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Report: Radach vs. Ninja Rua added to EliteXC-CBS on Oct. 4
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 3 days, 4 hours ago
With all hope of a lightweight title defense by K.J. Noons vs. Nick Diaz now extinguished, EliteXC officials have reportedly decided to sign a middleweight bout between former EliteXC middleweight champion Murilo "Ninja" Rua and IFL refugee Benji Radach for its next installment of "Saturday Night Fights" set to take place on Oct. 4.
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Massenzio and Miller officially added to UFN 15
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 3 days, 22 hours ago
Massenzio and Miller officially added to UFN 15
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 3 days, 22 hours ago
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.
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IFL Champion Wagnney Fabiano signs with the WEC
Submitted by mmajunkie 4 days, 21 hours ago
IFL featherweight champion Wagnney Fabiano, the last remaining unsigned champion from the now-defunct organization, has signed with WEC according to the Brazilian website Tatame.com
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IFL refugees Dan and Jim Miller anxious for UFC debuts
Submitted by mmajunkie 5 days ago
For IFL refugees and brothers Dan Miller and Jim Miller, the chance to fight in the UFC can't come soon enough.
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Report: IFL champ Wagnney Fabiano signs with WEC
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 5 days, 15 hours ago
Report: IFL champ Wagnney Fabiano signs with WEC
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 5 days, 15 hours ago
The Brazilian magazine Tatame is reporting that the IFL's last remaining champion, Wagnney Fabiano, has signed a contract to fight in WEC's featherweight division. Fabiano apparently is already thinking about the current WEC featherweight champion, Urijah Faber:
“Faber is the best of the world now.
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"Inside MMA" recap: Former IFL fighters thrive with new opportunities
Submitted by mmajunkie 1 week ago
Despite the lack of an official announcement, the International Fight League has ceased operations and appears all but dead.
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PFC announces signings of former UFC and IFL fighters
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 1 week, 1 day ago
Officials with the Lemoore, California-based Palace Fighting Championship promotion have formally announced the signings of 18 new fighters to its roster. The new fighters include former IFL veterans Alex Schoenauer and John Gunderson as well former UFC veterans Gabe Ruediger, Lodune Sincaid, and Jason Von Flue.
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IFL champ Roy Nelson says choice to sign with Affliction was easy one
Submitted by mmajunkie 1 week, 4 days ago
After the seemingly defunct IFL closed its doors on July 31, IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson found himself among the many of the organization's fighters forced into free agency.
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Matyushenko vs. Patterson: HDNet Fight of the Week (video)
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 1 week, 6 days ago
This week’s Fight of the Week features the highly decorated collegiate All-American wrestler Vladimir Matyushenko (21-3) taking on jiu jitsu wizard Jamal Patterson (4-2). Matyushenko is a veteran fighter who had steamrolled his competition in the IFL so far and is looking to do the same to Patterson in this title defense.
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Report: Former IFL champion Jay Hieron to sign with Affliction
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 1 week, 6 days ago
MMA Weekly is reporting that Jay Hieron officially announced that he would be signing a one-year, three-fight deal with Affliction. His Xtreme Couture teammates, Mike Pyle and Chris Horodecki, have all jumped on board with Affliction and Hieron is the latest fighter that they've added to their stable.
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Ask the Doc: Dr. Benjamin on cauliflower ear, hand injuries and knee strikes
Submitted by mmajunkie 1 week, 6 days ago
After a hugely successful debut column, MMAjunkie.com medical consultant and columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin is back with his latest "Ask the Doc" feature.
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Report: Jim Miller to battle David Baron at UFC 89 in Birmingham, England
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 2 weeks, 1 day ago
MMAWeekly.com is reporting that former IFL lightweight Jim Miller will take on PRIDE veteran David Baron at UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben in Birmingham, England.
A few weeks ago, FiveOuncesOfPain.com reported that brothers Jim Miller and Dan Miller had signed exclusive four-fight contracts with the UFC.
