Brian Stann vs. Krzysztof Soszynski scheduled for UFC 97

A bout between former WEC light heavyweight champion Brian Stann and season eight veteran of The Ultimate Fighter Krzysztof Soszynski is scheduled to take place at UFC 97 on April 18 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. MMAjunkie.com first reported on Tuesday that the matchup was possible and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has since confirmed from a source close to the fight that an agreement for the bout... [Read More...]

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Chuck Liddell vs. Mauricio Rua to headline UFC 97 in Montreal

The UFC has decided that a light heavyweight matchup between former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell and former PRIDE standout Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will headline the promotion’s UFC 97 event tentatively scheduled for April 18 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the news on Saturday night from a source close to the bout. UFC President... [Read More...]

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Source: Heath Herring not fighting at UFC 97

Published reports have circulated on the Internet within the last 24 hours claiming that heavyweight Heath Herring is set to return to action at UFC 97 on April 18 in Montreal, Canada. In response to the news, FiveOuncesOfPain.com contacted Herring’s management via e-mail and received a response that contradicts the new series of reports. “Heath is not fighting in UFC 97,” wrote Herring’s... [Read More...]

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Jonathan Goulet offered fight at UFC 97 vs. Tamdan McCrory

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has learned that UFC welterweight competitor Jonathan Goulet has been offered a fight against Tamdan McCrory during a tentatively scheduled UFC 97 event that could take place on April 18 in Montreal, Canada. A source close to Goulet confirmed the rumored matchup to FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Tuesday night but was quick to add that the bout has not been finalized and that the Canadian... [Read More...]

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Report: David Loiseau’s Octagon return could take place at UFC 97 vs. Ed Herman

Former UFC middleweight title challenger David Loiseau appears to be on the verge of making his return to the Octagon at UFC 97 against Ed Herman on April 18. The proposed UFC homecoming would take place at the Bell Centre in Loiseau’s home city of Montreal in Quebec, Canada. The website CagePlay.com was the first to report the possibility of the matchup and FiveOuncesOfPain.com has spoken with... [Read More...]

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Report: Silva vs. Leites to headline UFC 97 in Montreal

Anderson Silva’s next fight has been determined and it will be a defense of his UFC middleweight title against Thales Leites at UFC 97 on April 18 in Montreal, Canada. The news comes courtesy of a report by MMA Weekly, which has indicated that both fighters have signed bout agreements for the fight. Leites has gone undefeated since losing his UFC debut to Martin Kampmann in November of 2006 during... [Read More...]

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Random Rants: EliteXC’s identity crisis; Iron Ring bad for the sport?; and thoughts on a Jersey smoker

If you’re reading this site, chances are you resemble something closer to a hardcore MMA fan than a casual one. And as hardcore fans, so many of us live in what I call “the bubble.” When you live life in the bubble, you really on see things from the inside and don’t have much perspective of what life is like from an outsider’s perspective. For me, these days I rarely interact... [Read More...]

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Random Rants: My last minute thoughts before tonight’s UFC 82 card

Wow, I actually have some free time right now, which means I have time to think. So I decided to put my thoughts into written word. Here’s what’s on my mind: - If Andrei Arlovski knocks out Jake O’Brien in vicious fashion, will he be eligible for the knockout of the night bonus? Just pondering that scenario makes it obvious why so many fighters and managers hate the arbitrary nature... [Read More...]

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