Shane Carwin: ‘Brock has Mono’, ‘UFC 108 is not happening’

Although recent reports had the heavyweight championship clash between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin being shifted from UFC 106 to UFC 108, it now looks like that’s not going to happen either. The reason according to Carwin on his official website: Mono, and supposedly Brock has a bad case of it. Guys my manager Jason Genet just told me that UFC 108 is not happening. Brock has Mono and what the... [Read More...]

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Brock Lesnar on Shane Carwin: ‘He hasn’t fought anybody’

The trash talking has officially begun with Brock Lesnar putting in his two cents on his upcoming bout versus Shane Carwin at UFC 106, which has been scheduled for November 21 from the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Carwin was first to voice his opinion of the Heavyweight champion, giving Lesnar a ton of criticism after his successful title defense against Frank Mir, back at UFC 100. Shortly after Lesnar... [Read More...]

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Brock Lesnar vs. Shane Carwin In The Works For UFC 106 (UPDATED)

EDITORS NOTE: Contrary to other reports currently claiming  this fight as being confirmed, this bout is not official at this point. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been able to confirm through sources very close to the potential bout that negotiations are under way, but nothing is set in stone at this time. Stay tuned to 5 Oz’s as we keep you updated on this still developing story. It appears as though... [Read More...]

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Dana White: ‘[Brock Lesnar] just went nuts and flipped out’

UFC President Dana White had his entire world flipped upside down inside the octagon at UFC 100 as his heavyweight champion, and biggest draw in the history of the UFC, took the opportunity to bash the promotion’s top sponsor for the event. “I’m going to go home, I’m going to drink a Coors Light,” said Brock Lesnar following his recent mugging of Frank Mir. “That’s... [Read More...]

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Rickson Gracie: ‘It would take me longer to submit Fedor than it would [Brock Lesnar]‘

Fifty year old eighth degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Rickson Gracie has seen his fair share of controversy following his last professional fight in May of 2000. The mythical submission specialist has claimed to possess a fighting record somewhere in the range of 400-0.  Rickson caught quite a bit of backlash following comments made to Tokyo Sports in which he stated that heavyweight king Fedor... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin: ‘[Brock] has a long ways to go before he earns the respect of a champion’

There are one of two people that will be facing UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in his next outing. Heavyweight wrecking machines Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez have a date with destiny on October 24 at UFC 104 as the two undefeated goliaths will face off with one another to determine which is the decisive threat to Lesnar’s crown. The winner has been promised a title shot. According... [Read More...]

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Dana White: ‘I want Fedor’

The greatest fighter in the world not currently fighting for the UFC may be a little bit closer to winding up with the promotion in the very near future. It’s no secret that there have been multiple failed attempts to acquire Fedor Emelianenko on the UFC’s part in the past. The UFC claimed that Fedor’s demands were beyond what they were willing to do, and Fedor’s management... [Read More...]

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Brock Lesnar celebrates revenge over Frank Mir with a cold Bud Light

“Wow, that man just doesn’t give a …… just, wow,” was what must have run through most fans minds as Brock Lesnar took an opportunity to bash the sponsor of last evening’s UFC 100 in his post fight interview with Joe Rogan following his second round destruction of Frank Mir. Lesnar looked right at the Bud Light logo painted in the center of the octagon and announced... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin picks Lesnar to defeat Mir at UFC 100

There will be few men watching the heavyweight championship bout between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir at UFC 100 tomorrow evening as the undefeated smashing machine that goes by the name of Shane Carwin. When it was recently announced that Carwin would be facing off with fellow undefeated heavyweight Cain Velasquez at UFC 104 it left little doubt; the winner of this fight will be getting the next crack... [Read More...]

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Frank Mir on Lesnar: ‘I don’t think he’s physically capable of going 5 rounds’

Frank Mir is a man who has had his past life taken from him by tragedy. He had to give up his belt and was faced with a long road back to his title. From encountering everything from doctors who said he would never fight again, the tremendous amount of rehab he had to face and overcome, clawing his way back to the top of the UFC’s heavyweight division, to now facing a genetic freak who is at... [Read More...]

