Gray Maynard leapfrogs Anthony Pettis for lightweight title-shot
Lending credit to the unpredictable nature of Mixed Martial Arts, a sport where circumstances often change in the blink of an eye, it appears UFC lightweight champ Frank Edgar will yet again defend his belt against an opponent he’s fresh off a fight against rather than the individual he was said to be facing even at an official post-event press conference. While WEC’s 155-pound title-holder, Anthony... [Read More...]
The Fab Fifteen – Lightweights
Lightweight is one of MMA’s most-interesting weight-classes to rank based on how the division’s top talent is spread out over multiple promotions rather than the lot, or even bulk, calling the UFC home. With DREAM, Strikeforce, and Bellator all having a stake in the “Top 5” it’s difficult to compare common opponents or know how each man would fare if paired against one of his elite peers... [Read More...]
Six UFC 125 bouts confirmed for New Year’s Day
As has been the case in past years, the UFC is once again slated to provide a stacked card for fans to ring in the New Year with. Though a number of fights have been rumored for the event, the UFC has now officially announced six pairings for the star-studded show including a headlining title-bout. Lightweight champ Frank Edgar will defend his strap against the only individual to beat him, Gray Maynard,... [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… Nate Diaz Addresses Steroids as Only He Can (WatchKalibRun.com) Kyra Gracie Goes Sans Gi for Magazine Cover (MiddleEasy.com) Frank Edgar vs. Gray Maynard II Looking Likely for UFC 125 (Heavy.com) Cooking with Miguel Torres? You Bet!... [Read More...]
Frank Edgar erases all doubt with UFC 118 performance
UFC 118 was a unique event for a number of reasons. Beyond its base of Boston, the show was also one where the results were set to impact the public’s perception of not only the sport but many of its top athletes. How would two former champions, one a boxer and one a Mixed Martial Artist, match-up in the Octagon? Was Gray Maynard the real deal or simply another talented opponent for Ken Florian to... [Read More...]
All UFC 118 scheduled bouts ready to go as every fighter makes weight
Iconic boxer James Toney has likely been to more weigh-ins in his life than he can remember, but it’s likely he won’t ever forget the proceedings for his bout against former UFC double-divisional champion Randy Couture for more reasons than the simply its relationship to his Mixed Martial Arts debut. Fans in Boston who showed up at the event, as many might have expected, were a raucous group and... [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… Tim Kennedy Talks About Life as a Former Green Beret (MMAFighting.com) UFC Lightweight Champ Frank Edgar Opens Up About his UFC 118 Rematch Against BJ PEnn (FIGHT! Magazine) Ricardo Almeida Participates in Autism Benefit (MiddleEasy.com) Mac... [Read More...]
Pellegrino out, Matt Veach in against Frank Edgar at TUF 10 Finale
After a back injury recently forced Kurt Pellegrino out of his showdown against Frank Edgar during The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale, it now appears as though Matt Veach has been tabbed to fill his shoes in the lightweight match-up. Pellegrino first reported his injury earlier today via his Twitter account, and immediately the search was on for a replacement. It now looks like Matt Veach has agreed to... [Read More...]
Frank Edgar vs. Kurt Pellegrino in the works for TUF 10 Finale
A lightweight battle between Frank Edgar and Kurt Pellegrino is currently brewing for the Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale which is expected to take place on December 5. The news of the potential bout was recently confirmed by MMA Live, yet nothing has been signed as of this time. Edgar is one of the top contenders currently competing in the UFC’s lightweight division with a career record of 10-1,... [Read More...]
Report: Sean Sherk vs. Frankie Edgar on tap for UFC 98
A new published report is claiming that former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk is slated to test his superb wrestling skills against another former collegiate wrestler in Frankie Edgar. The news comes courtesy of MMAMania.com, which quotes a source to Sherk as indicating that the fight has been agreed to and is scheduled to take place at UFC 98 on May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,... [Read More...]
Gray Maynard vs. Jim Miller added to UFC 96 in Columbus
An intriguing lightweight matchup between Gray Maynard and Jim Miller has been added to UFC 96, which is set to take place in Columbus, Ohio at the Nationwide Arena on March 7. MMA Weekly was first to report the potential matchup and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the news with sources close to the fight. Miller, who trains out of the AMA Fight Club in New Jersey, is 2-0 since making his... [Read More...]
Jim Miller to replace Frankie Edgar vs. Matt Wiman at “UFC Fight for the Troops”
An injury sustained during training has forced lightweight competitor Frankie Edgar out of a scheduled bout vs. Matt Wiman during next Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 16: “UFC Fight for the Troops” event. Replacing Edgar will be another New Jersey based fighter, up and coming lightweight prospect Jim Miller. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news exclusively after speaking with a source... [Read More...]
Frankie Edgar Trivia Contest Winner: BG from Virginia Tech
Despite some major glitches with our website last week, we still managed to declare a winner for our Frank Edgar Trivia Contest – reader “BG” from Virginia Tech University. “BG” got all the answers correct and he wins a custom designed Frankie Edgar t-shirt from frankedgar.com. The trivia contest questions/answers are as follows: 1. Edgar has been an assistant coach for... [Read More...]
Win Frankie Edgar custom t-shirt! 5 Oz of Pain Trivia Contest
UFC lightweight Frankie “The Answer” Edgar has recently launched a new website, www.frankedgar.com, which includes an expanded picture gallery, bio, and even a blog. On the site, you can also get a custom designed “The Answer” t-shirt or hoodie. FiveOuncesofPain.com would like to give one of these custom “The Answer” t-shirts to a lucky reader! Check out Frankie’s... [Read More...]
