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Nate Marquardt vs. Vitor Belfort on tap with Anderson Silva sidelined
While there were many that had been quite sceptical of the UFC’s decision to grant Vitor Belfort with a title shot at middleweight when he had never officially competed at the weight class for the promotion, it now appears as if “The Phenom” is going to have his opportunity to ...
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Amir Sadollah vs. Brad Blackburn set for UFC Fight Night 20
Amir Sadollah vs. Brad Blackburn set for UFC Fight Night 20
fiveouncesofpain.com — A welterweight showdown between The Ultimate Fighter season seven middleweight champion Amir Sadollah and the heavy handed... striker known as “Bad” Brad Blackburn is expected to take place at UFC Fight Night 20 according to a recent report ... (more) Amir Sadollah vs. Brad Blackburn set for UFC Fight Night 20
Junior dos Santos: ‘I’ll Face Anyone’
Although Gabriel Gonzaga has been sidelined from his anticipated appearance at UFC 108 due to the the sport’s equivalent of a zombie-plague otherwise known as staph infection, his expected opponent and fellow Brazilian Junior dos Santos still has plans to compete at the event scheduled for ...
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Why Weight? – 10 Fighters that could possibly benefit from a change in weight
As the sport of MMA continues to grow, as does the skill level of those who participate in it professionally, athletes are finding more and more need for the use of legal strategic advantages whether related to unorthodox training techniques, breaking down every second of available video from an ...
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Advertiser Spotlight: Terminator Salvation Special Editon Blu-ray takes Franchise to New Heights
Advertiser Spotlight: Terminator Salvation Special Editon Blu-ray takes Franchise to New Heights
fiveouncesofpain.com — With a creative drought in Hollywood of fresh and new ideas, it has become en vogue to... “re-boot” blockbuster movie franchises. Some such as the Batman franchise have proven to be more worthy of moviegoers’ attention than its ... (more) Advertiser Spotlight: Terminator Salvation Special ...
Robbie Lawler awaits opponent announcement for December 19 “Strikeforce: Evolution”
Robbie Lawler awaits opponent announcement for December 19 “Strikeforce: Evolution”
fiveouncesofpain.com — Taking the wind right out of the sails of mixed martial arts fans that never had a... chance to get excited about the prospect of the match-up, it looks like Benji Radach is out of a planned “Strikeforce: Evolution” bout with Robbie Lawler, ... (more) Robbie Lawler awaits opponent announcement for December ...
Exclusive: Jake Rosholt Cut By The UFC
Jake Rosholt has been released from the UFC following the former collegiate wrestling phenom’s recent loss at the hands of Kendall Grove during UFC 106. FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently learned of the news of Rosholt’s release from the promotion through a spokesperson from Team ...
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Cung Le: ‘Always Preparing For The Worst’
Cung Le: ‘Always Preparing For The Worst’
fiveouncesofpain.com — Respect and honor are two words that have gone hand and hand with martial arts since men... first began to train in the art of punching one another in the face. Those are same two words that come to mind when trying to describe the characteristics of one ... (more) Cung Le: ‘Always Preparing For The Worst’
Fedor’s knockout victory over Brett Rogers viewed by over 25 million homes
AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND (November 24, 2009) - M-1 Global and Strikeforce announced today that the international audience reports from broadcasters all over the world revealed an unprecedented number of viewers for the November 7th “Fedor vs. Rogers” MMA event from Chicago, Illinois. “We are extremely ...
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Calling all MMA Prospects: 5 Oz. to Re-Launch New Prospects Section
In the past, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has featured a MMA prospects section that highlighted the future stars of tomorrow. Due to time constraints and lack of manpower, we had to take down the section because we could not properly update it. Now we’re looking to compile a complete prospects ...
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Reality Check: Cracked Skulls, Torn ACLs and other medical mysteries.
By now you probably have a pretty good guess where this article is headed. It’s a plague that is beginning to really have a profound impact on the way people view fighters. Insulting to an opponent at times, enraging to the degenerate gambler who just bet money he shouldn’t have, and often ...
