Paul Bradley Signs With Strikeforce
Highly regarded prospect and former Ultimate Fighter cast member Paul Bradley has signed a multi-fight contract with Strikeforce. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned of the news of the signing this evening in a statement issued through Bradley’s management at LionHeart Professional Management & Promotions. “I am very excited for Paul,” said Chad Dubin, owner of LionHeart Management.... [Read More...]
TUF 7 alum Paul Bradley looking to improve to 10-0 at debut WCA event
The name Paul Bradley is one that is very familiar to regular viewers of the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter reality television show on Spike TV. A standout wrestler at Iowa who was a two-time All-American as well as a three-time NCAA tournament qualifier, Bradley won a TUF 7 qualifying match and appeared to have had a spot with the final cast of 16 inside the TUF mansion all locked up. That... [Read More...]
TUF 7 veteran Paul Bradley improves to 9-0 with win over Dante Rivera
Season seven veteran of “The Ultimate Fighter” Paul Bradley improved his record to 9-0 following a first round TKO over fellow TUF 7 veteran Dante Rivera in a battle of middleweights on Friday night in Atlantic City. Competing for Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino, Bradley was able to finish Rivera when referee Yves Lavigne called a stop to the bout due... [Read More...]
TUF 7 alum Paul Bradley slated to fight next on Oct. 4
Former NCAA All-American wrestler Paul Bradley is scheduled to make his return to competitive MMA on Oct. 4 fighting for the NAAFS promotion in Cleveland, Ohio against Pat Horner. Bradley’s management confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com this afternoon that Bradley will be moving from middleweight to welterweight for the fight. Bradley might be best known for his stint during the seventh season... [Read More...]
UFC 80: Review and recap including thoughts on the telecast, breakdown of the fights, and more
I’d give the card a B-plus. While there weren’t any classic fights, the dramatic endings to several of the fights were plenty memorable. The action that transpired during the conclusion of those fights made the card well worth the price. It was night of some brutal knockouts that really got the adrenaline flowing. Also, consider me a fan of afternoon MMA on pay-per-view. I guess I am showing... [Read More...]
UFC 80 Thoughts & Commentary
B.J. Penn, in shape and focused at 155 lbs., is an unstoppable force. And that’s a fact. What he’s done to his last two opponents is simply destroyed them. He carved through Jens Pulver and he completely dominated Joe Stevenson last night. It’s not due to Stevenson’s lack of preparation or skill level, either. Stevenson is highly skilled and has a very bright future ahead of... [Read More...]
It’s official: B.J. Penn’s first title defense will be against Sean Sherk
As if it wasn’t obvious after the UFC handed former lightweight champion Sean Sherk a microphone during Saturday night’s main event between B.J. Penn and Joe Stevenson, UFC president Dana White confirmed in a press conference after the event that Penn’s first defense will be against Sherk during a card in May. As of now, the card is expected to be UFC 85 on May 24 in Las Vegas with... [Read More...]
UFC 80: KO pics
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UFC 80: UFC Hands Out $35,000 Bonuses to Evening’s Standouts
MMAjunkie.com is reporting that B.J. Penn, Wilson Gouveia, Paul Taylor, and Paul Kelly all received a $35,000 bonus on top of their earnings for the UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” event. These bonuses were $20,000 less than the more recent UFC events. No reason has been given yet as to why that is. It was reported on the broadcast that B.J. Penn received “Submission of the Night” honors... [Read More...]
UFC 80 Quick Results
What: UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” When: 1/19/08 Where: Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England PRELIMINARY CARD Sam Stout def. Per Eklund – Unanimous Decision Alessio Sakara def. James Lee – TKO (Strikes) @ 1:30 of Rd. 1 Paul Kelly def. Paul Taylor – Unanimous Decision Antoni Hardonk def. Colin Robinson – TKO (Strikes (JAB)) @ 0:17 of Rd. 1 MAIN CARD Jorge Rivera... [Read More...]
