Matt Veach vs. Evan Dunham set for UFC 102 in August

An intriguing matchup between undefeated lightweight prospects Matt Veach and Evan Dunham has been agreed upon and is slated to take place at UFC 102 on Aug. 29 in Portland, Oregon. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the new matchup with sources close to the fight within the past 24 hours. Veach and Dunham both made their UFC debuts in February as short notice replacements. Veach, who trains under Matt... [Read More...]

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Evan Dunham signed to replace David Baron vs. Per Eklund at UFC 95

UFC 95 has been hit with another late injury, as French lightweight David Baron has been forced to withdraw from a scheduled undercard bout against Per Eklund. In place of Baron, the UFC has signed undefeated prospect Evan Dunham to step in on short notice. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news from a source close to the fight on Wednesday. Eklund, 14-3-1, is a native of Sweden and 1-1 in two career... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

And we’re back for a big pre-UFC/Affliction/DREAM edition of The DUEL. We didn’t run last week as we were a bit late and some of these statements can age very rapidly. Joining me this week is our vice-overlord Adam Morgan, he’ll be battling the always troubling and meddlesome Paul Balsom. LET US DUEL: 1. Fedor Emelianenko will submit Tim Sylvia. Morgan: TRUE. If there’s... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome back to another edition of The Duel. This week we have two 5 Oz. All-Stars in Sam Cupitt and Ram Maramba. Cupitt came up with an idea to disagree on each topic simply for fun but failed to do so on #5 because the simplicity of the idea was simply too much for him. He wanted to disagree but at one point he simply couldn’t follow through. While this made everyone sick we still went... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome to a special edition of the Duel. This week I have the pleasure of introducing the founder of a website titled “Five Ounces of Pain,” Mr. Sam Caplan. On the other side we have Dann from mmajunkie. It truly is a battle of titans. Let us duel: 1. It’s time for Evan Tanner to call it a career. Caplan: TRUE. Watching Evan Tanner absorb a sustained pummeling from Kendall... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome back to another edition of The Duel. This week features two spirited long time rivals in the form of me battling nokaut.com and fiveounces contributor Caleb Newby. Let the battle begin…. and don’t forget to vote for the winner (me). 1. Thiago Alves’ weight had something to do with his win over Matt Hughes. Huckaby: TRUE. No, no, I’m not saying that’s why he... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Sorry for the delayed posting and perhaps outdated questions but we had some communication problems. Joining me this week is special guest and professional superstar Luke Thomas from BloodyElbow and battling him is a cohort in their blogging scheme, also from BE, Mr. Michael Rome. Let us duel: 1. EliteXC’s network debut was a success. Rome: TRUE. The only way to really define success is to... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

And here we are with another edition of the THE DUEL!~ This week we again have the superstar known as ME, Huckaby, battling the superstar known as Randy Harrison. Again, if you care to feel free to vote on the left side of your screen for the winner of the battle. Poor Harrison does a great job and seems to get screwed over. I hope this continues as I out argue him handily in this battle. Let’s... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome back to another edition of The DUEL. Sorry we’re a bit late this week, I apparently forgot to send a set of questions to one of the contestants. I’m a pro! You’d think after having done this for like three years I’d be used to it by now. Anyway, our contestants this week are 5oz all-stars in the form or Ram Maramba vs Sam Cupitt. Let’s get to it: 1. BJ Penn... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

We have an all 5oz battle this week between writers jockeying for position in the hierarchy of getting Sam Caplan’s affection. This week we have a battle between site writers Adam Morgan and Ram Maramba. Do remember to vote in the poll on the left side of your browser for the winner; this is the reason they play so hard. 1. Given the circumstances you kind of feel bad for Chris Leben. Maramba:... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome back to THE DUEL. REMINDER: You can vote for the winner in a poll on the left side of your browser if you wish. This week I welcome a writer I really like who has some excellent skills and a guy you’ll probably be hearing from in the future. Plus he’s an awesome DUEL guest, Lotfi Sariahmed. He’ll be going into battle with the fiercest warrior yet. Me. We’re off: 1.... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome back to another edition of THE DUEL!~ Joining me to battle it out this week are nokaut.com’s Caleb Newby and 411mania’s Randy Harrison. Touch gloves and come out ready to fight. 1. Thiago Alves will defeat Matt Hughes and continue to push his way up the rankings. Harrison: FALSE. As much as Matt Hughes looked incredibly human in his two losses to GSP and even his decision win... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome to the third edition of The Duel. With a lot to discuss coming off the of the very entertaining UFC 83 card I’m joined by two Duel newcomers. On one side is it our L. Ron Hubbard, founder and main writer Sam Caplan. Opposing him this week is fellow 5 Oz All-Star staffer Mr. Sam Cupitt. One of you really needs to change your name or I don’t know that we can do this again. Onward: 1.... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome to the second edition of 5 Oz. of Pain’s THE DUEL. Slight mixup this week as you see there is a poll for the readers to pick the winner over on the left side of your screen. Judging the winner myself means I could personally never play and you mix that with the fact nearly everyone would be getting annoyed with me at some point and that couldn’t happen. Joining me this week... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. of Pain Presents: The DUEL

Welcome to a new feature at 5oz. In “THE DUEL,” two MMA writers are given three questions to answer. They respond and those questions with their answers are sent to the other party to answer. Being egomaniacal, I will be the judge and award a point to the winner of each question. The winner receives nothing. In our inaugural battle I welcome and thank 5 oz. editor and writer Mr. Adam... [Read More...]

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