CSAC Disputes Allegations Made by Hitomi Akano’s Manager

Dubbed “Weight-Gate” by some, it appears as though the controversy surrounding Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos’ failure to make the contracted limit of 146 pounds against Hitomi Akano for an April 11 Strikeforce bout is not quite over. Though the two would later go on to face each other at the event per Akano’s willingness to compete, the fight found itself in jeopardy when Santos originally... [Read More...]

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UFN 14 averages a 2.1 household rating

The ratings are in for this past Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 14 telecast on Spike TV. In a press release issued by Spike TV, the male-oriented basic cable network claims that UFN 14 averaged a 2.1 household rating with an average of 3.1 million viewers. The telecast peaked at 11:30 p.m. ET during the Anderson Silva vs. James Irvin main event, with the broadcast topping out at 3.8 million viewers. According... [Read More...]

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Anthony Johnson’s agent to appeal loss

Ken Pavia, the agent for UFC welterweight Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, recently revealed that he will be filing a formal appeal as a result of Johnson’s TKO loss on Saturday during UFC Fight Night 14. During the bout, Johnson had been on the receiving end of several eye pokes from his opponent, Kevin Burns. In spite of multiple warnings, Johnson still received a severe poke during the... [Read More...]

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Silva vs. Irvin: UFN 14 salaries

MMAjunkie was able to obtain salary figures for UFC Fight Night 14 from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. These figures also include official win bonuses: Anderson Silva: $200,000 Brandon Vera: $200,000 Frank Edgar: $26,000 James Irvin: $20,000 C.B. Dollaway: $20,000 Hermes Franca: $17,000 [Read More...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Silva vs. Irvin: UFN 14 salaries", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/22/ufc-fight-night-14-salaries/"... [Read More...]

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UFN 14 or Affliction: BANNED, which was better?

Overall which event did you like better: UFC Fight Night 14 Silva vs. Irvin or Affliction BANNED Fedor vs Sylvia?? VOTE now, our latest poll is located in the left-hand column of the site. Also share your thoughts about the overall events here. Over the last several weeks, 5 Oz of Pain had been running a poll asking readers how they would be watching the fights this past weekend: 39% (910) readers... [Read More...]

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Report: Jesse Taylor could be one and done with the UFC

(Photo courtesy of CombatLifestyle.com) Steve Cofield has a new blog post on Yahoo! Sports that indicates that middleweight Jesse Taylor could once again be in hot water with the UFC. Cofield spoke with Taylor on his ESPN Radio show in Las Vegas this week and asked him to share his thoughts about the recent arrest of UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. During the... [Read More...]

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Burns’ win at UFN 14 should be overturned

I still have not seen UFC Fight Night 14 in its entirety, however, I’ve been able to view a good chunk of it. The biggest storylines of the night were obviously Anderson Silva’s dominant debut at 205 pounds as well as Brandon Vera’s successful debut in the same weight class. But a big storyline that hasn’t gotten as much play as it deserves, and likely because MMA media sites... [Read More...]

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UFC Fight Night 14 Awards & Bonuses

MMA Mania has learned the recipients of the UFC Fight Night 14 bonuses for Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night, and Knockout of the Night. They are as follows: Frankie Edgar and Hermes Franca added an extra $25,000 to their payday for the Fight of the Night. Franca and Edgar fought a three round war that had Edgar controlling the fight but Franca not going away quietly and dropping bombs... [Read More...]

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Silva vs. Irvin Video: Anderson Silva talks win over James Irvin

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UFC Fight Night 14: Thoughts & Commentary

Another UFC Fight Night is in the books and the consensus best pound for pound fighter in the world, Anderson Silva, stepped up a weight class and absolutely demolished James Irvin in devastating fashion. Overall I thought it was a good show, nothing special, but an entertaining show with some good matchups, a crazy submission, and a dominant champion showing the world that not only can he beat the... [Read More...]

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Pain Poll: The Staff of 5 Oz. Breaks Down UFC: Silva vs. Irvin

Yesterday the staff of 5 Oz. presented you with our picks for Affliction: Banned. We’re pulling double-duty with our predictions for tonight’s UFC Fight Night 14 event. Does James Irvin have any shot of beating Anderson Silva? Continue reading to find out. Anderson Silva vs. James Irvin Adam Morgan: What is there to really be said about this fight other than it’s Anderson Silva, the... [Read More...]

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Silva vs. Irvin Video: James Irvin ready to give Silva a battle

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UFC Fight Night 14 Weigh-In Results

Here are the official weigh-in results for tonight’s UFC Fight Night 14 event that is scheduled to air on Spike TV starting at 9 p.m. ET: Main Televised Card - James Irvin (207.5)* vs. Anderson Silva (206) Reese Andy (206) vs. Brandon Vera (204) Frankie Edgar (155) vs. Hermes Franca (155) Jake O’Brien (236) vs. Cain Velasquez (236) Kevin Burns (171) vs. Anthony Johnson (170) C.B. Dollaway... [Read More...]

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Silva vs. Irvin Video: Anderson Silva ready for 205 lbs. debut

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Aleksander Emelianenko off of Affliction: Banned; Gary Goodridge tapped as last-minute replacement

- According to Sherdog, Aleksander Emelianenko was denied his license by the CSAC because he did not meet requirements and the fight with Paul Buentello on Saturday is off. - Though Sherdog then came through again, stating Gary Goodridge would be named as a replacement on the Affliction card against Buentello since he was already licensed to fight in the state. - James Irvin originally weighed in at... [Read More...]

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Report: Affliction to broadcast entire “Banned” card

That’s the word according to MMA Junkie: Affliction Vice President Tom Atencio today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that Saturday night’s pay-per-view broadcast will run a full four hours and will feature eight bouts. Additionally, FSN will air three bouts, rather than the previously reported two fights. In other words, between FSN and PPV, the entire “Banned” fight... [Read More...]

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July 17-26: so much MMA, your face will melt

Below is a master list of all the MMA that will be airing over the next 10 days. Damn, son. That is A LOT of mixed martial arts. My DVR is gonna get a workout. What will YOU be watching? All times Eastern. Thurs 7/17 UFC Countdown: Silva vs Irvin – 11pm – Spike TV (premier) Friday 7/18 UFC Countdown: Silva vs Irvin – 11am – Spike TV (re-air) Inside MMA –... [Read More...]

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Silva vs. Irvin: Previewing and Predicting UFN 14

The intentions for putting together UFC Fight Night 14 might not have been the best, but for six weeks notice, this is a very solid UFN card. The show, which will air on Spike TV (check local listings) this Saturday at 9 p.m. ET, will offer not one, but two anticipated moves to the light heavyweight division that could have major implications at 205 pounds in the UFC. If UFC light heavyweight first-timers... [Read More...]

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Brandon Vera ready for Reese Andy (video)

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James Irvin: “I’ll take his 30 to land my 10″

James Irvin sure is confident about his chances going into the fight with Anderson Silva on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 14 and who can blame him? He’s got nothing to lose, everything to gain, and he is a solid striker with good power, so why not be confident. But this might be pushing it. From Sherdog: “There’s no way he’s coming to take me down. I fully expect him coming to... [Read More...]

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