Tim Kennedy vs. Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos to headline Strikeforce Challengers card in September

A middleweight bout between a real life American hero in Tim Kennedy and the intimidating Brazilian knockout artist that goes by the nickname “Cyborg” has been announced to headline a Strikeforce Challengers card in September. The event has been slated for September 25 from the SpiritBank Event Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The main card will be broadcast live on Showtime. A six-year Army... [Read More...]

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Tim Kennedy: ‘I’ve never felt this strong, I’ve never been this fast’

From the battlefield to the cage. When US Army Special Forces Green Beret Tim Kennedy stands across from Nick “The Goat” Thompson this evening at Strikeforce Challengers it will be a far cry from the combat this real American hero has seen over the past couple of years of his life. Assault rifle powered bullets whizzing by his head and shrapnel exploding at every angle make facing a single... [Read More...]

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Sources: Tim Kennedy negotiating with Strikeforce

Elite Army special forces member Tim Kennedy could be on the verge of resuming his fighting career with the Strikeforce promotion, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned. Five Ounces of Pain learned of the news from sources within the industry late last week. The news has yet to be confirmed by officials with Strikeforce or representatives of Kennedy. His debut could take place during a Strikeforce Challengers... [Read More...]

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Tim Kennedy: “There are some things in life worth risking your life over”

For regular readers of FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Tim Kennedy needs no introduction. For newer readers to the site, Kennedy is a member of the elite Army Rangers. In his spare time, he also pursued a career in mixed martial arts, accumulating a 9-2 record competing for promotions such as Extreme Challenge and the pre-Zuffa WEC. In 2007, Kennedy received national exposure by challenging Jason “Mayhem”... [Read More...]

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Tim Kennedy: Part III of Letters from a Foreign Land

Editor’s note: This letter is from Tim Kennedy, Army Ranger and former IFL fighter who is currently deployed abroad with his unit. He wanted to send his best wishes from…well, I can’t tell you, so we are using FOREIGN LAND. We at FiveOuncesOfPain.com would like to thank Tim for his service, and our friends at RangerUp for making this feature possible. Try to pass this on to your friends.... [Read More...]

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Tim Kennedy: Letters from a foreign land Part 2

Editors note: This letter is from Tim Kennedy, Army Ranger and former IFL fighter who is currently deployed abroad with his unit. He wanted to send his best wishes from…well, I can’t tell you, so we are using FOREIGN LAND. We at Fiveouncesofpain.com would like to thank Tim for his service, and our friends at RangerUp for making this feature possible. Try to pass this on to your friends. and... [Read More...]

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Tim Kennedy planning to leave Armed Forces and pursue full-time MMA career

While not yet a household name in mixed martial arts, middleweight Tim Kennedy has all the tools needed to go far in the sport. Despite an impressive 9-2 record with notable victories over Jason “Mayhem” Miller, Dante Rivera, Ryan McGivern, and Hector Urbina, Kennedy has yet to breakthrough into the sport’s upper-echelon at 185 pounds. The issue for Kennedy has been that since 2001,... [Read More...]

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EliteXC: “Unfinished Business” Open Workout (video)

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EliteXC announces Lawler vs. Smith II on CBS on July 26

EliteXC just announced during the broadcast of EliteXC: Return of the King that Robbie Lawler and Scott Smith will face off in a rematch for the EliteXC middleweight title on CBS on July 26.Smith was on hand to talk to the broadcast team and said that his eye as well as his foot are both fine and he is ready to fight. So there you have it, folks. EliteXC on CBS in July is now official. SHARETHIS.addEntry({... [Read More...]

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New Site for “Ruthless Robbie Lawler” Launched

FiveOuncesofPain.com has just been given word from Robbie Lawler’s team that his new and improved website has launched earlier this week.  Just in time for his network television debut, Lawler’s new site features a personal blog, news, pictures, and a forum, among other things. The EliteXC middleweight champion will defend his belt against TUF-veteran Scott Smith on “EliteXC: Primetime”... [Read More...]

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Exclusive: Lawler nearing extension with EliteXC; expected to appear on first CBS show

ProElite.com (SamCaplan.ProElite.com) has learned that EliteXC middleweight champion Robbie Lawler could be on the verge of finalizing a contract extension with the promotion. ProElite.com has also learned that Lawler is expected to be involved on EliteXC’s inaugural card on CBS, believed to be taking place in May. A formal announcement from CBS in regard to the date of the first card and the... [Read More...]

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Robbie Lawler Off ICON Card

Sherdog’s Mike Sloan is reporting that EliteXC and ICON middleweight champion Robbie Lawler has torn tendon in his right arm and has been forced to sit out of the December 15 ICON fight card in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lawler was slated to face Hawaii-native Kala Kolohe Hose in a defense of the ICON middleweight title. Lawler sustained the injury while training, and has received doctor’s instruction... [Read More...]

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Tim Kennedy: Full Time Soldier, Full Time Fighter (5 Oz. Exclusive Interview)

By Adam Morgan As first reported here on Five Ounces of Pain, IFL fighter Tim Kennedy will be stepping in for the medically suspended Sean Salmon to fight Jason “Mayhem” Miller at HDNet Fights on December 15th. I had a chance to catch up with Kennedy to talk about his background in the sport, his involvement with the United States Army, his fighting career, and of course his upcoming fight. Adam... [Read More...]

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Frank Shamrock on Cung Le: “I would just smash him and ruin his progress.”

The ever controversial Frank Shamrock, in an interview with Nokaut.com, elaborates on why he thinks he’s a bad matchup for Cung Le at this point in his career: Nokaut: Will you be facing Cung Le, or is that a fight that you are saving for later? Frank: I think Cung Le needs some more time and experience. I don’t think it is a good fight right now because I would just smash him and ruin his... [Read More...]

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Rumor Killer: Lawler vs. Belfort not happening in November

In a recent interview with Tatame.com, former UFC light heavyweight and current Cage Rage champion Vitor Belfort talks about what he’d like to do next following his decision victory over James Zikic at Cage Rage 23 in September. Belfort said his “big wish” is to fight UFC light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson but also stated he has a proposal on the table... [Read More...]

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Countdown to Rua vs. Lawler premieres tonight on Showtime

Showtime’s countdown show for EliteXC’s next card on Sept. 15 in Hawaii featuring Murilo “Ninja” Rua vs. Robbie Lawler for the EliteXC middleweight title will debut tonight at 1 a.m. ET on Showtime. I recommend that loyal 5 Oz. readers check out the countdown show because a certain someone you know might be appearing on the show opening his big mouth about the matchups. If you’re... [Read More...]

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Matt Hughes to start new gym in St. Louis (updated)

I first came across the rumor that Matt Hughes has left MFS to start his own gym while reading Luke Thomas’ site, BloodyElbow.com. Luke first heard rumor on the Savage Dog Show. Since then this story has taken on a life of its own with a lot of people speculating over Hughes’ motives for starting his own gym. I was able to speak with Monte Cox, Hughes’ manager (and the manager for... [Read More...]

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Report: Lawler signs four fight deal with EliteXC

MMAOnTap.com is reporting that Icon Sports middleweight champion and former UFC fighter”Ruthless” Robbie Lawler has signed a four fight contract with EliteXC. Lawler is slated to fight in the main event of EliteXC’s next card on Showtime scheduled for September 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He will fight Murilo “Ninja” Rua for the EliteXC middleweight title. This is an excellent... [Read More...]

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