Mike Patt released by the UFC

Mike Patt’s run in the UFC has come to an end. Sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that the jiu-jitsu black belt was released by the promotion shortly after his TKO loss to Brandon Vera this past Saturday at UFC 96. Patt was the recipient of a series of vicious leg kicks from Vera that eventually grounded him and forced the referee to call a stop to the bout at 1:27 of round 2. Patt’s... [Read More...]

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UFC 96: Previewing and Predicting Brandon Vera vs. Mike Patt

We are literally just hours away from tonight’s big UFC 96 card in Columbus, Ohio. Our multi-day series of previewing the card on a fight-by-fight basis continues with a light heavyweight matchup in which the loser could be sent packing from the UFC. Brandon Vera (9-3) vs. Mike Patt (12-3) Even though Vera will be competing under terms of a new contract with the UFC, it’s unlikely he will... [Read More...]

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Brandon Vera close to signing new contract; next fight expected to come against Mike Patt at UFC 96

While UFC competitor Brandon Vera’s last contract re-negotiation turned into a nightmare that saw him remain idle for nearly a year, his latest contract re-negotiation appears to be a much smoother process. Vera has just one more fight remaining under the terms of his current agreement but a source close to the situation revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Sunday that the Lloyd Irvin jiu-jitsu... [Read More...]

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Report: James Lee out of Tim Boetsch fight at UFC 88

PRIDE veteran James Lee has reportedly pulled out of his UFC 88 fight vs. Tim Boetsch, according to MMAjunkie.com. While the UFC has yet to make an official announcement, MMA Junkie indicated that Lee was scratched from the card last week after sustaining an arm injury. A replacement also apparently already has been secured in former BodogFIGHT veteran Mike Patt. Patt is a UFC newcomer who likely earned... [Read More...]

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Report: Bryan Baker to face Chael Sonnen at WEC 33

Undefeated middleweight, Bryan Baker  has stepped up to face Team Quest’s Chael Sonnen  at March 26th’s WEC 33. World Extreme Cagefighting’s official website confirmed the bout. Baker (6-0) was rumored to take on fellow undefeated middleweight prospect, Nissen Osterneck  at the event but Osterneck had to pull out with injury. Baker has gone 2-0 so far in the WEC with a first round... [Read More...]

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