Dana White considering another season of TUF featuring UFC veterans
Out of fifteen versions of the Ultimate Fighter only a few truly stand out. One of those is unquestionably TUF 4: The Comeback where a group of UFC veterans were given a second shot at redemption inside the Octagon with each divisional winner earning a title-shot in the process. The season re-introduced the public to fighters like Chris Lytle, Jorge Rivera, Patrick Cote, and Matt Serra (who ultimately... [Read More...]
Ultimate Fighter expanding to India, Australia, and beyond in 2012
Given the overwhelming success of UFC on Fuel 2, a relatively small event in the big picture still drawing 15,000+ this weekend to an arena in Stockholm, in addition to the 10+ million viewers TUF Brasil is drawing weekly, it appears the UFC would be wise to amp up their plans for international expansion and will do just that this year with the addition of multiple Ultimate Fighter seasons in a variety... [Read More...]
Joe Rogan reflects on his favorite moments from the Ultimate Fighter
Tonight kicks off the fifteenth season of the Ultimate Fighter with a new network and “real time” format featuring live fights. The show has unquestionably come a long way since debuting in 2005 and, like many fans, UFC announcer Joe Rogan has been along for the ride since Day One. Rogan recently shared some of his favorite moments from past seasons of TUF in a segment on last week’s episode... [Read More...]
Next season of TUF to feature UFC’s newest weight-classes
With tthe Ultimate Fighter Season 13 still waiting for unveiling on Spike TV’s airwaves later this month it looks like the UFC has already made an important decision about the company’s offering in Fall 2011 when the hit show returns for TUF 14. According to former WEC, now UFC, matchmaker Sean Shelby by way of Twitter, the upcoming season will feature bantamweights and featherweights with... [Read More...]
MMA on TV
Welcome to “MMA on TV”, Five Ounces of Pain’s weekly update on the upcoming MMA-broadcast schedule. Miss the latest episode of “MMA Live” or “UFC Unleashed”? Wondering when Strikeforce or HDNet are airing a replay of their latest offering or interested in finding out where to tune into live shows occurring over the next seven days? November 29 – December 5 All Times Eastern Monday (11/29) WEC... [Read More...]
Rampage Being Considered For Another Run As TUF Coach
With his sharp sense of humor, undeniable charisma and outgoing personality Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is a huge ratings draw. According to Fighter’s Only Spike TV executives are looking for him to return to a coaching role on The Ultimate Fighter season ten. Nothing has been offered and there are other options being considered but Spike officials have let the UFC know of their admiration for... [Read More...]
Ten bout live finale for the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” now finalized
With the airing of the final two taped episodes of the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” last night, the UFC has released the final 10 bout lineup for the show’s live season finale set to air on Saturday, Dec. 13 on Spike TV (9 p.m. ET) from the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas. With three UFC events scheduled for the month of December, the TUF 8 finale will feature more of the... [Read More...]
Jon Koppenhaver released by the UFC
The UFC has released Jon “War Machine” Koppenhaver, a former season six contestant from “The Ultimate Fighter” reality television show. Koppenhaver, who recently legally changed his name to “War Machine” over trademark issues, revealed the news in an exclusive interview with MMAjunkie.com. The UFC has yet to formally announce the release but Koppenhaver indicated... [Read More...]
TUF 1 marathon and reunion show scheduled for Saturday
Spike TV will be airing a marathon from the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter” this Saturday starting at 9 a.m. ET and lasting all the way until 11:30 p.m. ET. The marathon will consist of all 12 episodes from the inaugural season, the season finale, and then conclude with a reunion show featuring many of the key players from the season one. The reunion show will be hosted by Joe Rogan... [Read More...]
The Ultimate Fighter Validated
Ever since the inception of The Ultimate Fighter reality television show there has been some question as to the validity of most of the fighters on the show. Most of the guys on the show are good fighters but I often find myself questioning whether or not they’re UFC caliber let alone UFC championship material. Boy did Forrest Griffin ever prove me wrong. And Rashad Evans just sealed the deal. It’s... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Jim Bova signs multi-fight contract with EliteXC; scheduled to debut vs. Chris Liguori during EliteXC/CBS undercard
A 160 pound encounter between Chris Liguori and Jim Bova is the latest fight to be added to the undercard of EliteXC’s first-ever show on CBS scheduled for May 31 in Newark, N.J. at the Prudential Center. MMAjunkie.com was the first site to report Liguori’s inclusion on the card, and FiveOuncesOfPain.com later confirmed the news through its sources as well. On Tuesday afternoon, a source... [Read More...]
Preparations being made for ShoXC event in December (updated)
While EliteXC and Showtime have yet to make an official announcement, preparations are already underway for the next ShoXC event, which is currently expected to take place in New Jersey on Dec. 7. While no fights have formally been signed for the event, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that a proposed main event between Cage Rage welterweight champion Paul Daley and Jose Rodriguez is being discussed. The... [Read More...]
5 Oz.’s MMA Prospects section updated
Three fighters were just added to our prospects section. New to the list are lightweights Jim Bova and Andre “Dida” Amade and featherweight Wilson Reis. Click here to see the updated list. Read More →
