Megumi Fujii fighting at JEWELS event in July
Fans of female grappling are in for a treat this summer when the JEWELS promotion stops in Shinjuku Face, Japan with their “15th Ring” show and a card now featuring an appearance from submission machine Megumi “Mega Megu” Fujii in addition to an already announced fight between Hitomi Akano and Roxanne Modafferi. Five Ounces of Pain was able to confirm Fuijii’s participation at the event along... [Read More...]
UFC parts ways with Ultimate Fighter winner Kendall Grove
Fan-favorite Kendall “Da Spyder” Grove became the latest TUF champion chopped from the UFC’s roster today after dropping three of his last four fights and never quite fulfilling the potential shown during his run on the Ultimate Fighter Season 3. Five Ounces of Pain was able to confirm the 12-9 Grove’s release with a source close to the situation. The lanky Hawaiian exits the UFC with a winning... [Read More...]
“Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum” official as featured fighters make weight
After months of waiting the first round of the Strikeforce World Grand Prix is on the cusp of concluding with the remaining quartet of quarterfinalists ready to throw down tomorrow night in Dallas, Texas at “Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum”. The event is headlined by top seeds Alistair Overeem and Fabricio Werdum revisiting their rivalry after the Brazilian BJJer submitted Overeem five... [Read More...]
Bellator 46 lineup finalized with addition of local talent
Bellator Fighting Championships returns to the Sunshine State next weekend for the seventh time in promotional history when the initial leg of their Summer Series starts with Bellator 46 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Highlighted by the quarterfinal round of a featherweight tournament, the event will also feature a number of notable fighters from the area whose... [Read More...]
The Walk Out – “Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum”
It’s the first major Strikeforce show in months and the continuation of the Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix, which began in February. The fighters this weekend will have to bring it because they’ll be fighting in front of a Dallas crowd that is used to championship performances following Dirk Nowitzki’s heroics this summer. Even if the fights don’t live up to Mavericks standards, at least... [Read More...]
Conor Heun: “If I’m not going to drop when you break my jaw I’m certainly not getting knocked out by a kid with no knockouts.”
The Conor Heun competing in the cage this weekend in Dallas at “Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum” may physically resemble the 8-4 lightweight who was last seen going toe-to-toe with K.J. Noons a year ago but ask Heun and you’ll find out appearance and attitude are where the similarities stop. A long-time staple at Legends MMA and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu in Los Angeles, the 32-year old recently... [Read More...]
Travis Browne looks to remain undefeated this fall against Rob Broughton
One of the heavyweight division’s brightest rising stars has joined the UFC 135 lineup in hopes of having his hands raised a twelfth time while also avoiding the first loss of his career as 11-0-1 Travis Browne will take on streaking Brit Rob Broughton on September 22 when the organization stops in Denver for the event. News of the Mile High match-up was reported through the UFC’s website. The... [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… Alistair Overeem Discusses this Weekend’s Fight with Fabricio Werdum (MMAFighting.com) Five Fights for Ken Florian Other than Jose Aldo (CagePotato.com) Cesar Gracie Discusses the Possibility of Gilbert Melendez in the UFC... [Read More...]
Jon Jones vs. Quinton Jackson confirmed for UFC 135
The speculation is over. According to an announcement through the UFC’s website, newly crowned divisional king Jon Jones will defend his championship for the first time against former 205-pound title-holder Quinton “Rampage” Jackson on September 22 at UFC 135 as had been rumored in the weeks following Jackson’s win over Matt Hamill at UFC 130. Though the pairing seemed to be foregone conclusion... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 6/15/2011
Does Ken Florian have a better shot at becoming a UFC champion in his next bout than Junior dos Santos? Whose reputation took the biggest hit at UFC 131? What is your take on the UFC’s decision to make future main events five-round fights? Will Tyron Woodley be the next welterweight to wear a Strikeforce title around his waist? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling... [Read More...]
