Rich Franklin talks Henderson, TUF 9, and the movies in Part 1 of exclusive 5 Oz. interview
Rich Franklin recently left his mark in the UFC’s light heavyweight division when he stopped top prospect Matt Hamill with a perfectly placed liver kick at UFC 88. The former middleweight champion will have an opportunity to rocket himself up the ranks at 205 when he faces off with the extremely dangerous top ranked former Pride FC champion, Dan Henderson. The upcoming battle between the two... [Read More...]
Schafer to follow up win over Alexander with fight against Mendes at UFC 93
Coming off the heels of his mild upset victory over Houston Alexander at UFC Fight Night 15 this past September, Eric “Red” Schafer is now set to make his return to the Octagon on January 17 in Dublin, Ireland during at UFC 93. MMAjunkie.com was the first to report the news and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since verified the story with a source affiliated with Schafer’s camp. Antonio... [Read More...]
Dana White reveals Franklin vs. Henderson winner to become TUF coach opposite Bisping
UFC President Dana White revealed during a special Q&A session in Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Tuesday that the winner of a planned light heavyweight attraction between Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson at UFC 93 on January 17 will be named a head coach for the ninth season of The Ultimate Fighter. TUF 9 will feature fighters at lightweight and welterweight representing both the U.S. and UK in a... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann to take on Alexandre Barros at UFC 93 (UPDATED)
Martin Kampmann will be dropping to welterweight at UFC 93 in Dublin, Ireland on January 17 be doing so against UFC newcomer Alexandre Barros. MMA Junkie was the first to report the possibility of the Denmark native facing off against Barros at Dublin’s O2 Arena, and sources close to Kampmann have confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com that the match was finalized on Monday afternoon. Barros is a... [Read More...]
UFC makes nine bouts official for UFC 93
The Ultimate Fighting Championship confirmed previously reported matchups for its UFC 93 event, which is set to take place on Saturday, January 17 and emanate from the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland. In addition to featured matchups between light heavyweights Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Mark Coleman, fights between Denis Kang vs. Alan Belcher, Andre Gusmao... [Read More...]
Martin Kampmann scheduled to return at UFC 93
Martin Kampmann is latest fighter to be added to the card for UFC 93 on Jan. 17 in Dublin, Ireland, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned. Kampmann, who recently signed a contract extension with the UFC, will be making his welterweight debut on the show against an opponent to be determined. The Denmark native is 13-2 in his professional mixed martial arts career and is 4-1 lifetime inside of the Octagon.... [Read More...]
Ivan Serati’s UFC debut to come vs. Tomasz Drwal at UFC 93
The UFC debut for light heavyweight newcomer Ivan Serati had been rumored to be taking place at UFC 93 on January 17 but a new published report not only confirms his involvement with the event, but reveals that his opponent will be veteran Tomasz Drwal. The news is courtesy of a report by our friends at MMAjunkie.com. Serati, 10-2, is 35 and a native of Milan, Italy. Much like fellow countryman and... [Read More...]
Rousimar Palhares vs. Jeremy Horn set for UFC 93
Talented middleweight prospect Rousimar Palhares’ next fight inside the UFC Octagon will take place on Jan. 17 at the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland against veteran Jeremy Horn. The news is courtesy of a report by our friends at MMAjunkie.com. Palhares, 8-2, last competed at UFC 88 this past September, where he suffered a unanimous decision defeat to former PRIDE welterweight and middleweight champion... [Read More...]
Nate Mohr vs. Dennis Siver set to take place at UFC 93 in January
UFC lightweight competitor Nate Mohr is expected to return from injury to take on Dennis Siver at UFC 93 on Jan. 17 at the O2 Arena in Dublin, Ireland. FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the matchup on Monday afternoon with sources close to the fight. Siver, 12-6, is a native of Germany with a strong amateur wrestling background. He’ll be returning to the Octagon after fighting outside of the UFC... [Read More...]
Denis Kang to debut vs. Alan Belcher at UFC 93 (UPDATED)
MMA On Tap reported Monday that the newest UFC middleweight, Denis Kang, could face off against Alan Belcher at UFC 93 in January. Sherdog has since confirmed that Kang will indeed debut against Belcher on Jan. 17 in Dublin, Ireland. Kang is most recently coming off a win against Marvin Eastman via first round TKO at Raw Combat: Redemption just a couple weeks back. Kang sports a record of 31-10 professionally... [Read More...]
Chris Lytle vs. Marcus Davis rumored for UFC 93
MMA Junkie is reporting that a bout between welterweights Chris Lytle and Marcus Davis will take place at UFC 93. According to sources close to both fighters, bout agreements have been given to both camps. UFC 93 is set to take place on January 17 in Dublin, Ireland at the O2 Arena. Davis is coming off a submission victory over Paul Kelly at UFC 89 just two weeks ago in Birmingham, England and has... [Read More...]
No deal in place for Spike TV to televise UFC 93 in January
Despite speculation to the contrary, a formal agreement between the UFC and Spike TV that would allow UFC 93 on Jan. 17 in Dublin, Ireland to be broadcast at no additional charge to fight fans in the United States has not been reached. “We don’t have any scheduled fights (with the UFC) beyond the TUF 8 finale in December,” Spike TV Vice President of Communications David Schwarz informed... [Read More...]
Rich Franklin vs. Dan Henderson possible for UFC 93
MMA Junkie is reporting that sources close to both Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson have confirmed that a bout between the two top five middleweights is being discussed for the newly announced UFC 93 show on January 17 in Dublin, Ireland. The original report from Yahoo!’s Eurosport claimed that Franklin could face Mauricio “Shogun” Rua or Chuck Liddell in the main event at the 02 Arena.... [Read More...]
Ariel Gandulla tests positive for Nandrolone
MMA Weekly’s got the dirt: Ariel Gandulla, who last fought at the World Extreme Cagefighting event in Las Vegas on Dec. 12, has tested positive for the anabolic steroid Nandrolone according to Keith Kizer, the executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Gandulla fought Doug Marshall at WEC 31 a little over a week ago for the light heavyweight title and got stuck in an armbar... [Read More...]
