Sherdog is reporting that a rematch between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and two time collegiate national champion wrestler and former IFL light heavyweight champion Vladimir Matyushenko is likely to be booked for Affliction’s upcoming October 11 show. Matyushenko defeated Nogueira in Japan in 2002 via unanimous decision and is currently riding an eight fight... 

Jordan Breen has the scoop at Sherdog: The “Streetfight Bancho” will make his return to the cage in August, but finding his first stateside win might not be so easy. Hiroyuki Takaya will take on up-and-coming 145-pounder Cub Swanson at the next WEC offering in Las Vegas on August 3. A source close to Takaya confirmed the bout to Sherdog.com. This... 

Over the last few weeks, the Five Ounces of Pain staff has been working hardcore landing numerous fighter interviews. These new interviews have been posted so often it has been easy to miss, so here is a list of the latest. Click each name to read the interview: Josh Koscheck Mayhem Miller Chris Horodecki Frank Trigg Bas Rutten Joe Lauzon Chris Horodecki Frankie... 

“Lil’ Evil” Jens Pulver jaws about his upcoming slugfest with Cub Swanson at tonights WEC 31. You gotta love Jens, he has so much passion. Pulver talks about Swanson, the Faber/Curran matchup, his dad beating him as a kid, and what motivates him to keep positive. This is 7 minutes of your time well spent. Video care of RawVegasTV. Check... 

By Paul Balsom Amidst all the UFC cards, EliteXC’s “Renegade” card, the Randy Couture drama, and the introduction of HDNet Fights and M-1 Global, many people may not remember the amazing WEC card taking place on Versus on December 12. There are 3 title fights featuring Urijah Faber, Doug Marshall, and Paulo Filho. A major point of interest... 

According to the MySpace page of WEC featherweight fighter Cub Swanson, his match against Jens Pulver that had originally been scheduled for Sept. 5 has been moved to Nov. 3. Pulver was removed from the card after injuring his knee during the final weeks of his training camp. Swanson’s name remained on the card as it was believed that Scott Adams and the... 

Jens Pulver’s WEC debut will have to wait as his scheduled match on September 5 vs. Cub Swanson has been scrapped. The MFS-affiliated fighter sustained a knee injury last Friday, according to Sherdog.com. He’s slated to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. You can read the report by clicking here.  Read More →

The Tagg Radio crew broke more news on today’s show in addition to Shogun fighting Forrest Griffin at UFC 76. According to Tagg Radio, Jens Pulver’s first fight in the WEC at 145 lbs. will be against Cub Swanson. No date for the fight was given. UPDATED: It now appears that Swanson and Pulver will be fighting on September 5 on Versus.   Read More →