East Coast MMA Insider: 5 Oz. to sponsor fighters at CSC 26
This edition of the East Coast MMA Insider is sponsored by Graffight. For more information on Graffight’s upcoming line of MMA-lifestyle apparel, click on the Graffight logo. The WKA-backed Combat Sports Challenge MMA promotion is scheduled to return on August 30 in Colonial Heights, Virginia for its 26th fight card which the promotion has dubbed “Full Throttle.” The recently-released... [Read More...]
East Coast MMA Insider: Two strong cards set for August
(Pictured: Combat in the Cage middleweight champion Charlie Joseph, who will be dropping down in weight to challenge CITC welterweight champion Kasheem Patterson at “15th Strike” in Delaware on Aug. 16) August is shaping up to be a strong month for regional mxied martial arts on the East Coast. Both the Combat in the Cage and Combat Sports Challenge promotions have loaded cards set for... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten says Kimbo Slice should have lost
On his website, BasRutten.tv, former UFC heavyweight champion and King of Pancrase Bas Rutten commented on Saturday’s main event between Kimbo Slice and James Thompson. Rutten, the head trainer for Slice, surprisingly has come out and said that the fight should have been stopped in the second round when Thompson had Slice’s arm trapped and was delivering unanswered strikes: People ask me... [Read More...]
Video: Bas Rutten shows one of the stars of “Never Back Down” how submissions are done
It is a very slow news day thus far so I apologize for the lack of posts. However, things should pick up soon because UFC 82 is set to take place this Saturday and I’m also working on a couple of scoops. Stayed tuned for more posts today. In the meantime, check out this video of Bas Rutten going over submission holds with Cam Gigandet, one of the stars of the movie “Never Back Down,”... [Read More...]
IFL to Announce Bas Rutten as new Vice President, Fighter Operations (updated)
ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned that the IFL will announce later today the promotion of former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten to the newly-created position of vice president, fighter operations. Rutten will report directly to IFL CEO Jay Larkin. The affable Rutten has served with the fight promotion since its inception as a coach and commentator. He was originally brought on... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten on why they are bringing Kimbo Slice along slowly
Ever since Kimbo Slice debuted last June, people have clamored for him to face what they perceive as “real” competition instead of former boxers and washed up MMA fighters from the dark ages of the sport. Well, apparently there’s a method to the madness according to a recent interview with Bas Rutten over at PunchDrunkGamer.com: Well his first fight only lasted a little over a minute... [Read More...]
Straight from the fighters mouths…
Over the last few weeks, the Five Ounces of Pain staff has been working hardcore landing numerous fighter interviews. These new interviews have been posted so often it has been easy to miss, so here is a list of the latest. Click each name to read the interview: Josh Koscheck Mayhem Miller Chris Horodecki Frank Trigg Bas Rutten Joe Lauzon Chris Horodecki Frankie Edgar Cub Swanson Tim Kennedy Mac... [Read More...]
Tonight on Inside MMA on HDNet…
I’ll be a part of the guest panel on tonight’s episode of “Inside MMA” on HDNet at 9:30 p.m. ET with hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. I taped the show earlier this week in Los Angeles and I had a blast doing it. The crew at Inside MMA were super nice and they made the whole experience a very pleasant one. I just wanted to thank them publicly. Joining me on the panel is Amir... [Read More...]
Trailer for Bas Rutten’s new documentary Potent
Here is the trailer for Bas Rutten’s new mixed martial arts documentary that’s titled “Potent.” The film is available through PotentTheMovie.com. Read More →
Team Kimbo wants another shot at Sean Gannon
I recently had the pleasure to interview one of my all-time favorites, former UFC heavyweight champion and current IFL color commentator Bas Rutten. Bas has added co-producer to his list of many roles in MMA as he’s involved with a new MMA documentary called “Potent.” Potent, which is available at PotentTheMovie.com, is an in-depth look at what it takes to be a successful fighter... [Read More...]
Kimbo Slice Video: Bas Rutten talks Kimbo
Kimbo Slice Video: Kimbo talks EliteXC debut
Bas Rutten talks Kimbo, IFL and Randy Couture
Bas Rutten stopped by Philadelphia last week soon after Kimbo Slice’s win over Ray Mercer in Atlantic City. He was doing a lot of press at the MyPhl17 studios on behalf of the IFL and I was able to meet him in person and conduct an interview. For Bas’ comments on Kimbo, the IFL, Randy Couture, being contacted by other promotions, and more, just click here. Read More →
Reminder: Bas Rutten on the radio
Bas Rutten will be joining John Floyd and I today on “The Saturday Morning Sports Hangover” on ESPN 920 in Philadelphia at 11 a.m. ET. You can listen online at www.920espn.com. Bas will be on during the show’s third segment and we’ll be taking IFL, Kimbo Slice, and MMA in general. If you have a question, feel free to call in at 888-459-ESPN. Read More →
Bas Rutten to be radio guest this Saturday
It’s time for some shameless self-promotion. IFL commentator and former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten will be a guest on the radio this Saturday on ESPN 920 in Philadelphia. Bas will join my co-host John Floyd and I for a segment on The Saturday Morning Sports Hangover at 11 a.m. ET. Bas will probably be on during the third segment, sometime around 11:40 a.m. ET. If you have a question... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten endorses Kimbo Slice
Once of my all-time faves, Bas Rutten, has come out and publicly endorsed Kimbo Slice after working with him this past week or so. Here’s Bas’ post from a Sherdog thread: OK guys, I have to say something here. I am training Kimbo right now, and I have to say that he is one of the BEST fighters I have EVER trained. He really listens to you and does what you say, do you know how hard that... [Read More...]
Bas Rutten to host new MMA internet show
GoFish.com will be launching a new MMA show called MMA Today. Former Pancrase and UFC champion and current IFL commentator Bas Rutten has been hired as a host of the shows that will be appearing on the MMA Today channel. Congrats to Bas on the new gig. You can read the full release at: http://eon.businesswire.com/releases/mma_today/gofish/prweb530821.htm Read More →
