UFC 109 Drug Test Results
UFC 109 headliners Randy “The Natural” Couture and Mark “The Hammer” Coleman were among those tested for banned substances during UFC 109, and both main event fighters were among the more than a dozen that tested clean for the event. FiveOuncesofPain.com was recently able to learn through Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer that thirteen fighters... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen earns title shot with mauling of Nate Marquardt
Chael Sonnen may not have looked it following the bout, but the mugging he put on the highly favored Nate “The Great” Marquardt was, for the most part, a one sided affair that propelled the aspiring politician to a future title shot at 185 pounds. UFC President Dana White announced earlier this week that the winner of the match-up between Sonnen and Marquardt that took place at UFC 109... [Read More...]
UFC 109 Live Results
FiveOuncesofPain.com is here to bring you all of the latest results from UFC 109 as they take place. UFC 109 is taking place this evening from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, with the main portion of the card airing live on pay-per-view and a portion of the preliminary broadcast airing on Spike TV. Randy Couture will be facing of with Mark Coleman in the main event of the evening, while Nate... [Read More...]
Xtreme Couture’s Neil Melanson: Mark Coleman’s going to see a furious old man trying to kill him
In a bout that has been literally over a decade in the making, legends are set to collide on February 6 during the main event of UFC 109 as fellow UFC hall of famers, Randy “The Natural” Couture and Mark “The Hammer” Coleman, will butt heads to determine who is next in line to challenge for the UFC’s light heavyweight championship once Lyoto Machida and Mauricio “Shogun”... [Read More...]
Mike Swick vs. Paulo Thiago set in stone for UFC 109
A previously rumored welterweight showdown between Mike Swick and Paulo Thiago has been made official for “UFC 109: Relentless” through the promotion today at UFC.com. UFC 109 is all set to take place on February 6 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, with the main card airing live on Pay-Per-View. Swick will be the third American Kickboxing Academy trained welterweight Thiago... [Read More...]
Brian Stann vs. Phil Davis set for UFC 109
There will be no easy fights for Octagon newcomer Phil Davis as the UFC will be throwing the newcomer to the wolves in his debut for the promotion, as it has recently been announced that the up and coming Davis will be facing off with Brian Stann at UFC 109. The bout was recently added to the official event roster by the UFC. UFC 109 is scheduled for February 6, 2010 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center... [Read More...]
Koscheck out, Mike Swick in against Paulo Thiago at UFC 109
Josh Koscheck recently confirmed his removal from his UFC 109 rematch with Paulo Thiago through his Twitter account last evening, and it already looks as his spot on the card has already been replaced. “I will be good to go back to training in a couple of weeks I hope!… It’s all good and I’ll get my body rested and back to the top real soon,” tweeted Koscheck. The UFC... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Brandon Vera announced for UFC 109
The UFC has recently made five bouts official for UFC 109, including a previously unreported light heavyweight match-up between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Brandon Vera. Other bouts confirmed for the card were Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman, Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago in a rematch, Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen and Matt Serra will be facing off with Frank Trigg in welterweight action. The event... [Read More...]
Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago rematch likely for UFC 109
On the heels of back to back victories over the likes of Frank Trigg and Anthony Johnson, Josh Koscheck will have the opportunity to avenge a defeat that has haunted him since February 21 of this year, as a rematch between himself and Paulo Thiago appears to be on the horizon. The news of the potential bout comes courtesy of a recent report over at MMAFanhouse, citing UFC 109 as the card the two are... [Read More...]
Cain Velasquez vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira moved to UFC 110 (Updated)
After a case of staph infection recently forced Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira out of his anticipated heavyweight showdown with Cain Velasquez, it now appears the two championship contenders will lock horns at UFC 110. The news of the recent shifting of the bout comes courtesy of a recent report from MMAJunkie.com. UFC 110 is expected for February and will mark the first time the promotion ventures to... [Read More...]
Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg set for UFC 109
Matt Serra will be returning to action in February as he faces off with Frank Trigg in a welterweight clash set for UFC 109. Serra recently confirmed the news of his participation in the bout through a recent report over at The Fight Network. While nothing has been made official, the event is expected to take place from The Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on February 6, 2010. Serra will be... [Read More...]
Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman expected for UFC 109
According to those involved with the bout, former UFC heavyweight champions Randy Couture and Mark Coleman have verbally agreed face each other on February 6 at UFC 109. The match-up will mark the first time in promotional history two “UFC Hall of Fame” athletes have squared off inside the Octagon. The news of the showdown between icons was first reported by Sherdog.com. Known as the “godfather... [Read More...]
Rolles Gracie vs. Mustapha Al-Turk set for UFC 109
The Gracie family is back in the UFC, where it all began. Rolles Gracie has recently inked a multi-fight contract with the promotion, with his Octagon debut set to take place against Mustapha Al-Turk at UFC 109. Sources close to the upcoming but recently confirmed the news in a report on MMAWeekly.com. The event is expected to take place on February 6, 2010, from Las Vegas. A second degree black belt... [Read More...]