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5 Oz. Exclusive: Mike Massenzio plans to apply constant pressure during UFC debut
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 2 weeks, 1 day ago
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.
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Former IFL middleweight champion Matt Horwich to debut at UFC 90 vs. Ricardo Almeida
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 2 weeks, 2 days ago
The UFC has announced that former IFL middleweight champion Matt Horwich will make his debut with the promotion at UFC 90 on Oct. 25 vs. jiu-jitsu black belt Ricardo Almeida.
Horwich, a member of Matt Lindland's Team Quest in Portland, Ore., is 23-10-1 overall in his MMA career.
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Chris Horodecki signs three fight deal with Affliction
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Following up an exclusive story we first reported yesterday, former IFL lightweight wunderkind Chris Horodecki has officially signed a contract with Affliction.
FiveOuncesOfPain.com confirmed the news earlier this afternoon with one of his agents, Matt Stansell of North County Fight Club. According to Stansell, Horodecki has inked a three-fight deal.
MMAjunkie.
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Aleksander Emelianenko out, Chris Horodecki in for Oct. 11 Affliction
Submitted by mmajunkie 3 weeks ago
LAS VEGAS - Former IFL fighter and MMA prodigy Chris Horodecki (12-1) has signed a three-fight deal with Affliction and will debut with the organization at its Oct. 11 event at UNLV's Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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5 Oz. Exclusive: Last-reigning IFL welterweight champion Jay Hieron officially a free agent
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 3 weeks ago
Jay Hieron, the final reigning welterweight champion of the International Fight League, received his formal release from the organization in recent weeks and is a full-fledged free agent.
FiveOuncesOfPain.com learned of this news Wednesday afternoon while speaking with his manager, Monte Cox.
According to Cox, Hieron is considering offers from Affliction, Strikeforce, the AFL, and EliteXC.
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Roy Nelson could be Affliction-bound
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Roy Nelson could be Affliction-bound
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 3 weeks, 2 days ago
IFL heavyweight champion Roy Nelson could be the latest free agent heavyweight to migrate to Affliction, according to a report by MMANews.com.
MMA News spoke with Xtreme Couture heavyweight Jay White who revealed that he has signed a three-fight contract with Affliction and that he is slated to debut against Nelson.
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White vs. Nelson, Nogueira vs. Matyushenko expected at Affliction II
Submitted by mmajunkie 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Noted Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and Xtreme Couture trainer Jay White (2-5) and former IFL heavyweight Roy Nelson (12-3) will likely meet at "Affliction: Day of Reckoning" in October.
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Report: Matyushenko vs. Nogueira likely for Affliction: “Day of Reckoning”
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Sherdog is reporting that a rematch between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and two time collegiate national champion wrestler and former IFL light heavyweight champion Vladimir Matyushenko is likely to be booked for Affliction's upcoming October 11 show.
Matyushenko defeated Nogueira in Japan in 2002 via unanimous decision and is currently riding an eight fight winning streak.
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Drew McFedries vs. Mike Massenzio at UFC Fight Night 15
Submitted by mmajunkie 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Hard-hitting Drew McFedries (7-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) will meet UFC newcomer and former IFL fighter Mike Massenzio (10-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 15 in September.
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Report: L.C. Davis vs. Hiroyuki Takaya scrapped for WEC 35
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 4 weeks ago
MMA Junkie is reporting that a proposed fight between former IFL fighter L.C. Davis and Japanese 145 lbs. sensation Hiroyuki Takaya has been scrapped for this weekend's WEC 35 show.
Davis had been added to the card as a late replacement for Cub Swanson, who broke his hand in training.
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Proposed Davis-Takaya WEC 35 fight scrapped
Submitted by mmajunkie 4 weeks ago
Former IFL fighter L.C. Davis (10-1), a Midwest-based featherweight prospect who verbally agreed to replace an injured Cub Swanson (12-2) at this coming Sunday's WEC event, will not compete on the card, after all.
