Aaron Simpson vs. Tom Lawlor set for UFC Fight Night 20

A middleweight bout between Aaron Simpson and Tom Lawlor is expected to take place at UFC Fight Night 20. Both men have been issued bout agreements for the bout according to a recent report on The Underground. The event is expected to mark the first UFC in Virginia, taking place in Fairfax on January 11 and airing live on Spike TV. Simpson sports an unblemished record of 6-0 , with all six wins coming... [Read More...]

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5 Oz’s Exclusive Photo Gallery: Aaron Simpson Training For UFC 102

I recently had the opportunity to spend a day with the boys from Arizona Combat Sports, and in doing such, had the chance to watch one of the most talked about rising stars in the UFC training for what will be the biggest fight of his professional mixed martial arts career up until this point. I made my way to the gym headed up by twin brothers Trevor and Todd Lally that  currently houses fighters... [Read More...]

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Aaron Simpson vs. Ed Herman at UFC Fight Night 19

Undefeated middleweight Aaron Simpson is all set to face off with The Ultimate Fighter Season 3 middleweight finalist Ed Herman at UFC Fight Night 19. The event is set to take place at the Oklahoma Convention Center in Oklahoma on September 16. Simpson recently announced the expected match-up on his Facebook page. Simpson trains at Arizona Combat Sports along side the likes of Ryan Bader, Jamie Varner,... [Read More...]

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Aaron Simpson and Steve Steinbeiss competing in separate fights at UFC 103; Possible for Phoenix, Az.

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has just learned from sources close to both fighters that Aaron Simpson and Steve Steinbeiss will be competing in separate fights at UFC 103. No date or location has been announced announced for UFC 103 but the same source confirmed that Phoenix, Arizona is one location being considered for the event. Arizona is among the growing number of states that have recently sanctioned their... [Read More...]

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Aaron Simpson: Throwing First and Throwing Last

Do you believe in fate, or destiny? If you do, you would have to believe that Aaron Simpson’s story was written long before he had any say in the matter.   A natural born competitor, Simpson immersed himself in the world of combat from adolescence and has not taken a back step since. In high school the budding athlete put together a jaw dropping record of 142-1 during wrestling competition.... [Read More...]

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Aaron Simpson to make UFC debut at UFN 18 vs. Tim McKenzie

Talented middleweight prospect Aaron Simpson is scheduled to make his UFC debut on April 1 at UFC Fight Night 18 against Tim McKenzie. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news from a source close to one of the fighters on Sunday. The Simpson vs. McKenzie matchup will pit a current member of Arizona Combat Sports, Simpson, vs. one of its former members, McKenzie. Both fighters will also be making their... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: IFL set to announce extension with Fox Sports Net; Miller to fight Palaszewski

A representative close to the International Fight League confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) late Monday that the fight promotion is set to announce an extension of their existing television contract with Fox Sports Net. As per terms of the deal, the extension will call for the IFL’s show to air weekly on FSN on Saturdays at midnight through July. While speaking with... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Jim Miller vs. Marcus Aurelio fight at UFC Fight Night 13 not finalized

It is being reported by several media outlets that Jim Miller has agreed to replace the injured Spencer Fisher in a lightweight match against Marcus Aurelio to be contested on the undercard of UFC Fight 13 on April 2. While Miller has been offered the fight and is prepared to accept it, FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) has learned that the fight has not been finalized. When contacted... [Read More...]

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