Michael Bisping vs. Denis Kang brewing for UFC 105

A middleweight match-up between Michael Bisping and Denis Kang is currently being considered for UFC 105. The event is scheduled for November 14 from Manchester, England. It has recently been reported by the Fighters Only Magazine official website that Kang has been offered the bout by the UFC, although nothing is set in stone at this time. Of course Bisping will be looking to bounce back from the... [Read More...]

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Wanderlei Silva possibly out until 2010 recovering from facial surgery

A middleweight match-up between Wanderlei Silva and Michael Bisping previously rumored to be taking place at UFC 105 will not happen. According to Bisping in a recent blog on his official website, Silva may be out until sometime in 2010 due to “The Axe Murderer” currently recovering from facial  surgery. There is no news of a replacement opponent for Bisping at this time, but it makes... [Read More...]

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Wanderlei Silva vs. Michael Bisping Not a Certainty for UFC 105 (UPDATE)

Update: A representative for Wanderlei Silva is quoted in a new report by Fighters Only as saying a formal offer has not been extended by the UFC and that Silva’s preference is to sit out until February in order to allow his body time to heal. Wanderlei Silva (32-10-1 MMA, 2-5 UFC) has discussed moving down to the middleweight division for a while now. Apparently, the MMA legend’s first fight... [Read More...]

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Michael Bisping Talks Tough About Demian Maia

Unfortunately what you are about to read is not an April Fool’s joke. Michael Bisping, who can be seen on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter as coach of Team U.K., had some choice words when it came to middleweight standout Damian Maia. Bisping was quoted by Setanta Sports recently saying the outcome of a fight between he and Maia would end up with Maia being knocked out. Bisping will face... [Read More...]

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Michael Bisping offered new eight-fight deal with the UFC

After winning the third season of The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC had high hopes for England’s own Michael Bisping. Well, after going 7-1 with the company over a 3-year period that includes wins over Matt Hamill, Eric Schafer, and Chris Leben, Bisping is about to be rewarded. According to a report from British MMA magazine, Fighters Only, the UFC has offered Bisping a new eight-fight, two-year... [Read More...]

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Report: Bisping and Henderson early favorites to land TUF 9 coaching slots

A new published report coming out of the UK is stating that Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson are the early-favorites to land coaching spots for the upcoming ninth installment of “The UItimate Fighter,” which will feature teams comprised of welterweights and middleweights representing both the U.S. and the UK in a head-to-head format. The Sun, a British tabloid, is claiming that Bisping... [Read More...]

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UFC 89 fight card

When: Saturday Oct 18, 08 Where: Birmingham, UK @ National Indoor Arena Watch: Spike TV (will be tape delayed) Here’s the latest on UFC 89: Main Card Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben @ MW Brandon Vera vs. Keith Jardine @ LHW Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Luiz Cane @ LHW Chris Lytle vs. Paul Taylor @ WW Marcus Davis vs. Paul Kelly @ WW Shane Carwin vs. Neil Wain @ HW Undercard Akihiro Gono... [Read More...]

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Join the 5 Oz of Pain UFC Fantasy league, UFC 81 pick ‘em!

We have a few spots open in the FiveOuncesofPain.com league on UFC Fantasy. Join our league and gets your picks locked in for UFC 81. UFC Fantasy is an easy way to keep track of your fight picks vs. the actual results. Plus it’s bragging rights against the 5 Oz crew and thousands of other MMA fans (I’m currently ranked 100 out of the 11,818 players). To join, drop a comment in this post... [Read More...]

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TUF 6 Finale card at UFC Fantasy updated, get your picks in!

The UFC Fantasy game is a quick and fun way to see how good you are at picking fights. I was skeptical at first to see how the UFC would pull off the concept, but I’m pleasantly surprised. It’s not the most robust interface, but its an easy way to keep track of your fight picks vs the actual results. Plus it’s bragging rights against thousands of other MMA fans (I’m currently... [Read More...]

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