“MFC 29: Conquer” Live Results
Maximum Fighting Championships makes history tonight by running the first sanctioned event in Windsor, Ontario. Live from The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor, it’s “MFC 29: Conquer”. As always, FiveOuncesofPain.com will provide complete results including a round by round recap of all the live televised action. The main card kicks off at 10:00 PM EST on HDNet. MFC 29 is headlined by a... [Read More...]
Championships on the line as all “Strikeforce – Diaz vs. Daley” fighters make weight
The final step towards the first major Strikeforce event of the Zuffa era is on the cusp of taking place as all eighteen fighters competing tomorrow night at “Strikeforce – Diaz vs. Daley” stepped on the scale in San Diego with all making weight meaning the show will on on as originally scheduled. The event features dual title bouts in the form of welterweight champ Nick Diaz defending... [Read More...]
Bellator 40 set to go as all fighters on target at weigh-ins
The final pairings in two Bellator Season 4 tournaments are set for establishment this weekend at Bellator 40 as the remaining lightweight and welterweight semi-finalists will do battle in hopes of moving one step closer to an opportunity to procure promotional gold and a $100,000 payday. Fans will also have a chance to see a champ in action with Ben Askren also set for an appearance on the card. All... [Read More...]
UPDATE: B.J. Penn drops out of UFC 132 fight, cites shoulder injury
It looks like BJ Penn will extend his vacation through the summer. Originally scheduled to fight Jon Fitch at UFC 132, Penn has officially dropped off the card with an injury that was originally undisclosed. UFC officials were searching for a replacement fight for Penn, and while welterweights Carlos Condit and Anthony Johnson expressed interest in taking on “The Prodigy,” neither fight... [Read More...]
Carlos Condit vs. Dong Hyun Kim announced for UFC 132
While a battle between two talented welterweights was recently scrapped in the form of a since-cancelled rematch between Jon Fitch and B.J. Penn, it looks like UFC 132 will still feature a pair of prodigious 170-pounders as the UFC has announced former WEC champ Carlos Condit will face Dong Hyun Kim over July 4th Weekend at the event. The 26-5 Condit has been out of action since October after injuring... [Read More...]
Strikeforce looking to test PPV waters this summer
Following in their parent-company’s footsteps, it appears Strikeforce may take their evolution into a Zuffa brand one step further in July with a PPV event. Though no date or location have been mentioned, nor is anything official, a fight between undefeated Roger Gracie and former Strikeforce 205-pound champion Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal would likely take place on the card if it were to occur. News... [Read More...]
Sean McCorkle released by the UFC
The UFC’s roster took a hit in both sexiness and hilarity this week when the organization handed heavyweight Sean McCorkle his walking papers after having been beaten in back-to-back outings. Five Ounces of Pain confirmed McCorkle’s free agency with a source close to the fighter. The soundbyte-friendly “Big Sexy” racked up nine straight wins before making his UFC debut in successful fashion... [Read More...]
The Walk Out – “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley”
“Business as usual.” That’s the phrase that has been run into the ground by MMA journalists ever since Dana White made the announcement that Zuffa purchased Strikeforce. Now that the first major Strikeforce event under Zuffa reign is finally upon, “business as usual” is about to pick up. The main event pits two of MMA’s notorious bad boys battling it out to see who gets to wear the wedding... [Read More...]
Thiago Silva makes stark admissions at NSAC hearing for failed drug test
Disgraced UFC light heavyweight Thiago Silva stood in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission earlier today as part of a hearing in relation to having tested positive for a masking agent in his urine earlier this year and spoke very openly about his actions as well as what drove him to try and cheat the system. Specifically, Silva admitted undergoing a series of steroid injections in his back... [Read More...]
Justin Edwards joins TUF 13 cast as Keon Caldwell’s replacement
Most people tuning in Wednesday night to the Ultimate Fighter 13 were likely disappointed at the decision of contestant Keon Caldwell turning in his Team Dos Santos colors and sacrificing the opportunity of a lifetime by walking away from the show. However, at least one viewer likely felt anything but dismay at Caldwell’s choice – his replacement, Justin Edwards. Edwards is an undefeated fighter... [Read More...]
