CBS EliteXC Saturday Night Fights Pics
EliteXC “Primetime” photos from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Kimbo busting open Thompson’s ear in Rd 3. Fight was stopped shortly after. One of many front kicks that Carano used to keep Young out of range. [Read More...] Read More →
Pros and Cons of EXC on CBS
PRO: Gus Johnson. Absolutely fantastic job. Not only did he give credibility to the show but he’s an absolute professional and made it twice as good. I’d like Gus Johnson to announce everything on my television from MMA to hosting America’s Funniest Home Videos to talking to the banker on Deal or No Deal. I love you Gus Johnson. CON: Brett Rogers cursing. Immediately after the... [Read More...]
EliteXC: “Primetime” Results
Keep refreshing this page for the latest results from EliteXC: “Primetime” on CBS. Also, be sure to step into the 5 Oz. of Pain chatroom to chat with some of the staff as well as see what other fans are talking about. Keep it tuned to 5 Oz. for all your EliteXC on CBS needs! Main Card: Kimbo Slice def. James Thompson via TKO (strikes) at 0:38 of Rd. 3 Robbie Lawler vs. Scott Smith ruled... [Read More...]
Preview of “EliteXC: Primetime” Internet card
I’ve read numerous posts on message forums from some people that haver a problem with the underground that has been put together for “EliteXC: Primetime.” And that is understandable, considering that a lot of the names on the card are not yet well known nationally. However, that’s going to change, as fighters such as Matt Makowski, Wilson Reis, Jim Bova, Zach Makovsky, and James... [Read More...]
Pain Poll: The Staff of 5 Oz. Breaks Down EliteXC on CBS
We’re here once again with another exciting weekend of mixed martial arts action starting with EliteXC: Primetime on CBS. This will be a historic event for the sport of MMA and we’re more than happy to give you our analysis and predictions of the fights. Let’s do it.. Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson Paul Balsom: Thompson has won a whopping two of his last eight fights, one of those... [Read More...]
Preview of CBS’ Saturday Night Fights debut
In order to help get you in the mood for EliteXC’s historic debut on CBS this Saturday at 9 p.m. ET, I wanted to offer my breakdown of the televised portion of the card and give my predictions for the fight. I will have my preview of the Internet fights available here tomorrow. Overall, this card is filled with standup fighters so I expect a lot of quick and dramatic finishes. Here’s my... [Read More...]
EliteXC: “Primetime” weigh-ins to take place at the Prudential Center
Over the past several days we have received requests about weigh-in information for Saturday’s “EliteXC: Primetime” event. The weigh-ins for the event are scheduled for tomorrow (Friday) at 2 p.m. ET in Newark, N.J. at the Prudential Center. The weigh-ins are open to the public and will be held outside in front of the venue’s giant LED screen. Read More →
EliteXC could announce next CBS show on Saturday; Shaw talks ticket sales
EliteXC officials announced at their press conference today that there will not be a CBS show on July 26 as was previously speculated. The next CBS show could be late summer or early fall. EliteXC and CBS need to work out the venue for the next show as well as CBS’ primetime schedule but they could possibly announce the date for the second EliteXC show on CBS at Saturday’s event. Gary Shaw... [Read More...]
New Site for “Ruthless Robbie Lawler” Launched
FiveOuncesofPain.com has just been given word from Robbie Lawler’s team that his new and improved website has launched earlier this week. Just in time for his network television debut, Lawler’s new site features a personal blog, news, pictures, and a forum, among other things. The EliteXC middleweight champion will defend his belt against TUF-veteran Scott Smith on “EliteXC: Primetime”... [Read More...]
EliteXC: Primetime undercard to air on CBSSports.com
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that the undercard bouts for EliteXC: Primetime will be shown on CBSSports.com at 7 p.m. ET with the main card starting on CBS at 9 p.m. ET. Originally the bouts were only scheduled to appear on ProElite.com but now it appears that both ProElite.com and CBSSports.com will be streaming the fights live at 7 p.m. ET. The undercard bouts are as follows, starting at 7 p.m.... [Read More...]
