UFC 80 Video: B.J. Penn breaks down Joe Stevenson’s game
B.J. Penn isn’t one to mince words, and he’s pretty complementary in this video towards Joe Stevenson, so you know he has legitimate respect for him. Penn does a nice job of breaking down Stevenson’s game in comparison to his. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 80 Video: B.J. Penn breaks down Joe Stevenson’s game", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/14/ufc-80-video-bj-penn-breaks-down-joe-stevensons-game/"... [Read More...]
UFC 80 Video: Joe Stevenson believes fight with B.J. Penn is going five rounds
After doing my interview with him last week and watching this interview, it’s really coming into focus just how polished Joe Stevenson is when it comes to doing interviews. Click here to win free Joe Stevenson gear from FiveOuncesOfPian.com! SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 80 Video: Joe Stevenson believes fight with B.J. Penn is going five rounds", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/14/ufc-80-video-joe-stevenson-believes-fight-with-bj-penn-is-going-five-rounds/"... [Read More...]
UFC 80 video: Gabriel Gonzaga talks Fabricio Werdum
It might come as a surprise to some, but UFC 80 is actually this weekend! C’mon people, get excited!!! There just hasn’t been a lot of hype for the event but “Countdown to UFC 80″ is tonight and ESPN.com has made their pre-event video available. This video contains Gabriel Gonzaga, sporting some very improved English-speaking skills, discussing his upcoming heavyweight encounter... [Read More...]
“Countdown to UFC 80″ airs tonight at 11 p.m. ET on SpikeTV
The countdown show for “UFC 80: Rapid Fire” is scheduled to air tonight at 11 p.m. ET on SpikeTV. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“Countdown to UFC 80″ airs tonight at 11 p.m. ET on SpikeTV", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/01/14/countdown-to-ufc-80-airs-tonight-at-11-pm-et-on-spiketv/" }); Read More →
“Get to Know Joe” UFC 80 contest from Five Ounces of Pain!
On Jan 19th, Joe Stevenson is fighting BJ Penn for the UFC Lightweight Title. To hype this bout, FiveOuncesofPain.com wants you to “Get to Know Joe”. For this trivia style contest, we have prepared seven questions about Joe Stevenson and you’ll need to search Joe Daddy’s website to find the answers. Each day, 5 Oz of Pain will reveal the question of the day; the answers can... [Read More...]
UFC 80 Video: Stevenson talks about preparations for fight vs. Penn; aspirations outside of fighting
This video is courtesy of our good friends at RawVegas.tv. RawVegas has commenced its preparations for UFC 80 on Jan. 19 with the launch of their “Road to 80″ series featuring Joe Stevenson. The below video gives you a good look at to who the man is behind the fighter. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 80 Video: Stevenson talks about preparations for fight vs. Penn; aspirations outside... [Read More...]
B.J. Penn: The most dangerous fighter in the world at 155 or 170 pounds?
While I’m not a fan of the way he’s always carried himself, I think it’s safe to label myself a fan of B.J. Penn as a fighter. I consider him to be the second best pure fighter in MMA (right behind Fedor) and I have him ranked a lot higher in my lightweight rankings than most people. But even I have to say that people are not showing Joe Stevenson enough respect heading into their... [Read More...]
UFC 80 Card Finalized
UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” is set to take place on January 19 from Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. The live pay-per-view broadcast will begin at 3pm ET/ 20:00 GMT. More than likely, much like UFC 72, a PPV buy will get you a repeat broadcast at the usual 10pm ET/ 7pm PT time as well. UFC.com recently posted the finalized fight card. The lineup is as follows: MAIN CARD BJ Penn vs.... [Read More...]
UFC declares lightweight title vacant; Penn and Stevenson to fight for title on Jan. 19
According to UFC.com, the UFC withdrew recognition of Sean Sherk as the promotion’s lightweight champion after the California State Athletic Commission voted on Dec. 4 to reduce his suspension for testing positive for steroids from 12 months to six as opposed to overturning it completely. With Sherk stripped of the title, the UFC has announced that B.J. Penn and Joe Stevenson will fight each... [Read More...]
UFC 80: Jason Lambert vs. Wilson Gouveia
Promising lightheavyweights, Jason Lambert and Wilson Gouveia are set to meet at UFC 80 confirms UFC.com. This bout was originally set for UFC 76 back in September, but a severe nose breakage suffered by Gouveia in training meant the matchup had to be scrapped. The two fighters are coming off impressive performances of late with Lambert having knocked out Renato Sobral at UFC 68 while the Brazillian... [Read More...]
UFC 80 to Be Aired via PPV, Not Spike TV
Apparently, UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” will be a pay-per-view broadcast, as opposed to the original rumors that the card would be aired live on Spike TV. MMAJunkie.com heard from a cable representative (the cable company hasn’t been disclosed) that a Zuffa representative contacted them about broadcasting the UFC 80 card via pay-per-view. Also, according to the UFC Full Schedule, the event... [Read More...]
UFC 80 fight card
What: UFC 80 When: Jan. 19th ‘08 Where: Newcastle, England; Metro Radio Arena Here’s the latest on the UFC 80 card: BJ Penn vs. Joe Stevenson Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Fabricio Werdum Marcus Davis vs. Jess Laudin Wilson Gouveia vs. Jason Lambert Kendall Grove vs. Jorge Rivera Per Eklund vs. Sam Stout Alessio Sakara vs. James Lee Antoni Hardonk vs. Colin Robinson Paul Taylor vs. Paul Kelly Check... [Read More...]
UFC 80 to be held in Newcastle, England; Marcus Davis v. Jess Liaudin rumored
According to The Fight Network, UFC 80 is scheduled for a return trip to the United Kingdom: UFC 80 is scheduled to touch down at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England, a northern city with a population of only 260,000, but well known throughout the country for its vibrant nightlife and personality. The 11,000-seat Metro arena is a choice venue, as it has hosted numerous World Wrestling Entertainment... [Read More...]



