Pedro Rizzo chops down Ken Shamrock at Impact FC 2 in Australia
Utilizing a ten-year advantage in the age department and a paralyzing thigh kick, Pedro “The Rock” Rizzo handed the 46-year-old Ken Shamrock the sixth defeat in his last seven bouts during “Impact FC 2: The Uprising” from Sydney, Australia. Rizzo utilized superior foot work on the feet to fire off a series of punishing leg kicks that ulimately collapsed Shamrock to the canvas... [Read More...]
Paulo Filho flashes crowd during “Impact FC 2″ weigh-ins from Australia
Fighters having to completely disrobe in order to make their contracted weight limit is nothing new to the world of MMA, but most of the athletes make it a point to hide their genitalia from the crowd behind a towel. Today in Australia, Paulo Filho elected against the towel. Jordan Breen from Sherdog was on the scene in Sydney when Filho apparently caused a scene during his final trip to the scales.... [Read More...]
Scott Coker says Overeem, Kharitonov, Bigfoot possible for Fedor next, but not Werdum
Scott Coker While Fedor Emelianenko has made his desire to rematch Fabricio Werdum quite clear, it may be a rematch that will have to wait if Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has his way. “They’re pushing for Fabricio Werdum, and I just don’t know if that fight makes a whole lot of sense next,” Coker said in a recent conversation with USA Today. “As we start negotiating the... [Read More...]
Exclusive: UFC newcomer David Mitchell to debut at UFN 22
Coming off the heels of yesterday’s report that welterweight prospect Anthony “T.J.” Waldburger has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championships, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been informed by sources that the UFC has also added David Mitchell to its welterweight division. A native of Windsor, California, Mitchell will make his UFC debut against Waldburger at UFC Fight Night 22 on September... [Read More...]
Anthony “TJ” Waldburger slated for UFC debut during “UFC Fight Night 22″
Highly regarded welterweight veteran Anthony “TJ” Waldburger is expected to make his Octagon debut during “UFC Fight Night 22“. FiveOuncesofPain.com recently learned of Waldburger’s expected involvement on the card through sources close to the promotion. At just 22-years-old, Waldburger holds an impressive record of 13-5, with 10 of his victories coming by way of submission.... [Read More...]
Bobby Lashley vs. Chad Griggs booked for “Strikeforce: Houston”
Former WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley (5-0) will be making his return to MMA for the sixth time as a professional following a 7-month layoff due to injuries when he faces off with Tucson, Arizona-based knockout artist Chad Griggs (8-1, 7 KOs) in August. The heavyweight attraction will take place on August 21 during “Strikeforce: Houston” according to a recent report on MMAMania.com. Lashley... [Read More...]
5 Oz’ MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club” where FiveOuncesofPain.com gets a little help from our friends to bring all of the latest ramblings from the MMA landscape to your front door. Enjoy… Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva Talk UFC 117 Bout ( CagePotato.com) Despite UFC 115 Success, Vancouver MMA Scene in Turmoil ( MMAFighting.com) Behind the Lens: Jade Bryce (VIDEO) (Fight!... [Read More...]
Silva on Sonnen: There are idiotic things coming out of his mouth (VIDEO)
UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson “The Spider” Silva will be looking to defend his 185 lb crown for the seventh consecutive time when he faces off with outspoken takedown specialist Chael Sonnen at UFC 117. The pair are set to face off on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Check out the champion discussing the impending showdown in the video below: Read More →
Thiago Alves: I’ll beat Jon Fitch up and knock him out
Thiago “The Pitbull” Alves will be looking to avenge a prior defeat that has haunted him for more than four years as the American Top Team trained knockout artist clashes with relentless ground and pound technician Jon Fitch at UFC 117. The pair of welterweights are set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch on August 7 from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Retuning to the... [Read More...]