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Shane Carwin: Brock Lesnar ‘is a freaking liar’

Threat to the UFC heavyweight crown and human wrecking machine Shane Carwin has recently been on the receiving end of a few rumors that have him mad as hell, and he’s not going to take it anymore. Carwin recently took the time to issue a statement through FiveOuncesOfPain.com in response to several stories regarding himself recently. In a recent interview with GroundNPound.org, UFC heavyweight... [Read More...]

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Dana White on Mazzagatti: ‘That referee has no business being in this business’

Perhaps the most controversial referee in the history of the UFC has fallen under fire once again. This time from the president of the promotion where he does a good amount of his work. Steve Mazzagatti got his first crack at being a referee in the octagon way back at UFC 43 and it has been a bumpy road scattered with questionable decisions ever since. One of his more questionable calls of recent memory... [Read More...]

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Brock Lesnar on Frank Mir: ‘I’m gonna murder him’

July 11 will mark the date for one of the most highly anticipated UFC heavyweight championship battles in the organization’s history and the talking of the trash is already well under way. There are many, along with UFC President Dana White, that tout Brock Lesnar as having the potential to become the greatest heavyweight the sport has ever seen. In order to rationalize any of those bold claims... [Read More...]

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Lyoto Machida wants to test himself against Brock Lesnar

While Lyoto Machida is admittedly focused on his upcoming UFC light heavyweight championship match-up with Rashad Evans, and deservedly so, he recently revealed that a move up to the heavyweight division isn’t that far out of the picture. If Machida wants to eventually challenge someone like Lesnar he’s going to have to get past Evans first, something he is fully aware of. “I don’t... [Read More...]

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Mir vs. Lesnar II official for UFC 98 on May 23

The Ultimate Fight Championship officially announced Monday evening that the anticipated rematch between current UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and current interim UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will take place at UFC 98 on May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The winner of the rematch will be recognized as the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. “Brock Lesnar and Frank... [Read More...]

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WWE issues statement on Brock Lesnar’s win

New UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar’s former employers with World Wrestling Entertainment felt compelled to issue a statement in regards to his victory via their official website. “In a stunning upset, Brock Lesnar became the first man to capture both the WWE Championship and the UFC Heavyweight Championship when he defeated UFC fan favorite Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture... [Read More...]

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Near-sellout crowd at UFC 91 draws $4.8 million gate

Saturday’s “UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar” event drew a near-sellout crowd of 14,272 for a total gate of $4.8 million, UFC President Dana White announced during a post-fight press conference. Coming into the event, the UFC had set high ticket prices for the heavyweight title clash in hopes of setting the company’s record for total live gate receipts. However, in spite of last night’s... [Read More...]

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UFC 91 Video: Post-fight interview with Brock Lesnar

ESPN.com’s “MMA Live” concluded an outstanding week of covering UFC 91 with a post-fight show last night. New heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar stopped by the set for an interview with host Jon Anik and analyst Frank Mir. The exchange between Lesnar and Mir was interesting in that Mir is the only man to have beaten the new champ. Lesnar expressed that he felt confident after Randy... [Read More...]

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The Brock Lesnar Era is Upon Us

One door closes and another one opens. Whether Randy Couture fights again remains to be seen. Less uncertain is the fact that Couture’s reign over the UFC heavyweight division is over. At age 45, he probably has enough left physically to continue to fight as a special attraction. However, as long as Brock Lesnar is an active fighter for the UFC, Couture will never wear UFC heavyweight gold again. And... [Read More...]

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UFC 91: Thoughts & Commentary

UFC 91 is in the books and there’s a new champion, a clear cut #1 contender at lightweight, and a whole mess of stuff to talk about. Is Brock Lesnar for real? Will we see Randy Couture again? Can Kenny Florian beat Sean Sherk or B.J. Penn? I’ve got my opinions, so let’s get to it. Is Brock Lesnar for real? You bet. And there’s no doubt that there will still be haters that... [Read More...]

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