UFC 79 Video: Chuck Liddell on ESPNews’ “Hot List”

Chuck Liddell appeared on ESPNews’ program “Hot List” today to talk about fighting Wanderlei Silva at UFC 79.  Read More →

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UFC 79: Adam Morgan of 5 Oz. of Pain breaks down the fights (audio)

I was fortunate enough to be a guest on the Mo Egger Show this morning on 1530 HOMER The Sports Animal, a local sports talk station here in Cincinnati, Ohio. We talked about Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva, Matt Hughes vs. GSP, why you should buy this card, and a couple of other MMA related items. Big thanks to Mo for having me on and letting me plug Five Ounces of Pain as much as I did. Click HERE... [Read More...]

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UFC 79: Stephan Bonnar, Arianny Celeste, & TJ Lavin pick the winners (video)

Excellent fight breakdowns/predictions made by Stephan Bonnar in this 8+ minute video. Ring girl Arianny is there for the eye candy, and X-Games champion TJ Lavin is there for ???. The fights they’re picking: Matt Hughes Vs. GSP Chuck Liddell Vs. Wanderlei Silva Lyoto Machida Vs. Rameau Sokoudjou Video provide by Raw Vegas TV Check back for a TON of UFC 79 content on FiveOuncesofPain.com  Read More →

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UFC 79 Video: Chuck Liddell “pretty sure” he can knock out Wanderlei Silva

In this ESPN.com video, Chuck Liddell talks about this Saturday’s fight vs. Wanderlei Silva. According to Liddell, he’ll have a bit of a reach advantage on Silva. It also sounds like he believes Silva’s aggressive nature is suited well to his own style.  Read More →

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UFC 79 Video: Wanderlei Silva breaks down Chuck Liddell

In this ESPN.com video, Wanderlei Silva not only breaks down Chuck Liddell’s game (check out where he’s critical of Liddell’s head movement) but he talks about not being able to kick a downed opponent anymore but that he can now throw elbows instead. Silva also expresses his belief that he’ll be fighting for the title in ‘08.  Read More →

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UFC 79 Video: St. Pierre still looks up to Hughes

In this ESPN.com video, Georges St. Pierre talks about Saturday’s fight with Matt Hughes and how he feels he has better coaching and training partners. In light of Hughes’ decision to leave MFS, I tend to agree.  Read More →

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UFC 79 Video: Hughes says GSP is better than Serra

In this ESPN.com video, Matt Hughes discusses how he thinks this Saturday’s fight vs. Georges St. Pierre will be a more exciting fight for the fans than his previously scheduled fight vs. Matt Serra. Hughes also talks about how he wasn’t worried about Serra taking him down, only how he was worried about his heavy hands and how he considers GSP to be the bigger threat on the ground.  Read More →

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New episode of Wandy’s Road to 79 (video)

The latest “Road to 79: Wanderlei Silva” is up on RawVegasTV. Wandy talks about how he got started fighting and what he would do if he wasn’t fighting. Apparently his wife is a doctor and also has a business degree – can they displace Tito/Jenna as the new power couple of MMA? Silva’s Brazilian accent is in full effect, so its kinda tough to make out what he’s... [Read More...]

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Wanderlei sparring Tompkins at Xtreme Couture (video)

A ripped up Wandy Silva and Shawn Tompkins go it at at Xtreme Couture gym, training for UFC 79. Can the attacking style of Silva overcome the vicious counter-punching of Liddell. Who is NOT pumped up for this fight?!?! Check out more UFC 79 on FiveOuncesofPain.com.  Read More →

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Wanderlei Silva talks about training for UFC 79

Here’s the latest installment of the Raw Vegas series, Road To 79.  Read More →

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UFC 79: James Irvin vs. Luis Cane

MMAJunkie.com reported earlier today that the final bout of UFC 79 has been set. James Irvin will be fighting Luis Cane to round off the undercard for the event. Irvin suffered a knee injury in his bout with Thiago Silva at UFC 71 back in May. Cane is an undefeated fighter who specializes in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but has finished the majority of his bouts via knockout. Full Fight Card for UFC 79:... [Read More...]

