Dustin Hazelett cut by UFC after latest loss
The proverbial adage “three strikes and you’re out” rang true this week for Dustin Hazelett, as it appears he has been released by the UFC after dropping a third consecutive fight in the Octagon. Hazelett was submitted by fellow BJJ blackbelt Mark Bocek a little less than two weeks ago at the promotion’s latest venture into Montreal. News of the professional separation was reported by MMAWeekly. The... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… An Intimate Look at Josh Koscheck’s Training/Life (FIGHT! Magazine) Greg Jackson Talks About Nate Marquardt’s Recent Win Over Rousimar Palhares (MMAScraps.com) WEC Officials Comment on Donald Cerrone’s Inflammatory... [Read More...]
Dustin Hazelett dropping to lightweight for next fight
Fans of Dustin Hazelett will be happy to hear the unassuming jiujitsu specialist will in fact return to the Octagon even after a pair of consecutive losses in the iconic eight-sided cage. However, according to his trainer, the next time “McLovin” steps into the ring he will be a completely different fighter – literally. The Ohio-based Hazelett’s coach, fellow Mixed Martial Artist Jorge Gurgel,... [Read More...]
Paul Daley vs. Dustin Hazelett set for UFC 108
When the news came out this afternoon that UFC welterweight Carlos Condit had been forced out of his anticipated clash with knockout artist Paul Daley due to an injury, Dustin Hazelett seemed to be on an extremely short list of potential replacement candidates due to his recent bout with Karo Parisyan being scrapped. It now looks like the temporary wound left by Condit’s removal from the card... [Read More...]
Dana White: ‘Dustin [Hazelett] will be paid his full purse’
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The way UFC President Dana White sees it, it’s not Dustin Hazelett‘s fault that Karo Parisyan pulled out of the pair’s anticipated UFC 106 showdown with a “laundry list of excuses”, and accordingly the limb twisting submission wizard will not be punished financially. White recently made the announcement that Hazelett will receive all of his show and win money regardless... [Read More...]
Karo Parisyan vs. Dustin Hazelett Set For UFC 106
A welterweight showdown between fellow submission wizards Karo Parisyan and Dustin Hazelett has been agreed to for UFC 106. Sources close to the bout have recently confirmed to MMAWeekly.com that both fighters have agreed to the match-up. UFC 106 is set for November 21 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and will air live on pay-per-view. The card is expected to feature a heavyweight championship bout between Brock... [Read More...]
Report: Dustin Hazelett vs. Ben Saunders likely for UFC 96
A matchup between up and coming welterweight prospects Dustin Hazelett and Ben Saunders is close to being finalized for UFC 96 on March 7. The news comes courtesy of a report on MMAjunkie.com, which is reporting that bout agreements for the fight have yet to be signed. Hazelett, 12-4, has been rising through the deep ranks of the UFC’s 170 pound division thanks to exciting performances in his... [Read More...]
UFC 91 “Fight Night” bonuses awarded to Hazelett, Stephens, Gurgel, and Riley
The Ultimate Fighting Championship officially awarded its traditional “Fight Night” bonuses to four fighters upon the completion of its successful UFC 91 event last night. Despite lofty projections for PPV sales of the event, officials with the promotion awarded $60,000 bonuses after having awarded $70,000 bonuses during last month’s UFC 90 event in Rosemont, Illinois. Receiving the... [Read More...]
Report: Tamdan McCrory vs. Dustin Hazelett set for UFC 91
Sherdog is reporting that Tamdan McCrory and Dustin Hazelett have verbally agreed to fight one another at UFC 91, a card set to be headlined by Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar for the UFC heavyweight title. The fighters are two of the UFC’s more highly regarded prospects at 170 lbs. and a win for either fighter will help them climb the ladder in the stacked welterweight division. “He’s... [Read More...]
