Ten out of ten fighters test clean on fight night at UFC 98

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has been able to confirm through the NSAC that all ten out of ten of the fighters that were tested for illegal substances on fight night at UFC 98 have come back clean. Both men competing in the night’s main event, Lyoto Machida and Rashad Evans, were tested and the results came back as negative. Other fighters who’s tests came back clean on fight night were George... [Read More...]

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NSAC Medically Suspends Nine Fighters after UFC 98

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has issued nine medical suspensions following this weekend’s UFC 98 card, including former lightweight champion Rashad Evans, according to paperwork released by NSAC Executive Director Keith Kizer. Evans suffered a brutal knockout loss to Lyoto Machida. He has been suspended from having contact until July 8 for precautionary reasons, which is customary when a... [Read More...]

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NSAC Releases UFC 98 Salary Information

The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released salary information for UFC 98 and a number of its participants drew six-figure paychecks, thanks in large part to bonus earnings. According to NSAC figures, the event brought in a live gate of approximately $3.4 Million and dished out $957,000 in payroll. Individual payouts were as follows: Lyoto Machida – $200,000 (includes $60,000 “Knockout... [Read More...]

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Machida, Hughes, Serra and Larson all earn $60,000 bonus checks

$60,000 was handed out to all of the winners of “fight night” honors during last evenings UFC 98. The bonus amounts and recipients were made public last night during the events post-fight press conference. Lyoto Machida was awarded with “Knockout of the Night” honors for his dismantling of Rashad Evans, Matt Hughes and Matt Serra both earned bonuses for their three round battle... [Read More...]

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Lyoto Machida: ‘I cried, I trained, and now I am the champion’

The newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida was visibly emotional following his devastating knockout over Rashad Evans at last evenings UFC 98. It’s been a long time coming for the brilliant tactician in Machida. Having watched his very first UFC at the age of 15, he worked hard incorporating jiu-jitsu and other fighting elements in with his Machida... [Read More...]

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The Dragon and The Last Emperor

Following last evenings brutal knockout over the previously undefeated light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans at UFC 98, it’s nearly impossible to not compare the man known as “The Dragon” to the one commonly referred to as “The Last Emperor”. Both Fedor Emelianenko and Lyoto Machida have earned their reputations as two of the best fighters in the planet by defeating... [Read More...]

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UFC 98: A Three Hour Magic Carpet Ride

Having followed this sport very closely over the past few years it goes without saying that I really love watching two mixed marital artists climb into the cage and slug it out. However, I have to admit that getting my friends into it the way I am has been a little difficult. Most of them enjoy watching it but won’t go out of their way to watch a pay-per-view or UFC Fight Night. They will catch... [Read More...]

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Machida knocks out Evans, Hughes edges out Serra and Edgar surprises Sherk at UFC 98

The UFC’s light heavyweight championship has changed waists for the fourth consecutive time at UFC 98 as Brazilian Karate dynamo Lyoto Machida shattered Rashad Evans with a brutal second round knockout to become the division’s newest conquerer. The night featured some actioned packed brawls, surprising finishes and vicious knockouts. Come along as we take a closer look at some of the key... [Read More...]

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All fighters weighed in and ready for UFC 98

All 22 fighters have weighed in today as UFC 98 is just over 24 hours away. Headlined by a UFC light heavyweight title bout between champion Rashad Evans and Lyoto Machida UFC 98 will air tomorrow night at 10pm on pay-per-view. In the co-main event two former welterweight champions will meet in a bout that has been two years in the making. Matt Serra will finally get it on with Matt Hughes. They... [Read More...]

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The Dragon and the Underdog Champion

Possibly the best match the UFC has had for a championship belt, both men are undefeated, both at the top of their game, this is a dream of an mma bout for any fan new or old alike. Yes folks I am talking about Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida and “Sugar” Rashad Evans, this fight is what championships are all about. Not very often if ever do you get to see two fighters both unbeaten... [Read More...]