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UFC 79 Video: Wanderlei Silva talks about his fight with Chuck Liddell

Here’s the newest “Road to 79″ video from our pals at RawVegas.tv. In this first episode, Wand trains at Xtreme Couture and talks about some his training partners over the years, learning English with his son and eating at Taco Bell. Check out more UFC 79 content HERE at FiveOuncesofPain.com  Read More →

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Matt Serra talks about his injury, gives thoughts on Hughes/GSP III

Matt Serra talked to MMA Weekly about his injury: “I wanted to work out at (Ray) Longo’s, doing the calisthenics and the pad work and at nighttime I was doing my jiu-jitsu and my wrestling. Everything went great and then they left. I was demonstrating a move. I was showing somebody something from mount and next thing you know, something felt like it clicked. I’ve never been stunned by a stun... [Read More...]

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UFC steps up in a big way with Hughes vs. St. Pierre III

As you may or may not know, Matt Hughes announced on his website last night that he will be fighting Georges St. Pierre at UFC 79 on Dec. 29 for the interim welterweight title. The match was later confirmed via UFC.com. This bout replaces the previously scheduled welterweight title match between Hughes and Matt Serra that was scrapped after Serra sustained a herniated disk in his lower back during... [Read More...]

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Georges St. Pierre vs. Matt Hughes at UFC 79 is official

Check this out from Matt Hughes’ personal website: November 24th, 2007 I’m going to fight Georges St. Pierre on December 29th. I’ve got a couple reasons why I’ve made this decision and I will share those at a later time. I’ve asked for this to be for an interim title and if Matt Serra can’t fight in a year, then this would just be the title fight; but I don’t know if that is going... [Read More...]

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Matt Serra forced to pull out of welterweight title match at UFC 79

No, the headline you just read is not some elaborate “November Fools” joke. UFC.com has revealed that the highly-anticipated welterweight title showdown between Matt Serra and Matt Hughes scheduled to take place on Dec. 29 at UFC 79 in Las Vegas has been postponed. UFC president Dana White is quoted as making the announcement on Thursday and indicated that Serra is out of commission... [Read More...]

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Wanderlei Silva Road to UFC 79: RawVegas.tv (video)

Wandy does a quick interview for RawVegas. Talks about his training for his upcoming war against Chuck Liddell and also touches on the Randy Couture situation. Silva also says prefers classic luxury cars to a Hummer, but hasn’t bought one yet… “no fights, no Hummer” Check out more video at RawVegas.tv  Read More →

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UFC 79 fight card – UPDATED

Here’s the most updated UFC 79 fight card: Matt Serra vs. Matt Hughes CANCELED due to Serra back injury Wanderlei Silva vs. Chuck Liddell Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Ryoto Machida Melvin Guillard vs. Rich Clementi Nate Mohr vs. Manny Gamburyan Doug Evans vs. Mark Bocek Dean Lister vs. Jordan Radev Roan Carneiro vs. Tony DeSouza Eddie Sanchez vs. Soa Palalei Check all of our UFC 79 content... [Read More...]

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Impact Report: Signing of Sokoudjou could benefit UFC’s bottom line

After going through a period of negative news that included Randy Couture’s resignation along with a potential deal with HBO falling through, the UFC has rebounded nicely with a string of positive announcements. First, it was the signing of Brock Lesnar, which is a move that has the potential to pay huge dividends for the UFC from a mainstream perspective. Soon after that they made hardcore fans... [Read More...]

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Sokoudjou to face Machida @ UFC 79 confirmed

UFC.com has confirmed what has been rumoured over the past couple of days. “The African Assassin” Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (4-1) has signed a deal with the UFC and his first bout will be against undefeated Ryoto Machida. The fight will happen at UFC 79: Nemesis on 29th of December and will add to an impressive card already featuring Matt Serra and Matt Hughes in a Welterweight title fight... [Read More...]

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