Mar, 01, 2007
New York, March 1, 2007 - MyNetworkTV, the broadcast home of the International Fight League, announced today that it will present "Countdown to...

Mar, 01, 2007
The newly upstarted Panther Fight League is coming to the James L Knight Center in Miami, Florida on March 31. In addition to 12 professional Mixed Martial Arts fights, there will be a free autograph session prior to the fights with UFC Heavyweight Champion Tim Sylvia (Pictures), former UFC Middleweight Champion...

Mar, 01, 2007
This Saturday night all Denver sports fans are invited to UFC 68: THE UPRISING parties at various locations hosted by RING OF FIRE.

This...

Mar, 01, 2007
Saturday's UFC 68 undercard is one worth watching. "The Worm" versus "The Gizzard" sounds like one of shorts we used to see between Tom and Jerry...

By: Andy Cotterill Mar, 01, 2007
This week we'll do a quick Canadian perspective of last weekend's IFL card in Atlanta as well as PRIDE 33.

We also have thoughts on Jason MacDonald (Pictures), who fights Rich Franklin (...

By: Jordan Breen Mar, 01, 2007
HERO'S parent company Fight Entertainment Group has officially added three bouts to the line-up of its March 12 card at Nagoya Rainbow Hall, with some considerable starpower.

The card will see Japanese icon Kazushi Sakuraba (Pictures) in his first in-ring action after the...

By: Tony Loiseleur Feb, 28, 2007
TOKYO, Feb. 28 — From the outset, Pancrase's three Japanese representatives looked to be in for a very rough night, courtesy of tough...

Feb, 28, 2007
The year 2006, for me has been dream come true. I was fortunate enough to find my way on to the third season of the Ultimate Fighter show in Las...

Feb, 28, 2007
NEW YORK, February 28, 2007- The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world's first team-based professional mixed martial arts league, and television partner Fox Sports Net will host a family rivalry on Friday night, as Ken...

By: Jake Rossen Feb, 28, 2007
With February nearly one for the books, Sherdog.com readers were considerate enough to take the time to comment on recent op-eds.

Topics include...

Feb, 27, 2007
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 26, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) President James Hergott announced today that MMA fighter Nathan Quarry (...

By: Greg Savage Feb, 27, 2007
PRIDE FC's second foray into the American market seemed to go off without a hitch Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The fights...

Feb, 27, 2007
The cold war may be over, but the fighting continues in Russia thanks to the hit mixed martial arts TV series BodogFight: St. Petersburg. This...

Feb, 27, 2007
PRIDE 33 "Second Coming" will always be remembered its incredible upsets, including Dan Henderson's (Pictures) knockout of Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) and Nick Diaz's (Pictures) incredible gogoplata that forced a tap from lightweight ace Takanori...

By: Mike Sloan Feb, 27, 2007
I guess I should be thankful that my pre-PRIDE wish of the show being "beyond terrible" didn't come true. Obviously, when I wrote that last week I was...

Feb, 26, 2007
The Vangaard International Pro Tour (V.I.P.) is the first worldwide team Grappling championship. Born from the will to give grappling athletes a...

Feb, 26, 2007
In little more than two weeks, submission fighters from around the globe will once again descend on Colorado to test themselves at Americas'...

By: Josh Gross and Dave Mandel Feb, 25, 2007
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 24 — It is undoubtedly a turbulent period for the PRIDE Fighting Championships.

Constantly rumored to be in financial...

Feb, 24, 2007
ATLANTA, February 23, 2007 - The Wolfpack, coached by Matt Lindland (Pictures) and based in Portland, Ore., and Pitbulls, coached by Renzo Gracie (...

By: Mike Sloan Feb, 24, 2007
In the fight game, primarily mixed martial arts, there actually is no such thing as a perfect fight. One guy's stand-up isn't that good. Or maybe the...

By: Sherdog.com Staff Feb, 23, 2007
All fighters made weight Thursday at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, with PRIDE middleweight ace Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) weighing in 205-lbs. and Dan Henderson (...

Feb, 23, 2007
Judgement Day sees Cage Rage taking MMA to another level, and it's guaranteed to be our biggest event yet!

Names on the fightcard include Brad "One Punch" Pickett, Robert Berry (...

Feb, 23, 2007
It’s a rematch that was six years in the making, and Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas Nevada, PRIDE champions Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) and Dan Henderson (...

Feb, 23, 2007
Mixed martial arts is exploding around the globe; nowhere is that more evident than the United Kingdom, which has already churned out its share of...

