GSP can learn a lot from Dan Hardy

I really respect Georges St. Pierre. He’s a terrifically talented fighter and a great ambassador for the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts. He is, by all accounts, a genuine human being, polite, respectful, well-spoken. And pretty darn dull. Just once I’d like to see the welterweight champ display a little edginess, get fired up about something. Anderson Silva is the same way but... [Read More...]

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GSP and Dan Hardy possible coaches for TUF 11

It appears as though Dan Hardy is on his way to mainstream recognition following his impressive victory over Mike Swick during this past weekend’s UFC 105 card in Manchester. Not only did the relentless Brit put himself directly into title contention with the win, it now seems like he is in the running to be one of the two coaches on the next season of “The Ultimate Fighter“. According... [Read More...]

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Georges St. Pierre vs. Dan Hardy Set For UFC Welterweight Championship

A welterweight championship clash between Georges St. Pierre and Dan Hardy is official for the near future as the UK based “Outlaw” took the fight to Mike Swick during this evening’s UFC 105 card to earn his crack at the crown. Hardy was impressive this evening as he forced the action and imposed his will on Swick in the clinch, as well as during the exchanges, to come away with the... [Read More...]

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Mike Swick vs. Dan Hardy set for GSP title shot

A rumored welterweight match-up between Mike Swick and Dan Hardy is said to be in the works for the UFC. The fight, if scheduled, will determine the next in line for the 170 pound championship against Georges St. Pierre. The plans of the bout were recently confirmed through UFC president Dana White. Although no confirmed date has been announced, speculation is that the two will meet on the November... [Read More...]

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Dan Hardy vs. Dong Hyun-Kim Expected For UFC 105

A rumored welterweight match up between Dan Hardy and Dong Hyun Kim, are in the discussion stages for UFC 105. According to a recent report from the Fighters Only Magazine official website, the Korean fighter has verbally accepted the match up. Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy (22-6), is 3-0 in the UFC with wins over Akihiro Gono, Rory Markham, and most-recently, Marcus Davis. Dong Hyun “Stun Gun” Kim... [Read More...]

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Marcus Davis: ‘I Hate Dan Hardy’

While the war of words has been steadily heating up between UFC welterweights Marcus Davis and Dan Hardy, Davis may have dealt the most decisive blow in his recent official blog that can be found on UFC.com. Up to this point he majority of the trash talk has been flung in The Irish Hand Grenade’s direction courtesy of the U.K.’s Outlaw, however, Davis took the opportunity to make his feelings... [Read More...]

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Dan Hardy: ‘If Marcus Davis was so good at boxing he’d still be doing it right now’

For those of you that thought there was bad blood between Matt Hughes and Matt Serra leading into their UFC 98 bout just over a week ago, brace yourselves for Marcus Davis vs. Dan Hardy at UFC 99 on June 13. A war of words has been heating up between the two since the fight was announced in scores of interviews done by both men leading into the bout. The most of harsh of which have come in the form... [Read More...]

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Verbal feud between Dan Hardy and Marcus Davis to be settled at UFC 99

A verbal feud between Dan Hardy and Marcus Davis has culminated in an official bout between the two being scheduled for UFC 99 in Cologne, Germany on June 13. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the matches formal scheduling for the event from a source close to the fight. The war of words began soon after Hardy’s first round knockout victory over Rory Markham during last month’s UFC 95 event... [Read More...]

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Dan Hardy not afraid of Rory Markham’s punching power

In a new interview with CBSSports.com, UFC welterweight prospect Dan Hardy has responded to recent comments by Rory Markham that questions Hardy’s punching power. The two are set to square off on Saturday at UFC 95 at the O2 Arena in London, England in a bout that is scheduled to open Spike TV’s telecast of the event in the United States. “He’s disrespected my punching power... [Read More...]

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Dan Hardy vs. Rory Markham fight for UFC 95 finalized

A long-rumored welterweight bout between Dan Hardy and Rory Markham for UFC 95 on February 21 at the O2 in London, England has been finalized. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news on Wednesday from a source close to Markham. Markham, a member of Pat Miletich’s Miletich Fighting Systems, is a former IFL veteran who made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19, where he recorded a stunning... [Read More...]

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Dan Hardy vs. Rory Markham not official for UFC 95

A rumored welterweight matchup between Dan Hardy and Rory Markham that would place at UFC 95 at the O2 Arena in London on Feb. 17 has gained a lot of traction on various Internet news outlets over the course of the last week. Despite the high level of speculation surrounding the proposed matchup, FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned Friday evening that the fight is not yet official. A source close to Markham... [Read More...]

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Interview with UFC newcomer Dan Hardy

I am pleased to announce that FiveOuncesOfPain.com has entered into a new partnership with the Brazilian MMA website Planet Tatami, which is located at www.planettatami.com.br. As a part of our new agreement, select content from 5 Oz. will be appearing on Planet Tatami translated into Portuguese. In return, some of Planet Tatami’s Portuguese content will be translated into English and will appear... [Read More...]

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ShoXC to return on Oct. 26 featuring Javi Vazquez, Aaron Rosa, and Muhsin Corbbrey

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that EliteXC is planning another ShoXC card to be televised on Showtime on Friday, October 26, at 11 p.m. ET. The card is subject to change but right now it’s looking like the main event that was leaked on the Underground forum between Javier Vazquez vs. J.C. Pennington will indeed be happening. Undercard matches on Showtime are expected to include the return... [Read More...]

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