Ken Florian latest lightweight making move to 145 pounds
Former 155-pound title-contender Ken Florian has joined Tyson Griffin among the exodus of talented lightweights dropping down a division to test their skills at 145 pounds resulting from the UFC’s addition of WEC’s smaller weight-classes. However, while Griffin’s decision may have been influenced by three consecutive losses, “Ken Flo” is 8-2 in his last ten fights including victories over... [Read More...]
Five UFC 126 fighters top six figures
This past weekend provided one of the UFC’s more-memorable events for a few reasons including Jon Jones’ ascension to title-contendership with a dominating performance against the formerly unbeaten Ryan Bader, as well as a clear-cut reminder of middleweight champion Anderson Silva’s greatness in the form of a fight-finishing, front-kick to the face of opponent Vitor Belfort. As such, perhaps... [Read More...]
Gilbert Melendez extends relationship with Strikeforce
It looks like fans hoping to one-day see “Top 3” lightweight Gilbert Melendez inside the UFC’s Octagon will be kept waiting until at least 2012, as Strikeforce announced earlier today the organization had reached terms with “El Nino” on a contract extension keeping him under their banner for the foreseeable future. While specifics of the deal were not mentioned it was referred to in an official... [Read More...]
Strikeforce signs Jason High to multi-fight contract
It appears Strikeforce has taken a necessary step towards deepening their welterweight roster with the recent addition of 13-3 Jason High. Known for proudly representing his region, “The Kansas City Bandit” has emerged successful in his previous four outings including a submission of Rudy Bears in the opening minute of action of their bout at Titan FC 16 in January. News of High’s signing was... [Read More...]
The After Party – “UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort”
It was one of the most stacked UFC cards in recent months while maybe it didn’t deliver quite up to expectations; it had two moments that will be embedded in our memories for quite some time. I’m of course talking about Brittney Palmer, who is embedded in my memory whether there is a UFC event or not, and UFC debuting their latest time and money wasting pre-main event breakdown graphic. In all... [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 7 – February 13 All Times Eastern Monday (2/7) MMA:30... [Read More...]
$300,000 in bonus money handed out on heels of UFC 126
A trio of bouts stood out amongst the lot entering UFC 126 including champions of past, present, and perhaps future, and if the event’s performance bonuses were any indication the show clearly lived up to any “Super Bowl Weekend” hype. Headlining middleweight champ Anderson Silva walked away with not only one of the most memorable finishes in MMA history but $75,000 and “Knockout of the Night”... [Read More...]
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua now faces Jon Jones at UFC 128
Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was scheduled to return to action at UFC 128 against top contender Rashad Evans but Evans sprained his knee ligament during training. After defeating Ryan Bader by submission at UFC 126, Jon Jones has been tapped as the new opponent for Rua. The fight will still be for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title. UFC 128 is scheduled for March 19, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey at... [Read More...]
“UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort” Live Results
It’s a “super” weekend that not only contains the biggest NFL game of the year but also one of the most stacked UFC cards in company history. Coming to use live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, it’s “UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort”. As always, Five Ounces of Pain will provide lives results including a round-by-round recap of all the televised... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann not taking place at UFC 130 after all
Fans excited about the prospect of ferocious striker Wanderlei Silva crossing paths with rapidly-improving Marine hero Brian Stann on Memorial Day Weekend at UFC 130 had their hearts broken on Friday when it came to light “The Axe Murderer” will not be healthy enough to fight on the card as originally scheduled. Silva has been out with broken ribs and a knee injury sustained while training and... [Read More...]
Tyson Griffin planning run at featherweight title in 2011
One of the first topics of conversation spawned when the UFC folded WEC’s weight-classes into their own related the possibility of fighters formerly calling 155 home making a move to featherweight with equivalent opportunities in both divisions now at hand. XTreme Couture’s Tyson Griffin was one of the names thrown around based on his build and it appears to have been for good reason, as the 5’6”... [Read More...]
Headliners share tense moment at UFC 126 weigh-ins
While NFL fans are bundled up like Ralphie’s brother from “A Christmas Story” due to the wintry weather in Dallas, the Mixed Martial Arts community has descended upon the slightly warmer Las Vegas for an event on par with the big game. UFC 126 will emanate from the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday night and feature not only a headlining bout between middleweight champ Anderson... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 2/4/11
Will Jon Jones get a shot at the light heavyweight championship if he finishes Ryan Bader tomorrow night at UFC 126? Do you see Nick Diaz dropping his belt at any point in the next twelve months? Are fans destined for a finish in the middleweight title-fight between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort? What do you think about Melvin Manhoef stepping in to face Tim Kennedy rather than Jason “Mayhem”... [Read More...]
Season 2 Semi-Finalist Carey Vanier added to Bellator Season 4 Lightweight Tournament
PRESS RELEASE / CHICAGO, Ill. (February 3, 2011) – Bellator Fighting Championships today confirmed the addition of Bellator Season 2 semi-finalist Carey Vanier to its upcoming Season 4 Lightweight Tournament, airing LIVE on MTV2 starting March 5th. Vanier will be looking to carry the momentum from an impressive victory over dangerous UFC veteran Rich “No Love” Clementi at Bellator 28 into the... [Read More...]
Highly touted Canadian prospect Alex Garcia joins field vying for TUF 13 title
The UFC’s crop of TUF 13 talent will feature at least two undefeated up-and-comers with a history of avoiding the judges’ scorecards, as it appears 23-year old Alex Garcia will join Myles Jury among the group of individuals competing for an opportunity to become Ultimate Fighter Season 13 champion. Five Ounces of Pain learned of Garcia’s addition from a source close to the situation. A training... [Read More...]
The Walk Out – “UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort”
It’s the biggest event of the year. It’s an event filled with superstars and personalities. It’s an event that will be watched by millions in homes and bars across the country. But it’s not the event that you think. UFC 126 is this weekend and it features a dominating champion and a handful of former champions. You won’t find guys motioning like they’re the champ when they’ve never won... [Read More...]
Bellator deepens welterweight pool with signing of Ben Saunders
Although Bellator Fighting Championships has already announced the eight individuals competing this season in the organization’s welterweight tournament it very well may be a 170-pounder looking in from the outside drawing equivalent attention to the eventual winner when Season 4 concludes – Ben Saunders. The promotion announced the addition of “Killa B” to its roster earlier today in a press... [Read More...]
Melvin Manhoef fighting on March 5 for Strikeforce
It appears fans will be in for an additional treat on March 5 in Columbus, as it appears Strikeforce has added the scintillating stand-up of Melvin Manhoef to the event currently headlined by a light heavyweight championship clash between title-holder Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante and PRIDE/UFC legend Dan Henderson . Manhoef has remarkably TKO’d 23 of the 24 individuals he’s beaten due to a devastating... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Rob McCullough named as first lightweight in Bellator Season 4 Tournament
With welterweight and featherweight fields already established, Bellator Fighting Championships appears to have turned its attention to revealing the eight 155-pounders competing this season for a six-figure paycheck and an opportunity to take on one of the top lightweights in MMA today, Bellator champ Eddie Alvarez. The first name mentioned by the promotion as participating in the Season 4 tournament... [Read More...]
Zach Davis added to list of TUF 13 competitors
Two years ago Zach Davis was unexpectedly diagnosed with a torn retina during pre-fight medicals and told he not only needed surgery to repair the damage but was looking at the significant possibility his Mixed Martial Arts career was over. Not satisfied with their assessment of his professional outlook, Davis took the required break to recover from the injury and returned to the ring this past November... [Read More...]