Retired Ricardo Almeida finds new role in MMA as ringside official
When renowned submission specialist Ricardo Almeida announced his retirement as a professional Mixed Martial Artist last week the news left many in the MMA community saddened at the prospect of his reduced role in the sport. However, it appears Almeida will be sitting ringside sooner than many might have thought, as the Brazilian by way of New Jersey has traded in his gloves for a scorecard and will... [Read More...]
All-American heavyweight Tony Johnson Jr. joins Bellator roster
Bellator Fighting Championships has deepened their growing heavyweight pool with the addition of Tony Johnson Jr., a four-time All-American wrestler out of Iowa State who holds a 5-1 record in MMA. According to an official press release, Johnson Jr. will make his Bellator debut on April 16 at Bellator 41 and will face 4-0 Carlos Flores. The event is scheduled to take place in Yuma, Arizona. Johnson... [Read More...]
The Other Odds for “Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley”
Betting on professional sports is a tradition as old as watching professional sports. The only difference is one of them may make you unable to pay your rent. Some of us like to play the odds to try and fatten our wallets when an MMA event rolls around, but others are either too broke, too lazy, or just plain too wimpy to bet on which guy will win in a sport where pretty much anything can happen. For... [Read More...]
The Ultimate Fighter 13: Episode 2 Wrap-Up
Team Lesnar Head Coach: Brock Lesnar Assistant Coaches: Luke Richardson (Strength/Conditioning), Marty Morgan (Wrestling), Erik Paulson (Jiu-Jitsu), Rodrigo Medeiros (Jiu-Jitsu), Greg Nelson (General) Fighters: Len Bentley, Charlie Radar, Tony Ferguson, Clay Harvison, Myles Jury (Injured), Chris Cope, Nordin Asrih, Chuck O’Neil Team Dos Santos Head Coach: Junior dos Santos Assistant Coaches: Lew... [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 Emelianenko has Considered Drop to Light Heavyweight (CagePotato.com) Keith Jardine Looking at Future Move to Middleweight (MMAFighting.com) NSAC Commissioner Keith Kizer Takes Chael Sonnen to Task (MMAConvert.com) Mo Lawal... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 4/6/11
Will Gina Carano‘s move to Greg Jackson‘s make a difference in her career? How long will is take Nick Diaz to put Paul Daley on the mat? Will Eddie Alvarez stay undefeated in Bellator? What one change would you make to format of The Ultimate Fighter? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlight insight... [Read More...]
UFC and Bud Light renew deal, plan special event for September 17
It’s no secret that Dana White is a “real man of genius.” Those at Bud Light must agree. Ultimate Fighting Championships and Bud Light announced today that they have renewed their partnership that will see the beer company remain the sponsor of the fight organization for multiple years to come. “Bud Light’s sponsorship deal with us a few years ago was a milestone for... [Read More...]
Erik Koch vs. Cub Swanson scheduled for UFC 132
Fans of Erik Koch won’t have to wait long to see his return to action. Koch has been tabbed to take on the UFC debuting Cub Swanson at UFC 132 in a featherweight showdown that is sure to be fireworks. The bout was originally scheduled for UFC on Versus 3 but was scrapped after an injury forced Swanson out of the fight. UFC officials made the fight announcement late Tuesday night. Koch is on a... [Read More...]
MMA Fighter Sergio Salcido Luna shot dead at US-Mexico border
MMA fighter Sergio Salcido Luna was gunned down early Monday morning at the U.S./Mexico border near San Diego. The 25-year-old Salcido, riding with his co-worker, 28-year-old Kevin Joel Romero were trying to enter the U.S. in order to go to work that day for a San Diego beverage company called West Coast Beverage Maintenance. While waiting at the San Ysidro border crossing near Tijuana, Mexico, in... [Read More...]
Tyson Griffin to make featherweight debut against Manny Gamburyan
Tyson Griffin is ready to officially make the move to featherweight. Welcoming him to new the new weight class is fellow former lightweight turn featherweight, Manny Gamburyan. The two are expected to clash at UFC on Versus 4. UFC officials made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon. After being considered a top contender at lightweight for most of his UFC career, Griffin has fallen on hard times... [Read More...]
