UFC 103 bout with Dan Henderson makes sense to Rich Franklin
There were more than a few fans of the sport that were left scratching their heads when a rematch between Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson was announced as the headliner for UFC 103. According to Franklin, the bout makes more sense than initially meets the eye. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Franklin for an exclusive interview which was featured in Extreme Fighter Magazine, and the former... [Read More...]
Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson II set to headline UFC 103
The UFC’s second venture into Texas officially has a main event! According to an announcement made on their website, former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin has been given an opportunity to avenge a razor-thin split decision loss to Dan Henderson from this past January. Henderson is freshly off a UFC 100 highlight reel knockout of his foil on last season’s Ultimate Fighter, Michael Bisping,... [Read More...]
Dana White reveals Franklin vs. Henderson winner to become TUF coach opposite Bisping
UFC President Dana White revealed during a special Q&A session in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Tuesday that the winner of a planned light heavyweight attraction between Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson at UFC 93 on January 17 will be named a head coach for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter. TUF 9 will feature fighters at lightweight and welterweight representing both the U.S. and UK in a... [Read More...]
UFC makes nine bouts official for UFC 93
The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed previously reported matchups for its UFC 93 event, which is set to take place on Saturday, January 17 and emanate from the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland. In addition to featured matchups between light heavyweights Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Mark Coleman, fights between Denis Kang vs. Alan Belcher, Andre Gusmao... [Read More...]
FIGHT! on 5 Oz. of Pain: Is Your MMA Gym Legit or a Joke?
The following article is appearing courtesy of FiveOuncesOfPain.com content partner FIGHT! magazine. The article below appeared in FIGHT!’s September issue featuring Chuck Liddell on the cover. This month’s issue, featuring Josh Barnett on the cover, is currently available on newsstands and in major bookstores all over the United States. You can also subscribe to FIGHT! and receive 12-monthly... [Read More...]
Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson possible for UFC 93
MMA Junkie is reporting that sources close to both Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson have confirmed that a bout between the two top five middleweights is being discussed for the newly announced UFC 93 show on January 17 in Dublin, Ireland. The original report from Yahoo!’s Eurosport claimed that Franklin could face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua or Chuck Liddell in the main event at the 02 Arena.... [Read More...]
Report: Bisping and Henderson early favorites to land TUF 9 coaching slots
A new published report coming out of the UK is stating that Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson are the early-favorites to land coaching spots for the upcoming ninth installment of “The UItimate Fighter,” which will feature teams comprised of welterweights and middleweights representing both the U.S. and the UK in a head-to-head format. The Sun, a British tabloid, is claiming that Bisping... [Read More...]
UFC 88 Thoughts & Commentary
UFC 88 from Atlanta, GA is now in the books and we were treated to an exciting night of action including Chuck Liddell getting viciously KO’d by Rashad Evans, Rich Franklin making a successful return to 205 lbs., and Dan Henderson recording his first victory inside the Octagon since returning to the UFC. Let’s get to breaking down the action… Is Chuck Liddell done? Is he done fighting?... [Read More...]
UFC 88 Video: Henderson vs. Palhares
UFC confirms three more bouts for UFC 88 in Atlanta, GA
Today the UFC confirmed on their website that Dan Henderson, Rich Franklin, and Karo Parisyan will all be making their return to the Octagon at UFC 88 in Atlanta, GA on September 6. The card is headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Chuck Liddell and Rashad Evans with the winner likely being very close to a title shot. Dan Henderson, coming off a loss to Anderson Silva in March, will be stepping... [Read More...]
Getting dropped by the UFC might not be the end of the world for some fighters
I wanted to preface this article by saying to I took no joy in writing it. It’s rarely — if ever — pleasurable to see someone lose their job. It’s especially tougher to see a fighter lose their job considering all of the sacrifices they make. However, I’ve remained steadfast that in order for mixed martial arts to continue to grow, it needs to be treated like a major sport.... [Read More...]
Report: UFC releases three more fighters
Din Thomas, Kuniyoshi Hironaka, and Tommy Speer are three fighters involved in the UFC’s latest round of roster cuts, according to a report in the May 7 print edition of the Wrestling Observer. Thomas had appeared to be in contention for the UFC lightweight title following three consecutive wins in 2006-2007. However, “The Ultimate Fighter” alumnus from season four went on to lose... [Read More...]
Din Thomas to drop to 145 lbs.
In a recent interview with MMA on Tap, UFC lightweight Din Thomas, discussed a drop down to featherweight (145 lbs.). The TUF 4 veteran made mention of the two consecutive defeats he has suffered recently to Kenny Florian (UFC Fight Night 11) and Josh Neer (UFC Fight Night 13) as a reason for the cut. From MMA on Tap: “The UFC’s lightweight division is the most complex division in the world,”... [Read More...]
Din Thomas To Face Josh Neer at UFC Fight Night 13
MMAjunkie is reporting that Din Thomas will return to the octagon to take on Josh Neer at a UFC Fight Night 13 event planned for April 2. Thomas last competed at UFC Fight Night 11 where he took on Kenny Florian in the main event. He suffered a submission loss after injuring his knee during the fight. Doctors determined he had a torn meniscus, stretched ACL, and a bruised femur and tibia. Fellow lightweight,... [Read More...]
Felony Charges Against Din Thomas Dropped
Earlier today, the State Attorney’s Office in Florida dropped felony charges against UFC-fighter Din Thomas after he was accused of running illegal fights at a local gym. News of these accusations came shortly after Thomas’s lost to Kenny Florian at UFC’s Ultimate Fight Night 11 on September 19. TCPalm broke the story only a few hours ago. Thomas, 31, was originally charged with... [Read More...]
Free Din Thomas
Apparently there’s a “Free Din Thomas” movement: Read more on Five Ounces of Pain (www.FiveOuncesofPain.com) Read More →
Din Thomas arrested for allegedly running illegal cage fights
UFC lightweight, Din “Diniero” Thomas, was arrested today for running illegal cage fights in his Florida training center: PORT ST. LUCIE — Din Thomas, almost a legend in the ultimate fighting world, was arrested Tuesday after police say he ran “illegal cage fighting” matches at a local training studio that he runs, a police spokesman said. Thomas, 31, faces a felony prohibited competitions... [Read More...]
Spencer Fisher off UFC Fight Night card
Sorry for no updates yesterday, I was up in New York on business and didn’t get back until late. As I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, Spencer Fisher is off the UFC Fight Night card on September 11 due to staph infection. Kenny Florian has been moved from the UFC 78 card in order to take Fisher’s spot against Din Thomas. That’s going to be a very strong match. Also, staph... [Read More...]
Blog within a Blog: Steroid testing, Tiger Schulman’s and MMA, dream match at 160 lbs., and much more
I know I caught your attention with the Tiger Schulman’s Karate teaser. I’ll get to TSK soon. But first, I want to talk about drugs. Many pundits have written columns on the major sites discussing steroids and offering their ideas about how the issue should be addressed by the major promotions. Thus far, there seems to be a big push for the promotions to do internal testing. While I respect... [Read More...]
Report: UFC Fight Night 11 to take place on Sept. 20
Loretta Hunt from The Fight Network is reporting that UFC Fight Night 11 is set to take place on September 20 from the Palms in Las Vegas. The card will serve as a lead-in for the season premiere of The Ultimate Fighter 6. Hunt is also reporting that an American Top Team official is claiming that Din Thomas has agreed to fight Spencer Fisher on the card. No other bouts have been reported officially... [Read More...]
