UFC 82 Live Thoughts & Commentary
I had the opportunity to be live in attendance for last night’s UFC 82 card in Columbus, Ohio, so I’ll be giving you my thoughts on the fights like usual as well as the live experience of the UFC 82 event. Let’s get to it. UPDATE: Here’s the audio from last night’s Any Given Saturday radio show with Luke Thomas directly after the event. I called in on our way back to give... [Read More...]
Fight Critic Part II: Breaking down the fights from UFC 82
Earlier I offered my thoughts on the production aspect of UFC 82. Now, it’s time to get into the actual fights. * Jon Fitch over Chris Wilson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) – I was surprised this fight opened the show because all indications were that Leben vs. Sakara was the TV opener. I wonder why the late change? This fight was slow at times and it seems like Leben vs.... [Read More...]
Fight Critic Part I: Thoughts on the production for UFC 82
For me, UFC 82 was a good show. Nothing great, but nothing terrible either. I didn’t feel like I got more than my money’s worth, but I certainly don’t feel cheated either. The main theme for me coming out of last night’s show is the brilliance of Anderson Silva. He officially cleaned out the UFC’s middleweight division last night when he somehow managed to finish Dan Henderson... [Read More...]
UFC 82: Highlights from Post-Fight Press Conference; Silva receives $120,000 in bonuses; UFC does $2.2 million at the gate; and more!
I was not able to attend UFC 82 live, however, thanks to “Mr. Sunshine” Steve Cofield, who recorded the audio, I was able to listen to the post-fight press conference online. I highly recommend you go to Cofield’s blog and listen to all the post-fight audio he accumulated while doing his post-show wrap on ESPN 920 in Las Vegas. Here are the notable comments from the post-fight press... [Read More...]
UFC 82: Results
Below are complete results from UFC 82. Main Card: Anderson Silva submits (rear naked choke) Dan Henderson at 4:52 of round 2 Heath Herring defeats Cheick Kongo by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) Chris Leben defeats Alessio Sakara via TKO at 3:16 of round 1 Yushin Okami knocked out (knee) Evan Tanner at 3:00 of round 2 Jon Fitch over Chris Wilson via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27) Preliminary... [Read More...]
Random Rants: My last minute thoughts before tonight’s UFC 82 card
Wow, I actually have some free time right now, which means I have time to think. So I decided to put my thoughts into written word. Here’s what’s on my mind: - If Andrei Arlovski knocks out Jake O’Brien in vicious fashion, will he be eligible for the knockout of the night bonus? Just pondering that scenario makes it obvious why so many fighters and managers hate the arbitrary nature... [Read More...]
5 Oz. of Pain on Any Given Saturday after UFC 82
I will be joining Luke Thomas of Bloody Elbow after the fights are over to break down the action from UFC 82 on his radio show, Any Given Saturday. I will be on location at the event so I’ll be giving Luke an idea of what the live experience was like for this huge event. Any Given Saturday is LIVE and takes YOUR phone calls, so give us a ring and tell us what you thought of the middleweight clash... [Read More...]
Dana White responds to EliteXC/CBS deal, Jon Koppenhaver situation, and video of Anheuser-Busch sponsorship announcement
Steve Cofield was at the UFC 82 press conference on Thursday and had a chance to ask Dana White some questions about his thoughts on the EliteXC/CBS deal (at the 5:30 mark) and the Jon Koppenhaver legal situation (at the 10:55 mark). Click on the player below to listen. Also, here’s the video from the Anheuser-Busch announcement: Read More →
UFC 82 Video: Joe Rogan analyzes Silva vs. Henderson and comments on CBS’ deal with EliteXC
Not only does host Brian Kenney ask UFC commentator Joe Rogan about tonight’s main event, but he also asks him about the EliteXC/CBS deal as well as the possibility of Fedor vs. Randy Couture outside of the UFC. You’re going to gain even more respect for Rogan when you hear his answers. Read more UFC 82 content on FiveOuncesOfPain.com Read More →
UFC 82 Video: Watch the Weigh-Ins on 5 Oz.
All fighters made weight today for tomorrow’s UFC 82: Pride of a Champion. It was a fairly uneventful weigh in with the highlights being the love given to both Andrei Arlovski and Evan Tanner. You can watch the weigh-in right here, or just read the results below: The official results are as follows: Main Card Anderson Silva (185) vs. Dan Henderson (184.5) Heath Herring (248) vs. Cheick Kongo... [Read More...]
UFC 82 Video: Evan Tanner returns against Yushin Okami
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UFC 82 Video: Chris Leben thinks Alessio Sakara looks for ways out of fights
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Pain Poll: The Staff of 5 Oz. Breaks Down UFC 82
As usual, the staff of 5 Oz. will be giving you their picks and reasons why each fighter will win their fight at UFC 82: Pride of a Champion. Let’s waste no time and get right to it. Sam Caplan’s picks are available on CBSSports.com. Click here to view them. Anderson Silva vs. Dan Henderson (185 lbs. title fight) Adam Morgan: I like Dan Henderson in this fight and I’ll tell you why.... [Read More...]
Why Dan Henderson will beat Anderson Silva
Normally when I write this style of article, it generates a lot of controversy. In this isolated case, I’m not sure how anyone can raise an issue with prediction of a Dan Henderson victory over Anderson Silva this Saturday at UFC 82. Just like I can’t raise an issue with someone for picking Silva to beat Henderson. If this was an NFL game, it would be a pick ‘em. It’s a matchup... [Read More...]
UFC 82: Audio Preview on JarryPark.com featuring 5 Oz. of Pain
I had the pleasure of taping a recent segment with Ariel Helwani of the audio blog JarryPark.com. The topic of discussion was this Saturday’s UFC 82 card. Ariel and I broke down the Dan Henderson vs. Anderson Silva main event, discussed whether Chris Wilson has a legitimate chance to upset Jon Fitch, whether Cheick Kongo is a legitimate heavyweight contender, and I also gave my thoughts as to... [Read More...]
UFC 82 Video: Anderson Silva vs. Dan Henderson
If Anderson Silva defeats Dan Henderson for the PRIDE welterweight title on Saturday night at UFC 82, a strong case could be made that Silva is the most decorated fighter in the 183-185 lbs. division ever in MMA. Silva also says in this interview that he doesn’t consider Henderson to be his biggest challenge? I beg to differ. In Henderson’s video he says he’s a bad matchup for a... [Read More...]
UFC 82 Video: Cheick Kongo tries for third straight win
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UFC 82 Video: Heath Herring breaks down Cheick Kongo
In this ESPN video, Heath Herring pretty much gives away what his strategy will be against Cheick Kongo at UFC 82 this Saturday. I think if Herring fights Kongo the way he fought Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira that he’ll walk away victorious. CLICK HERE for more UFC 82 content from 5 Oz. of Pain! Read More →
Dan Henderson on Jim Rome Is Burning (video)
The media hype for UFC 82 is starting to heat up. Here’s Dan Henderson being his usual calm, cool, collected self with Jim Rome on ESPN this afternoon. Check out more UFC 82 content on FiveOuncesOfPain.com! Read More →
Dan Henderson training his clinch game for fight with Anderson Silva (video)
Here’s a video of Dan Henderson sparring with Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, Xavier Pokam, Fernand Lopez and others, specifically focusing on clinch defense and getting himself off of the cage. The clinch is where this fight will be won or lost. Anderson Silva has the best plum clinch of any mixed martial artist in the game right now and Dan Henderson has an Olympic-caliber Greco-Roman clinch so that... [Read More...]
