Courtesy of ESPN.com, here are some highlights of Friday’s weigh-ins from the BankAtlantic Arena in Sunrise, Fla., including Gina Carano weighing in behind the shroud of a towel and Ken Shamrock’s “playful” shove of Kimbo Slice after Slice had turned his back.  Read More →

We’re back with another Pain Poll here at Five Ounces of Pain and we’re breaking down the EliteXC: “Heat” which features a main event of Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock as well as several other entertaining bouts. Will Kimbo put Ken to sleep in the first round? Or will Shamrock be able to take the fight to the ground and submit him? Will... 

Ken Shamrock (26-13-2 MMA) vs. Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson (3-0-0 MMA) The evolution from street brawler to MMA professional continues on Saturday night October 4th when Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson takes on another slightly past his prime legend in Ken Shamrock. Although Shamrock has only won twice since the millennium, he will attempt to halt the hype... 

The folks at HDNet Fights were kind enough to get us this exclusive video of Kimbo Slice talking about his upcoming October 4 bout with the legendary Ken Shamrock as well as what his strategy will be for the fight. Be sure to check out the HDNet Fights Video Vault for more MMA action!  Read More →

The word pioneer is thrown around loosely these days, but in the case of Ken Shamrock, it’s an apt description. Speaking for myself, I am not sure I would have gotten into MMA if it wasn’t for Shamrock. He was just someone I was always interested in seeing fight and someone I’d always root for. I am a writer but I am also a fan and I can remember... 

First things first. Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock is a marketable matchup. It’s one that I’m sure will draw ratings. Shamrock has been around the game for a very long time, can hype a fight, and has name recognition from his time in the UFC, WWE, and his run on TUF 3. Kimbo is Kimbo. We’ve seen what kind of attention he draws and what kind of... 

Upon contacting EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw earlier this afternoon, FiveOuncesOfPain.com can confirm that a reported bout between Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Fergsuon vs. Ken Shamrock is set for the promotion’s next CBS telecast on Oct. 4. When asked to comment on the reports, Shaw stated that the reports were accurate and that the bout is indeed... 

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that EliteXC is planning another ShoXC card to be televised on Showtime on Friday, October 26, at 11 p.m. ET. The card is subject to change but right now it’s looking like the main event that was leaked on the Underground forum between Javier Vazquez vs. J.C. Pennington will indeed be happening. Undercard matches on Showtime...