TUF 8 debuts number one in timeslot; UFN 15 beats ESPN and ESPN2 combined in the ratings
Spike TV issued a press release Friday afternoon to trumpet the ratings success of Wednesday’s MMA lineup of two-hour live UFC Fight Night 15 telecast from Omaha, Nebraska as well as the season premiere for the eighth season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” UFN 15 served as a lead-in for the TUF premiere and aired live from 8-10 p.m. ET. Competing against ESPN’s telecast of Major... [Read More...]
UFN 15: UFC awards $30,000 bonuses to four fighters
The UFC issued its standard set of awards following last night’s UFC Fight Night 15 show in Omaha, Nebraska at the Omaha Civic Center. The amount of the bonuses for the Spike TV event was $30,000 per award with Nate Diaz, Josh Neer, Alessio Sakara, and Wilson Gouveia. Diaz won a split decision over Neer in the main event of the show but both fighters were winners after their bout was declared... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Quick Results
Here are the quick results from tonight’s UFC Fight Night 15 card from Omaha, Nebraska. Stay tuned for detailed analysis. Main Card - Nate Diaz def. Josh Neer via split decision Clay Guida def. Mac Danzig via unanimous decision Alan Belcher def. Ed Herman via split decision Eric Schafer def. Houston Alexander via submission (arm triangle) at 4:53 of round one Preliminary Card: Alessio Sakara... [Read More...]
Pain Poll: The Staff Of 5 Oz. Breaks Down UFN 15
It’s time again for another season of “The Ultimate Fighter” and with the debut of each new season always comes a quality night of fighting on cable television. UFC Fight Night 15 takes place on Wednesday night before the premiere of TUF 8 and includes some very good fights that aren’t really being talked about so we here at 5 Oz. spread the word. Let’s break ‘em... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer Preview
The last preview of UFC Fight Night 15 is the main event, Militech Fighting Systems product Josh Neer vs. The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner Nate Diaz. This fight has more meaning for Diaz than it does for Neer, but I am sure you won’t be able to tell that by watching it as this should prove to be a slobberknocker. Nate Diaz (9-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) is the brother of supremely talented problem-child Nick Diaz.... [Read More...]
All Fighters Make Weight for UFN 15
All “UFC Fight Night 15″ fighters made weight Tuesday at the event’s official weigh-ins. The weigh-ins took place at Omaha Civic Auditorium, site of tomorrow night’s event. Official results as follows: MAIN CARD (Televised) * Nate Diaz (155) vs. Josh Neer (155) * Mac Danzig (155) vs. Clay Guida (155) * Ed Herman (185) vs. Alan Belcher (185) * Houston Alexander (205) vs. Eric... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Clay Guida vs. Mac Danzig Preview
Next on our list of main card fights to break down is the co-main event, a lightweight matchup between TUF 6 winner Mac Danzig and a lightweight who is always on the cusp of a title shot, Clay Guida. These two will face off against one another tomorrow night in what will undoubtedly be Danzig’s toughest fight to date in the UFC. Danzig was a known commodity in the MMA world before going on TUF... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Ed Herman vs. Alan Belcher Preview
The next fight we are going to preview on the road to UFC Fight Night 15 could be billed as a possible “Loser leaves town” type matchup. Ed Herman versus Alan Belcher is a battle of two UFC middleweights trying to establish solid footing in the burgeoning talent pool of the middleweight division. Herman (14-6 MMA, 3-3 UFC) was a finalist for season 3 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” losing... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15: Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer Preview
If there’s one thing that’s for certain in the world of mixed martial arts right now it’s that UFC Fight Night 15 is being slept on in a big, big way. So that’s why we’re going to start previewing the fights on the main card beginning today with Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer. Going into this fight there is a lot to prove for both fighters. Houston Alexander is coming... [Read More...]
Massenzio and Miller officially added to UFN 15
Top East Coast-based middleweight prospects Dan Miller and Mike Massenzio have been officially added to the card for UFC Fight Night 15 on Sept. 17, according to UFC.com. Miller is the younger brother of UFC lightweight competitor Jim Miller and is also a former middleweight champion in the IFL and Cage Fury Fighting Championship promotions. He will make his UFC debut at UFN 15 against Rob Kimmons. Massenzio,... [Read More...]
