5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: Forecasting the future of the UFC Light Heavyweight division
My latest submission for CBSSports.com is now available. This week I take a look at the current status of the UFC’s talent-laden light heavyweight division and give my analysis on what I think is next for most of the division’s top fighters. Click here to fight out what I think is next for Chuck Liddell, Forrest Griffin, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, Wanderlei Silva, and others. I... [Read More...]
Arkansas MMA fans receive quite the surprise
The Fort Smith Convention Center in Arkansas signed a promotional contract with a group to put on several mixed martial arts bouts at its venue in June. It appears that convention officials and local MMA fans may have gotten a little more than they bargained for. According to a new report just published by the Association Press, it looks like someone may have pulled a fast one on the convention center... [Read More...]
Random Ranting: How to fix the judging and rule making process in MMA
I don’t think the result of the Forrest Griffin vs. Quinton Jackson fight is cause to condemn the current judging system that currently exists in mixed martial arts. Not everyone is going to see the fight the same way. As I said before, I can live with the decision that was rendered and don’t have a problem with people who believe Griffin won the fight. I scored the fight on my own, as... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: IFL’s impact greater than some realize
In my weekly article for CBSSports.com, this week I decided to take a look at all the former IFL talent that has migrated into the UFC. Between Mike Dolce, Gerald Harris, and Dante Rivera on TUF 7; from Rory Markham, Brad Blackburn, and Reese Andy on the card for UFN 14; and Andre Gusmao debuting at UFC 87, the UFC has done some pretty big reaching into the IFL well. Despite all the former IFL talent... [Read More...]
Delaware considering a ban on MMA
While many states have decided to legalize the sport of mixed martial arts through regulation, it appears the state of Delaware is employing some backwards thinking by considering approval of a bill that would ban MMA. According to an article by Alexander Pyles of The News Journal, state Rep. Robert J. Valihura Jr., has introduced legislation that would ban “combative fighting” in Delaware. The... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain sets new monthly traffic record
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has established a new site record for page views in a month. Despite the fact that the month of June is not yet over, 5 Oz. still was able to supplant its old record, which was established last month. 5 Oz. of Pain is an independently owned site that currently operates without a marketing budget. As such, we are extremely excited about our recent growth because a great deal of... [Read More...]
Rankings Updated for June
I’ve updated my rankings for the month of June. Below you will find my new pound-for-pound top ten along with my analysis of major changes made to my top ten in each individual weight class. Pound-for-Pound Top Ten Georges St. Pierre – St. Pierre avenged his loss to Serra in their rematch at UFC 83 but completely dominating him, just as he completely dominated Josh Koscheck in August... [Read More...]
Saturday a busy day of radio for 5 Oz. of Pain
I will be doing guest spots on two radio shows tomorrow (Saturday). First, I will be joining Luke Thomas as he debuts “Mixed Martial Arts Nation” on 106.7 WJFK FM in Washington, D.C. from 4-6 p.m. ET. I will be on at 4:20 p.m. ET If you are a true MMA fan and are in ‘JFK’s listening area, I implore you to not only tune in but to call in as well (800-636-1067). I’m asking you to support... [Read More...]
5 Oz EXCLUSIVE: Preview of UFC 2009 Video Game coming soon
Our fearless leader Sam Caplan is in Las Vegas right now, minutes away from getting his hands the unreleased UFC 2009 video game. Sam was invited by the gamemaker THQ to fly to Vegas, preview the game, interview key people involved with the making of the next-gen video game, and provide the readers of FiveOuncesofPain.com with an exclusive preview. Sam will provide his preview, commentary, interviews... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain’s Fantasy MMA Mock Draft: Fantasy Matchmaking SAMMA’s First Card
Below is one of the first — if not the first — mock fight cards to result from 5 Oz. of Pain’s first-ever “MMA Fantasy Mock Draft.” Some of the matchups you see below may appear to be far-fetched, but keep in mind that what we did was a “fantasy” draft. So yes, some of us took some liberties. Another liberty I took was to go against Mike Huckaby’s mandate... [Read More...]
