5 Oz. Exclusive: Part II of interview with ProElite Chairman Chuck Champion
On Friday, we debuted Part I of our exclusive interview with new ProElite Chairman Chuck Champion. Champion was gracious enough to sit down with Five Ounces of Pain for an extended interview. In Part I, we asked Champion his thoughts on the resignations of Doug DeLuca and Gary Shaw; whether Shaw’s son, EliteXC Vice President Jared Shaw would be remaining with the company; Champion’s business... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: Part I of interview with new ProElite Chairman Chuck Champion
Already the CEO of ProElite since February, Charles F. Champion added the title and duties of Chairman of the Board last week after former Chairman Douglas DeLuca submitted his resignation to the company. While Champion has been involved with the company for several months, the MMA media is just now starting to become more aware of his presence. But just who is Chuck Champion and is he the right man... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Wilson Reis vs. Doug Evans likely for ShoXC on April 5
Fast-rising featherweight Wilson Reis has agreed to a return appearance on EliteXC’s ShoXC series on April 5 against former UFC lightweight competitor Doug Evans, ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned from a source close to Reis’ camp. The bout will be contested at 140 pounds. A location for the event has not been finalized but the card will most likely take place in California. Reis,... [Read More...]
Report: Evans unable to fight Gurgel at UFC 77
In light of reports earlier this week that Doug Evans would face Jorge Gurgel at UFC 77 in October comes word from MMAWeekly.com that Evans will be unable to accept the matchup due to injury. You can read the report, which cites Evans’ manager as the source, by clicking here. Read More →
MMA Notebook: New UFC matches announced; fighters changing camps; and much more!
Lots of news to cover this morning and little time. I think it makes sense for another edition of the “MMA Notebook”: * UFCjunkie.com has broken news about a lot of new UFC fights in recent days. It looks like Jeremy Stephens has preserved his job in the UFC and will be taking on Nate Mohr at UFC 76 on September 22 in Anaheim, Calif. * Junkie is also reporting that Jorge Gurgel is likely... [Read More...]
Thoughts on tonight’s TUF 5 finale…
After a strong show last night from Strikeforce and EliteXC, I’m in the mood for more MMA and am looking forward to tonight’s live season finale of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. I believe four matches are scheduled to be televised but I only have time to give my thoughts on the main three. B.J. Penn vs. Jens Pulver – I will be rooting for Pulver all the way in this... [Read More...]
Fighter claims he’s fighting Roger Huerta
The Wolfpack MMA fight team has said via its official MySpace page that team member Doug Evans will fight Roger Huerta at the live season finale of The Ultimate Fighter 5 on June 23. Neither Huerta or the UFC have commented on this matter. Read More →