Ben Rothwell returns in September at UFC 135
Former IFL heavyweight champ Ben Rothwell will look to improve to 2-1 in the UFC when promotion sets up shop in Denver this fall after spending a year on the sidelines due to injuries sustained in his outpointing of Gilbert Yvel last June. Standing in his way of a winning record in the Octagon will be Mark Hunt, a talented kickboxer with a solid fan-following based on his showings under the PRIDE banner. News... [Read More...]
Strikeforce Challengers 17 slated for July 22 in Las Vegas
After months of speculation on location and lineup, an official announcement has finally come forth from Strikeforce in regards to a summer stop in Las Vegas for the first of what are expected to be many Strikeforce Challengers events to be held in Sin City. According to a press release, Strikeforce Challengers 17 will emanate from the Pearl at the Palms on July 22 and will feature the conclusion... [Read More...]
“UFC Live 4: Marquardt vs. Story” Conference Call Highlights
The UFC is scheduled for a return to the Versus airwaves in a little less than two weeks with UFC Live 4, an event featuring a headlining bout between new welterweight Nate Marquardt and rising star Rick Story as well as a ton of other interesting match-ups including Pat Barry vs. Cheick Kongo and Tyson Griffin vs. Manny Gamburyan. Story and Marquardt participated in a conference call with media today... [Read More...]
“Kid” Yamamoto vs. Damacio Page planned for September showdown
Two of bantamweight’s best will put the 135 in UFC 135 when the world’s foremost MMA promotion makes a stop in Denver this fall, as WEC veteran Damacio Page and Japanese icon Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto have been booked to square off on September 24 as part of a card already ripe with talent more than three months out. Word of their probable pairing was announced through the UFC’s website... [Read More...]
Sergio Pettis poised for pro debut in September
When Mixed Martial Arts fans start discussing the topic of highly-touted prospects their focus is rarely directed at an amateur still waiting to step foot in a cage on a professional level, let alone an athlete who won’t celebrate his eighteenth birthday for a few more months. However, Sergio Pettis is far from the sport’s standard blue-chipper, as he comes with the pedigree of an older brother... [Read More...]
Fourth frame in place to avoid Strikeforce Grand Prix draws
When it comes to the close of the Strikeforce Heavyweight World Grand Prix quarterfinals this weekend, as well as in future rounds, bouts will no longer be at risk of ending in a draw and having a singular independent official determine the advancing party. Rather, Strikeforce has implemented a “sudden death” period in the event two of the tournament’s participants exit the first fifteen minutes... [Read More...]
The After Party – “UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin”
UFC may not have been the biggest game in town this past weekend but they put on a show that delivered well above expectations. My only complaint is that I was told not to blink during the main event because I may miss something. Well I blinked about 500 times and both guys were still conscious. FALSE ADVERTISING! It was a great night of fights though and I think UFC fighters being in town inspired... [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 Showtime, Spike TV, 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? Read ahead and find out! June 12 – June 20 All... [Read More...]
Paul Daley and ‘Cyborg’ Santos set to collide at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson
Fans of exciting fighters with explosive power will be happy to know that they can catch two of the most exciting and explosive fighters in action on July 30 against each other as welterweights Paul Daley and Evangelista ‘Cyborg’ Santos have agreed to throw down in Chicago that weekend. The story was first reported by MMAWeekly.com Known for his bad boy attitude, Daley will look to bounce... [Read More...]
Sam Stout’s scintillating finish of Yves Edwards named UFC 131 “Knockout of the Night”
One of the more memorable moments of the UFC 131 weigh-ins on Friday involved veteran lightweight Yves Edwards sharing an Oreo Cookie with opponent Sam Stout after the two had stepped on the scale and made their marks. However, come showtime it was Edwards eating an offering from Stout in the form of a perfectly timed left hook. The strike resulted in devastating knockout win for the young Canadian... [Read More...]
