EliteXC: Return of the King fight card
What: Elite XC: Return of the King When: June 14th @ 10pm ET Where: Blaisdell Arena; Honolulu, Hawaii Here’s the latest on the EXC: Return of the King event: Main Card KJ Noons vs. Yves Edwards (EXC Lightweight Title) Nick Diaz vs. Muhsin Corbbrey Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Tony Bonello Dave “Pee Wee” Herman vs. Ron “H2O” Waterman Rafael Feijao vs. Wayne Cole Undercard (televised on... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Feature: Nick Diaz could have his hands full on Saturday
Nick Diaz’s star was beginning to shine brighter than ever last year after EliteXC decided to sign him to a new, long-term contract and put a big promotional push behind him. The promotion even went so far as to go against the “Unified Rules of MMA” and create a new lightweight class of 160 pounds, almost specifically for the benefit of Diaz. But a funny thing happened on Diaz’s... [Read More...]
EliteXC’s future plans at light heavyweight include title and possibly Tito Ortiz
As EliteXC builds up its various weight classes, it’s no stretch to say the promotion’s most underdeveloped division at this stage is its light heavyweight class. However, there are plans to rectify that situation and many of those plans surround blue chip prospect Rafael Feijao. Feijao was discovered by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira when the current UFC interim heavyweight champion was looking... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Feature: Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson is a rematch that needs to happen
James Thompson is quickly becoming the Rodney Dangerfield of MMA; the man simply can’t get any respect.I woke up Sunday morning at my hotel in Newark and put on SportsCenter. I was delighted to see that ESPN decided to devote coverage to the festivities from the night before. There was one glaring problem though, which was that the anchor introduced the clip with a headline that read, “Kimbo... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: James Thompson speaks out against the New Jersey Athletic Control Board and possible favortism towards Kimbo Slice
FiveOuncesOfPain.com contacted James Thompson via phone at his home in England on Wednesday and he granted us an exclusive interview. During the interview, Thompson was candid about his feelings regarding his main event fight vs. Kimbo Slice during the debut of “Saturday Night Fights” on CBS. Thompson held nothing back and addressed all the questions we had pertaining to his fight vs.... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Feature: Breaking down the post-weekend MMA television landscape
This past weekend was a crucial spot for the long-term growth of MMA and the sport delivered with flying colors. Not only did EliteXC peak at 6.51 million viewers during Saturday’s debut of “Saturday Night Fights” on CBS, but the WEC double its highest-ever rating on VERSUS. The success of MMA on broadcast and cable television is only going to make networks more bullish on the product.... [Read More...]
Rumor Killer: Brett Rogers not released by EliteXC
Rumors have been running rampant on highly-trafficked message boards during the last 24 hours claiming that EliteXC heavyweight Brett Rogers has been released by the promotion. FiveOuncesOfPain.com elected to followup on the unsubstantiated rumors and contacted Mike Reilly, Rogers’ trainer at Team Bison in Minnesota. When asked about the rumor, Reilly categorically denied it and expressly stated... [Read More...]
James Thompson’s Cauliflower Ear (pic)
Cauliflower ear has never been more popular, so we at Five Ounces of Pain wanted to get a nice pick up here and open the communication lines in reverence of this “alien life form,” as the commentary crew mentioned. Photo courtesy of Sherdog.com and photog Dave Mandel. This is a post-fight ear picture, after Kimbo Slice punched in head-on and busted it wide open. Don’t forget to... [Read More...]
Random Rants: Thoughts on weekend MMA
This was a busy weekend for the sport and this site. I have a lot to say and not much time to say it in so I wanted to get some of my thoughts out via some rants. – One thing that really disgusts me is when knuckleheads run to their keyboard and make serious accusations with absolutely no proof. If you’re not happy with something, go ahead and express your opinion. However, accusing someone... [Read More...]
