UFC 91 Weigh-in results
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 that he would be fighting for the UFC... [Read More...]
UFC 91: Breaking down the main card
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 believe. Lesnar is a ripped 275lbs, strong... [Read More...]
Florian vs. Stevenson winner at UFC 91 guaranteed a title shot
UFC president Dana White added some juice to Saturday’s UFC 91 undercard when he announced during a pre-fight press conference in Las Vegas on Thursday that the winner of a lightweight bout between Kenny Florian and Joe Stevenson will earn a future shot at the UFC lightweight title. Our friends at MMAjunkie.com broke the news late yesterday. UFC 91 will air live on pay-per-view from the MGM Grand... [Read More...]
Video: Dana White appears on ESPN’s “Rome is Burning”
UFC president Dana White was a guest on ESPN’s “Rome is Burning” with Jim Rome. In addition to breaking down Saturday’s superfight at UFC 91 between Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar, White talks about how the state of economy is affecting the MMA business and whether he considers Mark Cuban a legitimate threat. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video: Dana White appears on ESPN’s... [Read More...]
UFC 91 Video: Randy Couture compares himself to Brock Lesnar
In the video below, UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture comments on this Saturday’s title defense at UFC 91 against Brock Lesnar. In addition to breaking down Lesnar’s game, Couture states he believes that Lesnar is where he was 10 years ago when he made the transition from being a wrestler to being a mixed martial artist. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 91 Video: Randy Couture compares... [Read More...]
UFC 91 Video: Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar
Below is ESPN video of Brock Lesnar discussing this Saturday’s matchup vs. UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture at UFC 91. Lesnar believes he’s come a long way since his Octagon debut earlier this year against Frank Mir and expresses that if the two fought now, it would be a different fight. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 91 Video: Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/13/ufc-91-video-randy-couture-vs-brock-lesnar/"... [Read More...]
UFC 91 Video: Kenny Florian vs. Joe Stevenson
Below is ESPN video of both Kenny Florian and Joe Stevenson discussing their lightweight matchup scheduled for this Saturday at UFC 91. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 91 Video: Kenny Florian vs. Joe Stevenson", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/13/ufc-91-video-kenny-florian-vs-joe-stevenson/" }); Read More →
Two more fighters pass UFC 91 pre-fight drug screenings
Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer notified FIveOuncesOfPain.com on Wednesday night that both Nate Quarry and Demian Maia had passed their pre-fight drug screenings in anticipation of Saturday’s UFC 91 event to be held in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Quarry and Maia join Alvin Robinson, Mark Bocek, Brock Lesnar, Randy Couture, Aaron Riley, and Jorge Gurgel... [Read More...]
UFC 91 Video: Demian Maia vs. Nate Quarry
Below is some ESPN video of both Demian Maia and Nate Quarry talking about their middleweight matchup this Saturday at UFC 91. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 91 Video: Demian Maia vs. Nate Quarry", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/13/ufc-91-video-demian-maia-vs-nate-quarry/" }); Read More →
Pain Poll: The Staff Of 5 Oz. Breaks Down UFC 91
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back Saturday with UFC 91: Couture vs. Lesnar. This time, the Octagon is set up for what is being billed as the biggest fight in UFC history as Randy Couture puts his heavyweight championship on the line against Brock Lesnar. The event is being held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and is available on Pay Per View. You will also be able to follow... [Read More...]
UFC 91 Video: Dana White previews Couture vs. Lesnar
UFC President Dana White was a guest on ESPN’s “First Take” on Tuesday and previewed the event with Michael Kim. Additionally, White was also critical of ESPN’s decision to put Kimbo Slice on the cover of ESPN The Magazine. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 91 Video: Dana White previews Couture vs. Lesnar", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/11/12/ufc-91-video-dana-white-previews-couture-vs-lesnar/"... [Read More...]
UFC 91 thin? I don’t think so.
Let me start off by saying I can be rough on the UFC. When I watch the company with the most talent and most experienced production staff, I may hold them to a bit higher standard than some newer less experienced companies. I will be the first person to complain about what I view as a crappy main event, and unlike many I will express my view well before I shell out my fifty dollars (and yes I will... [Read More...]
UFC cancels Amir Sadollah vs. Nick Catone middleweight matchup at UFC 91
The UFC announced Tuesday that a middleweight matchup between Amir Sadollah and Nick Catone that had been scheduled to take place at this Saturday during UFC 91 has been canceled. According to UFC.com, Sadollah was forced to pull out of the fight due to a leg infection. Despite an exhaustive search, a replacement was not able to be secured and a decision was made to take Catone off the card in addition... [Read More...]
Despite late invite, Matt Brown ready for UFC 91
Matt Brown will be looking to bounce back from his tough split decision loss to Dong Hyung Kim at UFC 88 when he steps up with only two weeks notice to take on Ryan Thomas at UFC 91. Brown had no problem stepping up to the plate with little time to prepare when Matt Riddle was forced off the card with a knee injury. There are a lot of questions that surround a fighter when they take a fight on short... [Read More...]
The Pick is In: And it’s Randy Couture
We are one week within UFC 91 and there is no time left to deliberate about a predicted winner for this Saturday’s main event between UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar. The headline says it all so the suspense has been ruined. The pick is in and I’m going with Couture. It’s my final decision, but not one that was not easy to make. When we last saw Couture, he was smashing... [Read More...]
Report: Demian Maia to face off against Nate Quarry at UFC 91
The Brazilian magazine Tatame is reporting that jiu jitsu standout and undefeated MMA fighter Demian Maia will be returning to the UFC at UFC 91 on Nov. 15 in an undercard bout against Nate Quarry, one of the contestants from the first season of The Ultimate Fighter reality television show. “I didn’t study his fights yet, I’ll receive a DVD with his fights, but I only watch my opponents’... [Read More...]
Couture and Lesnar being filmed for a three-part mini-series
UFC President Dana White revealed several weeks back during the conference call announcing heavyweight champion Randy Couture’s return to the promotion that the company had discussed a possible three-part mini-series to promote Couture’s upcoming fight against Brock Lesnar at UFC 91 on Nov. 15. HBO’s critically-acclaimed “24/7″ reality television documentary that was filmed... [Read More...]
Report: Tamdan McCrory vs. Dustin Hazelett set for UFC 91
Sherdog is reporting that Tamdan McCrory and Dustin Hazelett have verbally agreed to fight one another at UFC 91, a card set to be headlined by Randy Couture vs. Brock Lesnar for the UFC heavyweight title. The fighters are two of the UFC’s more highly regarded prospects at 170 lbs. and a win for either fighter will help them climb the ladder in the stacked welterweight division. “He’s... [Read More...]
“MMA Live” Episode 17 feat. Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar
SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“MMA Live” Episode 17 feat. Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/09/04/mma-live-episode-17-feat-randy-couture-and-brock-lesnar/" }); Read More →
5 Oz. Exclusive: Nick Catone expected to fight Amir Sadollah at UFC 91 in Las Vegas
FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned from two independent sources in the last 24 hours that USKBA middleweight champion Nick Catone is expected to face Amir Sadollah at UFC 91 on Nov. 15 in Las Vegas. Bout agreements between Catone and Sadollah have not been signed but could be finalized by early next week. Both Sadollah and Catone have fighting roots on the East Coast with Sadollah having made a name... [Read More...]
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