Rick Story facing Papy Abedi instead of Rich Attonito at UFC on FX 4
The injury bug continues to play games with UFC officials as Rich Attonito has been forced out of a planned match with Rick Story at UFC on FX 4. Instead of Attonito, Story will now face Papy Abedi on the June 22 card set to emanate from the Revel Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Abedi-Story fight will be part of the Fuel TV-televised prelims. Abedi (8-2) has suffered two consecutive first-round... [Read More...]
Rick Story vs. Rich Attonito, more added to UFC on FX 4
The UFC’s summer stop in Atlantic City bulked up overnight like a “gorilla juicehead” getting ready for a summer down at the Jersey Shore with the addition of multiple match-ups including a particularly interesting welterweight pairing between Rick Story and Rich Attonito. Each will be looking to bounce back from a loss and is known for employing an aggressive strategy inside the cage meaning... [Read More...]
Rick Story reveals that he fought injured at UFC 139
Rick Story didn’t have the ability to go hard against Martin Kampmann in their fight this past weekend at UFC 139. Now, a few days removed from the bout, Story is revealing why. Kampmann took home a Split Decision, handing “The Horror” his second consecutive loss inside the Octagon after being defeated by Charlie Brenneman earlier this year. “I wanted to apologize to all of my fans for my last... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann: “(Rick Story) is a tough wrestler with a great chin, it should make for a exciting fight.”
Martin Kampmann and Rick Story have a lot in common besides the fact they’re coming off hard-fought decision losses in their last Octagon appearances. Both well-rounded welterweights with a willingness to engage any opponent while standing despite past success on the ground, the two talented fighters will meet in the Octagon this November 19 at UFC 139 in hopes of bouncing back from their recent... [Read More...]
Rick Story steps up in place of injured Anthony Johnson at UFC Live 4
Rising welterweight Rick Story’s nickname may be “Horror” but the tale the 26-year old has written in the ring since late 2009 should have him considering a change to “Epic”. Fresh off a gutsy decision win over knockout artist Thiago Alves less than a week ago at UFC 130, the 13-3 Story has agreed to head back to the Octagon before the end of June against another apt adversary in the form... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves expects to see action in May
Fresh off a hard-fought win over John Howard at UFC 124 earlier this month, and a successful weigh-in beforehand, Thiago Alves appears ready to return to the Octagon and anticipates doing so this May against an unnamed opponent. Alves mentioned the expected bout on Twitter, adding that he didn’t know who he would be facing but that it didn’t matter because “he’s going down”. The American... [Read More...]
John Hathaway vs. Rick Story expected to be finalized for UFC 99
A welterweight bout between John Hathaway vs. Rick Story is expected to be added to the lineup for UFC 99 on Saturday, June 13. A source close to the fight has revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com that verbal commitments have been secured froom both fighters and that at least one of the fighter has returned a signed contract to the UFC. Signed to a multi-fight contract prior to UFC 94 as a potential replacement... [Read More...]
Prospect Rick Story signs four fight contract with the UFC
Reportedly enlisted as potential replacement fighter for UFC 94 in the event that Karo Parisyan was forced to withdraw from his welterweight bout against Dong Hyun Kim, prospect Rick Story never got his chance to make his Octagon debut as Parisyan was able to stay on the card and record a decision victory over Kim. Despite not getting to fight at UFC 94, sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that... [Read More...]
Four more bouts officially added to UFC 87
The UFC’s official website, UFC.com, has announced four additional bouts for August 9th’s UFC 87: Seek and Destroy. A heavyweight tilt between Cheick Kongo (11-4-2) and UFC newcomer Dan Evensen (10-2), a very intriguing lightweight bout between Frankie Edgar (8-1) and Hermes Franca (18-6) and two welterweight fights featuring Chris Wilson (13-4) vs. Steve Bruno (11-3) and Ben Saunders... [Read More...]
Report: Ben Saunders vs. Jared Rollins at UFC 86
MMA Junkie is reporting that a bout between Ben Saunders and Jared Rollins has been signed off on by at least one of the fighters for UFC 86 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Saunders is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Dan Barrera at the TUF 6 Finale where the two met in a rematch of their controversial fight on the show. Rollins, on the other hand, is coming off of a TKO loss to Jon Koppenhaver at... [Read More...]
