Chris Lytle vs. Kevin Burns set for TUF 9 Finale

The UFC has officially announced a welterweight match-up between Chris Lytle and Kevin Burns for the finale of the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter. The event is scheduled to take place on June 20 at The Pearl in the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and will be airing live on Spike TV. Lytle is a full-time firefighter and prize fighter that is a veteran of over 40 professional mixed martial arts... [Read More...]

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Chris Lytle to face Kevin Burns at TUF 9 Finale

UFC veteran Chris Lytle will be stepping back into the Octagon to face Kevin Burns in a welterweight clash scheduled for live finale for the upcoming ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter. According to MMAWeekly.com, the two have been sent bout agreements and have agreed to the matchup. The finale is scheduled for June 20 and will emanate from the Pearl at the Palm in Las Vegas. Burns made quite a splash... [Read More...]

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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...]

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EliteXC: “Unfinished Business” Open Workout (video)

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5 Oz. Feature: Underdog Thomas “Wildman” Denny ready for the opportunity of a lifetime

Thomas “The Wildman” Denny has been a staple of the regional California MMA scene since the turn of the 21st century. While most of his fights have come with the King of the Cage promotion, Denny has also competed for other California-based promotions such as the Palace Fighting Championships and World Extreme Cagefighting (prior to Zuffa’s acquisition). Born in Huntington Beach,... [Read More...]

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Feijao vs. Galbraith added to EliteXC’s “Unfinished Business”

FiveOuncesOfPain.com was the first to report several weeks ago that light heavyweight Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante was slated to fight at EliteXC’s “Unfinished Business” on July 26 in Stockton, Calif. At the time, an opponent had not been secured for him, but Sherdog.com reported today that Feijao is now scheduled to face King of the Cage Canada champion Travis Galbraith. The... [Read More...]

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UFC 84 to air during CBS Saturday Night Fights

MMAmania is reporting that SpikeTV will air UFC 84: Ill Will (Penn vs Sherk) at the same time CBS runs their second installment of Saturday Night Fights (Lawler vs Smith II) on July 26th.This comes one week after UFC will run counter programming in the form of Anderson Silva vs James Irvin to battle Affliction: Banned on PPV. I’m someone that says competition is never a bad thing and only... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. Exclusive: Wilson Reis to fight Brian Caraway at EliteXC’s “Unfinished Business”

(Pictured: Wilson Reis) A featherweight (140 lbs.) bout between Wilson Reis and Brian Caraway is the latest fight to be added to EliteXC’s upcoming “Unfinished Business” card on July 26 in Stockton, Calif. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news after contacting EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw. According to Shaw, the Reis vs. Caraway matchup will be the opener of SHOWTIME’s... [Read More...]

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EliteXC: “Unfinished Business” Video Promo

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Antonio Silva vs. Sergei Kharitonov?

The bout has been verbally agreed to according to Sherdog for EliteXC’s July 26th show. If the bout comes to fruition it would certainly be one of the most relevant fights EXC has ever put on as it pertains to world rankings. Of course the bout has a hangup due to Silva’s past with the California State Athletic Commission: Silva will face extra scrutiny to get cleared for active duty... [Read More...]

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Report: Nick Diaz vs. Thomas Denny booked for July 26

That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. Noons vs. Diaz appears to be definitely not happening according to Sherdog. Instead, Thomas “Wildman” Denny has been booked to fight Nick Diaz in Stockton, CA. on July 26: The former King of the Cage champion has agreed to face resident troublemaker Nick Diaz in his hometown of Stockton, Calif. on EliteXC’s second CBS-televised card at the... [Read More...]

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Report: Noons vs. Diaz not happening on July 26

MMA Mania is reporting that a rumored bout between Nick Diaz and K.J. Noons for the EliteXC lightweight title is not happening on the July 26 “Unfinished Business” card, which is rumored to take place in Stockton, California, Diaz’s hometown. Diaz is still expected to compete on the card but it’s not clear who he will face off against come July 26. Could EliteXC be saving this... [Read More...]

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