Nick Diaz vs. Scott Smith to be added to June 6 Strikeforce event
Fresh off their dramatic victories during Strikeforce’s “Shamrock vs. Diaz” event on April 11 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., Nick Diaz and Scott Smith will both be press into action again with less than two months recovery time in order to compete during the promotion’s next big event on Saturday, June 6 in St. Louis, MO. As far as their opponents are concerned, Diaz... [Read More...]
Aaron Riley to get his rematch vs. Shane Nelson at UFC 101
After losing in controversial fashion to Shane Nelson at UFC 96 this past March, Aaron Riley is now set to receive his long-awaited rematch this coming August at UFC 101 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. MMAWeekly.com was the first to report the news, which confirmed the rematch with a source close to Nelson’s camp. Referee Rick Fike declared Nelson the winner via TKO just 44 seconds into... [Read More...]
Javier Mendez departs as Strikeforce’s matchmaker
Strikeforce could be in the market for a new matchmaker as FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been informed that Javier Mendez has left the promotion. Five Ounces of Pain learned of Mendez’s departure late Tuesday night and was able to confirm the development with Mendez himself via text message. Mendez had been doubling as one of the sport’s most prominent trainers at the American Kickboxing Academy... [Read More...]
Report: Larson to step in for Koscheck vs. Wilson at UFC 98
With Josh Koscheck on the shelf due to a foot injury and unable to compete as scheduled at UFC 98 on May 23, UFC officials were forced to seek out a replacement to fight Chris Wilson. According to a report by MMAjunkie.com, that replacement will be none other than former WEC welterweight title challenger Brock Larson. Larson, 25-2, began his third tour of duty under the UFC banner by recording a submission... [Read More...]
Jake Rosholt vs. Chris Leben targeted for UFC 102
A middleweight battle between former NCAA champion Jake Rosholt (5-1) and the returning Chris Leben (18-5) is set for the yet-to-be announced UFC 102 event expected to take place in Portland, Ore. on August 29. MMAjunkie.com was first to report the new matchup and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the news with a source close to Rosholt. Rosholt graduated from Oklahoma State University, where... [Read More...]
Amir Sadollah vs. Johny Hendricks pegged for UFC 101
Amir Sadollah’s first bout since winning the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter last June won’t be an easy one. Sources have confirmed that Sadollah’s welterweight debut will take place at on Aug. 8 at UFC 101 vs. former NCAA champion Johny Hendricks. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was the first site to confirm with sources close to Hendricks that he has signed and submitted his bout agreement.... [Read More...]
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Marcus Jones tries out for tenth season of TUF
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Marcus Jones was one of the more high-profile fighters to appear at today’s open tryout in Seattle, WA for the upcoming tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter. Spike TV executives confirmed the news to FiveOuncesOfPain.com and several other websites via an e-mail on Monday afternoon. Jones, 3-2, is currently slated to compete at XFC’s “Regional Conflict”... [Read More...]
Jens Pulver vs. Josh Grispi added to WEC 41
A featherweight matchup between veteran Jens Pulver and rising prospect Josh Grispi has been added to the lineup for WEC 41 on June 7 in Sacramento, Calif. The news come courtesy of a report by Michael David Smith of AOL’s MMA Fanhouse, who is quoting officials with the WEC. The Pulver vs. Grispi joins a deep WEC 41 lineup that already includes WEC featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown defending... [Read More...]
WEC 40: Two Thumps Up
Since being acquired by Zuffa LLC, I’ve been staunch about my belief that World Extreme Cagefighting has been the best pound-for-pound fight promotion in the world. However, the formula for recent shows had become a little stale and some of the matchups just weren’t meeting my high expectations. But last night, the promotion delivered with one of its best fight cards in quite some time.... [Read More...]
Showtime announces the official launch of ShoMMA
During last night’s edition of its Showtime Championship Boxing series in Montreal, Canada, premium-based cable provider Showtime officially announced the launch of its brand new MMA series entitled ShoMMA: Strikeforce Challengers. According to the broadcast, the debut of the new series is scheduled for Friday, May 15 and is expected to take place at a local casino in Fresno, Calif. Much like... [Read More...]
