B.J. Penn cements his legacy with one sided beating of Diego Sanchez at UFC 107
Joe Rogan couldn’t have put it any better when he described B.J. Penn as “The greatest lightweight in the history of the sport” following the UFC 155 pound champion’s recent thorough dismantlement of Diego Sanchez that capped of UFC 107. The fight was in danger of ending in the opening moments as Penn blasted Sanchez with a hard right hand as the challenger rushed in, dropping... [Read More...]
Frank Mir chokes out Cheick Kongo at UFC 107
In one of the most impressive performances of his decorated career, former UFC champion Frank Mir displayed to the world exactly how serious he truly is about regaining the title he once held not that long ago, as he absolutely dismantled Cheick Kongo in every area when it was all said and done during their meeting at UFC 107. The two heavyweights began sizing one another up before Kongo began to attempt... [Read More...]
UFC 107 Live Results & Updates
Once again it’s on and of course FiveOuncesofPain.com will be here all night to keep you up to date with all of the latest breaking live results and updates from UFC 107 taking place this very evening. The prelims are set to kick off right around 7 pm ET (4 pm PT), with the live televised portion of the event beginning at 10 pm ET on the dot and all of the action taking place from the FedEx Forum... [Read More...]
The Calm Before The Storm: UFC 107
Right off the bat I’d like to point out that we got shorted in this one due to the recent series of injuries that has been sweeping through the UFC like a 2012 tsunami. This card is solid, no doubt about it, but it had the potential to be so much more. Two fights we lost out on tonight due to injuries that I was personally extremely excited for were Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alves in a rematch, and... [Read More...]
5 Oz.’ Cory Brady & Clay Guida on Rear Naked Radio LIVE TONIGHT 6-8 pm ET (5-7 pm CT)
FiveOuncesofPain.com’s managing editor Cory Brady will be appearing this evening on the tremendously popular mixed martial arts radio show, Rear Naked Radio. Also appearing on this evening’s broadcast will be none other than Clay “The Carpenter” Guida, as he discusses his thoughts on this evening’s clash with Kenny Florian. We will be covering a roundtable of MMA news from... [Read More...]
Trading Punches: UFC 107 Preview & Predictions; The Main Card
Come along with the FiveOuncesofPain crew as managing editor Cory Brady verbally dukes it out with the always opinionated David Andrest over this Saturday evening’s UFC 107 card. UFC 107 is set for Saturday evening, December 12, 2009 at The FedEx Forum in Memphis Tennesse, airing live on Pay Per View. Headlining the card will be a lightweight championship clash between B.J. Penn and Diego Sanchez,... [Read More...]
UFC 107 Weigh-In Results; Frank Mir comes in at a beefed up 264.5 pounds
One fighter missed weight and Frank Mir came in looking beefier than ever before during the weigh-ins for UFC 107, which is set to go down tomorrow evening from Las Vegas, airing live on Pay Per View. Edgar Garcia came in at 173 pounds for his scheduled welterweight clash against DaMarques Johnson, but has been given additional time to make the weight. Make sure to check back at 5 Oz. in the coming... [Read More...]
Trading Punches: UFC 107 Preview & Predictions; The Prelims
Come along with the FiveOuncesofPain crew as Managing Editor Cory Brady verbally dukes it out with the always opinionated David Andrest over this Saturday evening’s UFC 107 card. UFC 107 is set for Saturday evening, December 12, 2009 at The FedEx Forum in Memphis Tennesse, airing live on Pay Per View. Headlining the card will be a lightweight championship clash between B.J. Penn and Diego Sanchez,... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez: ‘I’m here to claim what’s mine’
Diego Sanchez may be the challenger going into this weekends lightweight championship clash against B.J. Penn at UFC 107, but judging from The Nightmare’s recent statements during the UFC 107 Countdown Show, he wouldn’t know it. According to Diego, he’s already the champion; This fight is just a formality for the San Diego based fighter. “From the moment I stepped down to 155,... [Read More...]
Stefan Struve vs. Paul Buentello set for UFC 107
A heavyweight battle between Stefan Struve and returning UFC veteran Paul Buentello has been made official for UFC 107. The event will take place on December 12 from Memphis, Tennessee, featuring a headlining lightweight championship bout between B.J. Penn and Diego Sanchez. Buentelllo was previously expected to face off with heavyweight wrecking machine Todd Duffee at the event before an injury forced... [Read More...]
