Rebellion MMA Radio: UFC’s Shane Roller and Dennis Bermudez, journalist Josh Nason
It’s a busy week in the MMA world between UFC on Fuel 3 and Strikeforce Grand Prix Final but Rebellion MMA Radio hosts Mitch Ciccarelli and Bryan Levick aren’t taking a break to bask in all the caged glory. This Sunday night the show welcomes two talented competitors who call the UFC home in the form of lightweight Shane Roller and featherweight Dennis Bermudez. Also set to offer up some insight,... [Read More...]
Rebellion MMA Radio: UFC flyweight Ian McCall, longtime MMA veteran Frank Trigg, Invicta FC’s Jessica Penne
After welcoming flyweight contender Demetrious Johnson to the airwaves last week, Rebellion MMA Radio is back this Sunday with the man looking to maul “Mighty Mouse” when they meet on June 8 to determine a top contender to the UFC’s inaugural divisional title – Ian McCall! “Uncle Creepy” will join hosts Bryan Levick and Mitch Ciccarelli this weekend to discuss his upcoming bout against... [Read More...]
Rebellion MMA Radio: UFC flyweight Demetrious Johnson, rising welterweight Stephen Thompson, and Alchemist head Lex McMahon
Last Sunday Rebellion MMA Radio welcomed the beauty of Jade Bryce, the brawn of Tony Ferguson, and the brains of E. Spencer Kyte to the show. This time around we’ve got twice the bad-assery, plus one of the most-respected executives in the business, stopping by to speak with hosts (and regular 5 OZ contributors) Bryan Levick and Mitch Ciccarelli, as UFC fighters Demetrious Johnson and Stephen “Wonderboy”... [Read More...]
Rebellion MMA Radio: Bellator beauty Jade Bryce, TUF winner Tony Ferguson, and UFC writer E. Spencer Kyte
After kicking in the MMA radio community’s proverbial door last weekend with a debut episode highlighted by Johny Hendricks’ thoughts on Josh Koscheck and a visit from Ultimate Fighter 8 champion Efrain Escudero, Rebellion MMA Radio is back this Sunday with another stacked show! Joining hosts Bryan Levick and Mitch Ciccarelli to talk all-things Mixed Martial Arts will be UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson,... [Read More...]
UFC 144 Real Time Weigh-In Results
The UFC is less than 24 hours away from making its official return to one of MMA’s birthplaces after more than a decade away. However, before the fighters can face off inside the Octagon at UFC 144 they’ll have to battle the bulge as it were, attempting to make weight despite the travel and time/cultural differences. UFC 144 is headlined by a lightweight title-fight between champion Frankie... [Read More...]
Johnson misses weight badly, everyone else on point at UFC 142 weigh-ins
The first UFC event of 2012 has arrived and with it comes a solid card set to take place in an electric environment thanks to the always lively Brazilian fans. Coming to you live on Saturday night from Rio de Janeiro it’s UFC 142: Aldo vs. Mendes where featherweight champion Jose Aldo will put his belt on the line against undefeated grappler Chad Mendes. Also set to co-headline the card, national... [Read More...]
Sixth Ounce Podcast: Episode 13
It’s the first episode of the The Sixth Ounce Podcast in 2012 and boy is it a big one. First Brendhan Conlan and Adam Tool join Jeremy Lambert to talk about the year that was 2011 in MMA. We’ll discuss our favorite fights and fighters from this past year and preview the upcoming year in MMA by saying who we think is in for a breakout year and what fights we’re looking forward to in... [Read More...]
Five Ounces 2011 Year-End Awards: The Meat and Potatoes
The first week of 2012 has arrived, and though 2011 may not have delivered on the public’s long-standing dream of flying cars and laser-blasters it was certainly a period filled with memorable months from a Mixed Martial Arts viewpoint. We witnessed champions fall in dramatic fashion, prospects rise from the ranks to become divisional kings, and numerous fighters emerge victorious by the skin of... [Read More...]
Five Ounces 2011 Year-End Awards: Jaw Droppers and Arm-Poppers
The final week of 2011 has arrived, and though the year may not have delivered on the public’s long-standing dream of flying cars and laser-blasters it was certainly a period filled with memorable months from a Mixed Martial Arts viewpoint. We witnessed champions fall in dramatic fashion, prospects rise from the ranks to become divisional kings, and numerous fighters emerge victorious by the skin... [Read More...]
