Sherdog Prospect Watch: Phil Davis
The globalization of mixed martial arts and its frenetic pace makes
for easy parallels between the sport and society. Phil Davis
has trouble...
Midwest Combat Challenge 8
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The final stop on the Road to Fight Nite in the
Flats V took place on Saturday May 23rd, as Chapparell's Community
Center in...
SHERDOG
May 30, 2009
Pictures: Dream 9
Sherdog.com's Daniel Herbertson was ringside at the Yokohama Arena
in Kanagawa, Japan, to photograph the second round of Dream's
featherweight...
SHERDOG
May 30, 2009
The Weekly Wrap: May 23 - May 29
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's light heavyweight title hasn't
been successfully defended since September 2007
Pictures: KSW 11
Maciej Okraszewski was on location at the Torwar Hall in Warsaw to
photograph Poland's Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki for Sherdog.com
SHERDOG
May 29, 2009
Revolution Fight League
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Revolution Fight League, the hottest mixed
martial fight league in the nation joins us for one night only on
Saturday, June...
SHERDOG
May 29, 2009
Birthday Bash In The Ballroom: Free Tickets
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Roy Englebrecht Promotions announced today their
latest ticket promotion called “Birthday Bash In The Ballroom”
Sherdog.com’s Guide to TUF 9
Last week on “The Ultimate Fighter,” UFC President Dana White took
Jason
Pierce out of contention after the fighter’s poor medical...
Pictures: Call To Arms
Dave Mandel was cageside at the Citizen Business Bank Arena in
Ontario, Calif., to photograph the debut of Call to Arms. Vladimir
Matyushenko outpointed...
WORLD COMBAT SPORTS CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES CHANGES
(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Combat Sports Challenge (WCSC), one of the
top Muay Thai promotions in North America, will debut its first
event with...
SHERDOG
May 27, 2009
Fighters Torn on Kids Following Footsteps
While many doctors, lawyers and Wall Street investment bankers --
at least those not in jail or being investigated by Congress --
would likely...
WARGODS “FIVE” Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Wargods promises to showcase the most exciting
match up in the light heavyweight division outside of the UFC with
Vernon...
Pictures: Jewels 'Third Ring'
Sherdog.com's Stephen Martinez was ringside at the Shinjuku Face in
Tokyo to photograph Jewels' "Third Ring"
SHERDOG
May 27, 2009
CSAC Amateur MMA Meeting
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC)
will be hosting a meeting in regards to Amateur MMA on Wednesday
May 27,...
SHERDOG
May 26, 2009
Lyoto Machida vs. The UFC 205 Division
Look back on the history of any sport, and you’ll find a history
defined by evolution that comes by the mile early and by the inch
once it...
SHERDOG
May 26, 2009
Warren Shocks the Kid at DREAM.9
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Greco-Roman wrestling champion Joe Warren upset
local favorite Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto today at the DREAM.9
Featherweight...
SHERDOG
May 26, 2009
World Championship Fighting Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Championship Fighting today released an
updated fight card with some changes to the previously released
featured bouts...
SHERDOG
May 26, 2009
Charlatanry (and Truth) in MMA
Earlier this year, two Swedish academics found themselves embroiled
in a controversy about truth
DREAM.9 Public Press Conference
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The man from TBS stood looked at the crowd and
shouted "This is going to be bigger than Dynamite!" The
slightly-built TV...
NATURAL DISASTER 3 Tickets On Sale NOW
(PRESS RELEASE) -- USA-MMA is coming back to New Iberia, LA.
Saturday, August 1st will be the night of Natural Disaster 3...
Steele Cage Signs Harley-Davidson of Dallas
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Steele Cage Promotions (steelecagemma.com), led
by Hall of Fame Referee Richard Steele, has signed Harley Davidson
of Dallas
SHERDOG
May 23, 2009
The Weekly Wrap: May 16 - May 22
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s marketing train was in full
effect this past week, as the company launched its go-home hype for
UFC 98
Pictures: A Day with Lyoto
In 2008 Marcelo Alonso spent a day with Lyoto
Machida in Belém, Brazil. Machida shared his daily routine with
Alonso, who documented the UFC...
UFC Viewing Party this weekend
(PRESS RELEASE) -- This Saturday night all Denver area MMA fans are
invited to the UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA Party
SHERDOG
May 22, 2009
Executive Profile: Ron Foster
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The fight business unlike any other
entertainment property is a mixed bag of aggressive personalities
all vying to beat each...
SHERDOG
May 22, 2009
LionHeart Updates
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Congrats to Lou Armezzani who was victorious in
his professional Debut winning by submission in :37 seconds of
round 1 at...
SHERDOG
May 22, 2009
5 Things to Watch for at UFC 98
The UFC’s Memorial Day weekend offering promises to be memorable.
UFC 98 “Evans vs. Machida” emanates from the MGM Grand Garden
Arena, a...
Blog: Rossen on UFC; Shine Fights II CardConcluding our series of headlining UFC bouts where the victor
sustained little to no damage and made no missteps en route to
mauling his rival.
SHERDOG
May 22, 2009
Bellator ESPN Deportes Schedule
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator VIII “The Road to the Championship”,
airs on ESPN Deportes May 23, 2009 and will highlight each of the
remaining...
SHERDOG
May 21, 2009
NAAFS Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The NAAFS is returning to Chapparell's in Akron,
OH for the second time in as many months on Saturday May 23rd for
Midwest...
SHERDOG
May 21, 2009
Ultimate Women's Combat
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lyle Howry Productions in partnership with
Momentum Entertainment & Sports Network is proud to announce the
syndication of...
SHERDOG
May 21, 2009
WORLD COMBAT SPORTS CHALLENGE ANNOUNCES CHANGES
(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Combat Sports Challenge (WCSC), one of the
top Muay Thai promotions in North America, will debut its first
event with...