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Hughes on Serra: ‘He’s scared and that’s why he’s talking as much as he is’

It’s no secret that former UFC welterweight belt holders Matt Hughes and Matt Serra are anything but friends. The grudge dates back to the fourth season of The Ultimate Fighter when Hughes openly mocked Georges St. Pierre in front of the other cast members. The seed was planted in Serra’s head then and he let his thoughts on the welterweight champion be known right then and there, and they... [Read More...]

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Serra on Hughes ‘Did I mention that he’s a (expletive)?…Did I?’

A grudge match years in the making will finally come to a boiling point on Saturday evening as former UFC welterweight champion’s Matt Hughes and Matt Serra lock horns to see who truly possesses the larger cup at UFC 98. The always outspoken Serra made his feelings known about his rival on the countdown to UFC 98 which recently aired on Spike TV. Serra feels strongly that Hughes has a hard time... [Read More...]

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Rashad Evans: ‘I’m going to beat Lyoto Machida in the third round’

Just one night away is one of the most competitive UFC light heavyweight championships on paper in the organizations history when Rashad Evans squares off with Lyoto Machida at UFC 98. Evans finds himself in a position where there are many that feel as if he still has something to prove. A devastating knockout over former UFC champion Chuck Liddell and a TKO over Forrest Griffin to become the UFC’s... [Read More...]

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Pain Poll: The 5 Oz’s Staff Breaks Down UFC 98

FiveOuncesOfPain.com is back for another edition of The Pain Poll. Come along with us as we tear into every single fight scheduled for this Saturday evening’s UFC 98 card that features a light heavyweight championship match-up with Rashad Evans defending his belt for the first time against the ever-elusive Lyoto “The Dragon” Machida, a long overdue grudge match between Matt Hughes... [Read More...]

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Krzysztof Soszynski to Replace Houston Alexander at UFC 98

With the UFC forced to shuffle many of their fighters due to a rash of injuries on the UFC 98 card they have done a great job of lining up solid replacements. MMAJunkie.com is reporting that Krzysztof Soszynski will replace the injured Houston Alexander against Andre Gusmao at UFC 98 which will be held in Las Vegas on May 23. Soszynski is coming off a victory against former WEC light heavyweight champion... [Read More...]

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Matt vs. Matt: It’s Been a Long Time Coming

The original match between Matt Hughes and Matt “Terror” Serra was set to occur at UFC 79 on Dec 29, 2007 after they were rival coaches on season six of The Ultimate Fighter, it was a title match with Serra still holding the gold since he did what most would consider to be one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, and defeated Georges St. Pierre at UFC 69 by TKO due to a savage flurry of solid... [Read More...]

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Houston Alexander is latest victim of UFC 98 curse

The hits just keep on coming. Another fighter has fallen victim to the UFC 98 injury curse as Houston Alexander has been forced to withdraw due to a broken hand he suffered during training. MMAJunkie has a report detailing the Alexander injury that will force him to miss out on his bout with Andre Gusmao. They are also reporting that Gusmao will still be on the card but no opponent has been named as... [Read More...]

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Chael Sonnen fills in for Yushin Okami against Dan Miller at UFC 98

After middleweight contender Yushin Okami was forced to withdraw from his upcoming match-up with Dan Miller earlier today due to a torn ligament, many reports were circulating that Ed Herman had agreed to fill Okami’s shoes, but now it appears as yet another opponent has been tabbed to face Miller. Chael Sonnen has recently agreed to the match-up with Miller that will take place at UFC 98 according... [Read More...]

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Drew McFedries vs. Xavier Foupa-Pokam at UFC 98

With James Irvin on the shelf due to a torn meniscus he suffered during training, UFC officials were forced to find a replacement to fight Drew McFedries at UFC 98 on May 23. According to a report from the U.K. based “Fighters Only Magazine”, the UFC has decided that Irvin’s replacement will be none other than French-born fighter Xavier “Professor X” Foupa-Pokam. Foupa-Pokam,... [Read More...]

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Brock Larson vs. Chris Wilson official for UFC 98

The UFC has confirmed a welterweight match-up between Chris Wilson and Brock Larson for the preliminary card of UFC 98. The event is scheduled to take place on May 23rd at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Wilson was originally slated to face off with Josh Koscheck on the card before the veteran of the first season of The Ultimate Fighter suffered a foot injury during training that forced him... [Read More...]

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