Duffee out of UFC 107, Struve & Russow possible replacements for Paul Buentello
Following recent withdrawals from the likes of Thiago Alves, Brock Lesnar, Lyoto Machida, and Anderson Silva, Todd Duffee is the latest to pull out of his scheduled bout. It has been reported by Sherdog.com that the heavyweight has pulled out of his scheduled bout with Paul Buentello at UFC 107 due to an undisclosed injury. Duffee, who burst onto the scene with a record setting seven-second knockout... [Read More...]
Jon Fitch vs. Mike Pierce set for UFC 107
A welterweight battle between Jon Fitch and Mike Pierce is all set to take place at UFC 107. According to a recent report on MMAMania.com, Pierce has recently agreed to the proposed match-up which will take place on December 12 from Memphis, Tennessee. The unlikely showdown was booked after Josh Koscheck was yanked from his UFC Fight Night 20 bout with Pierce to face off with Anthony Johnson at UFC... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Thiago Alves out of UFC 107 bout vs. Jon Fitch
A rematch between highly-ranked UFC welterweights Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves planned for UFC 107 on Dec. 12 in Memphis, Tenn. will not take place as scheduled, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned. Five Ounces of Pain was informed early Friday morning that Alves was forced to withdraw from the fight due to an unspecified injury and that discussions to secure a replacement have already begun. The news of... [Read More...]
Jon Fitch vs. Thiago Alves II set for UFC 107
A welterweight rematch between Jon Fitch and Thiago Alves has been booked for UFC 107. The news of the match-up was first revealed in a report on MMAJunkie.com before being confirmed by UFC President Dana White. UFC 107 is set to take place from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee on December 12, airing live on pay-per-view. Both men will be looking to place themselves back into title contention following... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Edgar Garcia vs. DaMarques Johnson set for UFC 107
A welterweight bout between heavy handed Arizona based slugger Edgar Garcia and TUF 9 runner-up DaMarques Johnson has been set for UFC 107. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been able to confirm the bout through sources close to the match-up. UFC 107 is set for December 12, from Memphis, Tennessee, with a lightweight championship between B.J. Penn and Diego Sanchez expected to headline. Garcia recently obtained... [Read More...]
Todd Duffee vs. Paul Buentello Set For UFC 107
A heavyweight slugfest between Todd Duffee and returning UFC veteran Paul Buentello is expected to take place at UFC 107. The event is expected to take place from the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee on December 12. As it currently stands, both fighters have verbally agreed to the match-up according to a recent report at MMAJunkie.com. Duffee has put together an unblemished record of 5-0, with five... [Read More...]
Wilson Gouveia vs. Alan Belcher set for UFC 107
A middleweight match-up between Wilson Gouveia and Alan Belcher is expected for UFC 107. Although not officially announced it has been reported the bout is in the final stages of negotiations. MMAWeekly.com is stating both parties have agreed and expected to finalize the deal shortly. Belcher is coming off a close decision loss to Yoshihiro Akiyama at UFC 100. The loss, which many believe was won by... [Read More...]
Frank Mir vs. Cheick Kongo expected for UFC 107
It appears as though an expected match-up between former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir and Cheick Kongo will be taking place at UFC 107. The anticipated bout has been agreed to but nothing has been signed as of right now according to a recent report on MMAWeekly.com. UFC 107 will take place on December 12 from Memphis, Tennessee. Previously rumored for UFC 105 in Manchester, England, it’s... [Read More...]
Kenny Florian vs. Clay Guida set for UFC 107
A lightweight showdown between Kenny Florian and Clay Guida has been set for UFC 107. Although the match-up had previously been expected for UFC 106, MMA Live has recently confirmed the bouts shifting to UFC 107. Florian had put together six consecutive victories in the Octagon before recently coming up short in his championship bid against B.J. Penn at UFC 101. Guida is coming off of a hard fought... [Read More...]
Thiago Alves vs. Paulo Thiago expected for UFC 107
A rumored match up between Thiagos is being reported for part of the UFC 107 card in December. According to a recent report on MMAMania.com, Thiago Alves vs. Paulo Thiago is currently in the negotiation stages and verbally agreed to by at least one of the fighters. UFC 107 is set for December 12th at the Fedex Forum in Memphis, TN. Paulo Thiago is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Jon Fitch back... [Read More...]