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Rob Kimmons vs. Dan Miller slated for UFC Fight Night 15
Submitted by mmajunkie 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Two of the UFC's most promising middleweight prospects, Rob Kimmons (27-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and reigning IFL middleweight champion Dan Miller (8-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), will meet in September at UFC Fight Night 15.
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WEC signs featherweight prospect John Franchi
Submitted by mmajunkie 4 weeks, 2 days ago
World Extreme Cagefighting has signed undefeated featherweight prospect and one-time IFL fighter John Franchi (4-0) to a five-fight deal.
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L.C. Davis added to Sunday’s WEC card
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 4 weeks, 2 days ago
L.C. Davis added to Sunday’s WEC card
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 4 weeks, 2 days ago
L.C. Davis is the latest former IFL fighter to find a new home with Zuffa, according to a report by MMAjunkie.com.
Davis, who competed as a featherweight in the IFL, will be fighting for the WEC on Aug. 3 against Hiroyuki Takaya.
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IFL lightweight champ Ryan Schultz signs with Sengoku
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain 1 month ago
The fallout from the IFL debacle continues as Sherdog is reporting that former IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz is headed to the Japanese Sengoku promotion. He will start out in the promotion by competing in their first ever 8-man lightweight grand prix.
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L.C. Davis to replace injured Cub Swanson at Aug. 5 WEC
Submitted by mmajunkie 1 month ago
WEC veteran Cub Swanson (12-2) suffered a broken hand during a recent training session, and former IFL fighter L.C. Davis (10-1) has agreed to serve as his replacement at WEC 35, an event that takes place Aug. 5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
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IFL champ Jay Hieron waiting through IFL's possible final days
Submitted by mmajunkie on 7-25-08
UFC veteran and current IFL welterweight champion Jay Hieron (15-4) has been forced to watch from the sidelines as several of his fellow IFL fighters have found new homes in other organizations.
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Report: UFC signs Jim and Dan Miller
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 7-23-08
Report: UFC signs Jim and Dan Miller
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 7-23-08
According to a report on MMAjunkie.com, brothers Jim Miller and Dan Miller have both signed exclusive four-fight contracts with the UFC.
Both Millers had valid contracts with the IFL, with Dan Miller holding the promotion's middleweight title.
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UFC signs IFL champ Dan Miller and brother Jim Miller
Submitted by mmajunkie on 7-23-08
International Fight League reigning middleweight champion Dan Miller (8-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) and IFL lightweight Jim Miller (11-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) have both signed multi-fight deals with the UFC.
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5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: Exclusive Interview with “Big” Ben Rothwell
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 7-19-08
I interviewed "Big" Ben Rothwell for my CBSSports.com column this week. After dominating the IFL for over two years, Rothwell will be given an opportunity tonight to assert himself as an undisputed top-ten heavyweight when he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski.
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UFC (Zuffa) looking to acquire the IFL
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 7-17-08
UFC (Zuffa) looking to acquire the IFL
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 7-17-08
MMAPayout.com, citing a senior producer with HDNet's "Inside MMA," is reporting that the "IFL will be bought by the UFC."
FiveOuncesofPain.
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Matt Lindland, Jon Fitch and Jay Hieron on TAGG Radio
Submitted by mmajunkie on 7-17-08
Affliction main-card fight Matt Lindland, UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch (who's cornering Affliction fighter Josh Barnett), and IFL welterweight champion Jay Hieron are all booked for today's TAGG Radio show.
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Report: Razak Al-Hussan to step in for Tomasz Drwal at UFC 87
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 7-12-08
MMA Junkie is reporting that UFC newcomer Razak Al-Hussan is expected to step in to replace Tomasz Drwal in a bout against former IFL fighter Andre Gusmao at UFC 87 on August 9th.
Both Gusmao and Al-Hussan will be making their UFC debuts.
