The After Party – UFC Fight Night 25
If you spent seventy bucks to see one of the best boxers in the world pick a fight with an 80-year old announcer then I’m sorry. If you spent 70 bucks to see a guy use an illegal headbutt, try and hug it out in the middle off the fight, and get knocked out, then I’m really sorry. But if you watched SpikeTV and saw a quick KO followed by the rocked fighter try and takedown the referee, then good... [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? September 19 – September 25 All Times Eastern Monday... [Read More...]
“Rampage” Jackson done with Spygate, focused on winning HIS title
Quinton Jackson is tired of talking about Jon Jones’ allegedly having a spy in his camp and ready to focus on the task at hand – getting his belt back. “Rampage” recently offered his thoughts on the situation and made it clear he couldn’t care less what sort of shenanigans Jones may be pulling because it won’t stop his fist from running into the light heavyweight champion’s face. “He... [Read More...]
Bobby Lashley signs with Shark Fights, could debut in November
Bobby Lashley is out to prove that he can still be a force in MMA, and he’s just signed a three-year deal with Shark Fights in order to do so. It’s likely that he will make his promotional debut in November, although no opponent has been given. The news comes courtesy of FoxSports.com. “It’s going to be big for us,” said Shark Fights CEO Bud Brutsman. “When you’re a little... [Read More...]
Jake Ellenberger ices the “King Cake” with Knockout of the Night bonus
Not only did Saturday night mark the biggest win in 26-year old welterweight Jake Ellenberger’s career but also one of his highest paydays after earning an extra $55,000 for his sub-minute knockout of Jake Shields in the main event at UFN 25. Ellenberger’s “Knockout of the Night” award and its amount were announced by UFC President Dana White shortly after the event concluded in New Orleans. Meanwhile,... [Read More...]
Jake Shields falls in first round of action-packed UFN 25
Sponsored by Bud Light and titled “Battle on the Bayou” the UFC brought the Octagon to New Orleans, where it will be fists, not beads, flying tonight in “The Big Easy.” Coming to us live from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana it’s UFC Fight Night 25. UFN 25 was headlined by former welterweight title challenger, Jake Shields, looking to work... [Read More...]
Finishes abound at Bellator 50 as four middleweights move on to semifinals
Eight middleweights took center stage tonight on MTV/EPIX when Bellator 50 unfolded live from Hollywood, Florida. Bellator’s second entry into the Season 5 catalog, the event was highlighted by the opening round of the promotion’s 185-pound tournament and match-ups featuring a number of recognizable stars in action. Two of the evening’s most-anticipated match-ups featured former finalist Alexander... [Read More...]
Alan Belcher: “I thought I wasn’t gonna fight again…”
It’s been more than a year since fans saw Roufusport product Alan Belcher in the Octagon – sixteen months to be exact. However, when the 27-year old takes to the cage tonight in New Orleans it will mark a much more significant return to action than simply one related to the amount of time he’d been gone. Shortly after his UFC 113 win over Patrick Cote, Belcher suffered a detached retina while... [Read More...]
Quinton Jackson wants to fight in February at UFC Japan
Though Quinton “Rampage” Jackson has a monumental task in front of him in the form of his fight against UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones at UFC 135, the challenge at hand hasn’t prevented the 205-pounder from looking past the September 24 show and towards an event in 2012. In fact, you might even call it a homecoming of sorts. Jackson opened up about his desire to fight on February 26 when... [Read More...]
Legacy FC 8 Live Results and Coverage
There’s some MMA action going down in Texas tonight and Houston fans have to be looking forward to seeing fireworks after watching the Astros all season. Coming to us live from the Houston Arena Theater in Houston, Texas, it’s Legacy FC 8. As always, Five Ounces of Pain will provide complete results including a fight recap of all the live televised action. Things kick off tonight on HDNet... [Read More...]
