Jake O’Brien Released From The UFC
Jake O’Brien has been let go by the UFC with a career record of 11-3, and an Octagon record of 4-3. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has just learned of the release through O’Brien’s agent, Ken Pavia at MMA Agents. The dismissal comes on the heels of the former heavyweight’s second bout at 205 pounds; a loss to the up and coming Jon Jones at UFC 100. Obrien’s only other two defeats... [Read More...]
Jon Jones vs. Jake O’Brien signed for UFC 100
Light heavyweight sensation Jon Jones’ next challenge in the UFC will come against fellow former standout amateur wrestler Jake O’Brien on July 11 at UFC 100 in Las Vegas. The website TheGarv.com was the first to report the matchup and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the matchup as being official with sources close to both fighters. Considered one of the fastest rising prospects... [Read More...]
Pros and Cons: The Busy Weekend
PRO: Fedor Emelianenko. Do people forget he’s like 30 or 31 years old, younger than Anderson Silva, and still in the prime of his career? One day I will go back and look for the names of everyone that predicted Sylvia in a first round TKO. I know it’s easy to predict an upset and then never mention it again unless that person wins and you take full credit. At the same time, Sylvia was... [Read More...]
Pros and Cons: TUF 7 Finale
Con. Making Evan Tanner fight in Las Vegas. Come on now, you have global expansion and new cards popping up in Minnesota and Georgia and you tell Evan Tanner, perhaps the most addiction-riddled fighter you have, to headline in Las Vegas? Why don’t you just pay him in Crown Royal and casino chips? I’m not saying it is in any way the UFC’s responsibility to protect Evan Tanner from... [Read More...]
Pros and Cons: UFC 85
PRO: Let me just say I really enjoyed this show from top to bottom and credit the UFC for putting it on. There are several cons to come but they’re mainly little annoyances and nothing bad about the product itself. Small things always stick out to me that annoy me so there will always be more cons than pros, even for the greatest show ever. PRO: Cecil Peoples scored a fight correctly. But how... [Read More...]
Pros and Cons: Some Friday Evening Ramblings
CON: The NJACB and CSAC feeling the need to talk to anyone and everyone and explain everything away like it’s rosy. Do you know what’s nice? When the NBA publicly says a call was bad. It’s refreshing, it lets you know they can man up. Yet these people constantly make questionable decisions and then talk to anyone that will listen about how incredible they were and how everyone... [Read More...]
Pros and Cons of EXC on CBS
PRO: Gus Johnson. Absolutely fantastic job. Not only did he give credibility to the show but he’s an absolute professional and made it twice as good. I’d like Gus Johnson to announce everything on my television from MMA to hosting America’s Funniest Home Videos to talking to the banker on Deal or No Deal. I love you Gus Johnson. CON: Brett Rogers cursing. Immediately after the... [Read More...]