James Wilks vs. Claude Patrick set for UFC 120
A welterweight match-up between TUF 9 Champion James Wilks and Claude Patrick has been booked for UFC 120. News of the bout comes from Mauro Ranallo’s “The Fight Show,” citing sources close to the promotion. UFC 120 is expected to take place from The O2 Arena in London on October 16. Wilks (7-3) will be looking to improve upon a recent unanimous decision victory over Peter Sobotta... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin and others test clean during UFC 116 drug testing
In total, fifteen fighters from UFC 116 were tested for any traces of illegal substances in their system, and all fifteen tests came back squeaky clean. FiveOuncesofPain.com recently learned of the test results through the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s Executive Director Keith Kizer. The following fighters were tested during UFC 116: Brock Lesnar, Shane Carwin, Chris Leben, Yoshihiro Akiyama,... [Read More...]
UFC veteran Jim Miller receives black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (VIDEO)
UFC veteran lightweight Jim Miller recently reached a plateau in his extensive grappling career, becoming only the fourth athlete to receive his black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the decorated Jamie Cruz. Cruz is himself a black belt under the legendary Renzo Gracie and currently trains BJJ out of AMA Fight Club to UFC fighters such as Dan Miller, Charlie Brenneman and Ricardo Romero, among others. Miller... [Read More...]
Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle set for UFC 119
A welterweight bout between former UFC champion Matt Serra and Chris Lytle is slated for UFC 119. The news of the bout came in a recent report on MMAJunkie.com. UFC 119 is expected for September 25 from the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Serra recently rebounded from a May 2009 defeat at the hands of Matt Hughes with a stunning first round TKO over Frank Trigg in February of this year,... [Read More...]
Josh Barnett and Karo Parisyan dish out beatings at “Impact FC 1: The Uprising”
Longtime top ranked mixed martial arts veterans Josh Barnett and Karo Parisyan made successful returns to action in Australia as both fighters picked up decisive victories. Barnett and Parisyan joined an all-star cast of MMA stars that included Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Jeff Monson and Carlos Newton in Brisbane, Australia during “Impact FC 1: The Uprising“. Barnett had his hands full when... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez on for UFC 121
It’s a bout that most fans felt had to happen, but now it’s a bout with a date and a venue. It’s official, UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar will return to the Octagon and defend his title against Cain Velasquez. The bout will take place during UFC 121 on October 23 from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The news comes courtesy of UFC president Dana White, who recently... [Read More...]
Shinya Aoki sends Tatsuya Kawajiri to hospital with vicious submission at DREAM.15
Shinya Aoki has a long history of sending his opponents to the emergency room with pretzel-shaped limbs and Tatsuya Kawajiri became the latest victim of the most lethal submission grappler in mixed martial arts during DREAM.15. Aoki shot in for a takedown almost immediately in the first round of the DREAM Lightweight Championship bout before dropping to his guard and firmly attaching himself to one... [Read More...]
Urijah Faber’s 135 lb debut postponed as injury sidelines “California Kid” from WEC 50
A previously anticipated match-up between former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber and heavy handed Japanese wrestler Takeya Mizugaki scheduled for WEC 50 will have to wait for now as “The California Kid” recently broke the unfortunate news that the bout has been scratched via his Twitter account. Faber reported that he suffered an inury on Monday that will prevent him from competing... [Read More...]
Michael Bisping vs. Yoshihiro Akiyama booked for UFC 120
Middleweights at decisively different points in their UFC careers will be facing off in a bout that is sure to deliver during UFC 120 as Michael Bisping will be looking to notch his second consecutive victory at the weight class when he faces off with Yoshihiro Akiyama, who is hoping to rebound from a recent UFC 116 triangle submission defeat at the legs of Chris Leben. News of the bout comes courtesy... [Read More...]
“Korean Zombie” Jung vs. George Roop, Leonard Garcia vs. Mark Hominick likely for WEC 51
While many fans that had the pleasure to witness one of the greatest fights put on in recent memory between “The Korean Zombie” Chang Sung Jung and Leonard Garcia at WEC 48 had anticipated an immediate rematch between the pair, it now looks likely that that particular fight will have to wait. It now looks likely that “The Korean Zombie” will in fact face off with George Roop... [Read More...]
DREAM.15 Weigh-In Results and Video
DREAM.15 is all set to take place from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on July 10, as all fighters, with the exception of Jake O’Brien, have successfully made weight. O’Brien is/was slated to take on Gegard Mousasi in the opening round of a light heavyweight grand prix before failing to make the contracted weight limit. Ricco Rodriguez has been mentioned as a possible replacement... [Read More...]
