Machida and Shogun top UFC 104 Fighter Salaries
The two fighters in the main event during UFC 104 were appropriately the highest paid competitors of the event, with Lyoto Machida bringing $200,000 back to Brazil with him, and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua raking in a cool $155K for his “losing” effort. Anthony Johnson was docked a mere 20% of his purse to show up, but allowed the full $15,000 win bonus. A full list of disclosed the... [Read More...]
Dana White: Anthony Johnson ‘would have won’ knockout bonus at UFC 104 if he made weight
While it remains to be seen as to how large of a chunk from Anthony Johnson‘s UFC 104 salary will be docked for his inability to make weight for the event, “Rumble” is already beginning to feel the financial burden from the foul. In his scheduled welterweight bout with Yoshiyuki Yoshida, Johnson was basically carried to the scale due to the dehydration he suffered while attempting... [Read More...]
Shogun Robbed In California: Rua batters Machida en route to unanimous decision loss at UFC 104
In what is likely to go down in history as one of the most severe miscarriages of justice in the sport, Lyoto Machida was systematically dissected on the feet at the hands of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua during UFC 104 on his way to miraculously retaining the UFC light heavyweight championship. Formerly the least hit fighter in UFC history, Machida suffered a severe reaction to the powerful leg... [Read More...]
UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun LIVE results and Play by Play
Welcome to the Live Event coverage of UFC 104, tonight’s card is presented live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. In tonight’s main event, UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida will attempt his first title defense against challenger Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. In the nights co-main event heavyweight contenders Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell will square off to determine... [Read More...]
UFC 104 Weigh-In Results
All fighters are set for battle at tomorrow evening’s UFC 104 card, but the weigh-ins didn’t come without little bit of drama courtesy of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. The massive welterweight failed to make his contracted weight limit of 170 pounds, and had already notified his opponent Yoshiyuki Yoshida prior to stepping onto the scales. When it was all said and done Johnson... [Read More...]
Watch the UFC 104 weigh-ins LIVE at 7pm ET 4pm PT
The UFC and FiveOuncesofPain.com invite you to watch today’s UFC104: Machida vs. Shogun weigh-ins LIVE at 7pm ET 4pm PT . The event will take place at the Staples Center and is FREE and open to the public. UFC 104 airs on both pay-per-view (main card) and Spike TV (two-fight preliminary card) live from the Staples Center. Be sure to stay tuned to FiveOuncesofPain.com for tomorrow’s... [Read More...]
Trading Punches: UFC 104 Main Card Preview & Predictions
FiveOuncesofPain.com is back to break down the main card of UFC 104 via verbally sparring session between 5 Oz. managing editor Cory Brady and fellow loyal 5 Oz’er David Andrest. UFC 104 is set to go down this Saturday evening from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.. Set to feature a headlining light heavyweight title fight between champion Lyoto Machida and challenger Mauricio “Shogun”... [Read More...]
Watch UFC 104 Pre-Fight Press Conference
Due to unforseen venue limitations, the UFC has advised the Press Conference will be available shortly. The UFC and FiveOuncesofPain.com invite you to watch today’s UFC104: Machida vs. Shogun pre-event press conference . The event will be presented live and include UFC president Dana White, light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida, Mauricio Rua, Ben Rothwell and Cain Velasquez. The... [Read More...]
Trading Punches: UFC 104 Undercard Preview & Predictions
FiveOuncesOfPain.com is kicking UFC 104 week in high gear with another edition of trading punches. Come along with us as we tear into the undercard for this Saturday evening’s UFC 104 card that features a light heavyweight championship match-up with Loyoto Machida defending his belt for the first time against Mauricio Rua, a battle of the big men between Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell , a... [Read More...]
Video Post: Dana White and Joe Rogan breakdown Machida vs. Shogun
UFC 104: Machida vs. Shogun takes place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif on October 24. In the following video UFC president Dana White and Joe Rogan breakdown Machida vs. Shogun as well as the 104 fight card. The complete fight card for UFC 104 is listed below. MAIN CARD * Champ Lyoto Machida vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (for light-heavyweight title) * Ben Rothwell vs.... [Read More...]
