Cain Velasquez-Frank Mir match-up on the horizon
The UFC has tipped their hand in regards to determining the next contender in the heavyweight division when CEO Lorenzo Fertitta announced the organization was looking at putting a fight together in the coming months between former champions Cain Velasquez and Frank Mir. While Fertitta did not specifically say the winner would be considered the #1 challenger for the heavyweight crown the label is logical... [Read More...]
Rumored bout between Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva not happening after all
While Cain Velasquez and Antonio Silva will compete in the Octagon sometime in early 2012 it apparently won’t be against each other. The rumored April bout between the former UFC heavyweight champ and former Strikeforce star turned out to be just that; a rumor. However, “Bigfoot” is still scheduled to make his UFC debut in April but his opponent has yet to be determined. Silva will... [Read More...]
Antonio Silva-Cain Velasquez rumored to rumble in April
A heavyweight war between Antonio Silva and Cain Velasquez is being linked to this coming April according to iconic heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. According to “Minotauro,” Silva was signed by the UFC after Zuffa decided to dismantle the Strikeforce heavyweight division. Nogueira reported the bout in a weekly column he writes for a newspaper in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Velasquez dropped... [Read More...]
Fedor Emelianenko’s people pushing for fight with Cain Velasquez
M-1 Global believes Fedor Emelianenko is back to his old self, as “The Last Emperor” recently earned a convincing victory over Jeff Monson in his native country of Russia. The win snapped a three-fight losing streak for Emelianenko, long considered the greatest heavyweight in MMA history. Now, M-1 Global’s Vadim Finkelstein feels like there is a perfect fighter for Fedor to face in 2012 – former... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin believes Cain Velasquez will be champion again
Shane Carwin is currently on the sidelines due to another back surgery suffered while training. Carwin, known for his impressive run of first round knockouts, is looking at a return to the Octagon in 2012. However, while away from competition,Carwin isn’t ignoring what is happening in MMA. Recently, Carwin went online to show his level of respect for recently beaten former champion Cain Velasquez.... [Read More...]
Brown Pride: I’m with Velasquez
This is the story of a Mexican who has been down but never out, a Mexican who has run through everyone in his way, a Mexican who is the leader of a nation, a Mexican who has a heart despite his bad ass persona, and a Mexican who you don’t want to f*ck with. This is the story of Machete. This is also the story of UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. I watched the movie Machete the other night... [Read More...]
UFC on FOX 1 Real Time Conference Call Highlights
In less than two weeks the UFC will soar to heights few outside of Zuffa’s ivory tower could have imagined years ago when the organization’s heavyweight title is defended on live network television at UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos. Headlined by undefeated champion Cain Velasquez putting his gold up for grabs against brilliant Brazilian Junior dos Santos, the card marks the first in what... [Read More...]
UFC offers revealing look at lives of Cain Velasquez and Junior dos Santos
When thinking about the qualities one might find in a world class Mixed Martial Artist, especially those in the heavyweight division, words like “hardworking” or “ferocious” might spring to mind. However, as was recently shown on the UFC Primetime special attached to UFC on FOX 1, other crucial characteristics appear to be a solid support group at home and remembering your roots. Though UFC... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez ready to do whatever is necessary to beat Junior dos Santos
UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez knows the immense pressure that will be placed on him during his title match against Junior dos Santos November 12 on the UFC debut on FOX. For Velasquez, however, it is just another fight. UFC on FOX 1 will be the focal point for several UFC specials on the network leading up to the meeting between the two. Velasquez, a former standout wrestler at Arizona State... [Read More...]
UFC on FOX Real Time Press Conference Highlights
Though the bout may not have the spice of a personal rivalry, this November’s upcoming title-fight between champion Cain Velasquez and top contender Junior dos Santos should result in a red-hot rumble between the two talented heavyweights. Making matters even more explosive is the fact the bout will take place at UFC on FOX, the organization’s debut on network television, and will be broadcast... [Read More...]
