Does Couture benefit from Liddell losing?
At the risk of sounding like a mark, I’ve planned a vacation around UFC 79 in December because like a lot of other people out there, I’ve been waiting to see Chuck Liddell vs. Wanderlei Silva for five years now. I’m not actually rooting for one fighter over the other as I’m just rooting for a good fight. I’ve been a fan of both for so long now and seeing two icons in the... [Read More...]
Henderson could fight in December
Bubba the Love Sponge mentioned on his Sirius Satellite Radio show today that he ran into PRIDE welterweight champion Dan Henderson during a weekend trip to Las Vegas. According to Bubba, Henderson indicated that he could be fighting in the UFC again as early as December. While Henderson did not say whether it was possible he’d be fighting at UFC 79 on Dec. 29, the only other UFC show scheduled... [Read More...]
Wand vs. Chuck promo video: whet your appetite
UFC.com has a nice promo video for the upcoming UFC 79 battle that we’ve all been waiting for Wanderlei Silva vs. Chuck Liddell. It’s been a while since we’ve seen Wand in action, this clip has some nice highlights. I’m getting goosebumps already… WATCH the video HERE (jumps you to UFC video player) Click for more UFC 79 content on 5 Ounces of Pain. Read More →
It’s official: Liddell vs. Silva scheduled for UFC 79
UFC president Dana White officially announced during Spike TV’s Scream 2007 that the long-awaited dream match between Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva has been scheduled to take place on Dec. 29 at UFC 79 in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. I’m buying my tickets tomorrow. Read More →
DirecTV advertising match between Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva for UFC 79
A hat tip goes out to UFCDaily.com for pointing out that DirecTV is currently advertising on its website that the long awaited dream match between Wanderlei Silva vs. Chuck Liddell is scheduled to take place at UFC 79 on Dec. 29. You can check out the graphic that appears below by clicking here and going to the DirecTV website. Should DirecTV’s decision to advertise the match be taken as anything... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Rich Clementi to fight Melvin Guillard at UFC 79
Rich Clementi has confirmed to FiveOunceOfPain.com that he will be fighting Melvin Guillard at UFC 79 on Dec. 29. Rumors began to circulate about this matchup last week but Clementi just recently got official word from Joe Silva of the UFC that the match is indeed on. (click for latest UFC 79 fight card) But before he fights Guillard, Clementi will be taking on Antoine Skinner this Saturday on the... [Read More...]
Nogueira vs. Kongo may not happen at UFC 79
According to Dave Meltzer in his latest FoxSports.com column, a rumored match between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cheick Kongo may not take place at UFC 79 on Dec. 29 as had been previously reported. It now appears that Nogueira vs. Kongo could take place in either January or February. Meltzer also indicates that a deal to bring the UFC to Montreal in January has yet to be finalized. Read More →
Report: Nogueira vs. Kongo set for UFC 79
Brian Knapp of The Fight Network is reporting that a heavyweight clash between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cheick Kongo is planned for UFC 79 on Dec. 29 in Las Vegas. Nogueira made his UFC debut this past July at UFC 73 and defeated Heath Herring for the third time in his career. Meanwhile, Kongo is on a two fight win streak with his most recent victory being a sound unanimous decision over Mirko... [Read More...]
DirecTV offering special UFC PPV deal to subscribers
I noticed over the weekend that DirecTV is offering customers that are planning on ordering UFC 77, 78, and 79 in the upcoming months a special deal. If you order all three by Oct. 20 it will still cost you the $120 that it will cost you if you order them separately. However, if you order all three by the deadline you’ll get a free UFC DVD, a free TapouT skullcap, and a one-year free membership... [Read More...]
UFC 79 fight card
What: UFC 79 When: Dec. 29, ‘07 Where: Las Vegas, NV; Mandalay Bay Watch: PPV starts at 10pm EST Here’s the latest on the UFC 79 card: Matt Serra vs. Matt Hughes (for the UFC Welterweight Title) Wanderlei Silva vs. Chuck Liddell Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Ryoto Machida Nate Mohr vs. Manny Gamburyan Doug Evans vs. Mark Bocek Dean Lister vs. Jordan Radev Melvin Guillard vs. Rich Clementi Roan... [Read More...]
UFC News & Notes: Nakamura tests positive; surgery for Shogun; Jensen to replace Eastman
As I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, Kazuhiro Nakamura tested positive for marijuana following his loss at UFC 76 to Lyoto Machida. He’s been fined and suspended three months by the California State Athletic Commission. Man, could this whole Pride thing get any worse? The marijuana positive still doesn’t explain the umbrella. I know that was his deal in Pride but it seemed even... [Read More...]
