Vitor Belfort opens up on training camp for Anthony Johnson
Vitor Belfort will be the first coach on TUF Brasil later this year. First, however, “The Phenom” will compete in his native country against Anthony Johnson at UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes. UFC 142 takes place January 14 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s HSBC Arena. The main event will feature Jose Aldo defending his UFC featherweight title against Chad Mendes. Belfort has decided to allow everyone the... [Read More...]
Gabriel Gonzaga: “The UFC is my home…”
When heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga returns to the Octagon next month at UFC 142 he will have been away from the infamous eight-sided cage for more than a year, opting to recompose himself after a pair of losses in 2010 led to his release by taking some time off to focus on his love of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, with his mind back on Mixed Martial Arts, the 32-year old Brazilian is ready to get back... [Read More...]
HDNet plans to broadcast entire nine-hour DREAM New Year! 2011 event
A day before the ball drops in New York to ring in the New Year, the fine MMA folks at HDNet will begin broadcasting all nine hours of DREAM‘s upcoming NYE extravaganza, giving diehard MMA fans an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of 2012 two nights in a row! Set to start Saturday morning at 1:00 AM EST, DREAM New Year! 2011 boasts a variety of fights including those with MMA, kickboxing,... [Read More...]
Johny Hendricks: “I think I have what it takes to defeat (Jon Fitch).”
Georges St. Pierre holds the UFC welterweight title, and Nick Diaz-Carlos Condit are set to clash over an interim belt while GSP heals up, but few fighters have been as dominant over the past six years than Jon Fitch. The 33-year old grappler is an impressive 13-1-1 inside the Octagon since joining the promotion in 2005 with his only stumbles involving a decision loss to St. Pierre and a draw against... [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? December 26 – January 1 All Times Eastern Monday (12/26) Legacy... [Read More...]
Roberto Vargas rounds out Bellator Season 6 featherweight field
The sixth season of Bellator’s tournament-style competition will begin in March and the upcoming featherweight field is now set. Roberto Vargas has been added to round out the eight-man tourney, bringing his 12-1 overall record to the table. Vargas will be joined by Jeremy Spoon, Genair da Silva, Marlon Sandro, Alexandre Bezerra, Ronnie Mann, Wagnney Fabiano, and Daniel Straus. Combined the eight... [Read More...]
“Best of PRIDE” to begin in 2012 on FUEL TV
The UFC bought out PRIDE in hopes of promoting fights in the company and keeping it alive and well. Instead, they decided to absorb the most attractive fighters and brought them to the UFC. However, PRIDE didn’t totally die, as Zuffa began airing Best of PRIDE shows on Spike TV, and now, with the UFC headed to FOX Networks, the show will continue its run on FUEL TV. The first Best of PRIDE on FUEL... [Read More...]
Bellator featherweight tourney adds Jeremy Spoon
Jeremy Spoon will put his undefeated record on the line when he steps into action during the Bellator Season 6 Featherweight Tournament. Spoon (12-0) has won a pair of fights inside Bellator, stopping Adam Schindler for his most recent victory. Spoon is joined by Genair da Silva, Marlon Sandro, Alexandre Bezerra, Ronnie Mann, Wagnney Fabiano, and Daniel Straus. The featherweight tournament, which will... [Read More...]
Tyron Woodley in line for Strikeforce welterweight title fight with win in January
Strikeforce is planning on filling the vacant welterweight championship in the coming year, and Tyron Woodley is in line to fight for it. If Woodley can get past Jordan Mein on January 7 at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker says Woodley will be in the title fight against an opponent yet to be determined. Woodley has risen up from the Strikeforce Challengers series to put... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar-Alistair Overeem offer up super-sized main event at UFC 141
What do the UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem headliners and a quintet of ring-girls have in common? Their weights (532 pounds) give or take a few ticks on the scale that is. That statistic is one of many provided by a team from the UFC in their humorous breakdown the bulk between heavyweights Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem. How many Randy Coutures does it take to equal Lesnar-Overeem? What about members... [Read More...]