Feb, 22, 2007
Wanderlei Silva (Pictures), Dan Henderson (Pictures) and several other athletes participating on Saturday’s PRIDE “Second Coming” card...

Feb, 22, 2007
Los Angeles, CA -- February 22, 2007 -- Executives at myMMAspace announced today that the company has partnered with Combat Sports...

Feb, 22, 2007
Jimmy "the Titan" Ambriz, from Huntington Beach CA, returns to RITC after a 5 year absence. During this period, this "Behemoth" has battled...

Feb, 22, 2007
Come down and see the warriors face off for the first time the night before they go into war. We will also be showing the DVD from TFA 3 Raleigh...

Feb, 22, 2007
PRIDE Fighting Championships makes its second stop at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas this Saturday. Many of the Japanese organization’s top...

Feb, 21, 2007
NEW YORK, February 21, 2007- The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world's first team-based professional mixed martial arts league, and television partner Fox Sports Net...

By: Jordan Breen Feb, 21, 2007
Happenings begat happenings, and we're hot off a happening weekend in Japanese mixed martial arts. Super-cards have come and gone, but thankfully, there is no hangover involved, with an intriguing body of news this week.

On tap for this week, everybody's favorite actor-turned-fighter Ken Kaneko (...

Feb, 20, 2007
NEW YORK, February 20, 2007- The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world's first team-based professional mixed martial arts league,...

Feb, 20, 2007
The Japanese American Cultural Center in Los Angeles, Calif. on Saturday hosted the inaugural Fatal Femmes Fighting event, headlined by Lisa Ward (Pictures)'s victory over Masako Yoshida (Pictures).

Also on the card, Roxanne Modafferi (...

Feb, 19, 2007
MIAMI and BOCA RATON, Fla., February 19, 2007 - Ben Rothwell (Pictures) let out a primal scream, one to which fans of the International Fight...

Feb, 19, 2007
The action heats up the frozen Russian tundra in Episode 2 of the hit mixed martial arts reality show BodogFight: St. Petersburg. This week's...

By: Jake Rossen Feb, 19, 2007
Everyone gets evaluated. Your boss? Evaluated. The guy that sold you your new Maytag washer last week? Evaluated. (And reprimanded, if you didn’t...

By: Tim Leidecker Feb, 19, 2007
This edition of Sherdog.com's bi-weekly column on the European fight scene looks ahead to next month, which will be a hot one across Europe.

We...

By: Mike Sloan Feb, 19, 2007
Travis Wiuff (Pictures) has seen it all. The veteran has fought across the globe for virtually every promotion under the sun.

Splitting time at...

By: Dave Mandel Feb, 18, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17 — Californian mixed martial arts enjoyed yet another first Saturday night when the Japanese American Cultural Center held the...

Feb, 18, 2007
Shooto "Back to Our Roots" featured three championship bouts and was headlined by grappling wizard Shinya Aoki's (Pictures) decision victory over a very game Akira Kikuchi (Pictures). Takashi Nakakura (Pictures) and Akitoshi Tamura...

Feb, 18, 2007
DEEP 28th Impact was headlined by Ryo Chonan's (Pictures) decision victory over Ryuta Sakurai (Pictures).

Sherdog.com's Stephen Martinez was...

By: Tony Loiseleur Feb, 17, 2007
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Feb. 17 — One year ago today, at Yoyogi Second Gymnasium, Shooto crowned its eighth world middleweight champion in Shinya Aoki (Pictures), a grappling prodigy that would become one of Japan’s most valuable fighters in 2006.

Having wrested the belt from...

By: Stephen Martinez Feb, 16, 2007
TOKYO, Feb. 16 — Korakuen Hall, the place where legends are born, was once again host to another card put together by the Nagoya-based promoter...

Feb, 16, 2007
Jimmy "the Titan" Ambriz, from Huntington Beach CA, returns to RITC after a 5 year absence.

During this period, this "Behemoth" has battled...

By: Jordan Breen Feb, 16, 2007
Nicely bridging the gap between the major North American mixed martial arts happenings in early and late February, leading Shooto promoter Sustain's...

By: Mike Sloan Feb, 16, 2007
There’s a young kid somewhere in the world that lives and breathes Chuck Liddell (Pictures). Yet by the time he's ready to turn pro or maybe even...

Feb, 15, 2007
BodogFight and ION Television have joined forces to bring you the incredible BodogFight: USA vs Russia - an encore presentation of the original...

Feb, 15, 2007
BodogFight, the mixed martial arts (MMA) brand garnering a worldwide fan base, is thrilled to have MMA superstars Josh Barnett (Pictures), Phil Baroni (...

