Ronnie Mann expected to fill slot in “Summer Series” tournament
Assuming he checks out medically after last night’s action, the next time British sensation Ronnie Mann steps foot inside the Bellator ring it will be as part of a field competing this summer in hopes of an opportunity at featherweight champion Joe Warren’s belt. Five Ounces of Pain was able to confirm the likelihood of Mann’s participation in the promotion’s planned “Summer Series” with... [Read More...]
Mike Brown expects return to the ring in Fall
Former WEC featherweight champ Mike Brown is close to 100% again with his sights set on getting back into the Octagon later this year after having endured a pair of losses in January and subsequent health-related issues. Five Ounces of Pain recently caught up with the powerful grappler who explained he was making sure not to rush his recovery but was feeling healthy and hoping for a fight in August... [Read More...]
Chad Robichaux: “I’m not going there to lose or just to have a good opportunity to compete. I’m going there to win.”
There are numerous Mixed Martial Artists actively competing who boast undefeated records but without question there is only one Chad Robichaux. A veteran of the sport who made his debut a decade ago, Robichaux has racked up eleven straight wins in his career while also serving as a Special Forces Recon Marine, actively lobbying on behalf of injured veterans, and juggling the responsibilities of owning... [Read More...]
Sean McCorkle released by the UFC
The UFC’s roster took a hit in both sexiness and hilarity this week when the organization handed heavyweight Sean McCorkle his walking papers after having been beaten in back-to-back outings. Five Ounces of Pain confirmed McCorkle’s free agency with a source close to the fighter. The soundbyte-friendly “Big Sexy” racked up nine straight wins before making his UFC debut in successful fashion... [Read More...]
Eliot Marshall getting another shot in the Octagon
Typically the week after a UFC event is associated with news of Mixed Martial Artists who lost receiving their contractual releases from the promotion as a result of their performances. One fighter who found himself in such a situation almost a year ago to the day was Eliot Marshall, an affable light heavyweight who was handed his pink-slip after dropping a Split Decision to veteran competitor Vladimir... [Read More...]
Next Stop FIGHTVILLE
The worlds of documentary filmmaking and Mixed Martial Arts have collided numerous times before dating back to “The Smashing Machine,” 2002’s glimpse into the troubled life of Mark Kerr and his battles of both competitive and chemical natures. Since then the bulk of documentaries surfacing with MMA at their core have been similar in the sense their focus has been directed on an individual rather... [Read More...]
Matt Lindland comments on allegations of marijuana theft
Collegiate Champion. Olympic Silver Medalist. Politician. Pioneering Mixed Martial Artist. UFC/Strikeforce veteran. Marijuana Thief? Before this past week only the first five labels had ever been assigned to Matt Lindland, a middleweight typically known for his work with Team Quest, success in the ring, and generally quiet, albeit principled, personal life. However, all that changed when news of a... [Read More...]
Mamed Khalidov likely facing James Irvin at KSW 15, Mariusz Pudzianowski also expected for action
The card for leading Polish MMA promotion KSW’s March 19 event in Warsaw is in the late stages of finalization and it appears the show should feature a handful of recognizable names including Bellator, PRIDE, and UFC veterans. In addition to fights from Rogent Lloret and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou it now appears the organization has procured an opponent for Mamed Khalidov after originally scheduled... [Read More...]
Tim Kennedy: “We don’t have to be toe-to-toe for me to put a fist in his face and make him unconscious.”
Tim Kennedy is no stranger to adversity. A decorated Green Beret Sniper, Kennedy has been in areas of the world the average citizen can’t pronounce under conditions they can’t fathom. It is no doubt in part due to his military service the 31-year old middleweight has been able to weather a rough professional patch with relative calm after being sidelined since last August for reasons out of his... [Read More...]
Brandon Vera poised for return to the UFC
When Brandon Vera received his release from the UFC last month it seemed plausible to believe the lanky light heavyweight would eventually make his way back to the Octagon at some point in the future based on promise, personality, and past success. However, it appears Vera’s return to the promotion will occur far sooner than might have been originally expected based in part on the dark cloud still... [Read More...]
