Postcard from the Couch: Sanchez vs. Stevenson
UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson was facing a couple of hurdles entering its telecast on Saturday night. The first hurdle was subjective. While this writer was not bothered by the supposed lack of star power, there are those who came into the show viewing it as a potential subpar card. Next was the challenge of producing a well-paced telecast on Spike TV. Despite the bug on the screen that said “Live... [Read More...]
Dolan: A New Nightmare
If there were any questions surrounding Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez’s debut at lightweight going into his fight with Joe “Daddy” Stevenson, they were all certainly answered following the bout. Sanchez, the original winner of The Ultimate Fighter at middleweight, was taking a big risk dropping down to lightweight. Naturally walking around at 190 pounds, many thought the drop... [Read More...]
Four fighters earn 40K bonuses at UFC 95
Four fighters earned $40,000 bonuses UFC 95 ended as it began explosive and exciting. Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson earned bonuses as they were awarded fight of the night honors. These two lightweights kept going right at each other commencing a great fight with a final flurry as the fight ended. Sanchez won a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27 and 29-28). The knockout of the night could have gone... [Read More...]
UFC 95: Live Results and Coverage (SPOILERS)
FiveOuncesOfPain.com will be presenting live coverage of UFC 95 this Saturday, February 21, starting at 9 a.m. ET. While Spike TV’s telecast will air on a tape-delay basis the same night at 9 p.m. ET, Five Ounces of Pain will have complete live results and play-by-play starting at 1p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. FOR THE LIVE EVENT CHAT ROOM CLICK HERE Results: Paul Kelly def. Troy Mandaloniz by Unanimous... [Read More...]
UFC 95 Weigh-in Results: Diego Sanchez’s first cut to lightweight a success
All 20 fighters scheduled to compete during Saturday’s UFC 95 event, set to take place at the O2 Arena in London, England, successfully made weight. The most notable development was Diego Sanchez successfully cutting down to 156 pounds in order to meet the mandate weight requirement for the lightweight division. Sanchez, who has competed at middleweight and welterweight in the UFC, decided late... [Read More...]
Dan Hardy not afraid of Rory Markham’s punching power
In a new interview with CBSSports.com, UFC welterweight prospect Dan Hardy has responded to recent comments by Rory Markham that questions Hardy’s punching power. The two are set to square off on Saturday at UFC 95 at the O2 Arena in London, England in a bout that is scheduled to open Spike TV’s telecast of the event in the United States. “He’s disrespected my punching power... [Read More...]
Nathan Marquardt wants to be more than just “Great,” he wants to be the best
Nathan Marquardt has long been considered among the very best of MMA’s middleweight division. Nearly a decade invested into the fighting sport with close to forty fights against the best in the game, Marquardt is a three time Pancrase middleweight champion and has notched wins against some of the toughest fighters in the business. Experienced and dangerous veterans like Dean Lister, Jeremy... [Read More...]
Gouveia focused on Marquardt and possible title shot with a win
Wilson Gouveia trains at one of the best MMA training camps in the world, American Top Team. But even with the star-studded roster at ATT, almost every fighter there will point to Gouveia as the most talented fighter in the camp. Gouveia has tried to cultivate that talent in the light heavyweight division and had early success. After a loss to Keith Jardine in his first UFC bout, he rattled off four... [Read More...]
Rory Markham: “When Pat Miletich invests himself 100 percent, he is the best trainer in the world”
At every UFC show, there is one fight designated by matchmaker Joe Silva as a potential show stealer. At UFC 95 this Saturday in London, the match expected to set the night on fire is Rory Markham against hometown star Dan Hardy. Hardcore fans know all about Markham’s penchant for amazing fights-UFC fans got a taste for the first time with his dynamic knockout of Brodie Farber at UFC Fight Night... [Read More...]
UFC 95: Preview and Predictions of Main Card and Undercard
The debate as to whether UFC 95 has a main event worthy of a pay-per-view was made a moot one when Spike TV and the UFC received a deal to broadcast Saturday’s card from the O2 Arena in London, England back to the United States on a tape delay basis. UFC 95 set to air at 9 p.m. ET this Saturday, the event will be free to those who are able to afford basic cable. Instead of another PPV that costs... [Read More...]