Five Ounces 2011 Year-End Awards: Bummers, Bravado, and Brouhahas
The final week of 2011 has arrived, and though the year may not have delivered on the public’s long-standing dream of flying cars and laser-blasters it was certainly a period filled with memorable months from a Mixed Martial Arts viewpoint. We witnessed champions fall in dramatic fashion, prospects rise from the ranks to become divisional kings, and numerous fighters emerge victorious by the skin... [Read More...]
FIGHTDAY Official UFC 141 Pre-Show – Dec 30 2011 5PM EST
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Five Ounces 2011 Year-End Awards: Oops, Oohs, and Arghs
The final week of 2011 has arrived, and though the year may not have delivered on the public’s long-standing dream of flying cars and laser-blasters it was certainly a period filled with memorable months from a Mixed Martial Arts viewpoint. We witnessed champions fall in dramatic fashion, prospects rise from the ranks to become divisional kings, and numerous fighters emerge victorious by the skin... [Read More...]
The Sixth Ounce Podcast: Episode 5
The Sixth Ounce Podcast is back and better than ever. Join Jeremy Lambert, Brendhan Conlan, and Samer Kadi as they discuss the news of Georges St. Pierre pulling out of his UFC 137 bout against Carlos Condit and why so many injuries have happened this year in MMA. Then Jeremy and Samer review the greatest fight ever to take place in a ring between Kenny Garner and Maxim Grishin where we pick apart... [Read More...]
Shlemenko, Vianna advance to Season 5 final with big wins at Bellator 54
Two middleweights got one step closer to an opportunity at dethroning dominant Bellator champion Hector Lombard and a chance at $100,000 with wins at the semifinal round of the Bellator Season 5 Middleweight Tournament. Coming to us live from the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey it was Bellator 54, an action-packed event featuring a slew of stoppages. The card was headlined by former finalist... [Read More...]
Five Ounces of Podcast: Episode 2
It’s one again time for Five Ounces of Podcast with this go-round featuring Jeremy Lambert and Samer Kadi looking back at UFC 135 while wondering whether Quinton Jackson was impressive or not in defeat, try to exploit the holes in the game of Jon Jones, ponder the futures of Josh Koscheck and Matt Hughes, and talk about the atrocious heavyweight bouts that got on the main card over Takeya Mizugaki... [Read More...]
The Pick ‘Em Showdown – 5 OZ vs. Fightlinker Fallout
Astute readers and avid followers may have picked up on this past weekend’s bet between Five Ounces of Pain and Fightlinker, our brothers from the Rebellion Media mother, involving UFC 135 picks. Now that the event has come and gone the points have been tallied up and the punishment for losing “The Pick ‘Em Showdown” has been dished out. Though a valiant battle, in the end it was... [Read More...]
“Battle on the Bayou” official as all fighters make weight
The UFC has returned to New Orleans and, as they say around those parts, “Laissez les bons temps roulez!” Though the card may not be the sexiest on paper it is littered with competitive match-ups and features a pair of Ultimate Fighter winners in addition to the return of popular 185er Alan Belcher. However, before the good times can roll, headliners Jake Shields and Jake Ellenberger will need... [Read More...]
Bellator Middleweight Quarterfinals set as all fighters make weight
Last weekend Bellator FC came out in fine form with the Season 5 debut and a competitive opening round to the organization’s ongoing welterweight tournament. This weekend it’s the 185-pounders’ turn to titillate the audience’s interest in the form of their own quarterfinal clashes at Bellator 50. The show is set for 7:00 PM EST on Saturday night (with preliminary pairings streaming hours earlier... [Read More...]
Former UFC fighters Arlovski and Grove get back to winning ways at ProElite
Pugilists and pineapples were in full effect Saturday night, as the new version of ProElite fired up from the Aloha State with an event featuring former UFC heavyweight champ Andrei Arlovski looking to take the first step back towards his former glory. Also in action were undefeated Olympic wrestler Sara McMann and TUF 3 winner Kendall Grove in addition to B.J. Penn‘s brother, Reagan Penn, and... [Read More...]
Dominating performances highlight excitement-filled UFC 134
The Octagon returns to Brazil for the first time since 1998 and UFC has brought past, present, and future Brazilian stars with them looking to impress their home country. Coming to us from the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil it was “UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami”. The show was headlined by the greatest middleweight in MMA history and current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva defending... [Read More...]