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Razak Al-Hussan expected to replace Thomasz Drwal at UFC 87
Submitted by mmajunkie on 7-12-08
Undefeated Midwest prospect Razak Al-Hussan (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) is expected to replace Thomasz Drwal (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) in a UFC 87 bout with IFL veteran Andre Gusmao (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC).
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5 Oz. of Pain on CBS Sports: IFL’s impact greater than some realize
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 7-5-08
In my weekly article for CBSSports.com, this week I decided to take a look at all the former IFL talent that has migrated into the UFC.
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Andre Gusmao vs. Tomasz Drwal at UFC 87
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 6-25-08
Andre Gusmao vs. Tomasz Drwal at UFC 87
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 6-25-08
Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Andre Gusmao will make his UFC debut at UFC 87 on August 9 in a match against Tomasz Drwal, according to UFC.com.
Gusmao, 5-0, previously fought in the IFL, where he holds two career wins over Mike Ciesnolevicz.
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Tomasz Drwal vs. Andre Gusmao official for UFC 87
Submitted by mmajunkie on 6-25-08
After snapping a 13-fight win streak with a loss to Thiago Silva during his UFC debut in September, Tomasz Drwal (14-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) will now take on UFC newcomer and IFL veteran Andre Gusmao (5-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC 87.
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5 Oz. Exclusive: Rory Markhan signs with the UFC; could debut at UFN 14 vs. Brodie Farber
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 6-20-08
A source speaking on the condition of anonymity has confirmed to FiveOuncesOfPain.com that the UFC has signed former IFL welterweight fighter Rory Markham.
Terms of the contract were not disclosed and the UFC has yet to officially announce the signing.
Markham, who trains out of Miletich Fighting Systems in Davenport, Iowa, is 14-4 according to Sherdog.
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Former IFL fighter faces rape charges
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 6-18-08
Former IFL fighter faces rape charges
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 6-18-08
This story has been out there for a couple of days, but I somehow missed it.
According to Sherdog.com, former NCAA All-American wrestler and ex-IFL heavyweight fighter Devin Cole was charged with first-degree rape, two counts of first-degree sodomy and two counts of first-degree sexual penetration in Medford, Oregon over the weekend.
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Brandon Vera expected to meet Reese Andy at UFC Fight Night 14
Submitted by mmajunkie on 6-17-08
After a proposed bout with Wanderlei Silva failed to materialize, Brandon Vera will instead make his light-heavyweight debut against former IFL fighter and UFC newcomer Reese Andy (7-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at UFC Fight Night 14.
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"Inside MMA" poll results: IFL's Hex Ring just a gimmick?
Submitted by mmajunkie on 6-16-08
Just prior to the announcement that the IFL was in financial troubles and may never host an event again, the organization unveiled its new fighting surface: the Hex Ring, a six-sided roped structure.
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Random Rant: IFL Talking Points
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 6-11-08
Random Rant: IFL Talking Points
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 6-11-08
Here are some random thoughts regarding the IFL and their announcement yesterday that they've canceled their card that had been scheduled for August 15:
– The IFL has not filed for bankruptcy. I'm sure people will say the IFL is done, but it's technically still alive.
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IFL cancels August show, indicates bankruptcy is possible
Submitted by mmajunkie on 6-10-08
The International Fight League has canceled its Aug. 15 event at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, N.J., and warned investors that the company might be forced to protect itself from creditors.
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IFL cancels August 15 show at the Izod Center
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 6-10-08
The IFL announced Tuesday afternoon that their planned show for August 15 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. has been canceled.
It's important to note that the verbiage used was "canceled" and not postponed.
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The IFL: Not dead yet
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 5-7-08
The IFL: Not dead yet
Submitted by fiveouncesofpain on 5-7-08
I'm going to go old school and write this blog post in first-person, because I'm feeling frisky today.
Yeah, whatever.
Speculation has been running rampant for quite some time that the International Fight League's days are numbered.
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