Has Heath Herring Gone Hollywood?

With the popularity MMA has gained in recent years, it has given the opportunity for fighters to expand their horizons. As has been the case with many fighters, it seems Heath Herring has recently thrown his cowboy hat into the mix as well. He was recently pulled from a scheduled UFC 99 fight against Cain Velasquez, stating he was forced to withdraw due to an illness. However, with his most recent... [Read More...]

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Report: Velasquez vs. Herring set for UFC 99

A heavyweight encounter at UFC 99 between Heath Herring and Cain Velasquez appears to be on the verge of being finalized, according to a new report by MMAWeekly.com. The report states that both fighters have verbally agreed to face each other at the June 13 event to be held in Cologne, Germany but that bout agreements have yet to be formally signed. Herring, 28-14, has not competed since August, where... [Read More...]

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UFC 87 Video: Brock Lesnar talks about his first UFC victory

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UFC 87 Review and Recap: Brock Lesnar and Georges St. Pierre dominant in decision victories

Last night’s UFC 87 event from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. proved to be yet another strong showing from the UFC with very few negatives involved with the promotion and production of the show. The event saw two of the promotion’s biggest stars walk away victorious in fights that went to the judges yet whose outcomes were never truly in doubt. Lesnar, the former NCAA and WWE heavyweight... [Read More...]

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UFC 87 Thoughts & Commentary

UFC 87 is now in the books and it was one of the best shows, if not the best show, all year. Georges St. Pierre defended his title against an incredibly game Jon Fitch, Brock Lesnar proved his worth against Heath Herring, and Roger Huerta failed to do the same against a technical Kenny Florian. Let’s get right into breaking it down. Georges St. Pierre is on another level at 170 lbs. Jon Fitch... [Read More...]

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Brock Lesnar dominates Heath Herring at UFC 87

One of the big storylines going into Saturday night’s event wasn’t whether or not Georges St. Pierre would defend his crown against Jon Fitch. Nor was it the question of whether or not Roger Huerta would step up to the plate and win in his toughest fight in the UFC to date. Instead, it was the most overlooked storyline, whether or not Brock Lesnar would record a victory over a legitimate... [Read More...]

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UFC 87 Video: Brock Lesnar and Heath Herring at UFC 87 press conference

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UFC 87 Video: Heath Herring says all the pressure is on Brock Lesnar

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Herring a bad match-up for Lesnar? (video interview)

Heath Herring is all mohawk and confidence in this interview with MMA Rated. At the end Ariel asks Herring for a kiss… Is it just me does Ariel have a knack for getting these fighters to loosen up on camera? SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Herring a bad match-up for Lesnar? (video interview)", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/08/06/herring-a-bad-match-up-for-lesnar-video-interview/" }); Read More →

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UFC 87 Video: Brock Lesnar talks Heath Herring

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UFC 87 Video: Heath Herring prepares for Brock Lesnar

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Evan Tanner not ruling out retirement

On his exclusive blog for SpikeTV.com, Evan Tanner reveals that he was devastated by Saturday’s split decision loss to Kendall Grove during the main event of the live season finale for “The Ultimate Fighter” and that he’s considering retirement. “I was pissed off about the fight, f**king sad, f**king raging, on edge, all of it heavy with me, trying to maintain, trying... [Read More...]

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Kendall Grove on beating Evan Tanner

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TUF 7 Finale Video: Evan Tanner interview

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Evan Tanner signs contract to fight this summer

In former UFC middleweight champion Evan Tanner’s most recent post on his website, he confirmed that all the documentation has been signed for his next fight this summer. In true Tanner style he won’t name the opponent but as we read earlier this week on Kendall Grove’s personal website, the TUF 3 middleweight winner will be his opponent. As a whole this isn’t really news because... [Read More...]

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Kendall Grove to face Evan Tanner at TUF 7 Finale

Kendall Grove will take on former UFC middleweight champion, Evan Tanner at the Ultimate Fighter 7 finale according to Grove’s personal website. The match-up is listed in the “Upcoming Fight” section on the homepage. Grove, the winner of TUF 3’s middleweight tournament is currently on a two fight losing streak following successive TKO losses to TUF 4 veterans, Patrick Cote and... [Read More...]

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Evan Tanner: “Looks like I’ll be back in the Octagon this summer”

In his most recent post on his website, former UFC middleweight champion, Evan Tanner has stated that UFC matchmaker, Joe Silva has given him both an opponent and date for his next fight. From EvanTanner.net: Just talked with Joe Silva, the UFC matchmaker. He gave me a date and an opponent. Looks like I’ll be back in the Octagon this summer. It’s good to have a fight scheduled. The last... [Read More...]

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UFC 82 Video: Evan Tanner returns against Yushin Okami

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UFC 82 Results and Live Chat!

We will be bringing you our coverage of UFC 82 this weekend with our patented LIVE chat , plus we’ll be updating the fight results as they happen. Five Ounces of Pain will be your destination for everything UFC 82 this weekend so keep this page bookmarked and be sure to join other 5 Oz. readers, staff, and other MMA fans on Saturday! WHEN: Saturday, March 1st, 2008 – UFC 82 – Chat... [Read More...]

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Evan Tanner talks getting back into fighting, Okami, Team Tanner and much more in this new 5 Oz. Interview!

I recently conducted an email-based interview with former UFC middleweight champion, Evan Tanner. Tanner has not fought since April of 2006 and will make his comeback against the talented, Yushin Okami at UFC 82. He managed to take some time out of his busy schedule to answer a few of my questions. Sam Cupitt: Thanks for the interview Evan, how has it been going? Evan Tanner: It’s been going... [Read More...]

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