Fighters trade in gloves for ghouls, trunks for treats
Like countless other individuals across America, Mixed Martial Artists found themselves engaged in Halloween festivities on Saturday night while creatively costumed. In the spirit of the holiday, here’s a sample of some of your favorite fighters dressed for the occasion (courtesy of Twitter). Enjoy the pictures, and, from the staff at Five Ounces of Pain, have a safe, fun-filled Halloween! Arianny... [Read More...]
Five Ounces of Pain Ranks the Light Heavyweights
It’s the “Return of the Rankings”, as the fellowship featuring senior staff writer Brendhan Conlan and grizzled editor T. E. Halterman decided it was time to take a look at a division in turmoil in an effort to sort out our take on who’s hot – and who’s not – among the light heavyweights in MMA. Light Heavyweight Rankings (186 to 205 lbs.) Conlan and Halterman... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans: You lose your head and your a** goes with it
It may not have been pretty but former UFC light heavyweight champion, “Sugar” Rashad Evans, did his job this evening in picking up the unanimous decision nod over Thiago Silva during the main event of UFC 108. And while Rashad accomplished what he set out to do this evening in the grand scheme of things, the bout wasn’t without it’s share of third round dramatics as the dangerous... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans: ‘I don’t have time to worry about Rampage’
Lost in the shuffle of Quinton Jackson’s recent announcement regarding his return to the UFC has been newfound nemesis Rashad Evans’ opinion on the situation. While “Rampage” made it clear his motivation in coming back to the Octagon after a brief retirement related in part to his desire to “shut Rashad’s mouth up”, his TUF 10 coaching rival took a less aggressive route when responding... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva set for UFC 108
Thiago Silva vs. Rashad Evans UFC 108 After Quinton “Rampage” Jackson removed himself from his UFC 107 bout to appear as B.A. Baracus in the A-Team remake, former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans will now be facing off with American Top Team’s Thiago Silva at UFC 108. It has recently been reported by MMAJunkie.com that both parties have agreed to the bout, which will be... [Read More...]
Thiago Silva next in line for Rashad Evans, possible for UFC 108
About a week ago, we all learned that the upcoming Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Rashad Evans fight at UFC 107 was off. Then yesterday news came out that “Rampage” was actually retiring from MMA to focus on his acting career. This left many people wondering who Evans would face next seeing as he was set to battle Jackson once their coaching stints on the “Ultimate Fighter”... [Read More...]
Rampage vs. Rashad expected for Memphis in December
It’s no secret as to who Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will be facing next. Rampage and Rashad Evans are currently acting as coaches on the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter and the two are expected to have a highly anticipated showdown following the shows conclusion. Jackson recently announced that he expects to face Evans in Memphis, Tennesse in December. The statement came during... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans and Quinton Jackson to Coach “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 10
UFC President Dana White today announced that former light heavyweight champions “Suga” Rashad Evans and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will assume the roles of coaches on the upcoming tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter. “The tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter is going to be the most highly anticipated one in years, and with two of the greatest pound for pound fighters... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans Can Silence his Critics at UFC 98
On the surface, “Sugar” Rashad Evans has it all. He’s 13-0-1. He holds notable wins over MMA headliners Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar, Chuck Liddell and Michael Bisping. He’s the current light heavyweight champion of the world. He’s currently No. 7 in Five Ounces of Pain’s pound-for-pound rankings. But despite all of that, Evans still has his critics. A big thing going against Evans is... [Read More...]
The Dragon and the Underdog Champion
Possibly the best match the UFC has had for a championship belt, both men are undefeated, both at the top of their game, this is a dream of an mma bout for any fan new or old alike. Yes folks I am talking about Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida and “Sugar” Rashad Evans, this fight is what championships are all about. Not very often if ever do you get to see two fighters both unbeaten... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans: ‘I’m going to beat Lyoto Machida in the third round’
Just one night away is one of the most competitive UFC light heavyweight championships on paper in the organizations history when Rashad Evans squares off with Lyoto Machida at UFC 98. Evans finds himself in a position where there are many that feel as if he still has something to prove. A devastating knockout over former UFC champion Chuck Liddell and a TKO over Forrest Griffin to become the UFC’s... [Read More...]
Report: Lyoto Machida to fight Rashad Evans at UFC 98
According to a new published report, it appears that Lyoto Machida receive his shot at the UFC light heavyweight title sooner rather than later. The Britsh tabloid The Sun is reporting that Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will be unable to accept an offer to headline UFC 98 on May 23 in Las Vegas against current 205 pound kingpin Rashad Evans. The Sun adds that with Jackson’s hand injury... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans to headline UFC 98 against unknown opponent
While a showdown between UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and former champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson appears inevitable, there are no guarantees it will happen at UFC 98 on May 23. The Evans vs. Jackson matchup gained a great deal of intrigue following their impromptu war of words in the center of the Octagon following Jackson’s decision victory over Keith Jardine at... [Read More...]
Rashad Evans re-signs with the UFC
Published reports state that UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans has signed a new deal with the Zuffa-owned fight promotion. Details of the contract, which was reportedly signed on Friday, have yet to be made available. News of Evans’ new contract with the UFC was first reported by the official web site for the British MMA magazine Fighters Only. Evans has risen to the top of the light... [Read More...]
Dana White could be leaning towards Jackson for first shot at Evans
While no official decisions have been made regarding the first title defense by new UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans, UFC President Dana White apparently is leaning towards promoting a fight between Evans and former UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. “To be honest with you, I’d love to see Rashad vs. Rampage,” White revealed to host Dave... [Read More...]
Heavy Lies the Light Heavyweight Crown of Rashad Evans
The next time Rashad Evans fights, he will have something to lose other than just his perfect record as a professional mixed martial artist. Following his third round TKO victory over Forrest Griffin during the main event of Saturday’s UFC 92 event, Evans became the rightful owner of the most prestigious title in all of mixed martial arts. Yet part of the prestige factor behind the UFC’s... [Read More...]
UFC 92 Video: New light heavyweight champ Evans breaks down how he finished Griffin
Courtesy of the UFC and ESPN.com is video of Rashad Evans’ first-ever press conference as the UFC’s newest light heavyweight champion. Towards the end of the video, Evans breaks down how the fight’s finish unfolded. Read More →
UFC 92 Preview: Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans
You have the light heavyweight winner from the first season of The Ultimate Fighter defending his title against the heavyweight winner from the second season of TUF. That’s quite a storyline in a fight that is almost too close to call. Both fighters are mentally tough and will come in well-prepared with Evans being a member of Greg Jackson’s and Griffin spending much of his time at Xtreme... [Read More...]
UFC 92 Video: Forrest Griffin vs. Rashad Evans
Courtesy of the UFC and ESPN.com, below is video of UFC light heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin and Rashad Evans speaking at a pre-UFC 92 press conference held earlier this week. Both appeared to be highly focused for tomorrow’s main event. Read More →
Rashad Evans looking to prove the critics wrong again
Rashad Evans wasn’t supposed to be here. You know, in the main event of the UFC’s biggest pay-per-view of the year and one victory away from becoming the UFC’s light heavyweight champion. An undersized heavyweight facing the once-highly regarded heavyweight prospect Brad Imes in the finals for the second season of The Ultimate Fighter, Evans was picked by many to lose. However, Evans... [Read More...]
