Report: Larson to step in for Koscheck vs. Wilson at UFC 98

With Josh Koscheck on the shelf due to a foot injury and unable to compete as scheduled at UFC 98 on May 23, UFC officials were forced to seek out a replacement to fight Chris Wilson. According to a report by MMAjunkie.com, that replacement will be none other than former WEC welterweight title challenger Brock Larson. Larson, 25-2, began his third tour of duty under the UFC banner by recording a submission... [Read More...]

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Report: Lyoto Machida to fight Rashad Evans at UFC 98

According to a new published report, it appears that Lyoto Machida receive his shot at the UFC light heavyweight title sooner rather than later. The Britsh tabloid The Sun is reporting that Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will be unable to accept an offer to headline UFC 98 on May 23 in Las Vegas against current 205 pound kingpin Rashad Evans. The Sun adds that with Jackson’s hand injury... [Read More...]

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Rashad Evans to headline UFC 98 against unknown opponent

While a showdown between UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and former champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson appears inevitable, there are no guarantees it will happen at UFC 98 on May 23. The Evans vs. Jackson matchup gained a great deal of intrigue following their impromptu war of words in the center of the Octagon following Jackson’s decision victory over Keith Jardine at... [Read More...]

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Yushin Okami vs. Dan Miller made official for UFC 98

Dan Miller UFC officials announced Tuesday that a middleweight matchup between Yushin Okami and Dan Miller has been officially added to the main televised portion of the promotion’s upcoming UFC 98 event slated for May 23. In addition to Okami vs. Miller, the company also made official previously reported bouts between Matt Serra vs. Matt Hughes and Sean Sherk vs. Frankie Edgar. Both are also... [Read More...]

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Mir vs. Lesnar II official for UFC 98 on May 23

The Ultimate Fight Championship officially announced Monday evening that the anticipated rematch between current UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and current interim UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will take place at UFC 98 on May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The winner of the rematch will be recognized as the undisputed UFC heavyweight champion. “Brock Lesnar and Frank... [Read More...]

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Report: Koscheck’s comeback fight set for UFC 98 vs. Wilson

Koscheck Less than a week since his devestating UFC 95 loss to undefeated Brazilian Paulo Thiago, former NCAA All-American Josh Koscheck’s next bout has already been scheduled. Koscheck is set to return to the Octagon on Saturday, May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas against former Team Quest member Chris Wilson, according to a new report from MMAMania.com. Despite coming into the... [Read More...]

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Pat Barry set to make Octagon return at UFC 98 vs. newcomer Tim Hague

A heavyweight bout between prospects Pat Barry and Tim Hague has been added to the bout schedule for UFC 98 on May 23 in Las Vegas, Nevada. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the new matchup after speaking with two separate sources close to the fight. Both sources stated that bout agreements have been signed. Barry improved to 4-0 in his UFC debut this past December at UFC 92 following a first round TKO... [Read More...]

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Karo Parisyan vs. Josh Koscheck possible for UFC 98 (UPDATED)

A proposed welterweight bout between Karo Parisyan and Josh Koscheck that’s currently on the table for UFC 98 on May 23 in Las Vegas could be finalized in the next several weeks. FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of the potential matchup from a source close to Parisyan, who indicated that the UFC mainstay has already begun preparations for the bout. Koscheck is scheduled to face undefeated Brazilian... [Read More...]

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Report: Phillipe Nover vs. Kyle Bradley expected for UFC 98

Season eight lightweight runner-up of The Ultimate Fighter Phillipe Nover (5-1-1) is expected to make his formal UFC debut at UFC 98 on May 23 against Kyle Bradley (13-6). The report of the new matchup comes courtesy of MMAjunkie.com, which adds that bout agreements have not yet been signed but are expected to be finalized shortly. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has also since confirmed the bout with a source... [Read More...]

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Report: Houston Alexander to return at UFC 98 vs. Andre Gusmao

A light heavyweight encounter between Houston Alexander and Andre Gusmao is in the process of being finalized for UFC 98 on May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The matchup was first reported by MMAjunkie.com, which cites a source close to Alexander. Alexander, 8-4, is currently in the midst of a three fight losing streak. After beginning his UFC career with first round TKO victories over Keith Jardine... [Read More...]

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Report: Sean Sherk vs. Frankie Edgar on tap for UFC 98

A new published report is claiming that former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk is slated to test his superb wrestling skills against another former collegiate wrestler in Frankie Edgar. The news comes courtesy of MMAMania.com, which quotes a source to Sherk as indicating that the fight has been agreed to and is scheduled to take place at UFC 98 on May 23 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas,... [Read More...]

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Dana White says he’s found “the next Anderson Silva”

From Kevin Iole’s mailbag column at Yahoo! Sports: He said he’s found “the next Anderson Silva,” a lightweight who is competing in Season 8 of TUF at 155 pounds, though he declined to release the fighter’s name because it might spoil the season. “I was going off when I saw this guy,” White said. “He’s 24 and he’s destroying people. It’s sick how bad ass he is. I’m getting... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. Exclusive: Vinicius Magalhaes to appear on eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter”

Multiple sources have informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com in recent days that light heavyweight prospect Vinicius “Pezao” Magalhaes will be a part of the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality television series on Spike TV. Magalhaes, whose nickname “Pezao” means “Bigfoot” in Portuguese, is 2-2 with one no contest according to Sherdog’s fight... [Read More...]

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5 Oz. Exclusive: Shane Nelson confirmed for eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter”

FiveOuncesOfPain.com has confirmed that lightweight fighter “Sugar” Shane Nelson is a member of the cast for the upcoming eighth season of the UFC and Spike TV’s hit reality television show “The Ultimate Fighter.” Two separate sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, have revealed the news to Five Ounces of Pain within the last week. Nelson, 9-3 according to Sherdog’s... [Read More...]

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Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to appear on “The Ultimate Fighter 8″ as coaches

SpikeTV has announced that UFC interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir will serve as the coaches for the eighth installment of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality television series. TUF 8 will feature lightweights and light heavyweights and will premiere on Wednesday, September 17, at 10:00 p.m. ET. The release also confirms that Nogueira... [Read More...]

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Report: Frank Mir, Minotauro Nogueira tapped as TUF 8 coaches

Cage Potato is reporting that Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira have been selected as the coaches for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter reality television show: An unofficial source tells Cage Potato that the coaches have been signed for the next season of The Ultimate Fighter, and they are none other than UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and former... [Read More...]

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Krzysztof Soszynski being considered for eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter”

Casting arrangements for the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter” are currently underway. An open casting call was held in Boston last Thursday with several hundred hopefuls showing up to try out for the show. Light heavyweights and lightweights were both called to appear in front of Spike TV and UFC executives. While some of the fighters that showed up for the open tryouts will be cast,... [Read More...]

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Casting Call for “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 8

So you wanna be a f**king fighter?!?! If you live in the Boston area, now is the time to step up for TUF 8. The UFC is looking for lightweights and light heavyweights for its eight season of The Ultimate Fighter. Details from Spike TV’s casting call are below: WHAT: Casting Call for Season 8 of Spike TV’s hit series, “The Ultimate Fighter” WHEN: Thursday,... [Read More...]

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