“Short Fuse” ready on short notice to face Kyle Noke at UFC Live 5
After being shelved for nearly two years due to a devastating knee injury it would be understandable if Ed Herman felt a bit of anxiety in terms of re-acclimating himself to the ring as soon as possible and putting the time off behind him. Playing to that theory, Herman has agreed to fight two months removed from his 48 second knockout of Tim Credeur at the Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale and will replace... [Read More...]
Bobby Lashley returns to the ring at Titan FC 19 against Eddie Sanchez
The next challenge in Bobby Lashley’s continued transition from WWE superstar to legitimate Mixed Martial Artist will come later this month and be one of the more difficult he’s faced since initially making the move a little less than three years ago. Set for a July 29 in Kansas City, Lashley is scheduled to serve as one part of the main event at Titan FC 19 with hard-hitting UFC veteran Eddie... [Read More...]
“M-1 Challenge 26: Bennett vs. Garner 2″ Live Results
M-1 Challenge makes their return to Showtime tonight with “M-1 Challenge 26: Bennett vs. Garner 2” coming to us from The Hanger in Costa Mesa, California. As always, FiveOuncesOfPain will provide live results of the even in progress. The event can be seen on Showtime starting at 11PM EST. M-1 Challenge 26 is headlined by a heavyweight bout between top M-1 contenders Pat Bennett and Kenny... [Read More...]
Saunders vs. Hawn one of four Bellator Season 5 tournament pairings
When Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament winner Jay Hieron and 170-pound champ Ben Askren battle later this year the man who emerges victorious will already have a group of contenders on the cusp of challenging for the divisional crown. Among the eight men announced for action on September 10 at Bellator 49 will be former finalist Rick Hawn and UFC veteran Ben Saunders who are set to face each... [Read More...]
Junior dos Santos earns event-high salary for UFC 131 win
Top heavyweight contender Junior dos Santos is often seen smiling outside of the Octagon. Now, after seeing his payout for a three-round beatdown of Shane Carwin at UFC 131, it may be a bit easier to understand exactly why he is always so happy. Dos Santos, born in modest surroundings to say the least, made $200,000 for his performance at the event while continuing his quest towards a shot at the UFC... [Read More...]
Charles Oliveira in as new opponent for Donald Cerrone at UFC Live 5
When Donald Cerrone recently agreed to take an injured John Makdessi’s place next month in Milwaukee at UFC Live 5 he did so with the belief he would be facing Paul Taylor. Now, in a twist of fate, it appears the 28-year old grappler will battle Brazilian blue-chipper Charles Oliveira at the August 14 event after it was announced Taylor had withdrawn from the event for undisclosed reasons. News of... [Read More...]
Inspirational featherweight “Rad” Martinez joins Bellator roster
Typically a MMA promotion signing of a 24-year old fighter with a 9-2 record and an All-American wrestling background would be viewed as little more than the addition of an exciting new prospect to the organization’s roster. However, in the case of featherweight Radley Martinez the story goes much deeper as countless fans learned after seeing Martinez featured on a recent segment of ESPN’s ”Outside... [Read More...]
J.Z. Cavalcante vs. Lyle Beerbohm booked for “Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson”
Barring unforeseen circumstances, two respected, well-rounded lightweights currently in desperate need of a win will clash on July 30 when Strikeforce visits Chicago, as the organization recently announced a bout between Lyle Beerbohm and J.Z. Cavalcante has been added to the highly anticipated card. Both men have struggled as of late after brilliant starts to their careers. Specifically, Beerbohm... [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… Wanderlei Silva Says He’s Not Ready to Retire Yet (5thRound.com) A Look at Why Tito Ortiz Winning was a GOOD Thing (MMAConvert.com) The Secret to Matt Mitrione’s Success (FightOpinion.com) Last Weekend’s Prelims... [Read More...]