“Battle on the Bayou” official as all fighters make weight
The UFC has returned to New Orleans and, as they say around those parts, “Laissez les bons temps roulez!” Though the card may not be the sexiest on paper it is littered with competitive match-ups and features a pair of Ultimate Fighter winners in addition to the return of popular 185er Alan Belcher. However, before the good times can roll, headliners Jake Shields and Jake Ellenberger will need... [Read More...]
Bellator Middleweight Quarterfinals set as all fighters make weight
Last weekend Bellator FC came out in fine form with the Season 5 debut and a competitive opening round to the organization’s ongoing welterweight tournament. This weekend it’s the 185-pounders’ turn to titillate the audience’s interest in the form of their own quarterfinal clashes at Bellator 50. The show is set for 7:00 PM EST on Saturday night (with preliminary pairings streaming hours earlier... [Read More...]
Jake Shields discusses his decision to fight after father’s recent death
Jake Shields has fought more than thirty times as a professional Mixed Martial Artist but this Saturday night he will enter the cage under unfamiliar circumstances. For the first time in his career, Shields will fight without Jack Shields in attendance after his “father, manager, and best friend” passed away less than a month ago. The wound is still healing for Shields but the process has been... [Read More...]
The Sixth Ounce Podcast: Episode 1
It’s the debut episode of the Sixth Ounce Podcast here at Five Ounces of Pain and boy is it something else! Join Brendhan Conlan and I as we officially welcome Samer Kadi to the 5OZ family, wonder whether or not Georges St. Pierre is a “little bitch” like Nick Diaz claims, do our best Dana White impressions, trying to figure out exactly who this “King Mo” character is,... [Read More...]
The Walk Out – UFN 25: Shields vs. Ellenberger
New Orleans is known for Mardi Gras and the Saints, but this weekend they’ll be welcoming the octagon to town with a main event that’s more like a fat guy flashing his man boobs for beads rather than a hot chick who spent $2,000 on her fake boobs lifting up her shirt as men throw multi-colored pieces of plastics on a string at her. Not only that, but the main event, at least on paper, could be... [Read More...]
A Sneak Peak at The Ultimate Fighter 14
We’re less than a week away from the fourteenth and final season of The Ultimate Fighter on SpikeTV and based on the comments of UFC President Dana White, the show promises to go out with a bang. Middleweights Michael Bisping and Jason Miller will field a team of featherweights and bantamweights; coaching them through the tournament, putting up with their drama, and ultimately steering them towards... [Read More...]
Bam vs. Wild: A Great Win and The Great Wall
Back again after my Strikeforce fight last weekend with Maximo Blanco and, as you can see, even a bunch of illegal kicks to the face won’t keep me away from another edition of “Bam vs. Wild”. Before getting into last weekend’s bout, I want to also mention I’m extremely excited because I’m about to get on a flight and head to China for six weeks! More on that in a bit… I thought my performance... [Read More...]
The Walk Out – UFC Fight Night 25 Undercard
In the UFC’s return to Louisiana, they’re bringing an undercard that, honestly, doesn’t look so hot on paper in terms of name value. But what the card lacks in star power, it has the potential to make up for in action. A returning middleweight, who once said he’s the guy who can stand with Anderson Silva, takes on a Canadian grappler known for his exciting fights. Plus two Ultimate Fighter... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Matt Hughes Brings in BJ Penn and Pat Miletich to Prepare for Josh Koscheck (CagePotato.com) Jake Shields Talks About Fighting After Father’s Recent Death (NBCSports.com) XTreme Couture Coach Gil Martinez Breaks Down Strikeforce... [Read More...]
Maximo Blanco considering move to featherweight, could be UFC bound
It didn’t take long for Maximo Blanco to figure out that weight cutting is a skill needed to compete in MMA in America. Following his loss to Pat Healy at this past weekend’s Strikeforce event, Blanco has decided to drop from 155 to 145, and as a result could be moving over to the UFC. The news comes courtesy of Blanco’s manager Brian Butler-Au speaking to MMAFighting.com. After spending... [Read More...]
