Phil Baroni’s road to redemption starts on March 25 at Kansas City’s Memorial Hall. According to an official press release from Titan Fighting Championship, “The New York Bad Ass” will compete live on HDNet at Titan FC 17 as expected when the organization announced his signing last month. Baroni will face newcomer Nick Nolte at the event. “This is a very important... [Read More...]
Bellator announces welterweight tournament bouts for Season 4 premiere
Though the field of Season 4 participants had long been set for Bellator Fighting Championships’ upcoming welterweight tournament the official breakdown of brackets remained shrouded in mystery. However, Bellator brought the quarterfinal round into the light earlier today, as the promotion announced a quartet of 170-pound pairings slated for Season 4’s March 5 debut at the Tachi Palace and Casino... [Read More...]
Is Jon Jones Going To Destroy Shogun?
Hype can be a funny thing. Too much of it can kill a career before it truly starts, yet not enough of it can keep a talented individual on the outside looking in. In the fight game we see guys (and gals) hyped up all the type. It’s all part of the cyclical nature of any professional sport; when a legend fades away there’s always going to be the next guy in line pegged to take his place. The UFC... [Read More...]
Forrest Griffin possibly sidelined for six months with foot injury
This past Saturday night marked the first time former UFC light heavyweight champ Forrest Griffin had stepped foot inside the Octagon in a little more than a year. And, according to the list of medical suspensions issued on the heels of UFC 126, it appears it may be another six months months before Griffin has an opportunity to do so again. Griffin was among ten fighters listed by the Nevada State... [Read More...]
5-0 Michael Chandler added to Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, Ill. (February 7, 2011) – Bellator Fighting Championships today confirmed the addition of undefeated Bellator veteran Michael Chandler to its upcoming Season 4 Lightweight Tournament, airing LIVE on MTV2 starting March 5th. With a pair of impressive wins under the Bellator banner in 2010, Chandler’s opponents have never made past the second round, as the Missouri native... [Read More...]