James Thompson explains decision to leave Xtreme Couture
James “The Colossus” Thompson made headlines last year when he announced his decision to relocate to the United States and Las Vegas in order to train at Randy Couture’s Xtreme Couture gym. At the time, the feeling was that by training at Xtreme Couture, Thompson’s overall MMA game would begin to evolve as a result. However, against Brett Rogers during his EliteXC debut in... [Read More...]
Carlos Moreno vs. Carlton Haselrig now official for EliteXC’s “Primetime” undercard
The never-ending saga of a search for an opponent to fight former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman and six-time NCAA wrestling champion Carlton Haselrig during the undercard of EliteXC’s first-ever CBS telecast on May 31 appears to have reached an end. EliteXC announced in a press release Wednesday night that Haselrig is now set to face hard-hitting New Jersey-based heavyweight Carlos Moreno. Moreno... [Read More...]
Gus Johnson to call play-by-play during EliteXC: Primetime on CBS
Officials from CBS and EliteXC held a press conference and autograph signing in Studio City, Calif. earlier this afternoon in anticipation of the first mixed martial arts event to be broadcast on live primetime television on Saturday, May 31. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned from those attending the press conference that Gus Johnson has been announced as the lead play-by-play announcer for the historic... [Read More...]
Hello mainstream media! Meet Phil Baroni
Despite having lost two consecutive fights, EliteXC middleweight fighter Phil Baroni is just as feisty as ever. Baroni, who will try to snap his losing streak during EliteXC’s first-ever CBS broadcast on May 31 in a middleweight bout against Joe Villasenor, did not hold back during a Thursday conference call to promote the event. For certain members of the mainstream media, it was their first... [Read More...]
5 Oz Exclusive: Joe McCall out of May 31 EliteXC fight with Carlton Haselrig
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned through sources close to Joe McCall that he will be unable to compete on the May 31 EliteXC undercard due to unforeseen family obligations. As we reported yesterday, McCall, who is 4-0 in his fighting career, was scheduled to fight former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman and six-time NCAA wrestling champion Carlton Haselrig, who is 1-0 in his mixed martial arts career. Former... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: Carlton Haselrig to fight Joe McCall at May 31 EliteXC show
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has confirmed through multiple sources that former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman and six-time NCAA wrestling champ Carlton Haselrig will face “Cujo” Joe McCall during the undercard of EliteXC’s first-ever CBS show on May 31. The match completes the seven-bout undercard. Former Giants fullback Jarrod Bunch and former IFL heavyweight Bryan Vetell had been approached... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Interview with former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman Carlton Haselrig
To call Carlton Haselrig an accomplished athlete would be an understatement. In college, he was such an outstanding wrestler that he went on to become a six-time NCAA champion (three Division I titles and three Division II titles). The six NCAA championship titles is a distinction that is exclusive to Haselrig and is likely to remain so since Division II champions are no longer allowed to compete in... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: Q&A with EliteXC heavyweight Jon Murphy
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to go visit Brad Daddis’ Daddis Training Centers location in Philadelphia. I was able to get a glimpse of EliteXC heavyweight Jon Murphy’s training routine as he gets ready to face Brett Rogers in a swing bout scheduled for EliteXC: Primetime on CBS on May 31. After Murphy finished working out with trainer Rigel Balsamico, I was able to interview... [Read More...]
Binky Jones vs. Calvin Kattar latest fight to be added to EliteXC/CBS undercard
A lightweight (155 lbs.) encounter between James “Binky” Jones and Calvin Kattar is the latest fight for the undercard of EliteXC’s debut CBS show on May 31 to be finalized. A source first informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com of the news on Wednesday and we were able to confirm the news with Jones himself on Thursday evening. Jones’ involvement with the show was first reported by the... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: Fighters from Philadelphia’s famed Fight Factory added to “Saturday Night Fights” undercard
Two fighters from Philadelphia’s famed Fight Factory fight camp have been added to the undercard of EliteXC’s first-ever “Saturday Night Fights” card on CBS television, a source close to the camp has revealed exclusively to FiveOuncesOfPain.com. The Fight Factory, started by head trainer Stephen Haigh, features both DREAM lightweight Grand Prix competitor Eddie Alvarez and... [Read More...]