Five Ounces of Pain’s MMA Mock Draft: Free Agency
“Oh my God, this isn’t over yet?” No, no it’s not. Each writer got eight free agent picks before making their final card which will be posted in the near future featuring 15 bouts. You will then state who you believe has the best up and down card. Free agency was conducted by a random draw and then each person got two picks at a time, snaking up and down for four rounds.... [Read More...]
I owe you guys an update
I know most people aren’t interested in my personal drama, and if that’s the case, don’t bother to click below and read further. But for those looking for an update about my wife, it’s after the jump and I don’t have a happy ending to offer anyone. [Read More...] Read More →
State of 5 Oz. Address
When I first started this blog, I violated the basic rule of journalism and interjected myself into every post. After all, it was just some random blog about MMA that I had started that was being read by, like, 10 people? As this thing grew, I began to write in the first person less and less. The nature of posts changed as I felt it was necessary to increase the professionalism of the voice and tone... [Read More...]
Watch ESPN, NBC Sports, Inside MMA and more at 5 Oz of Pain
We have updated the videos in the 5 Oz of Pain VIDEO section. Right now you can watch the full episodes of the latest MMA video from content providers: ESPN NBC Sports Inside MMA MMA Rated RawVegas MMA Fix The 5 Oz of Pain VIDEO section is updated as new content is shared by these providers. If there is more MMA video you’d like to see, let us know!! Read More →
Slice vs. Rogers; possible destination for next CBS show; injury update; and more in post-fight notes
I covered the post-fight press conference of last night’s “EliteXC: Primetime” event for CBSSports.com and you can now check out my notes by clicking here. In the article, I discuss the Kimbo Slice vs. Brett Rogers post-fight altercation; potential destinations for the next EliteXC show on CBS; scorecard results for the Robbie Lawler vs. Scott Smith and Slice vs. James Thompson fights;... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on ESPN Radio today
It’s a busy day for radio here at 5 Oz. of Pain. Earlier we did a guest shot with John Pollock on Fight Network Radio and at 5:35 p.m. ET, we’ll be joining our good friend Steve Cofield on ESPN Radio 1100 in Las Vegas. Right now streaming is not available for the site, however, I know we do have many readers in the Vegas area, so be sure to tune in as we preview this Saturday’s debut... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on Fight Network Radio today
I wanted to give everyone a quick heads up that I’ll be on Fight Network Radio today with host John Pollock. I’ll be a guest during the “Insider” segment and John and I will be talking about this Saturday’s debut of EliteXC on CBS; the current season of “The Ultimate Fighter“; post-UFC 84 fallout and more. So tune in today at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sirius Satellite... [Read More...]
MMA Weekend Recap: Penn, Machida, Cro Cop, Barnett, Affliction & the Double KO
The past couple of weeks had been a little slow for MMA news and happenings, but this past weekend kicked that lull square the ass. Besides the incredible action at UFC 84, there were many other newsworthy happenings that we posted here at 5 Oz of Pain. Here are links to some of the good stuff you might have missed: Lyoto Machida‘s fighting style: lethal counter-striker or boring backpedaler?... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain’s Rankings Updated
I’ve finally had a chance to update Five Ounces of Pain’s rankings, which you can now take a look at by CLICKING HERE. But before you check them out, please read this brief recap of the biggest movers in my rankings and my logic behind my alterations: Top Ten Pound-for-Pound - I made two changes this month. The first was to drop Gesias Calvancante out of the pound-for-pound rankings in... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: Defending Mir and Nogueira as coaching choices for TUF 8
In my article for CBSSports.com this week, I analyze the UFC and Spike TV’s decision to go with UFC interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir as coaches for the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter“, which starts in September. Many people on the blogosphere have been critical of the news, but I can find little fault with... [Read More...]
