As I have stated in my first two editions of P.C.F.T.C., I am not a mixed martial arts expert. Having become a serious fan in only the past two years, I still have a lot to learn. I also do not practice MMA, which would surely help educate me on the sport. There are writers on this very website – and fans reading this article right now – who practice MMA... 

FiveOuncesOfPain.com obtained salary figures for this past weekend’s UFC 91 event courtesy of the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Monday afternoon. According to NSAC’s official records, main eventers Brock Lesnar and Randy Couture were the top earners from this past Saturday’s fight card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Lesnar,... 

UFC President Dana White offered an update pertaining to where the company is at currently when it comes to striking a deal with a major network during Saturday’s post-UFC 91 press conference. To make a long story short, the UFC isn’t close to a deal. “(We are) not very close now with (the) market like this,” White responded when asked by a reporter... 

New UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar’s former employers with World Wrestling Entertainment felt compelled to issue a statement in regards to his victory via their official website. “In a stunning upset, Brock Lesnar became the first man to capture both the WWE Championship and the UFC Heavyweight Championship when he defeated UFC fan favorite... 

As far as feeling satisfied following a major mixed martial arts pay-per-view, I don’t think it’s possible for me to have walked away from last night’s UFC 91 card with a better feeling. As a promotion, the UFC was clicking on all cylinders. We received the following: a much-anticipated main event from two larger-than-life stars that delivered;... 

UFC 91 was billed as having only one title fight but a second quasi-title was at stake when Kenny Florian entered the cage last night to take on Joe Stevenson. Following August’s unanimous decision victory over Roger Huerta at UFC 87, Florian had been promised a second shot at the UFC lightweight title. However, plans were put into flux when it was determined... 

Saturday’s “UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar” event drew a near-sellout crowd of 14,272 for a total gate of $4.8 million, UFC President Dana White announced during a post-fight press conference. Coming into the event, the UFC had set high ticket prices for the heavyweight title clash in hopes of setting the company’s record for total live gate... 

ESPN.com’s “MMA Live” concluded an outstanding week of covering UFC 91 with a post-fight show last night. New heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar stopped by the set for an interview with host Jon Anik and analyst Frank Mir. The exchange between Lesnar and Mir was interesting in that Mir is the only man to have beaten the new champ. Lesnar expressed... 

The Ultimate Fighting Championship officially awarded its traditional “Fight Night” bonuses to four fighters upon the completion of its successful UFC 91 event last night. Despite lofty projections for PPV sales of the event, officials with the promotion awarded $60,000 bonuses after having awarded $70,000 bonuses during last month’s UFC 90... 

One door closes and another one opens. Whether Randy Couture fights again remains to be seen. Less uncertain is the fact that Couture’s reign over the UFC heavyweight division is over. At age 45, he probably has enough left physically to continue to fight as a special attraction. However, as long as Brock Lesnar is an active fighter for the UFC, Couture... 

UFC 91 is in the books and there’s a new champion, a clear cut #1 contender at lightweight, and a whole mess of stuff to talk about. Is Brock Lesnar for real? Will we see Randy Couture again? Can Kenny Florian beat Sean Sherk or B.J. Penn? I’ve got my opinions, so let’s get to it. Is Brock Lesnar for real? You bet. And there’s no doubt... 

The UFC has a new heavyweight champion and he is former WWE superstar Brock Lesnar, a man who has only four professional MMA fights during his career. Lesnar was able to defeat Randy Couture on Saturday night via TKO in the second round.  A right hand in the second round that landed square on the side of Randy Couture’s head that put the UFC Hall of... 

Welcome to Fiveouncesofpain.com’s live coverage of UFC 91: Lesnar vs. Couture, tonight’s event is being held live at the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, NV. UFC 91 features a heavyweight championship fight between Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar in a fight being called “the biggest fight in the history of the UFC.” Also on the card  lightweight... 

In a new blog entry, World Wrestling Entertainment play-by-play announcer Jim Ross offered his pick for tonight’s much anticipated matchup between UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture and former WWE heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar. And it’s no surprise that Ross is picking his former colleague to walk away with the victory at UFC 91. “If... 

The salary schedule for both competitors involved in tonight’s UFC 91 main event have been made available to the general public. Typically such information does not become available until after a fight card is completed, however, Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer has revealed to the Los Angeles Times that both Randy Couture... 

It’s being called the “biggest fight in UFC history.” But is it? In his weekly article for CBSSports.com, FiveOuncesOfPain.com founder and publisher Sam Caplan takes a look at what he considers the biggest fights in UFC history. How does Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar stack up? Click here to see and decide for yourself. Fights such as Royce... 

Below is video of both UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar speaking at Thursday’s pre-fight press conference for UFC 91.  Read More →

All fighters have made weight for UFC 91. Weigh-ins were held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In the nights main event  Randy Couture weighed in at a lean 220lbs. while Brock Lesnar was able to cut and make weight tipping the scales at 265lbs. Joe Rogan had a chance to speak with the maie event fighters, and when he asked Brock Lesnar if he thought... 

Location: Las Vegas, Nev. Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena Broadcast: Pay Per View MAIN CARD (TELEVISED) The Fighters: Champ Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar (for UFC heavyweight title) The Records: Lesnar (2-1 MMA 1-1 UFC) Couture (16-8 MMA 13-5 UFC) How Lesnar got here: Words really cannot do Brock Lesnar justice. He is an athlete you need to see in action to...