MMA on TV
Welcome to “MMA on TV”, Five Ounces of Pain’s weekly update on the upcoming MMA-broadcast schedule. Miss the latest episode of “MMA Live” or “UFC Unleashed”? Wondering when Strikeforce or HDNet are airing a replay of their latest offering or interested in finding out where to tune into live shows occurring over the next seven days? November 29 – December 5 All Times Eastern Monday (11/29) WEC... [Read More...]
Rousimar Palhares renews agreement with UFC, wants rematch with Marquardt
Rousimar Palhares has signed a four-fight deal with the UFC and expects to be offered an opponent at some point soon. However, while match-making may be left up to his bosses, there’s one person in particular the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace is hoping for and it happens to be the very person he last lost to – Nate Marquardt. News of the powerful submission-specialist’s extension, as well as his desire... [Read More...]
Seth Petruzelli released by UFC
Light heavyweight Seth Petruzelli has been cut by the UFC after losing his second straight bout in the Octagon since returning to the promotion earlier this year. Petruzelli’s most recent defeat came by way of a first round TKO to Karlos Vemola at UFC 122 a little less than two weeks ago. News of the professional separation has been confirmed by Five Ounces of Pain with an involved source. Petruzelli... [Read More...]
UFC in talks with undefeated featherweight Chas Skelly
The moment UFC executive Dana White announced the organization would be adding WEC’s divisions and talent to their monthly line-up, it stands to reason there were not only a number of excited fighters who were already signed to the promotion but also a wide array of featherweights/bantamweights across the MMA landscape anxiously awaitng a phone call from Zuffa representatives. It now appears one... [Read More...]
Goran Reljic released by UFC after third consecutive loss
Croatian grappler, and protege of heavyweight icon Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, Goran Reljic has been made a free agent after being outpointed by Krzysztof Soszynski at UFC 122 this past weekend. The 26-year old, who was recently considered one of MMA’s upcoming prospects after compiling an 8-0 start to his career, has dropped a trio of decisions since returning from a back injury last... [Read More...]
WEC veteran Alex Karalexis not part of UFC expansion
When news recently broke regarding the UFC’s decision to absorb World Extreme Cagefighting the speculation on the future of WEC’s roster was almost immediate. While certain fighters were essentially guaranteed an opportunity to compete inside the Octagon, far more competitors were left on the bubble between drawing a Zuffa paycheck and seeking a new promotion to call home. It turns out at least... [Read More...]
UFC possibly returning to Abu Dhabi in March 2011
It appears the UFC may be heading back to the Abu Dhabi a little less than a year after first venturing into the Middle Eastern hub this past April for UFC 112. The event, though just rumor at this point, is expected to be headlined by a 205-pound title-fight between Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Rashad Evans. News of potential event was confirmed by multiple sources and first reported by MMAWeekly.... [Read More...]
Diego Sanchez expresses interest in divisional double-dipping
The practice of changing divisions is a relatively common occurrence in Mixed Martial Arts. However, those moving up or down in weight typically do so with the intent to remain there for the foreseeable future, and in general there are very few fighters who make the switch on a per-fight basis. It now appears Diego Sanchez wants to join that select group. Sanchez, who made his name in the UFC as a... [Read More...]
Leonard Garcia scheduled for first featherweight bout in UFC history at TUF 12 Finale
It appears the first bout featuring soon to be former WEC fighters inside the Octagon will take place before 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale on December 4th. On tap for the card is striker Leonard Garcia and relative new comer to WEC Tyler Toner. The bout will serve as the first featherweight contest in UFC history. Garcia hopes to find more success in his return to the UFC, in which he previously... [Read More...]
Randy Couture mulling future in the ring after “novelty” fights
For an already-retired fighter, former UFC double-divisional champion Randy Couture has done fairly well for himself inside the Octagon since originally stating he was walking away from the sport in 2006. With a return to the ring a year later, Couture has notched wins in five of his last seven bouts including a title-win over Tim Sylvia. However, “The Natural” recently spoke with ESPN’s ”MMA... [Read More...]
