Aaron Riley to get his rematch vs. Shane Nelson at UFC 101

After losing in controversial fashion to Shane Nelson at UFC 96 this past March, Aaron Riley is now set to receive his long-awaited rematch this coming August at UFC 101 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. MMAWeekly.com was the first to report the news, which confirmed the rematch with a source close to Nelson’s camp. Referee Rick Fike declared Nelson the winner via TKO just 44 seconds into... [Read More...]

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UFC 96: Preview and Predicting Shane Nelson vs. Aaron Riley

Our ten-part odyssey of previewing and predicting tonight’s UFC 96 event has reached its conclusion. And FiveOuncesOfPain.com will end its fight-by-fight preview for UFC 96 with the fight that will lead off the entire show. Aaron Riley (27-10-1) vs. Shane Nelson (11-3) Despite a pedigree that includes training under B.J. Penn, Nelson is hardly a blue chip prospect. Having develop a reputation... [Read More...]

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Fresh off of TUF 8, Shane Nelson expected to fight Aaron Riley at UFC 96

Following his split decision victory over George Roop during the live finale for the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter, “Sugar” Shane Nelson is set to make his formal UFC debut against Aaron Riley at UFC 96 on March 7. The news is courtesy of a report from MMAjunkie.com, which quoted a source close to Nelson as indicating that the fight is close to being finalized. Nelson’s victory... [Read More...]

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Oklahoma State wrestling coach endorses MMA

During a Tuesday press conference in New Jersey to announce “Fuel The Dream,” USA Wrestling’s landmark fundraising initiative to raise funds to pay for the families of Olympic wrestling team qualifiers to go to Beijing, Olympic standout and Oklahoma State champion wrestling coach John Smith was asked his opinion about the effect MMA is having on elite wrestlers. Smith was very... [Read More...]

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Former NCAA Champ Muhammad Lawal joins Team Quest

Former NCAA Division II amateur wrestling champion Muhammad Lawal will pursue a full-time career in mixed martial arts and has decided to officially join Team Quest in Temecula, California. The news was revealed earlier this morning via the official MySpace account of Dan Henderson. According to the bulletin, Lawal will also be represented by Henderson’s Quest Sports Management, Inc. The 27-year... [Read More...]

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