Dana White: There’s a thin line between love and hate
I like Dana White. I really do. Foibles and all, he’s still a charismatic and likable guy. Well, likable to me at any rate. We all know that the sport of MMA wouldn’t be where it is now without him and his determined leadership pushing forward. The overwhelming majority of his decisions further the good of MMA while staying out of the circus like aspect seen in many other promotions both in the... [Read More...]
Rampage the Thespian
Quinton Jackson has announced his retirement from the sport of mixed martial arts to pursue an acting career. This screams of a temporary hiccup that will eventually lead to Rampage back in the Octagon, possibly after some Lorenzo led reconciliation. Still, at least at this moment in time, Jackson is retired from the sport. I couldn’t be happier for him. As fight fans we (rightly) want to see the... [Read More...]
On Fedor and the MMA Hardcore Community
I don’t know what happened. One day things were as per normal in the internet MMA community, the next thing people have gone certified insane. Maybe the blame should go to Josh Barnett for starting off this chain reaction that has led to Fedor Emelianenko being (unjustly) the most vilified MMA star this side of Gilbert Yvel. Things have moved quickly and Barnett has become merely an afterthought... [Read More...]
The MMA Video Game War of 2010
This week is a big one in the video game industry as the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, takes place in Los Angeles over the next few days. E3 has traditionally been the epicenter for annual mega announcements with the major publishers announcing their future plans while the media struggles to cover everything and the consumer is treated to more news than they are able to process. For those of... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL
You may be asking yourself why I’m hosting The Duel this week and not Huckaby. Funny story. Moments before the Affliction PPV started I received a frantic message from him asking me to step in and host this shindig due to his internet having died. Fast forward to midweek and I need a late substitute for one of the participants… and guess whose internet is back up. So that’s how we... [Read More...]
UFC 89 Full Results
UFC 89 was an event filled with highs and lows, as some of the UFC’s veterans and new faces were in action. The event took place at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England and was broadcast live in England and on Spike TV via tape delay. In the nights main event Michael Bisping counter punched and moved his way to a unanimous decision victory. Bisping used superior foot work through... [Read More...]
UFC 89 Live Round by Round Play by Play
Welcome to live play-by-play for this evenings UFC 89 event. The show, which takes place at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, is available live on Setanta Sports and will be broadcast free of charge on Spike TV in the U.S.A. The LIVE show and results will start around 1:00p.m.ET and will be published prior to the tape delay broadcast on Spike TV. If you do not wish to know the results... [Read More...]
Pain Poll: The Staff Of 5 Oz. Breaks Down UFC 89
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back Saturday with UFC 89, returning after a month long break in action. In September the MMA world was stunned when Rashad Evans proved he was more than a “custom made opponent” for Chuck Liddell by knocking Liddell out with one of the fiercest KOs in UFC history. This time, the Octagon is set up in Birmingham, England and will be broadcast (via tape... [Read More...]
Keith Jardine says he has a gameplan for Brandon Vera in new 5 Oz. interview
While a middleweight matchup between Michael Bisping and Chris Leben is the marquee attraction for Saturday’s UFC 89 event at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England, the televised portion (SPIKE TV, 9 P.M. ET) of the show will also feature a light heavyweight battle between Keith Jardine and Brandon Vera. Tomorrow’s bout is crucial for both fighters, as neither can afford a loss... [Read More...]
Rampage attempted to recruit Wanderlei’s former Chute Box coach?
Former UFC light Heavyweight Champion Quinton Rampage Jackson may already be playing a Chess match in his mind for his upcoming fight against his arch-nemesis Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92. Defending the clinch, knees and barrage of offense Silva can produce has always been a concern for Jackson in his two losses. Rampage may have also had in his mind the old saying “If you can’t beat em, join... [Read More...]
TUF 8′s Tom Lawlor talks Frank Mir, life after TUF, and a drop to 185.
Week 3 of “The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir” brought us the team selections and the first elimination fight in the light-heavyweight division. Ryan Bader faced off with Tom Lawlor, and while the Team Mir fighter proved to be a very game opponent early on, it was Bader who finally took this fight to the canvas and ended the fight with a knockout. Fiveouncesofpain.com had... [Read More...]
Brandon Vera reveals why he declined fight with Lyoto Machida in new interview
Planet Tatami, the official Brazilian MMA content partner of FiveOuncesOfPain.com, recently had the opportunity to interview UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera. Vera made a successful debut at light heavyweight following a unanimous decision victory over Reese Andy at UFC Fight Night 14 this past July. He is set to return to the Octagon against Keith Jardine in Birmingham, England at UFC 89 on Oct.... [Read More...]
Stikeforce “Payback” to feature the “Karate Hottie”
SAN JOSE, Calif. — To the naked eye, Michelle Waterson looks more like she should be gracing the pages of Maxim rather than beating up on opponents in caged combat. Just like the old cliché “looks can be deceiving” goes though, it turns out that the petite, 22 year old, otherwise known as the “Karate Hottie,” packs as much firepower as she does gorgeous looks. Waterson, a former bikini... [Read More...]
Gegard Mousasi wins DREAM middleweight Grand Prix; full results from DREAM.6
FiveOuncesOfPain.com provided live play-by-play coverage of DREAM.6 early Tuesday morning. The event saw the crowning of DREAM’s first-ever middleweight champion, as Gegard Mousasi was victorious in both the semifinals and finals of the DREAM middleweight Grand Prix. Mousasi claimed the title after submitting K-1 standout Melvin Manhoef in the first round of the semis followed by a first round... [Read More...]
Antonio Silva speaks out about steroids suspension; Benkei’s departure from ATT; and more in new interview
Suspended EliteXC heavyweight champion Antonio “Pezao” Silva recently spoke to us in an exclusive interview at Planet Tatami. For the first-time ever, we have translated the interview from Portuguese to English for exclusive publication here on FiveOuncesOfPain.com. In this interview, which is translated by Planet Tatami’s André Filipe Cassimiro de Sousa, Silva discusses his recent... [Read More...]
Video: Urijah Faber and Joseph Benavidez at DREAM.5 in Osaka
For those of you who saw DREAM.5, you might have noticed Urijah Faber carrying a camera and filming while Joseph Benavidez walked out. I asked, and Joe and Urijah were kind enough to let me borrow the camera. The following is a couple minutes of Joseph’s entrance, from Urijah’s point of view. I think you will agree this is some pretty sweet footage, a real “behind the scenes”.... [Read More...]
UFC newcomer Dale Hartt ready to throw down
Dale Hartt didn’t find his athletic fit until he found fighting. It wasn’t for a lack of trying though. As a high school athlete he played football, hockey, and lacrosse in the spring, but always felt something was missing. “Every sport I played, other than mixed martial arts, all I really wanted to do was hit people,” Hartt said during a recent episode of the New England Fights! podcast.... [Read More...]
EliteXC Press Conference Recap
EliteXC held a conference call today for the media. Featured guests were EliteXC promoter Gary Shaw, headliners Kimbo Slice and James Thompson, as well as Kimbo’s trainer and MMA legend Bas Rutten. By far the most entertaining bit came at the beginning of the call. A reporter asked about Dana White’s comments that BJ Penn would “destroy” Kimbo in a fight. Gary Shaw: Dana White... [Read More...]