Sherk out, Josh Neer in to face Gleison Tibau at UFC 104
It’s been reported that Josh Neer will be replacing Sean Sherk in a lightweight bout against Gleison Tibau at UFC 104 on October 24 from Los Angeles. Sherk suffered a shoulder injury while training that will keep him out of action for a few weeks according to a recent report by Sherdog.com. Sherk was looking to get back into the win column after a unanimous decision loss to Frankie Edgar, back at... [Read More...]
Sherk vs. Tibau, Fisher vs. Stevenson, & Johnson vs. Yoshida added to UFC 104
A trio of intriguing match-ups have recently been made official by the Ultimate Fighting Championship for UFC 104. Today the company revealed several match-ups for the event including Sean Sherk vs. Gleison Tibau, Spencer Fisher vs. Joe Stevenson and Anthony Johnson vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida. UFC 104 is set of October 4 and will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The show will... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez vs. Ben Rothwell set for UFC 104
A heavyweight match-up between Cain Velasquez and Ben Rothwell has been set for UFC 104. The news of the bout comes on the heels of reports that Velasquez’ previous opponent for the event, Shane Carwin, is currently in negotiations to face UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar at UFC 106. The bout between Velasquez and Rothwell has been confirmed through MMAFanhouse.com, stating that Cain has... [Read More...]
Joe Stevenson and Spencer Fisher expected for UFC 104
A fight between Joe “Daddy” Stevenson (30-10 MMA, 7-4 UFC) and Spencer Fisher (23-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) is expected to take place at UFC 104. The bout is not official but MMAJunkie.com has cited a source close to the fight who said it’s in the process of being finalized. Stevenson is coming off an impressive performance over Nate Diaz in June. Stevenson dominated Diaz on the ground and picked up a... [Read More...]
Shogun admits going to the ground may not be the best strategy with Machida
On October 24 the least hit fighter in the history of the Octagon may be up against the most challenging stylistic match-up he has ever faced up until this point in his career. UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida is set to defend his newly obtained championship for the first time when he faces off with a fellow Brazilian, and former training partner in Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at... [Read More...]
Yushin Okami vs. Chael Sonnen announced for UFC 104
A middleweight match-up between Yushin Okami and Chael Sonnen has been set for UFC 104. The bout was recently via UFC’s Japanese website. The event is set to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on October 24. Okami boasts an impressive UFC record of 7-1 with his last bout being a unanimous decision victory over Dean Lister in December of 2008. Constantly on the cusp of a middleweight... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin speaks on UFC 104 showdown with Cain Velasquez; A 5 Oz. Exclusive
There were mixed emotions among the mixed martial arts community when 5 Oz. recently revealed that fellow undefeated heavyweight prospects Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez would be butting heads at UFC 104. Many fans, myself included, were thrilled at the announcement. The two fastest rising prospects in the UFC’s big man division trying to beat one another into an unconscious stupor; What’s... [Read More...]
Bombs Away!; Pat Barry vs. Antoni Hardonk set for UFC 104
Two of the UFC’s most dangerous heavyweight knockout artists are set to wage war at UFC 104. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has recently been able to confirm a match-up between Pat Barry and Antoni Hardonk through sources close to the fight. The two will square off at UFC 104 which is set for October 24 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Both men are veterans of the K-1 organization, and both are... [Read More...]
Ryan Bader vs. Red Schafer at UFC 104
The 205 pound winner of the eighth season of The Ultimate Fighter Ryan Bader is all set to face off with Eric “Red” Schafer at UFC 104. The event is scheduled for October 24 in Los Angeles. The bout announcement was recently made public through Bader’s Twitter account. Bader will be looking to remain undefeated during his fighting career. He has compiled a 2-0 record during his time... [Read More...]
Shane Carwin vs. Cain Velasquez set for UFC 104
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned from sources close to the fight that Shane Carwin and Cain Velasquez will face off for the #1 contenders spot in the UFC’s heavyweight division at UFC 104. UFC 104 is set for Los Angeles, California on October 24. Carwin will be making his return after he suffered a severely damaged nose in his knockout destruction of Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 96 in March. He has... [Read More...]