By: Josh Gross Feb, 14, 2007
Can’t even remember the last time I did a mailbag. And that’s a shame. You guys constantly e-mail with great questions, and they deserve a...

Feb, 14, 2007
The Vyotech Nutritionals Iron Man FitExpo brings together stars and athletes from the UFC, IFL, King of the Cage and the Professional Submission...

Feb, 14, 2007
Total Combat on Monday announced its 2007 schedule.

Saturday March 31st Paradise Casino Yuma, AZ Tickets on sale now!

By: Gleidson Venga Feb, 14, 2007
Just like with Brazilian soccer, the beginning of every year is when mixed martial artists are going through changes, negotiations, and virtually everything else.

Vitor Belfort (...

Feb, 13, 2007
BodogFight announces today a mammoth card for a Superfight pay-per-view spectacular that promises to be raved about for ages. On Saturday, April 14, live from the ICE Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, "BodogFight: Fedor Emelianenko (Pictures) vs....

Feb, 13, 2007
Following the overwhelming success of its hit debut season, BodogFight changes backdrops for its second season of mixed martial arts action....

Feb, 13, 2007
Quickly emerging as a force within mixed martial arts (MMA), BodogFight is delivering its fans the incredible opportunity to view its inaugural USA vs. Russia pay-per-view broadcast for free this Saturday, February 17 at 8 p.m./7 p.m. Central on ION Television , available in over 90 million homes in the United States. The PPV is highlighted by the professional debut of Roger...

Feb, 13, 2007
Saturday's EliteXC was Showtime's debut MMA effort, headlined by Renzo Gracie (Pictures) vs. Frank Shamrock (Pictures) in a middleweight contest....

Feb, 13, 2007
Cage Rage 20 was headlined by Eric Esch's (Pictures) knockout victory over James Thompson (Pictures) and featured popular fighters such as Mark Kerr (Pictures), Dan Severn (Pictures), Masakazu Imanari (Pictures) and Daijiro Matsui...

Feb, 12, 2007
It's back! Bodog.com Entertainment unleashes its second season of mixed martial arts (MMA) action to fans worldwide in what promises to be an incredible...

By: Mike Sloan Feb, 12, 2007
It was supposed to be a memorable and unforgettable evening on Showtime for the inaugural EliteXC event. But sadly, the most important battle was nothing more than, well, forgettable.

Frank Shamrock (...

Feb, 11, 2007
It's not your daddy's old school mud wrestling that's a draw these days for men, 18-34, but all female caged fighting that 's generating crowds...

By: Josh Gross and Jeff Sherwood Feb, 11, 2007
SOUTHAVEN, Miss., Feb. 10 — Frank Shamrock (Pictures) fancies himself the best middleweight in mixed martial arts history.

The rest of us were supposed to have the veil of uncertainty lifted from our eyes tonight when the former UFC champion dismantled veteran...

Feb, 11, 2007
LONDON, Feb. 10 — Cage Rage latest card brought a massive reaction from the packed house at Wembley, delivering some shockingly quick...

Feb, 10, 2007
All it takes is one. One win. One choke. One knockout. One loss. All can change a fighter — for better or for the worse.

For Joey Villasenor (Pictures) (22-5-0) it was a 22-second knockout at the hands of Robbie Lawler...

Feb, 10, 2007
ROF 28: EVOLUTION will take place on Friday, February 16th 2007 at the brand new Broomfield Event Center in Broomfield, Colorado. This World...

Feb, 10, 2007
LONDON, Feb. 9 — For the first Cage Rage event of the year, matchmaker Dave O’Donnell has put together a card that mixes...

By: James Meinhardt Feb, 10, 2007
HONOLULU, Feb. 9 — It seems Robbie Lawler (Pictures) and Trevor Garrett (Pictures) were not meant to fight.

After recovering from the...

Feb, 10, 2007
Nutrition and exercise were the topics of discussion in the sixth grade class at Pearl City’s Momilani Elementary School this morning. The guest lecturer? Icon Sport Middleweight Champion Frank Trigg (...

By: Freddie DeFreitas and Al Quintero Feb, 10, 2007
MONTREAL, Feb. 9 — TKO returned yet again to the fabled Bell Centre for the long awaited and highly anticipated 145-pound rematch between Hatsu Hioki (Pictures) and Mark Hominick (...

Feb, 09, 2007
The Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Tunica, Miss. played host to the EliteXC weigh-ins Friday night, where Frank Shamrock (Pictures) and Renzo Gracie (...