Why Velasquez vs. Dos Santos makes sense for FOX
Ever since it was announced that the first UFC on FOX event would be on November 12, everyone with a keyboard began speculating on what the main event would be. Would it be the UFC return of Dan Henderson? How about the UFC debut of Alistair Overeem? Maybe the best fighter in the world Anderson Silva could headline the card. I know, it’ll be the return of Brock Lesnar from his recent battle with... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another ediition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of offerings from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… Brock Lesnar Talks TUF 13 (MMAFighting.com) Catch Up with “The Dean of Mean” (CagePotato.com) Eleven Fights Make the Cut for UFC’s Next Appearance on Versus (Versus.com) More than 40,000 Tickets Expected for UFC... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez back to training after successful shoulder surgery
Most people would want an extended period to recover after undergoing a major medical procedure, but then again, as evident during his amateur wrestling career and title-winning run in the UFC, it would be difficult to label Cain Velasquez as anything close to average. Velasquez, who underwent surgery last Thursday to repair a torn rotator cuff, took to his Twitter page yesterday and let fans know... [Read More...]
Five Ounces 2010 Year-End Awards: The Meat and Potatoes
The last day of 2010 upon us, and though the year may not have delivered on the public’s long-standing dream of flying cars and laser-blasters it was certainly a period filled with memorable months from a Mixed Martial Arts viewpoint. We witnessed champions fall in dramatic fashion, rise from the ranks to become divisional kings, and in some cases emerge victorious by the skin of their teeth. We... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez out until at least mid-2011 with torn rotator cuff
UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez has been forced to put off his attempt at running his record to double-digits due to a torn rotator cuff suffered in his title-winning bid against Brock Lesnar at UFC 121. The 9-0 Velasquez will be sidelined for 6-8 months as a result of the injury, meaning his bout against top contender Junior Dos Santos is no longer an option for April as had been rumored. News... [Read More...]
Dos Santos: “I’ll give my best, even a little more than that, to take his belt away and bring it to Brazil on my waist.”
Top divisional contender Junior dos Santos sat in attendance at UFC 121 this past weekend and watched Cain Velasquez dismantle then-champ Brock Lesnar in four minutes on his way to becoming the UFC’s new heavyweight title-holder. However, rather than dismiss Lesnar’s skills to cheapen the victory or express a hint of intimidation at Velasquez’s showing, the 26-year old described the bout as “beautiful”.... [Read More...]
Grappling with Issues – 10/15/10
Will Miesha Tate do better against Strikeforce champ Marloes Coenen when they face off in a few months than Sarah Kaufman did this past Saturday night? What UFC 120 match-up looks like a lock for “Fight of the Night” Should Josh Thomson have to win another fight before getting a crack at Gilbert Melendez for a third time? Is John Hathaway a superior, undefeated welterweight prospect when... [Read More...]
Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez headed to “UFC Primetime”
October is synonymous with the giving of sweets so it’s only appropriate the UFC has decided to give Mixed Martial Arts fans a treat of their own. According to the promotion’s weekly Ultimate Insider show, heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar and undefeated top contender Cain Velasquez will allow the “UFC Primetime” cameras to follow their final march towards UFC 121’s headlining bout. The series... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moved to UFC 110 (Updated)
After a case of staph infection recently forced Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira out of his anticipated heavyweight showdown with Cain Velasquez, it now appears the two championship contenders will lock horns at UFC 110. The news of the recent shifting of the bout comes courtesy of a recent report from MMAJunkie.com. UFC 110 is expected for February and will mark the first time the promotion ventures to... [Read More...]
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez set for UFC 108
A heavyweight showdown between fellow title contenders, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Cain Velasquez, appears to be all set for UFC 108. According to Tatame.com, Nogueira’s manager recently confirmed the bout to Sensei Sportv’s blog. UFC 108 is expected to take place on January 2 from Las Vegas, Nevada, with a possible heavyweight championship bout between Brock Lesnar and Shane Carwin acting... [Read More...]
