Ryan Bader vs. Jason Brilz added to UFC 139 lineup
A year ago Ryan Bader was undefeated and on the cusp of a title-shot. Today the Ultimate Fighter Season 8 champ is on the verge of losing three fights in a row, a position he’ll hope to avoid this November 19 when the Zuffa train stops in San Jose for UFC 139. According to the UFC’s website, Bader will face Jason Brilz at the show who himself is on a two-fight skid and will have little to lose... [Read More...]
Eliot Marshall vs Jason Brilz set for UFC 103
A light heavyweight bout between Eliot Marshall and Jason Brilz is all set for UFC 103. FiveOuncesOfPain.com was recently able to obtain the confirmation of the bout from sources close to the fight. Marshall has a career record of 7-1 and has gone 2-0 officially with the UFC. He submitted Jules Bruchez at the TUF 8 Finale in December of 2008 before besting TUF 8 finalist Vinicius Magalhaes by decision... [Read More...]
UFC 96: Previewing and Predicting Tim Boetsch vs. Jason Brilz
One of the more intriguing matchups that fans attending tonight’s UFC 96 event at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio will get to see that PPV fans won’t is a light heavyweight bout between Tim Boetsch and Jason Brilz. A lot of people are on the Boetsch bandwagon and believe he’s going to smash Brilz. As much respect as I have for Boetsch, I’m not exactly sure the fight is... [Read More...]
Kid Yamamoto pulled off DREAM.5 card
We’re a little late with this news, but in case you missed it, Norifumi “Kid” Yamamoto is off of Monday’s DREAM.5 card due a knee injury. He had been slated to face Joseph Benavidez in Osaka, Japan at the Osaka Castle Hall. Yamamoto indicated to the Japanese MMA media that he injured the knee while preparing for the bout vs. Benavidez. He indicated that while attempting a flying... [Read More...]
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...]
DREAM.5: Watch HDNet Fights’ Preview Here
This is really going to be an amazing weekend for MMA fans. Usually July is a slow month for the sport, but not this year. Not only will you get to see some of the best heavyweights in the world on the same card during Affliction: Banned along with the UFC light heavyweight debut of Anderson Silva during UFC Fight Night 14, but the finals of DREAM’s lightweight Grand Prix will be televised early... [Read More...]
Denis Kang pulled from DREAM.5 lineup
Middleweight fighter Denis Kang, who had been attached to the DREAM.5 card that’s set to take place on July 21, has been removed from the show without an official reason being provided by event organizers. MMAWeekly.com reported the development earlier this week. An opponent for Kang had never been announced, however he had been advertised for the card by DREAM. Kang, at one time a near-consensus... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: Joachim Hansen added to DREAM.5
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned through an unnamed source that Joachim “Hellboy” Hansen is expected to fight at DREAM.5 on Monday, July 21 in a Lightweight Grand Prix tournament reserve match. While an opponent has not been confirmed for Hansen, sources have also indicated that he is likely to face Kultar “Black Mamba” Gill. DREAM.5 is scheduled to emanate from Osaka, Japan... [Read More...]
Denis Kang added to DREAM.5
Mike Russell of The Fight Network is reporting that middleweight Denis Kang has been scheduled to return to the ring at DREAM.5 in Osaka, Japan on July 21. An opponent has not yet been named. The bout will be a pivotal one for Kang, who has lost three out of his last four bouts. A highly-skilled fighter who at one time was ranked in the top ten by most major websites and blogs, lost in the first round... [Read More...]
