Rosi Sexton vs. Jessica Aguilar now official for Bellator’s April 3 debut

A rumored female matchup between for the Bellator Fighting Championships debut event on Friday, April 3 between Rosi Sexton and Jessica Aguilar is now official. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed after Sexton responded to a request for comment that was submitted by e-mail. “I’m excited to be part of this new promotion and looking forward to fighting on their first show,” wrote Sexton. Sexton,... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. Exclusive: Alex Karalexis off of WEC’s Aug. 3 event; Shane Roller tapped as replacement vs. Todd Moore

Alex Karalexis is off the card for WEC 35, scheduled for Saturday, August 3 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, according to a source speaking exclusively to FiveOuncesOfPain.com. Five Ounces of Pain has learned that Karalexis has been suffering from a cracked rib and was trying to receive clearance by Zuffa’s doctors to fight as scheduled against Todd Moore. Karalexis did not... [Read More...]

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WEC 35 fight card to feature three title fights

When: Friday, Aug. 3, 2008 Where: Hard Rock Hotel; Las Vegas, NV Watch: VERSUS at 9 p.m. ET Here’s the latest on WEC 35: Main Card Carlos Condit vs. Hiromitsu Miura (Welterweight Title Fight) Brian Stann vs. Steve Cantwell (Light Heavyweight Title Fight) Jamie Varner vs. Marcus Hicks (Lightweight Title Fight) Brian Bowles vs. Damacio Page Josh Grispi vs. Micah Miller Undercard Brock Larson... [Read More...]

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Report: Cub Swanson vs. Hiroyuki Takaya at WEC 35

Jordan Breen has the scoop at Sherdog: The “Streetfight Bancho” will make his return to the cage in August, but finding his first stateside win might not be so easy. Hiroyuki Takaya will take on up-and-coming 145-pounder Cub Swanson at the next WEC offering in Las Vegas on August 3. A source close to Takaya confirmed the bout to Sherdog.com. This is a great fight for the WEC to put on... [Read More...]

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