UFC absorbs WEC divisions, announces deal with Versus
PRESS RELEASE / Las Vegas, NV (USA) – In a media conference call today, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White announced the UFC is adding two new championship divisions at bantamweight and featherweight, while also announcing a new television deal with the VERSUS Network to air four UFC fights in 2011. “As the UFC continues to evolve and grow globally, we want to be able to give fans... [Read More...]
UFC parts ways with Patrick Cote
Word has broken that “The Predator” will be stalking prey in a new ring the next time he competes, as the UFC has released Patrick Cote after losing three consecutive bouts including an injury-related TKO to UFC middleweight champ Anderson Silva in addition to his most recent outing a week ago at UFC 121 against Tom Lawlor. News of Cote’s release came via his Twitter page where he said his time... [Read More...]
MMA on TV
Welcome to “MMA on TV”, Five Ounces of Pain’s weekly update on the upcoming MMA-broadcast schedule courtesy of Jeremy Lambert. Miss the latest episode of “MMA Live” or “UFC Unleashed”? Wondering when Strikeforce or HDNet are airing a replay of their latest offering or interested in finding out where to tune into live shows occurring over the next seven days? October 25-31 All... [Read More...]
UFC Planning January “Fight for the Troops” Event
It appears the UFC’s undying support of American soldiers will be on display once again in the coming months, as the promotion looks to be in the process of planning a new “Fight for the Troops” event on January 22nd, 2011 in Texas at Fort Hood. The base, one of the largest in the nation, houses more than 30,000 people and may be familiar to the public based on a tragic shooting last November... [Read More...]
“Jacare” expresses interest in UFC, satisfaction with Strikeforce
Since debuting for Strikeforce in December 2009, Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza has racked up three straight wins in addition to the promotion’s middleweight title by outpointing Tim Kennedy last August in Houston, Texas. He is a multi-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and has emerged hands-raised in thirteen of his last fourteen bouts. However, while accomplishing even one of those things might be enough... [Read More...]
UFC champ Georges St. Pierre a knockout in Manila
PRESS RELEASE / Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Standing on a balcony and watching as the street below filled with fans clamoring to catch a glimpse of him, stopping traffic in the process, UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre said he felt like “the President of the United States.” And less than a decade removed from the days when he began fighting in the sport of mixed martial arts, the man known... [Read More...]
Exclusive: UFC parts ways with Rodney Wallace
Five Ounces of Pain has learned from sources close to the situation that light heavyweight Rodney “Sho Nuff the Master” Wallace has been released by the UFC. Wallace most recently lost by unanimous decision to Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis at UFC 117 this past August. It was the third consecutive decision loss for Wallace and the ninth time in twelve total bouts he’s gone... [Read More...]
Chael Sonnen appealing results of failed UFC 117 drug test
In a move likely surprising as many MMA enthusiasts as there are remaining hairs on Dana White’s dome, it appears UFC 185-pound contender Chael Sonnen will file an appeal in relation to the California State Athletic Commission’s recent findings that he used “performance enhancing drugs” prior to his fight against Anderson Silva at UFC 117 last August in Oakland. News of the appeal was reported... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Efrain Escudero released by UFC
Five Ounces of Pain has been informed by a source close to the situation that Ultimate Fighter Season 8 champ Efrain Escudero has been handed his pink-slip by the UFC on the heels of a submission loss to Charles Oliveira earlier this month at Fight Night 22. The 24-year old made headlines at the weigh-in for the event by registering in at 159 pounds on the scale and turning the previously scheduled... [Read More...]
Vitor Belfort vs. Yushin Okami confirmed for UFC 122 in Germany
PRESS RELEASE / London, England – The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Germany on November 13th when UFC 122 emanates from König-Pilsener-Arena in Oberhausen. In the high-stakes main event, mixed martial arts legend Vitor ‘The Phenom’ Belfort will face Japanese powerhouse Yushin ‘Thunder’ Okami in a three-round contest to determine who will challenge for the UFC Middleweight... [Read More...]
