5 Oz. Exclusive: Brett Rogers and his camp release explosive new statement regarding EliteXC’s decision to promote Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock
With EliteXC’s recent public announcement that it had decided on Ken Shamrock as the next opponent for Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson during its next installment of “Saturday Night Fights” on CBS on Oct. 4, it has once again left Brett Rogers and his unblemished 8-0 record on the outside looking in. Securing a match against Slice has been a tremendous source of frustration... [Read More...]
Video: Kimbo Slice and Brett Rogers post-fight altercation
Our good friend at MMARated.com, Ariel Helwani, worked overtime this week getting tons of great video pertaining to the buildup and aftermath of EliteXC’s debut on CBS. Ariel and his crew were able to get video of the post-fight press conference altercation between Kimbo Slice and Brett Rogers, which you can view here. MMARated.com also has a ton of other video I highly recommend you check out. ... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice and Brett Rogers tangle at post-fight presser
During the post-fight press conference for EliteXC: “Primetime” on CBS, Brett Rogers questioned Kimbo Slice’s performance in his bout with James Thompson. Rogers had knocked out Jon Murphy previously during the night within one round. Rogers questioned Slice’s performance before Kimbo was even in the room but then repeated it once Slice had entered the press conference. Slice... [Read More...]
A Few Words With Frank Edgar, UFC Rising Star
Even though it is a couple weeks late, I got to catch up with one of the few who experienced “validation” at UFC 78: “Validation,” Frank “The Answer” Edgar. This soft-spoken fighter has been making quite the splash in the UFC lightweight division, as he has enjoyed three victories since his UFC debut in February of this year. His most recent victory was a dominating... [Read More...]
Parisyan reveals broken hand; welcomes bout vs. Fitch
Damon Martin from MMAWeekly.com was able to catch up with Karo Parisyan following his win last weekend against Ryo Chonan at UFC 78. It’s a very revealing interview that I recommend you check out. During the interview, Parisyan responds to criticism about his performance during the unanimous decision victory. He talked about how he only had three weeks of intense training at Xtreme Couture due... [Read More...]
UFC 78 Post-Fight Video: Evans and Bisping comment on decision
Here’s more ESPN video. Michael Bisping makes it clear he wants to fight again as soon as possible. Read More →
UFC 78 Post-Fight Video: Frankie Edgar talks win
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UFC 78 Post-Fight Video: Ed Herman talks knockout
ESPN has made some post-fight video from UFC available for the viewing public. Ed Herman briefly discusses his knockout victory over Joe Doerksen: Read More →
Michael Bisping: fans in Newark can “go to hell”
Steve Cofield’s got the audio of Michael Bisping saying the fans in Newark can “go to hell” at the post-UFC 78 presser. Now, the question is, was he kidding? Cofield didn’t think so: The Brit was asked for his reaction to being booed often by the fans in Newark before and after the event. Listen to the clip below. He said they can go to hell. It didn’t sound like he was... [Read More...]
The Unpopular Position: Michael Bisping Was Robbed
By Ben Fowlkes I don’t expect anyone to agree with what I’m about to say. I’m not even sure I agree with it, at least not a hundred percent, but something about Saturday’s decision didn’t sit well with me. Is it because I find Michael Bisping a little more likable than Rashad Evans — whose nickname, “Sugar”, could not possibly be less fitting? Maybe. It could also be because I hate... [Read More...]
UFC 78 Bonuses
There actually were some exciting fights at UFC 78, however unless you were live you didn’t see them. Two undercard fights earned bonuses. Fight of the Night: Thiago Alves vs. Chris Lytle. Each fighter received a $55,000 bonus check. That should cover Lytle’s medical bills to stich up that nasty cut. KO of the Night: Ed Herman got the $55,000 bonus check. He floored Joe Doerksen early... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans would like to fight Forrest Griffin next
FiveOuncesOfPain.com contributor Gary Herman has made some post-UFC 78 notes available at 15rounds.com. According to Gary, Rashad Evans no longer has his sights solely set on a rematch with Tito Ortiz: “If the fight happens, it happens,” said Evans, “I mean Tito is super Hollywood now. He’s doing ... [Read More...]
Sam Caplan’s breakdown of UFC 78: Validation
UFC 78 is in the books and as the 2007 calendar year draws to a close, I don’t think anyone can make a strong case that the card will go down as one of the better shows of the year. In defense of UFC 78, I don’t think it was a bad card and I don’t think you can find anyone at fault as to why we didn’t get to see more excitement. It’s not like a movie where you pay money... [Read More...]
UFC 78: Evans and Bisping prove little, Alexander’s ground game not as good as advertised
By Adam Morgan Rashad Evans and Michael Bisping proved very little. Well, that may be exaggerating it a bit, but this fight certainly didn’t propel Rashad Evans into the top five light heavyweights in the world, as Dana White had claimed it would. This fight doesn’t even push Rashad Evans into the top ten, in my opinion. As for Bisping, the only thing it proved for him was that he needs... [Read More...]
UFC 78 Quick Results
Rashad Evans def. Michael Bisping via split decision Thiago Silva def. Houston Alexander via KO, R1 Karo Parisyan def. Ryo Chonan via unanimous decision Ed Herman def. Joe Doerksen via KO, R3 Frankie Edgar def. Spencer Fisher via unanimous decision Thiago Alves def. Chris Lytle via doctor stoppage (cuts), R2 Joe Lauzon def. Jason Reinhardt via rear naked choke, R1 Marcus Aurelio def. Luke Caudillo... [Read More...]
UFC 78 Weigh-In Results
Bisping vs. Evans might not be the star-studded main event fans crave but something tells me that the performances tonight are going to surprise a lot of people. Main Card Rashad Evans (206) vs. Michael Bisping (205) Houston Alexander (203) vs. Thiago Silva (204) Ryo Chonan (169.5) vs. Karo Parisyan (170) Joe Doerksen (185.5) vs. Ed Herman (186) Frankie Edgar (154) vs. Spencer Fisher (154.5) Undercard Chris... [Read More...]
UFC 78 Video: Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan preview UFC 78
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Edgar reps NJ well in his latest interview (audio)
Frankie Edgar gives a solid interview to fellow Jersey native Mr. Sunshine, Steve Cofield. LISTEN Here!! He talks about his transition from college wrestler to UFC fighter, where he’s training in the area, and goes into detail about his fight prep. Edgar also discusses being a wrestling coach at Rutgers University. And how he plans on using his superior wrestling skillz to exploit Spencer... [Read More...]
UFC 78 Video: Herman and Doersksen discuss their bout
In this video TUF 3 runner up Ed Herman and MMA veteran Joe Doerksen talk about their past meeting and the one coming up. Read More →
Pain Poll: 5 Oz. staff picks and previews UFC 78
UFC 78 is scheduled to take place this Saturday night from the brand new Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.The staff of FiveOuncesOfPain.com has chimed in with their picks but we before we get to them I wanted to let everyone know about two additional sources for UFC 78 preview content: 1) I was a guest on WhoopAss Radio recently. I joined the show to help break down the entire card. Luke and Seth were... [Read More...]