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The Weekend Round-Up: LaTasha Marzolla improves to 2-0, Prangley crowned Shark Fights Champ & Browning chokes an up-and-comer
The Weekend Round-Up: LaTasha Marzolla improves to 2-0, Prangley crowned Shark Fights Champ & ...
fiveouncesofpain.com — Former Playboy model LaTasha Marzolla improved her record to 2-0 on Friday night in Las Vegas as... the lethal vixen got the unanimous decision nod over a fellow former kickboxer in Kate McGray at Tuff-N-Uff. Flying waaaayyy under the radar on Friday ... (more) The Weekend Round-Up: LaTasha Marzolla improves to 2-0, ...
Holiday Hostility: A look ahead at the season’s beatings of December
Holiday Hostility: A look ahead at the season’s beatings of December
fiveouncesofpain.com — With 2009 coming to a close, MMA fans have had more than their fill of action this... year. From UFC 100, Fedor fighting on prime-time network television, to the success of smaller promotions such as Bellator Fighting and DREAM, the population has had ... (more) Holiday Hostility: A look ahead at the season’s beatings ...
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal: ‘My slowest is faster than Whitehead’s fastest’
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal: ‘My slowest is faster than Whitehead’s fastest’
fiveouncesofpain.com — It’s not hard to see why Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal is widely touted as one of the... sport’s fastest rising prospects with all of the early indications of a future champion. A freestyle wrestler of the highest caliber in his prime ... (more) Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal: ‘My slowest is faster than ...
The Final Four: The UFC Heavyweight Tournament That Has To Happen
The Final Four: The UFC Heavyweight Tournament That Has To Happen
fiveouncesofpain.com — With no return on the immediate horizon for reigning UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, it has become... painfully obvious that the time is now for some some critical refinement in the UFC’s heavyweight division. Will Lesnar return from the ... (more) The Final Four: The UFC Heavyweight Tournament That Has ...
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal to make Strikeforce debut at Heavyweight
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal to make Strikeforce debut at Heavyweight
fiveouncesofpain.com — While 205 pounds may very well be the weight class the flamboyant and always entertaining Muhammed “King... Mo” Lawal chooses to call home in the future, FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently learned that his promotional debut in Strikeforce will ... (more) Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal to make Strikeforce debut at ...
Calling all MMA Prospects: 5 Oz. to Re-Launch New Prospects Section
Calling all MMA Prospects: 5 Oz. to Re-Launch New Prospects Section
fiveouncesofpain.com — In the past, FiveOuncesOfPain.com has featured a MMA prospects section that highlighted the future stars of tomorrow.... Due to time constraints and lack of manpower, we had to take down the section because we could not properly update it. Now ... (more) Calling all MMA Prospects: 5 Oz. to Re-Launch New ...
Joe “Diesel” Riggs vs. Eric Regan to headline Rage In The Cage 138 in December
Joe “Diesel” Riggs vs. Eric Regan to headline Rage In The Cage 138 in December
fiveouncesofpain.com — Joe “Diesel” Riggs will be returning to the place where it all began the first weekend of... December as FiveOuncesofPain.com has recently learned that the UFC and Strikeforce veteran will be returning to the popular Arizona based fight ... (more) Joe “Diesel” Riggs vs. Eric Regan to headline Rage In ...
Advertiser Spotlight: Warner Bros. offering movie fans a chance to win a Ducati 2010 to celebrate the release of “Terminator Salvation” DVD
Thanks to a new contest from Warner Bros., movie buffs now have a chance to win their very own 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796, similar to the motorcycle pictured. To enter the sweepstakes, simply CLICK HERE. The 2010 Ducati Hypermotard 796 is similar to the run ridden by Christian Bale (a.k.a. ...
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Georges St. Pierre vs. Dan Hardy likely for UFC 111
While Dan Hardy’s recent decision victory over Mike Swick during UFC 106 had pretty much guaranteed “The Outlaw” the next crack at Georges St. Pierre and the UFC welterweight crown, a date had yet to be determined for the showdown. It now looks like UFC 111 could be the event ...
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