Krzysztof Soszynski: “If (TUF) was just about the training and the fights, the only people who’d watch it would be hardcore fans”
The final two episodes of Spike TV’s breakthrough reality show “The Ultimate Fighter” aired Wednesday night revealing the four finalists, who, in the December 13 finale will battle to determine who will be left standing in the pursuit of a coveted six-figure contract with the UFC. More importantly, the finals will determine who will garner the recognition previous winners like Forrest Griffin,... [Read More...]
Inside Arizona Combat Sports
Tempe, Az. – When asked where the elite combatants originate from in today’s world of mixed martial arts, fighters and fans alike generally cast their eyes towards the Southwest, and the state of New Mexico home of Greg Jackson’s famous mixed martial arts gym. But in recent years it has become increasingly difficult for Jackson to lay claim to all the accolades the southwest has garnered, thanks... [Read More...]
Phil Baroni victorious at PFC 10
Lemoore, Calif. – Flamboyant UFC Veteran and self-proclaimed “New York Bad Ass” Phil Baroni was far from home in California’s Central Valley Saturday night taking on WEC and PRIDE veteran Olaf Alfonso in the main event of the Palace Fighting Championship’s 10th installment “Explosive.” The fight, which had been building buzz ever since the PFC’s last event which had Baroni... [Read More...]
Frank Mir says every time Kimbo Slice fights it sets the sport back in new exclusive 5 Oz. Interview
Los Angeles, Calif. - The UFC’s breakthrough reality show “The Ultimate Fighter” gears up once again for its eighth season premiering tonight on Spike TV. Current interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will both be featured as coaches this season and after completing an interview last week with Nogueira, FiveOuncesOfPain.com... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Interview with Rousimar Palhares: “Henderson can say whatever he wants; the fight will be decided in the Octagon”
While Rousimar Palhares has yet to gain much traction with casual UFC fans, his outstanding Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu credentials have caught the eyes of many hardcore fans. When it comes to Palhares and his recent entry in the UFC, there is a certain buzz going around as it pertains to him. Palhares made his UFC debut at UFC 84 this past May thanks in large part to his impressive 3-0 record while competing... [Read More...]