CBS EliteXC Saturday Night Fights Pics
EliteXC “Primetime” photos from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Kimbo busting open Thompson’s ear in Rd 3. Fight was stopped shortly after. One of many front kicks that Carano used to keep Young out of range. [Read More...] 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...]
EliteXC: “Primetime” Results
Keep refreshing this page for the latest results from EliteXC: “Primetime” on CBS. Also, be sure to step into the 5 Oz. of Pain chatroom to chat with some of the staff as well as see what other fans are talking about. Keep it tuned to 5 Oz. for all your EliteXC on CBS needs! Main Card: Kimbo Slice def. James Thompson via TKO (strikes) at 0:38 of Rd. 3 Robbie Lawler vs. Scott Smith ruled... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: Q/A with MMA play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson
I had the pleasure this week of interviewing a man that I consider to be one of the top play-by-play announcers in all of professional and college sports, Gus Johnson. You can now access this interview at CBSSports.com by CLICKING HERE. Johnson will begin his latest broadcast endeavor as the lead voice of CBS’ coverage of EliteXC this Saturday. It’s a role that Johnson indicated that both... [Read More...]
EliteXC could announce next CBS show on Saturday; Shaw talks ticket sales
EliteXC officials announced at their press conference today that there will not be a CBS show on July 26 as was previously speculated. The next CBS show could be late summer or early fall. EliteXC and CBS need to work out the venue for the next show as well as CBS’ primetime schedule but they could possibly announce the date for the second EliteXC show on CBS at Saturday’s event. Gary Shaw... [Read More...]
New Site for “Ruthless Robbie Lawler” Launched
FiveOuncesofPain.com has just been given word from Robbie Lawler’s team that his new and improved website has launched earlier this week. Just in time for his network television debut, Lawler’s new site features a personal blog, news, pictures, and a forum, among other things. The EliteXC middleweight champion will defend his belt against TUF-veteran Scott Smith on “EliteXC: Primetime”... [Read More...]
EliteXC: Primetime undercard to air on CBSSports.com
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that the undercard bouts for EliteXC: Primetime will be shown on CBSSports.com at 7 p.m. ET with the main card starting on CBS at 9 p.m. ET. Originally the bouts were only scheduled to appear on ProElite.com but now it appears that both ProElite.com and CBSSports.com will be streaming the fights live at 7 p.m. ET. The undercard bouts are as follows, starting at 7 p.m.... [Read More...]
EliteXC could add heavyweight title by year’s end
EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw raised a few eyebrows during a conference call last Thursday to promote this coming Saturday’s debut telecast on CBS. When asked by a reporter if there were any plans to add a heavyweight title, Shaw indicated it’s something that’s been discussed and could happen by year’s end. “Right now we’re close to doing a heavyweight title,”... [Read More...]
Binky Jones vs. Calvin Kattar latest fight to be added to EliteXC/CBS undercard
A lightweight (155 lbs.) encounter between James “Binky” Jones and Calvin Kattar is the latest fight for the undercard of EliteXC’s debut CBS show on May 31 to be finalized. A source first informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com of the news on Wednesday and we were able to confirm the news with Jones himself on Thursday evening. Jones’ involvement with the show was first reported by the... [Read More...]
EliteXC signs Carina Damm and Debi Purcell
Debi Purcell and Carina Damm are the latest fighters to be added to EliteXC’s womens MMA division, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned. According to a source, Purcell was recently in Los Angeles to record promotional content for her EliteXC debut. She has also confirmed through her a post on MySpace account that she has signed a three-fight deal with the promotion and will debut vs. Damm on June... [Read More...]
Report: Fickett out due to injury; 5 other bouts announced for EliteXC’s June 14th show
MMA Weekly is reporting that Drew Fickett has had to pull out of his June 14 welterweight title fight with Jake Shields due to a knee injury. The news comes from EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw who was a recent guest on MMA Weekly radio. From MMA Weekly: “Obviously the back injury happened (to Shields) and the easiest thing to do was move him to Hawaii to fight Drew,” said Shaw in the... [Read More...]