Dan Miller steps up at UFC 134 to face Rousimar Palhares
One of the few bouts planned for the UFC’s upcoming stop in Rio de Janeiro pitting two Brazilians against each other got an overhaul Wednesday afternoon and, to the relief of conflicted countrymen, will now feature an American standing opposite in the cage from one of their own. According to an announcement on the UFC’s website, Dan Miller has agreed to fill in for submission specialist Alexandre... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen draws Brian Stann in his UFC return
The drawn out saga of Chael Sonnen will finally come to an end in October when he officially returns to action against middleweight contender Brian Stann at UFC 136. The fight is slated to be the co-main event of the Houston PPV, a card rumored to feature Cain Velasquez defending his heavyweight belt against Junior dos Santos News of the fight was first reported by Heavy.com and has since been confirmed... [Read More...]
Patricio Freire out until November with injured hand
After a highlight-laden run through the Bellator Season 4 Featherweight Tournament, top contender Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will unfortunately have to wait a bit longer before getting a second crack at divisional champ Joe Warren rather than face the decorated grappler in a few weeks at Bellator 47 as originally planned. According to Freire, a broken thumb and related ligament damage while training... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 7/6/11
How far away is Urijah Faber from another title-shot? Was Tito Ortiz‘s win at UFC 132 a product of luck or talent? Is Wanderlei Silva done in the ring? Does Carlos Condit have a better chance of becoming champion than Melvin Guillard? Keyboard warrrrriors….come out to plaaaay-yay! Welcome to Grappling with Issues, our site’s regular weekly feature highlighting insight and opinion from myself... [Read More...]
Headliners among UFC 132 fighters possibly sidelined until late December
“UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II” delivered a solid dose of entertainment over Fourth of July Weekend but, as is often the case, a number of courageous athletes walked away from the event with a proverbial limp after sustaining damage in the Octagon. Among the card’s casualties were six fighters who will be out until the end of the year without undergoing further testing and receiving a doctor’s... [Read More...]
Tito Ortiz earns more than a half-million for UFC 132 win
Former light heavyweight champ Tito Ortiz not only walked away from UFC 132 with his hands raised after a crucial bout where his future was concerned but also exited the Fourth of July Weekend event as the card’s highest paid athlete. According to a list of figures provided by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, “The Huntington Beach bad Boy” made $450,000 for his efforts in the Octagon against... [Read More...]
Anderson Silva’s “MMA Instruction Manual”
If I asked you, “Who has the deadliest Muay Thai in MMA,” chances are you’d say, “Anderson Silva”…and if you didn’t say then I’d probably call you a liar. Well now, thanks to MMA Instruction Manual: The Muay Thai Clinch, Takedowns, Takedown Defense, and Ground Fighting by Silva and Glen Cordoza, you can learn all the tricks of the trade that make “The Spider” one of the... [Read More...]
Fistic Fireworks: Ten Moments in the UFC’s Fourth of July History
For MMA fans the UFC has recently become as synonymous with Fourth of July celebrations as the smell of meat on a grill and the familiar spectacle of fireworks. Since 2006 the organization has pumped out seven shows including this past weekend’s “UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber II,” a card meeting if not surpassing the standard of entertainment excellence set by previous offerings. Though this year’s... [Read More...]
The After Party – “UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber”
Fans wanted fireworks on Fourth of July and UFC delivered by bringing Justin Bieber to Las Vegas. Conspicuous by her absence though was Selena Gomez, which disappointed me more than watching Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye with no cutaways of Hayden Panettiere. Luckily the in cage action produced spectacular KO’s, a stunning submission, and a sparkling display of skill, all while Brittney Palmer... [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! July 4 – July 10 All... [Read More...]
Tito Ortiz surprises with UFC 132 “Submission of the Night”
The UFC delivered a dose of early fireworks this Fourth of July Weekend after offering an action-packed event earlier tonight featuring a number of exciting scraps and highlight-reel finishes. The card also provided an opportunity for four fighters to walk away with an extra $75,000 each. Remarkably, former light heavyweight champ Tito Ortiz earned ”Submission of the Night” by locking in an opening... [Read More...]
