Benji Radach: “Somebody is going to get knocked out”

Benji Radach has no illusions to how his upcoming bout with fellow middleweight slugger, Scott Smith, will end up going. The fans want a brawl, Smith wants a brawl, and according to Radach, that’s exactly what they’re going to get on April 11th when the two notorious bangers collide at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Diaz. Radach has never made it a secret as to his intentions in the cage, he’s... [Read More...]

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EliteXC “Heat”: Preview Benji Radach vs Murilo “Ninja” Rua

Benji Radach (18-4 MMA) vs. Murilo “Ninja” Rua (16-8-1 MMA) This is one of the best middleweight fights you will ever see outside of the UFC. These two 185lbers are some of the most exciting stand up fighters in MMA. We have a fighter on the comeback trail to elite status versus another on a quest to reclaim his title belt. Both have slick striking with knockout power and cement chins. This... [Read More...]

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Report: Radach vs. Ninja Rua added to EliteXC-CBS on Oct. 4

With all hope of a lightweight title defense by K.J. Noons vs. Nick Diaz now extinguished, EliteXC officials have reportedly decided to sign a middleweight bout between former EliteXC middleweight champion Murilo “Ninja” Rua and IFL refugee Benji Radach for its next installment of “Saturday Night Fights” set to take place on Oct. 4. The news comes courtesy of a report on Sherdog,... [Read More...]

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Houston Alexander Interview: “My ground game is just as good as anyone in the UFC.”

I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with overnight UFC sensation, Houston Alexander yesterday. Just talking to Houston, you get the feeling that he feels blessed just to be in the situation that he’s in right now with the UFC. Well, that and he’s very anxious to show you his ground game. He had some very interesting things to say and I hope you all enjoy the interview as much as... [Read More...]

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Site Announcement: Adam Morgan joins Five Ounces of Pain

I am proud to announce that Adam Morgan of 411Mania.com and Sprawl-N-Brawl.com has agreed to join FiveOuncesOfPain.com as a regular contributor. The addition of Adam signals the beginning in a major shift in the philosophy of this blog. Up until this point, 5 Oz. has been pretty much a one-man band. But not anymore. Due to a major announcement that I might be making later this week, I might not be... [Read More...]

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