Roy Nelson vs. Kimbo Slice: It’s all about how you spin it baby!
For whatever reason, Roy “Big Country” Nelson being understandably excited after dominating Kimbo Slice during the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter seemed to rub UFC President Dana White the wrong way, as he would go on to say, “This guy’s acting like the whole world should be blown away by his performance. Roy did just enough to win, and not get hit.” But isn’t... [Read More...]
Roy “Big Country” Nelson TKO’s Kimbo Slice
You could already see the wheels turning inside of Roy “Big Country” Nelson’s head on the eve of his battle with Kimbo Slice for survival in the The Ultimate Fighter house. As Nelson sat outside with a few of the other fighters on the night before his big fight he discussed the crucifix position. Roy seemed to be focusing on the position because it was obvious that it was the one... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive with Roy “Big Country” Nelson: ‘Take no damage, end the fight as soon as possible, and win’
Ladies and gentleman, as Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer would say, “IT’S TIME!!!”. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, or have had the unfortunate luck of being stranded on a deserted island without cable television, the most highly anticipated episode in the history off The Ultimate Fighter will be airing tonight at its usual place and time on Spike TV. There’s going... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson vs. Kimbo Slice coming next week on The Ultimate Fighter
Roy “Big Country” Nelson will be facing off with none other than Kimbo Slice (aka Kevin Ferguson) on the third episode of the tenth season of The Ultimate Fighter. The highly anticipated match-up will be airing next Wednesday at it’s normal place and time on Spike TV. The announcement came on the heels of James McSweeney of Team Rashad’s majority decision victory over Wes Shivers... [Read More...]
Dana White squelches Roy Nelson rumor
Prior to adding Roy Nelson to the cast for next season’s Ultimate Fighter, UFC President Dana White was rumored to have said that Nelson would never be a part of the UFC. The alleged reason was that Nelson did not fit the physical prototype of what White was looking for. At 6′ and 250 lbs, Nelson does not always appear to be in peak physical condition. However, Nelson has a 13-4 record... [Read More...]
EliteXC “Heat” Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson Preview
Andrei Arlovski (13-5 MMA) vs. Roy Nelson (13-2 MMA) In an attempt to pull the ripcord on their financial free fall, EliteXC made a deal with the sponsorship-devil and allowed Affliction to again promote their clothing as well as their fighters under the Elite XC banner. Andrei Arlovski vs. Roy Nelson is the first attempt at a joint product, as both fighters are under the Affliction promotional contract.... [Read More...]
Nelson vs. Scherner: HDNet Fights’ Fight of the Week
This week’s installment of the Fight of the Week features a heavyweight clash between Roy “Big Country” Nelson and Fabiano Scherner from IFL’s Las Vegas event this past February. This is Nelson’s first title defense as the heavyweight champion of the IFL as he takes on Team Quest product and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner Fabiano Scherner. Nelson’s next appearance inside the ring will... [Read More...]
Roy Nelson could be Affliction-bound
IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson could be the latest free agent heavyweight to migrate to Affliction, according to a report by MMANews.com. MMA News spoke with Xtreme Couture heavyweight Jay White who revealed that he has signed a three-fight contract with Affliction and that he is slated to debut against Nelson. The report does not specify a debut date for White, but with only one show scheduled... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: Roy Nelson could be next in line for Kimbo Slice
FiveOuncesOfPain.com was informed by IFL President and CEO Jay Larkin earlier this morning that casual talks have taken place between his organization and EliteXC Live Events President Gary Shaw regarding an inter-promotional fight between IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson and Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson. According to Larkin, formal talks about a Nelson vs. Slice fight have yet to take place... [Read More...]
Match between Haselrig and Vetell for May 31 EliteXC undercard could be secured today
It looks as though an opponent for six-time NCAA Division I & II wrestling champion and former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman Carlton Haselrig is on the verge of being secured. Multiple sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com that a proposed match between Haselrig and former IFL heavyweight Bryan Vetell to take place during the undercard of EliteXC’s first-ever CBS telecast on May 31 could... [Read More...]
Exclusive: IFL releases two World Grand Prix semifinalists
Sources within the IFL confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) on Wednesday morning that heavyweight competitors Bryan Vetell and Shane Ott have been released from their contracts. Both Vetell and Ott competed during the IFL World Grand Prix semifinals on Nov. 3 in Chicago. Vetell lost to Roy Nelson via TKO at 1:01 of round three while Ott passed out against Antoine Jaoude due... [Read More...]
Full review of IFL semifinals in New Jersey
If you’re one of those irrational haters out there that inexplicably roots for the IFL to fail, you’ll be sad to learn that the IFL is alive and well. The IFL put on a first class show last night in the swamps of Dirty Jersey. I don’t know how else to describe it other than by saying it had a big event atmosphere similar to what you would feel at an NBA conference championship playoff... [Read More...]
Horwich and Vetell earn spots on USA Grappling Team
IFL fighters Matt Horwich and Bryan Vetell both qualified for the USA Graplling Team this past weekend at the USA Wrestling Team Trials by reaching the finals of their respective weight classes. Both lost in the finals, but will still compete this September in the Wrestling World Games in Ankara, Turkey. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Horwich and Vetell earn spots on USA Grappling Team", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/06/12/horwich-and-vetell-earn-spots-on-usa-grappling-team/"... [Read More...]
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