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 →
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 →
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...]
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...]
UFC 84: Terry Etim vs. Rob Emerson? (Updated)
UFC.com has listed on its event page for UFC 84: Ill Will that TUF 5′s Rob Emerson will take on Terry Etim at the event. This listing goes against a widely accepted report from MMA Junkie back in February that Etim would take on Jeremy Stephens. In my recent MMA blog travels I haven’t noticed anyone disputing Junkie’s report or mentioning a possible injury to Stephens that would... [Read More...]
Koppenhaver, Yoshida, Tan, and Kim added to UFC 84 undercard; 11 bouts now planned for May fight card
Two welterweight bouts featuring several prospects for the UFC’s 170 pound division have been added to the undercard of UFC 84 scheduled for May 24 in Las Vegas, UFC.com’s Thomas Gerbasi is reporting. The bouts added include season six “Ultimate Fighter” reality TV show alumnus Jon Koppenhaver taking on Yoshiyuki Yoshida and Jason Tan squaring off against Korean fighter Dong... [Read More...]
Thiago Silva to face Antonio Mendes at UFC 84
Thiago Silva (12-0) is now set to face UFC newcomer, Antonio Mendes (14-2) at UFC 84 according to Sherdog.com. Silva was originally meant to fight Rashad Evans at the May 24th card but when Mauricio Rua had to pull out of his scheduled fight with Chuck Liddell in June due to a knee injury, Evans stepped into his place. The undefeated Brazilian, who last fought at UFC 78: Validation, in which he scored... [Read More...]
Rumor: Shane Carwin to face Christian Wellisch at UFC 84
MMA Weekly is reporting in its rumors section that recent UFC acquisition, Shane Carwin will make his UFC debut against Christian Wellisch at UFC 84: Ill Will. Carwin has a perfect 8-0 record and was both a Division II wrestling champion and a two-time All-American in football. The news of the UFC signing Carwin was exclusively reported right here, at FiveOuncesOfPain.com. His rumored opponent, Christian... [Read More...]