Strikeforce Challengers 14 Live Event Photos (Co-Headliners)
This past Friday night’s Strikeforce Challengers 14 event has come and gone but memories remain as do a number of pictures taken live on the scene by Five Ounces of Pain staff! Scroll below to relive a few of the moments from the card featuring Ryan Couture’s continuation of his father’s legacy and Lyle Beerbohm’s grappling-classic with Pat Healy. Five Ounces would also like to extend a special... [Read More...]
Strikeforce Challengers 14 Live Event Photos (Preliminary/Main Card)
This past Friday night’s Strikeforce Challengers 14 event has come and gone but memories remain as do a number of pictures taken live on the scene by Five Ounces of Pain staff! Scroll below to relive a few of the moments from the non-televised preliminary action fans at home didn’t have an opportunity to see as well as a highlights from the main card. Five Ounces would also like to extend a... [Read More...]
Strikeforce Challengers 14 Live Event Coverage
Live MMA turns to Showtime tonight for the latest offering from the Strikeforce Challengers series with action highlighted by a pair of unbeaten lightweights, Lyle Beerbohm and Ryan Couture! The 15-0 Beerbohm is set to face Pat Healy, a well-travelled veteran with wins over the likes of Dan Hardy and Carlos Condit, in the main event while Couture will seek the second win of his young career when he... [Read More...]
Cristiano Marcello: “My plan is the same as always, I will be looking for the knockout or the submission.”
Ask any knowledgeable fan of Mixed Martial Arts about the famed Chute Boxe Academy and the response is almost guaranteed to touch on the Brazilian camp’s reputation for producing fearless, ferocious fighters who in many cases have gone on to be considered among the sport’s best – names like Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Wanderlei Silva for example. One of the key components involved in Chute... [Read More...]
Strikeforce’s Heavyweight Dark Horse – Shane Del Rosario
…Fedor Emelianenko. Alistair Overeem. Fabricio Werdum. Josh Barnett. Andre Arlovski…. Some of the biggest names in MMA’s heavyweight division have been assembled for the Strikeforce World Grand Prix. Some are calling the tournament a throwback to the glory days of the PRIDE Fighting Championships. It all starts on Saturday February 12, when Emelianenko, arguably the greatest fighter in... [Read More...]
Kenny Robertson released after UFC 126 loss
If any doubt remains relating to the difficulty in maintaining a spot on the UFC’s roster, especially in one of the company’s deeper divisions, fans should direct their attention to the case of Kenny Robertson. The welterweight, who turns 27 on Valentine’s Day, was shown little love by the promotion after falling for the first time in his career this past weekend at UFC 126 and handed his walking... [Read More...]
Zach Davis added to list of TUF 13 competitors
Two years ago Zach Davis was unexpectedly diagnosed with a torn retina during pre-fight medicals and told he not only needed surgery to repair the damage but was looking at the significant possibility his Mixed Martial Arts career was over. Not satisfied with their assessment of his professional outlook, Davis took the required break to recover from the injury and returned to the ring this past November... [Read More...]
Undefeated Myles Jury set for stint on Ultimate Fighter Season 13
Building on yesterday’s news that Tony Ferguson was one of fourteen men slated for the upcoming season of TUF, Five Ounces of Pain has learned undefeated Myles “The Fury” Jury is also among the group of welterweights currently competing in Las Vegas for the title of Ultimate Fighter Season 13 champ. Jury, who turned twenty-two this past October, is 9-0 in his career with all nine victories coming... [Read More...]
Tony Ferguson joins Ultimate Fighter Season 13 cast
With coaches Brock Lesnar and Junior dos Santos locked in place, as well as a format featuring welterweights and absent an “elimination” round, TUF 13 has begun to take final form with the only remaining mystery involving the fourteen individuals competing for the honor of being named this season’s champ. Make that thirteen. It appears 10-2 Tony Ferguson has thrown his name in the hat and... [Read More...]
The Regional Round-Up: Full Force Fighting Volume 1
Five Ounces of Pain recently ran a prospect piece on Grudge MMA lightweight Justin Salas. This past weekend Salas competed in the main event of Full Force Fighting Volume 1 against UFC veteran Rob Emerson. As part of the prospect piece coverage, I will be providing a follow up on our featured fighters and provide a glimpse into the regional fight scene. The Main Event: A protege of Grudge MMA ace... [Read More...]