White confirms deal for reality TV show is off during upcoming interview on “The MMAsh”
UFC President Dana White not only reiterated his apology to the gay community during a taped appearance that will air on the syndicated CBS Radio show “The MMAsh,” but also confirmed he will be taking on a reduced media presence as a result of this week’s controversy. FiveOuncesOfPain.com obtained the audio courtesy of “The MMAsh” before it is set to air tonight from 9-10... [Read More...]
Better Late Than Never: Responding to the Dana White/Loretta Hunt Controversy
Noticeably absent from this website was coverage in regards to UFC President Dana White’s controversial video blog response to an article by Sherdog.com’s Loretta Hunt in which Hunt reported that the UFC was eliminating specific passes for managers and agents. The reason why I neglected to address this issue on FiveOuncesOfPain.com is not because I was trying to dodge this issue. The reality... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck off of UFC 98 event due to injury
Josh Koscheck’s opportunity to redeem himself following his upset loss to Paulo Thiago at UFC 95 in February is going to have to wait. Koscheck’s comeback campaign had been slated to kick off on May 23 at UFC 98 in Las Vegas but the former NCAA wrestling standout has been forced to withdraw from the card due to injury. The season one veteran of The Ultimate Fighter had been slated to face... [Read More...]
Strikeforce officially announces June 6 event in St. Louis; Babalu vs. Feijao championship fight set
Strikeforce officials formally announced Thursday morning that its second major event to be promoted under its new multi-fight agreement with Showtime is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO. Confirmed to headline the event was the previously announced middleweight matchup between former EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler vs. former EliteXC welterweight champion... [Read More...]
Thomson forced to withdraw from Strikeforce lightweight title fight vs. Melendez
A much-anticipated Strikeforce lightweight title rematch between reigning champion Josh Thomson and the former champion Gilbert Melendez that had been scheduled for April 11 has been canceled. Showtime officials issued a press release Wednesday night announcing that Thomson vs. Melendez II had been scrubbed in light of the fact that Thomson recently broke his leg during a sparring session with fellow... [Read More...]
Forrest Griffin confirms fight vs. Thiago Silva at UFC 101
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin has confirmed that he’s slated to return from a broken hand against Thiago Silva at UFC 101 in Philadelphia, PA on August 8. Griffin revealed the news during Wednesday’s season premiere for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter. During a “Late Night News Presented by Burger King” commercial insert, Griffin updated fans... [Read More...]
Amir Sadollah reveals he’s set to compete at UFC 101
Amir Sadollah, the middleweight winner from the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter, has revealed that he’s slated to compete for the first time since winning the Spike TV reality series on Aug. 8 at UFC 101 in Philadelphia. Sadollah made the revelation during a commercial insert that aired during last night’s premiere for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter. During the “Late... [Read More...]
Strikeforce’s June show expected to include Phil Baroni vs. Joe Riggs
A welterweight matchup between a pair of former heavy-hitting ex-UFC veterans in Joe Riggs vs. Phil Baroni is expected to take place during a yet-to-be announced Strikeforce event tentatively scheduled for June 6 in St. Louis, Missouri. MMAWeekly.com was the first site to report the bout as being finalized and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the report with sources close to both fighters. Baroni,... [Read More...]
Former NFL DL Matt Mitrione expected to try out for TUF 10
Earlier this week FiveOuncesOfPain.com reported that former New York Giants offensive lineman Bobby Jones is planning to try out for the upcoming tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter. The site has now learned that former NFL defensive lineman Matt Mitrione attends to try out for the show as well. A three-year veteran of the league, the 30-year old Mitrione began his NFL career in 2002 after graduating... [Read More...]
Gegard Mousasi could make light heavyweight debut vs. Sokoudjou at DREAM.9 (UPDATED)
Bourgas, Bulgaria – DREAM middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi could make his light heavyweight debut on May 25 at DREAM.9 vs. UFC and Affliction veteran Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. FiveOuncesofPain.com originally reported the matchup as being finalized upon hearing the news Friday afternoon from Mousasi’s manager, Apy Echteld. However, additional sources within M-1 Global later informed... [Read More...]