LeVon Maynard signs to fight Doug Gordon at Ring of Combat this Friday; 5 Oz. of Pain renews sponsorship
5 Oz. of Pain featured MMA welterweight prospect LeVon Maynard has agreed to face Doug Gordon this Friday (May 9) during Ring of Combat XIX in Atlantic City, N.J. at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. 5 Oz. is also pleased to announce that it has renewed its sponsorship of Maynard. Maynard, who was 8-1 as an amateur, improved his pro record to 2-0 this past February when he submitted Jay R. Palmer with... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard armbars Jay R. Palmer (video)
Here’s the fight video from this past weekend of Five Ounces Of Pain sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard making quick work of his opponent, Jay R. Palmer, of SuperBrawl fame. And does he look good in that tee shirt or what? Damn! Congrats, LeVon! Read More →
Review of CSC 23: 5 Oz. sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard goes 2-0; Jens Pulver to relocate to Virginia in June
Below is a review of Combat Sports Challenge 23 by 5 Oz. reader Jason Guard (aka “JayDog). CSC 23 featured 5 Oz. sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard, who was victorious in the night’s co-main event when he submitted veteran Jay R. Palmer in the first round. Video of LeVon’s fight is available by clicking here and additional photos can be found by clicking here. By Jason Guard Special... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard triumphant at Combat Sports Challenge 23
We’ve received word from our correspondent on the scene, reader JayDog, that 5 Oz. of Pain sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard was victorious on Saturday night at Combat Sports Challenge 23, defeating Jay R. Palmer via first round submission. We’ll have pictures and more content about LeVon’s big win, but in the meantime, here is Jay’s very detailed description of last night’s... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard set to fight TONIGHT in Virginia
Welterweight prospect and FiveOuncesOfPain.com sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard is scheduled to return to the ring tonight in a 170 pound matchup against Jay R. Palmer. The bout will be the co-main event of Combat Sports Challenge 23 at Toad’s Place in Richmond, Virginia. Doors for the 14-bout Pro/Am card open at 6:30 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. On behalf of the entire... [Read More...]
CSC 23 fight card
When: Feb 23, ’08 Where: Richmond, VA @ Toad’s Place Fights start: 7:30pm EST There will be a slew of Amateur bouts followed by the below Pro matches: Co-Main Events LeVon Maynard vs. Jay R. Palmer Nelson Sobral vs. Dwayne Shelton Rest of Pro Card Joe Stripling vs. Joel Wyatt Barry Parker vs. Francois Ambang Anthony Biondo vs. Anthony Morrison Fight card subject to change; bouts will... [Read More...]
In his own words: LeVon Maynard talks about the life of a prospect looking to make it big
The following article was written by welterweight prospect LeVon Maynard, who will be sponsored by FiveOuncesOfPain.com for his fight this Saturday, February 23 in Richmond, Virginia against Jay R. Palmer at Combat Sports Challenge 23. By LeVon Maynard My name is LeVon Maynard. I train at Global Martial Arts Academy in Virginia Beach, VA with my instructor Mateo De Los Reyes. I have been competing... [Read More...]
5 Oz. sponsored fighter LeVon Maynard’s opponent for CSC 23 changed
LeVon Maynard, the first-ever fighter sponsored by FiveOuncesOfPain.com, e-mailed to let the crew at 5 Oz. know that his opponent for Combat Sports Challenge 23 on February 23 in Richmond, Virginia has been changed from Jason Powers to Jay R. Palmer. According to LeVon, CSC promoters decided to make the change after Powers was non-respondent to correspondance. The situation is nothing new for the welterweight... [Read More...]
5 Oz of Pain sponsoring prospect LeVon Maynard
FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) is pleased to announce that it will be sponsoring standout welterweight prospect LeVon Maynard (www.LevonMaynard.com) for his upcoming fight at Combat Sports Challenge 3 on February 23. CSC 23 (www.CombatSportsChallenge.com) is set to take place in Richmond, VA and Maynard is slated to fight Jason Powers (pro debut; 6-3 as an amateur). (click thumbnails... [Read More...]