5 Oz. Exclusive: Mike Massenzio plans to apply constant pressure during UFC debut
FiveOuncesOfPain.com broke the news several weeks ago that top East Coast prospect and former IFL middleweight Mike Massenzio had signed a four fight contract with the UFC and that he’s set to debut against Drew McFedries at UFC Fight Night 15 on Sept. 17. Massenzio’s bout is currently slated to make the Spike TV portion of the card, which will be telecast as a lead-in for the eighth season... [Read More...]
Lister vs. Leites UFN 15 bout postponed
Ariel Shnerer of The Fight Network is reporting that a rumored middleweight matchup for UFC Fight Night 15 in September between Thales Leites and Dean Lister has been postponed. According to Shnerer, the bout is off the Sept. 17 fight card because of a knee injury sustained by Lister during training. UFN 15 will emanate from Omaha Civic Center in Omaha, Nebraska and will feature a lightweight main... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 15 fight card updates
When: Sept 17, ‘08 Where: Omaha Civic Auditorium; Omaha, Neb. Watch: Spike TV (live) Here’s the latest on UFN 15: Nate Diaz vs. Josh Neer @ LW Mac Danzig vs. Clay Guida @ LW Houston Alexander vs. Eric Schafer @ LHW Alan Belcher and Ed Herman @ MW Joe Lauzon vs. Kyle Bradley @ LW Jeremy Horn vs. Wilson Gouveia @ LHW Fight card subject to change; bouts will be added as we confirm them. Save... [Read More...]
Nate Diaz expected to fight Josh Neer at UFN 15
Nate Diaz’s next scheduled fight will take place against Josh Neer at UFC Fight Night 15 on Sept. 17, according to GracieFighter.com, a website owned and operated by Diaz’s trainer, Cesar Gracie. Neer, 24-6-1, according to Sherdog’s fight finder, is currently on a three fight win streak and was victorious in his UFC return at UFC Fight Night 13 this past April. Taking on Din Thomas... [Read More...]
UFC Fight Night 11 preview at MMAjunkie.com
If you’d like to read my fight preview and predictions for tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 11 at MMAjunkie.com, just click here. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UFC Fight Night 11 preview at MMAjunkie.com", url: "http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2007/09/18/ufc-fight-night-11-preview-at-mmajunkiecom/" }); Read More →
UFC 76/UFN 11 conference call notes
The UFC held a combined conference call for the media today in regard to both UFC Fight Night 11 next Wednesday on Spike TV and UFC 76 next Saturday on pay-per-view. Involved with the call were Chuck Liddell, Keith Jardine and Kenny Florian. Dana White and Din Thomas had been advertised for the call but did not attend. UFC PR rep Jennifer Wenk indicated that White was on another call. At one point... [Read More...]
Update on UFC 76/UFN 11 conference call
The big news coming out of today’s combined UFC 76/UFN 11 media conference call was that Dana White was not on the call even though he had been promoted before hand as being involved. According to Jennifer Wenk, the UFC’s PR director, Dana was on another call. Din Thomas was also not available even though he had been advertised. Chuck Liddell, Keith Jardine, and Kenny Florian were all on.... [Read More...]
Report: Swick pulls out of fight vs. Goulet at UFC Fight Night 11
MMAOnTap.com reported last night that Mike Swick has pulled out of his upcoming fight against Jonathan Goulet scheduled for UFC Fight Night 11 on Sept. 19 at the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. MMAWeekly.com was able to confirm the report with American Kickboxing Academy instructor “Crazy” Bob Cook. According to the site, Swick injured his ribs during training. The injury to Swick... [Read More...]
Spencer Fisher off UFC Fight Night card
Sorry for no updates yesterday, I was up in New York on business and didn’t get back until late. As I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, Spencer Fisher is off the UFC Fight Night card on September 11 due to staph infection. Kenny Florian has been moved from the UFC 78 card in order to take Fisher’s spot against Din Thomas. That’s going to be a very strong match. Also, staph... [Read More...]
Spike TV announces Ultimate Fight Night 11
Spike TV has issued a press release officially announcing that the next Ultimate Fight Night is set to take place Wednesday, September 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET. The release covers a lot of matchups we’ve already reported on, however, it’s been announced that Nate Quarry will be making his return against Pete Sell and Cole Miller will also be fighting on the preliminary portion of the card, against... [Read More...]
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