Feb, 09, 2007
Renowned mixed martial arts (MMA) play-by-play announcer Mauro Ranallo and veteran commentator Jay Glazer have been named to the telecast team...

By: Andy Cotterill Feb, 09, 2007
In the latest look at Canadian mixed martial arts we delve into Friday’s TKO 28 card, talk about The Crow’s bout against Joey Villasenor (...

Feb, 09, 2007
Sixteen of the 20 fighters who will compete on the outstanding 10-bout EliteXC mixed martial arts event Saturday at DeSoto Civic Center in...

Feb, 09, 2007
Ultimate Xtreme Fighting in a 20x20 ft Steel Cage, on the card there will be Mixed Martial Arts plus Muay Thai & Kickboxing. There are...

Feb, 09, 2007
ProElite.com will be live streaming the undercard of EliteXC's February 10th fight for FREE... a first in MMA. Go to www.proelite.com – the undercard starts on February 10th at 7pm EST.

After you watch the free undercard online, then tune in to Showtime at 10pm ET/PT to watch EliteXC's top five fights, including Frank Shamrock (Pictures) vs. Renzo Gracie (Pictures), and watch the unbelievable...

Feb, 09, 2007
(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – USA Judo is pleased to announce that for the first time ever the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Judo will be...

Feb, 08, 2007
Solidifying its position as a stylish mixed martial arts (MMA) brand, BodogFight has enlisted a talented roster of athletes for the next season...

Feb, 08, 2007
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 8, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) President James Hergott announced today that MMA fighter Josh Koscheck (...

By: Josh Gross Feb, 08, 2007
A report surfaced last week that gaming industry stalwart Ed Fishman was in negotiations to purchase the PRIDE Fighting Championships. On...

By: Tim Leidecker Feb, 08, 2007
In a new column from Sherdog.com, Tim Leidecker brings you all the updates on the up-and-coming European mixed martial arts scene.

This first...

Feb, 07, 2007
LOS ANGELES (February 7, 2007) – ProElite, Inc. (PELE.PK) today announced the creation of a strategic alliance between its EliteXC live events division and Strikeforce, a San Jose, California-based premiere mixed martial arts promotion. The strategic alliance will pave the way for EliteXC and Strikeforce to...

Feb, 07, 2007
NEW YORK, February 7, 2007- The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world's first team-based professional mixed martial arts league,...

Feb, 07, 2007
NEW YORK, February 7, 2007- The International Fight League (OTC.BB: IFLI), the world's first team-based professional mixed martial arts league,...

Feb, 07, 2007
Icon Sport is ready to go “All In” with its huge fight card this Friday, February 9th at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii....

Feb, 07, 2007
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA – February 3, Saturday night at the Las Vegas Mandalay Events Center, Toyo Tires®-sponsored Quinton “Rampage” Jackson made his UFC® debut, facing off against Marvin Eastman...

By: Jordan Breen Feb, 07, 2007
Now in the midst February, the Japanese fight scene is beginning to fire on all cylinders with a couple of big weeks ahead in the world of mixed martial...

By: Mike Sloan Feb, 07, 2007
In the weeks and days leading up to UFC 67, a benchmark event for Zuffa, the vast majority of fans and “those in the know” expected a...

Feb, 07, 2007
As mixed martial arts continues to expand its fan following around the world, Cage Rage co-promoter Andy Geer and his team are spearheading the growth...

Feb, 06, 2007
On February 10th, the 4th installment of MSNBC's "Warrior Nation," takes viewers behind the scenes at UFC 66, the legendary TITO ORTIZ v CHUCK...

Feb, 06, 2007
Bodog Entertainment, the digital entertainment giant known for its cutting-edge programming, announced today that it has reached a multi-year...

Feb, 06, 2007
LOS ANGELES – (February 06, 2007) – MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) champ and “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz (Pictures)...

By: Josh Gross Feb, 06, 2007
Frank Shamrock (Pictures) knew he was in for a fight this week — he just wasn't sure if it would take place inside a court or cage.

...

By: Andy Cotterill Feb, 06, 2007
EDMONTON, Feb. 3 — The Maximum Fighting Championship solidified its position as Western Canada’s premiere mixed martial arts organization this past weekend with its 11th installment: “Gridiron.”

Victor Valimaki (Pictures) knocked out Canadian Martial Arts...

Feb, 05, 2007
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 5, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Imperia Entertainment, Inc. (Pink Sheets: IPEI) President James Hergott announced today that MMA legend, UFC Hall of Famer, former World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) wrestler and current...

