Vinny Magalhaes vs. Marcus Sursa at Shark Fight 5.5
A match-up between Vinny Magalhaes and Marcus Sersa has been announced for Shark Fight 5.5. The event is scheduled for July 18 at Gamboa’s Outdoor Event Center in Amarillo, Texas. Believe it or not, “Shark Fight 5.5: Nothing to Lose” is a free admission event for the fans of MMA so if you’re in the area make sure to come on out and support the sport. Magalhaes was released from... [Read More...]
UFC releases Vinny Magalhaes
After losing in the finals in last season’s light heavyweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter, the UFC still had high hopes for Vinny Magalhaes. After all, the man is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as well as a two time Brazilian National heavyweight champion. However, after suffering a second consecutive loss in the UFC to Eliot Marshall at UFC 97 on April 18, Magalhaes will be looking... [Read More...]
Vinicius Magalhaes to fight Eliot Marshall at UFC 97
The long running question as to when season eight light heavyweight finalist of The Ultimate Fighter Vinicius Magalhaes would make his formal UFC debut appears to have been answered. FiveOuncesOfPain.com is the first to report that a 205 pound clash between Magalhaes and fellow TUF 8 castmate Eliot Marshall will soon be announced as set to take place at UFC 97 on April 18 at the Bell Centre in Montreal,... [Read More...]
Magalhaes: “I never once said I have more skill than Nogueira.”
On last nights episode of The Ultimate Fighter, contestant Vinny Magalhaes and interm champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had a discussion in regards to some comments that were relayed to Nogueira. The comments were taken as an insult and sign of disrespect and have seemingly damaged the relationship between the two Brazilians. Fiveouncesofpain.com had a chance to speak with Magalhes to get his side... [Read More...]
TUF 8 cast member Vinicius Magalhaes leaves Team Quest
The Ultimate Fighter 8 contestant Vinicius Magalhaes has announced he has left Team Quest in Murrieta, CA. Magalhaes served as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor at Team Quest prior to being selected as a cast member for the most recent season of the popular reality show. Fiveouncesofpain.com was able to speak exclusivly with the three time BJJ World Champion (Heavy/Super Heavy/Absolute) about the matter. “I... [Read More...]
Parisyan talks Fitch, possible fight vs. Alves, and women’s MMA on latest episode of “Inside MMA”
I’m sure you’re probably sick of hearing this by now, but I was a guest on last week’s edition of “Inside MMA” on HDNet. UFC welterweight contender Karo Parisyan was also on the panel and was candid and outspoken as always. Dann Stupp of MMAjunkie.com did a good job of transcribing Parisyan’s comments on the show, as Parisyan had some interesting things to say about... [Read More...]
Tonight on Inside MMA on HDNet…
I’ll be a part of the guest panel on tonight’s episode of “Inside MMA” on HDNet at 9:30 p.m. ET with hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. I taped the show earlier this week in Los Angeles and I had a blast doing it. The crew at Inside MMA were super nice and they made the whole experience a very pleasant one. I just wanted to thank them publicly. Joining me on the panel is Amir... [Read More...]
