UFC 84: $300,000 given in post-fight awards

The UFC was in a generous mood on Saturday night, awarding a total of $300,000 in bonuses to four fighters. The four fighters receiving the $75,000 bonuses are: Wanderlei Silva Rousimar Palhares Goran Reljic Wilson Gouveia Silva received the “Knockout of the Night” bonus award for dropping Keith Jardine at 0:36 of round 1. Palhares received the “Submission of the Night” bonus... [Read More...]

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UFC 84: Quick Results

Here are the quick results for UFC 84. I will have my usual breakdown a little later today: B.J. Penn def. Sean Sherk via TKO (referee’s decision) at 5:00 of Round 3 Wanderlei Silva def. Keith Jardine via KO at 0:36 of Round 1 Goran Reljic def. Wilson Gouveia via TKO at 3:15 of Round 2 Lyoto Machida def. Tito Ortiz via unanimous decision Thiago Silva def. Antonio Mendes via submission (strikes)... [Read More...]

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UFC 84 Thoughts & Commentary

Let me first start off by saying this was a great night of fights. Knockouts, slick submissions, some better production values from the UFC in terms of hyping the big three fights, and a conclusive ending to a great main event title fight. Solid A- in my book. Let’s get to it.. Where does B.J. Penn go from here? A welterweight clash with St. Pierre? I hope not. There are still many intriguing... [Read More...]

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Pre-UFC 84 Random Rantings

I’ll be attending a family function today but I submitted a few stories via time-release delay. Before I took off, I wanted to leave some pre-UFC 84 rantings for you. – Steve Cofield posted on his Mr. Sunshine blog two different versions of Friday’s weigh-in. The live version was recorded for YouTube and shows Tito Ortiz dressing down and revealing is “Dana is my Bitch”... [Read More...]

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UFC 84 Video: Watch the weigh-ins here

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UFC 84 Video: Tito Ortiz on ESPN’s Sportscenter

Tito Ortiz was on Sportscenter this afternoon and had a number of things to talk about including Dana White (of course), the UFC stiffing the fighters, his opponent Lyoto Machida and hinted at a possible future fight with Randy Couture.  Read More →

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UFC 84: Weigh-In Results

All 22 fighters set to appear at UFC 84: “Ill Will” successfully made weight at today pre-fight weigh-in held at The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV.  There was a lot of excitement surrounding many of the card’s bigger fights.  However as usual, Tito Ortiz went on to steal the show with his wardrobe, which contained some choice words regarding one Mr. Dana White (watch the... [Read More...]

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UFC 84 Video: Silva and Jardine press conference

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UFC 84 Video: Penn and Sherk speak at press conference

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Pain Poll: 5 Oz. Staff Picks UFC 84

It’s that time again for the staff of FiveOuncesOfPain.com to make their picks for the upcoming UFC 84 pay per view event on Saturday. See who we think will win in the Penn vs. Sherk bout as well as the other big matches on the main card and undercard. Joining us this time around are special guest David Andrest, a contributing writer for our pals over at MMAjunkie.com, as well as the MMA columnist... [Read More...]

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UFC 84 Live Results and Chat!

As usual, FiveOuncesOfPain.com will be hosting our live chat on Saturday starting at around 9 p.m. ET. Come join other MMA fans as well as some of the staff of 5 Oz. to talk about the event and get results as they happen! Give your thoughts on who will take the lightweight crown, whether or not Tito Ortiz is really leaving the UFC, and if Wanderlei Silva can get back on track with a victory over... [Read More...]

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UFC 84 Video: B.J. Penn goes for an early victory over Sean Sherk

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UFC 84 Video: Sean Sherk attempting to take lightweight title back from B.J. Penn

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UFC 84 Video: Wanderlei Silva tries for rebound victory over Keith Jardine

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UFC 84 Video: Keith Jardine going for the win over Wanderlei Silva

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UFC 84 Video: Tito Ortiz ready to smash Lyoto Machida

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Is UFC 84 do-or-die for Wanderlei Silva?

Some very intriguing audio from the UFC’s conference call this week to promote UFC 84 has surfaced on the Internet. The audio, which can be heard by clicking here, consists of Canadian Press reporter Neil Davidson asking UFC president Dana White about the recent cuts made by the promotion. “Is there an ongoing, sort of, pruning of your roster right now?,” Davidson began to ask. “There... [Read More...]

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UFC 84 Preview Video

Here’s a nice little sampler for UFC 84: Ill Will on May 24th with some hype for the main three fights: BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk, Tito Ortiz vs. Lyoto Machida, and Keith Jardine vs. Wanderlei Silva. If you’re not at least pumped for Penn vs. Sherk, then I don’t know if you’re a fan of mixed martial arts. HT: Bloody Elbow  Read More →

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Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk

Normally when I write these prediction-essays, I don’t bother to do so unless I’m feeling a certain way about a fight that I know a lot of people feel differently about. Otherwise, what’s the point of going to such great lengths to outline a prediction that the vast majority supports? For the main event of UFC 84 on May 24, going with the headline “Why B.J. Penn will beat Sean... [Read More...]

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Report: Penn and Sherk pass random drug tests

Both UFC 84 main event participants have passed pre-fight drug testing, according to a new report by MSNBC’s David Avila. UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn and former champion Sean Sherk were both tested in their respective home states by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the report indicates. Keith Kizer, the executive director of NSAC informed Avila that both fighters have passed their... [Read More...]

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