Feb, 05, 2007
TOKYO, February 5, 2007 -- Appearing in his K-1 debut, Murat Direkci needed just 87 seconds to defeat former World Max Champion Albert Kraus in...

By: Jason Nowe and Stephen Martinez Feb, 05, 2007
TOKYO, Feb. 5 — The K-1 promotion kicked off its 2007 by hosting the Japan tournament of the popular 70-kilogram K-1 Max brand.

Seven...

By: Jake Rossen Feb, 05, 2007
With pay-per-view prices rising steadily and more mixed martial arts events being broadcast than ever before, it’s crucial that fans have...

Feb, 04, 2007
TOKYO, February 4, 2007 -- Since its inception in 2002, K-1 World Max has become a fan favorite in Japan and around the world, not least of which because the 70 kg/154lb weight class consistently delivers spirited, fast paced bouts. Last June, Thailand's Buakaw Por Pramuk...

Feb, 04, 2007
When World Kickboxing Champion Louis Neglia entertains the New York Martial Arts community, he heads straight to The Capitale. His event packs...

By: Mike Sloan Feb, 04, 2007
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 3 — Before UFC 67 unfolded inside the sold-out Mandalay Bay Events Center, various unforeseen occurrences prevented things from...

By: Greg Savage Feb, 03, 2007
“If you want to be the best,” UFC heavyweight Eddie Sanchez claims, ”You’ve got to fight the best.”

Lucky for him Joe Silva...

Feb, 03, 2007
Headlined by Matt Lindland's (Pictures) submission victory over former UFC welterweight champion Carlos Newton (Pictures), this event had something for every MMA fan to enjoy.

Friday's event also marked the first defeat of the Quad City Silverbacks, as...

By: Scott Holmes and Dave Mandel Feb, 03, 2007
HOUSTON, Feb. 1— The International Fight League made its Texas debut last night with a crowd of just over 4,500 at the home of the Houston Rockets, Reliant Arena.

It seemed like more than a few fans showed up just to catch a glimpse of mixed martial arts luminaries like Bas Rutten (...

Feb, 03, 2007
HOUSTON, February 2, 2007- The Tokyo-based Sabres, led by Ken Yasuda and Los Angeles-based Anacondas, coached by Bas Rutten (Pictures), won...

By: Andy Cotterill Feb, 03, 2007
EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 2 — The Maximum Fighting Championship wanted a big venue to host the weigh-ins for their biggest card to date, so they turned to the world’s largest entertainment...

Feb, 03, 2007
Through the lens of his camera, Sherdog.com's Dave Mandel witnessed Eddie Sanchez train for his bout with Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic (Pictures)...

By: Sherdog.com Staff Feb, 02, 2007
Middleweight UFC challenger Travis Lutter (Pictures) failed to make weight in his final attempt Friday evening, managing to shed just one half pound in the two hours afforded to him by the Nevada...

Feb, 02, 2007
Showtime Networks Inc., the premium television network unit of CBS Corporation, today said it has made an investment in ProElite, Inc. (PELE.PK). The announcement was made jointly today by Matthew C. Blank, chairman and chief executive officer of Showtime Networks, and...

By: Mike Sloan Feb, 02, 2007
Thirty Helens would agree that at first glance UFC 67 is stacked at the top featuring three of the brightest and most exciting stars in the sport of mixed martial arts.

What with Anderson Silva defending his middleweight title and the UFC debuts of such fightsport luminaries as Mirko Filipovic (...

Feb, 02, 2007
A new television series, "International Fight League's Total Impact," which follows the athletes, coaches and personalities of the International...

Feb, 02, 2007
Check out these exclusive images from Thursday's UFC 67 press conference, featuring fighters such as Anderson Silva, Quinton Jackson (Pictures), Marvin Eastman (Pictures) and Travis Lutter (...

Feb, 01, 2007
Saturday, February 10th, 2007 Saskatoon, SK CANADA

Fighting in a 20x20 ft Cage, on the card there will be Mixed Martial Arts plus Muay Thai &...

Feb, 01, 2007
This Saturday night all Denver sports fans are invited to UFC 67: ALL OR NOTHING parties at various locations hosted by RING OF FIRE.

This...

By: Sherdog.com Staff Feb, 01, 2007
The athletes of the International Fight League stepped on the scales Thursday evening at Hooters of Kirby in Houston, Texas.

The evening's main event featuring Matt Lindland (Pictures) and Carlos Newton (...