Chad Griggs vs. Travis Browne on for UFC 145
Rising heavyweight star Chad Griggs, and former Strikeforce fighter, has a date and opponent officially set for his UFC debut after the fight promotion announced a match-up between Griggs and Travis Browne on March 24 at UFC 145. “The Grave Digger” defeated Bobby Lashley, Gianpiero Villante, and Valentijn Overeem in his three Strikeforce bouts. It was announced that the Strikeforce heavyweight... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber shaves trademark tresses for a good cause
Since MMA’s inception, countless outsiders have viewed the sport’s participants as little more than beer-swilling, bloodthirsty thugs who are covered in tattoos and could care less about the world around them. However, more enlightened individuals understand exactly how fun-loving, insightful, and compassionate fighters truly are. The latter group had their beliefs affirmed this week when UFC bantamweight... [Read More...]
Ross Pearson out to send a message at UFC 141
Ultimate Fighter winner Ross Pearson is making his debut at featherweight next week, taking on Junior Assuncao on the undercard for UFC 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem. Pearson doesn’t have plans to just make a pit stop at his new weight – the brash Brit believes he is a future champion in the division. Since capturing the TUF title in 2009, Pearson has gone 3-2 overall including a split decision... [Read More...]
Marlon Sandro added to Bellator’s upcoming featherweight tourney
Marlon Sandro was oh-so-close to achieving greatness earlier this year when the Brazilian featherweight lost in the finals of the Bellator Summer Series tournament to Pat Curran. Now, with the sixth season of Bellator’s tournament schedule set to begin, Sandro is entering the featherweight bracket once again. Sandro holds a career record of 20-3, including a championship in SRC. Over his last... [Read More...]
Wanderlei Silva has ended beef with Vitor Belfort
Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort will make history in 2012 when they coach opposite each other on the first international season of The Ultimate Fighter. The two coaches will meet after the season in a rematch, as Belfort won the first meeting by knockout. Silva is coming off a convincing victory over Cung Le in his last Octagon debut, while Belfort will face Anthony Johnson in the co-main event of... [Read More...]
Two more welterweight bouts added to UFC 143: Diaz vs. Condit
With an interim UFC welterweight championship match as the headliner, UFC 143 is quickly turning into a feature presentation for the 170-pound division, as two more welterweight fights have been set. According to a recent release by the UFC, Matt Brown faces Chris Cope, and Justin Edwards takes on Mike Stumpf. Both fights could be slated for the preliminary card of the night. UFC 143’s main event... [Read More...]
Gift Giving: Shopping for Fighters
It’s the holiday season and after fighting off crazed moms who just have to get that last bottle of Justin Bieber shampoo, I finally finished my MMA Christmas shopping. I couldn’t find a gift for everyone but I think I did well and hopefully all the fighters and MMA personalities appreciate all the thought and money I put into their gifts. Lets have a look under the tree and see what we have, shall... [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… Wanderlei Silva Still Thinks Mauricio Rua Can Defeat Jon Jones (MMAMania.com) Frank Mir Heaps Praise on Former Rival Brock Lesnar (LowKick.com) Karo Parisyan Looking to Fight Again this Spring (FightLine.com) Fascinating, Frightening... [Read More...]
Dan Hardy seeking bout with UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes
Dan Hardy, who has stepped inside the Octagon with some of the best fighters in the world, has taken extra time off to prepare himself mentally and physically to halt a four-fight losing skid. “The Outlaw” was kept from being released by the UFC thanks to his willingness to go all-out each time he has fought, including a war with Chris Lytle in his last encounter. Hardy lost, adding to... [Read More...]
Highlight video surfaces for Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
A pair of championship bouts were the highlights of the recently completed Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal card, as Gilbert Melendez defended his Strikeforce lightweight title against Jorge Masvidal. The other title match featured Cris “Cyborg” Santos knocking out Hiroko Yamanaka in just 16 seconds to successfully defend her crown at featherweight. K.J. Noons and Billy Evangelista, along... [Read More...]