Demian Maia: The gentleman black belt
The National Hockey League presents an annual award called the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. According to NHL.com, the Lady Byng is an annual award given to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. MMA is not a sport that offers accommodations for congeniality but if there was a Lady Byng Trophy in MMA, undefeated UFC Brazilian middleweight Demian Maia... [Read More...]
A win at UFC 95 puts Chael Sonnen one step closer to a middleweight title shot
There are very few times in life when you get a second chance to make a first impression. However, that was exactly the case for Chael Sonnen when he performed well in two head-to-head matchups with former WEC middleweight champion Paulo Filho. The WEC middleweight division may be no more, but Sonnen showed enough to convince Zuffa officials to give him a second chance to establish himself in the UFC. When... [Read More...]
Countdown to UFC 95 to debut tonight on Spike TV
While UFC 95 is scheduled to air as a free show on Spike TV this coming Saturday, the UFC and its basic cable network broadcast partner are giving the event the full pay-per-view treatment with a countdown show that premieres on Spike tonight at 11 p.m. ET. UFC 95 will emanate from the O2 Arena in London, England and will air in the U.S. on a tape-delay basis starting at 9 p.m. ET. The event will feature... [Read More...]
UFC 95: Live Results and Play-by-Play
FiveOuncesOfPain.com will be presenting live coverage of UFC 95 this Saturday, February 21, starting at 9 a.m. ET. While Spike TV’s telecast will air on a tape-delay basis the same night at 9 p.m. ET, Five Ounces of Pain will have complete live results and play-by-play starting at 12 noon ET/9 a.m. PT. FOR LIVE COVERAGE AND RESULTS CLICK HERE Main Card Bouts (Spike TV telecast) - Diego Sanchez... [Read More...]
UFC 95 Video: Diego Sanchez vs. Joe Stevenson
Courtesy of ESPN.com and the UFC is video featuring interviews with lightweight competitors Diego Sanchez and Joe Stevenson, who will be going head-to-head this Saturday in the main event of UFC 95. Joe Stevenson Interview: Deigo Sanchez Interview: SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC 95 Video: Diego Sanchez vs. Joe Stevenson", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2009/02/16/ufc-95-video-diego-sanchez-vs-joe-stevenson/"... [Read More...]
Despite late notice, Brian Cobb ready for debut at UFC 95
A standout amateur wrestler who pushed for a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, Brian Cobb has been viewed as one of the top fighters in the 155 pound weight class not competing in the UFC. However, at UFC 95 on Feb. 21 in London, England, that will no longer be the case. In an exclusive interview with FiveOuncesOfPain.com, Cobb confirmed a previous Sherdog.com report stating that he has been tapped... [Read More...]
UFC 95 Conference Call Recap: Stevenson and Sanchez Meet the Press
The Ultimate Fighting Championship held a conference call for reporters on Thursday afternoon in advance of UFC 95: Sanchez vs. Stevenson. The event features The Ultimate Fighter champions Diego “Nightmare” Sanchez (Season 1) making his debut in the lightweight division, and Joe “Daddy” Stevenson (Season 2). The event will air on SPIKE TV and will emanate live from the O2 Arena in London, England... [Read More...]
Mike Ciesnolevicz to replace Justin McCully vs. Neil Grove at UFC 95
Former IFL light heavyweight and current Miletich Fighting Systems product Mike Ciesnolevicz has signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will debut in a heavyweight bout vs. Neil Grove at UFC 95. MMA Weekly was first to report the news and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed the story with sources close to both fighters. UFC 95 in scheduled for Saturday, February 21 at the O2 Arena... [Read More...]
Newcomer John Hathaway expected to return at UFC 95
John “The Hitman” Hathaway not only improved his record to 10-0 with his first round TKO victory over Tom Egan during his UFC debut at UFC 93, but sources revealed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com that the win likely earned him a second fight at UFC 95 on February 21. UFC 95 would mark a homecoming of sorts for Hathaway, as he the UK native will be competing inside the O2 Arena in London, England. A... [Read More...]
Report: Paul Kelly to fight Troy Mandaloniz at UFC 95
Season six alumnus of The Ultimate Fighter Troy “Rude Boy” Mandaloniz is reportedly slated to face Paul Kelly at UFC 95 on Feb. 21 at the O2 Arena in London, England. MMAjunkie.com was the first to report the news on Wednesday. Kelly is 7-1 and trains with Michael Bisping and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at the Wolfslair Academy in England. UFC 95 will serve as the third time Kelly... [Read More...]
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