“Get to Know Joe” Question #7
The final trivia question in the “Get to Know Joe” contest is… What sport would Joe’s parents NOT let him play (even though they said ‘yes’ to fighting MMA)? Find the answer on www.joestevenson.com then HURRY back HERE to be the first person to post ALL SEVEN correct answers to the “Get to Know Joe” questions we’ve been asking all week. Click here for all seven... [Read More...]
UFC 80 Live Results and Chat!
FiveOuncesofPain.com is taking event coverage to the next level this weekend for UFC 80. We will be hosting a LIVE CHAT right here on the site where you can talk about UFC 80 with some of the staff members as well as other 5 Oz. readers and MMA fans during the event. SPOILER ALERT: This chat will involve SPOILERS, especially with the event being early in the day. If you don’t care to know... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on Any Given Saturday!
Luke Thomas of Bloody Elbow is bringing back his Any Given Saturday radio show for the new year with TWO episodes in one day. First, Luke will be doing a LIVE preview show for UFC 80 on Saturday afternoon at 12 PM ET before the event begins. After the event, at 6 PM ET, I will be joining Luke live on the air to break down the results and happenings of UFC 80. We will take your... [Read More...]
Don King thinks the UFC is in decline
I know what the comments are going to say, “Who the hell cares what Don King says?” While I don’t put much stock in a 73-year old boxing promoter who is a convicted criminal that has been sued by a lot of his fighters and is promoting a match between Roy Jones Jr. and Felix Trinidad that is five years too late, it still irks me when he says crap like this: ”I love the UFC,”... [Read More...]
UFC 80 Video: Weigh-In Results
The UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” weigh-ins took place today at 2pm local time in Newcastle, England. All fighters made weight for the fight card, which will air live on PPV tomorrow at 3pm ET, as well as on tape delay at 10pm ET/7pm PT. The results are as follows: MAIN CARD B.J. Penn (154) vs. Joe Stevenson (154) (for vacant UFC lightweight title) Gabriel Gonzaga (255) vs. Fabricio Werdum (247) Jess... [Read More...]
“Get to Know Joe” Question #6
Today’s “Get to Know Joe” question is… Who gave Joe Daddy the only KO loss of his career? Find the answer on www.joestevenson.com The final “Get to Know Joe” trivia question will be revealed tomorrow midday. Be the first to post all seven correct answers to win a 4 pack of Joe Stevenson signature series t-shirts. Click here for the first five trivia questions and full “Get... [Read More...]
Pain Poll: 5 Oz. Staff Picks for UFC 80
‘Tis that time again when the staff here at Five Ounces Of Pain put their crystal balls to the ultimate test when they put forth their predictions for UFC 80: Rapid Fire.Please Note: 5 Oz. of Pain wishes to state that any similarities in thoughts are purely coincidental and not worth getting ones panties in a knot for. Sam Caplan’s picks are available on CBSSports.com. B.J. Penn vs. Joe... [Read More...]
“Get to Know Joe” Question #5
Today’s “Get to Know Joe” question is… What are the name’s of Joe’s 3 sons? Find the answer on www.joestevenson.com Click here for the first four trivia questions and full “Get to Know Joe” contest details. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“Get to Know Joe” Question #5", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/17/get-to-know-joe-question-5/" }); Read More →
UFC 80 Betting Odds
Here are the betting odds according to Sportsbook.com: MAIN CARD B.J. Penn (-290) vs. Joe Stevenson (+235) Gabriel Gonzaga (-325) vs. Fabricio Werdum (+250) Marcus Davis (-350) vs. Jess Liaudin (+275) Kendall Grove (-350) vs. Jorge Rivera (+250) Wilson Gouveia (-145) vs. Jason Lambert (+155) UNDERCARD Sam Stout (-315) vs. Per Eklund (+260) Antoni Hardonk (-340) vs. Colin Robinson (+280) Paul Taylor... [Read More...]
“Get to Know Joe” Question #4
Today’s “Get to Know Joe” question is… What meal service, also used by Bon Jovi, cooked up special meals for Joe in preparation for his trip to England? Find the answer on www.joestevenson.com Click here for the first three trivia questions and full contest details. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“Get to Know Joe” Question #4", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/16/get-to-know-joe-question-4/"... [Read More...]
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