Three Strikes and You’re Out: How groin shots are changing the outcome of fights
Ever been kicked in the crotch? Were you able to go right back to what you were doing; not right away. So why does the MMA world think that a fighter can return to his normal form after 5 minutes or less? There has to be some type of repercussion for repeatedly thumping another fighter’s man-region. Something has to be done to even the fight after an illegal low-blow. My solution, three shots to... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson: I think I’m supposed to be fighting Frank Mir
With a fight rumored for UFC 116 against the towering Cheick Kongo, The Ultimate Fighter Season 10 champion Roy Nelson (15-4 MMA, 2-0 UFC) recently paid a visit to the island of Oahu to corner a few of his students from his school including former TUF housemate Scott Junk (6-2-1 MMA) at the inaugural “Galaxy MMA: Worlds Collide” event on May 1 from the Neal S. Blaisdell arena in Honolulu,... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Will Kerr vs. Karen Darabedyan added to WEC 49
WEC 49 continues to look better and better as 5 Oz has recently been able to learn of yet another intriguing addition to the upcoming event. Sources close to Will Kerr (8-2 MMA, 0-1 WEC) have revealed to FiveOuncesofPain.com that the hard hitting lightweight will meet Karen Darabedyan (9-2 MMA, 1-1 WEC) at WEC 49 in Edmonton on June 20. Kerr looks to rebound after suffering TKO loss to Kamal Shalorus... [Read More...]
Falaniko Vitale: Back in the saddle again
Coming off of nearly a year and a half lay-off, “The People’s Champion” Falaniko Vitale (26-9 MMA) is all set to make his return to the MMA scene in defense of his X-1 middleweight belt this Saturday against UFC veteran and TUF alum, Kalib Starnes (14-4-1 MMA). FiveOunceofPain.com had the chance to catch up with Vitale at the X-1 “Champions II” press conference at Dave and Buster’s... [Read More...]
Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro: I am dropping to 185 pounds
Coming off of an eventful 2009 and looking to complete his personal triple crown of championships, no-gi world champion and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Alexandre “Xande” Ribeiro (2-0 MMA) looks to add an MMA world title to his collection of accomplishments. Recently, Xande took a short trip to island of Oahu to recharge his batteries where FiveOuncesofPain.com had the opportunity to... [Read More...]
Matt Brown: I will wear Ricardo Almeida out and finish him by TKO
Coming off a TKO victory against James Wilks in November, the “Immortal” Matt Brown (13-7 MMA, 4-1 UFC) took a trip to Oahu, Hawaii to add some “aloha” to his fight game in preparation for his bout with Ricardo Almeida (11-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) at UFC 111. FiveOuncesofPain.com recently had the chance to catch up with Brown at the Hawaii Martial Arts Center & Central Oahu Jiu Jitsu Academy to... [Read More...]