All Shapes and Sizes at DREAM.9
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Featherweight Grand Prix 2nd Round is the
marquee attraction for DREAM.9, but fightsport fans will be treated
to a lot...
MMA BIG SHOW ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO 'CONVICTION'
(PRESS RELEASE) -- MMA Big Show, one of the top mixed martial arts
(MMA) promotions in North America, is ready to bring “CONVICTION”
to the...
UFC 98 Preview: The Prelims
While the lay fan spends night and day going over the minutiae of
the UFC 98 main card, the rest of us know that the undercard is
where the good...
UFC 98 Preview: The Main Card
Tons of cancellations, last-second changes and controversial
matchmaking never make for a quality show. Well, not until now
Pros Picks: Evans vs. Machida
The UFC will pit two world-class undefeated fighters against one
another for the light heavyweight championship this Saturday at the
MGM Grand...
Pros Picks: Hughes vs. Serra
On Saturday in scorching Las Vegas, the only thing hotter than the
desert heat will be a ticket to UFC 98 “Evans vs. Machida” at the
MGM...
Cage Fighting Championship
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Cage Fighting Championship is proud to announce
C.F.C 8, the first 8 man Grand Prix tournament at the Big Top, this
event...
SHERDOG
May 19, 2009
Pictures: ShoMMA
Jeff Sherwood was cageside at the Save Mart Center in Fresno to
photograph ShoMMA for Sherdog.com
M-1 CHALLENGE TO RETURN TO KANSAS CITY
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The fifth edition of the 2009 "M-1 Challenge
Presented by Affliction" is scheduled to emanate from Memorial
Hall in Kansas...
Photos of the Week
Sherdog.com was spread across the globe to capture the sport’s most
enduring images
SHERDOG
May 17, 2009
Sunday Blog: Weekend Roundup
With MMA datelines from six cities, it was quite a weekend here at
Sherdog.com. Let’s take a look around the globe, shall we?
Pictures: PFC 13 'Validation'
Jeff Sherwood was ringside at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in
Lemoore, Calif., to photograph PFC 13 "Validation"
SHERDOG
May 17, 2009
"RIVER CITY RAMPAGE" LIVE Online, 7:30 PM CT
(PRESS RELEASE) -- River City Rampage will air LIVE tonight at
www.usa-mma.org. This will be our first time doing a LIVE internet
stream of our...
SHERDOG
May 16, 2009
The Weekly Wrap: May 9 – May 15
The firebrand president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship was
in the spotlight in a different way than to which he’s accustomed
Midwest Cage Championship returns to its roots
(PRESS RELEASE) -- On Friday, June 26, Midwest Cage Championship
(MCC) takes historic Veterans Memorial Auditorium by storm when the
metro's...
SHERDOG
May 15, 2009
Friday Blog: The Worst of White
ESPN’s weeklong portrait of Dana White -- highlighted in a feature
profile by Michael Woods in the current May 18 issue of ESPN the
Magazine
Fight Circuit MMA
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Fight Circuit MMA, hosted by veteran UFC referee
and fighter Herb Dean, is dedicated to highlighting local talent
and...
SHERDOG
May 15, 2009
What All 10 SHOWTIME Fighters Had To Say
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The 20 fighters who will compete in the eagerly
awaited mixed martial arts fight card tomorrow/Friday at the Save
Mart Center...
SHERDOG
May 15, 2009
Lady Vera EntersBrandon
Vera has some sound advice for his wife Kerry, who makes her
mixed martial arts debut Friday against Leslie Smith at Bellator
Fighting...
RAGE IN THE CAGE #128
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Fists of Fury ( no more slapping )
RITC 128 - Featuring
2X UFC Veteran and TUF 8 Finalist Vinny Magahaes
Eddie Arizmendi...
Fight Party: Revenge
(PRESS RELEASE) -- On Saturday, May 16th, 2009, Fight Party, the
Undisputed King of Georgia Mixed Martial Arts Extreme Fighting
presents:...
Undefeated Bellator Welterweight phenom, Lyman Good is...
SHERDOG
May 14, 2009
NAAFS Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Road to Fight Nite in the Flats V continues,
as the NAAFS will present a Countdown to Fight Nite in the Flats
special...
SHERDOG
May 14, 2009
Menne: Ready for Retribution
(PRESS RELEASE) -- After the battle of his life against Lyme
disease MMA hall of fame veteran and former UFC champion Dave Menne is
ready for retribution this Friday night May 15th against...
SHERDOG
May 13, 2009
Television Tryouts
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Heavyweight Tryouts for the Champion Television
Show and Open Weight Tryouts for Fighters to fight on our Japan
Circuit on May 30
SHERDOG
May 13, 2009
World Combat Sports Challenge
(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Combat Sports Challenge (WCSC), one of the
top Muay Thai promotions in North America, will debut its first
event with...
Caged Combat MMA doubleheader
(PRESS RELEASE) -- In Caged Combat's MMA doubleheader on June 5-6
there will be plenty of both. Combined there will be 21 fights in
the...
SHERDOG
May 13, 2009
Sherdog.com’s Guide to TUF 9
This week’s episode begins with a playful montage of training shots
of the U.K. team. Unfortunately, the exercises employ the troubling
task...
19 Questions for Tom Atencio
While the fight community awaits the announcement of Affliction’s
next event, one of its vice presidents recently declared his
intentions to...
The Man with Two Souls
A rising star in his ethnic home of South Korea -- and at once a
celebrated and reviled athlete in Japan -- Yoshihiro
Akiyama represents by far...
It's a special hour of LAST CALL
(PRESS RELEASE) -- It's a special hour of LAST CALL this week for
several reasons; not only will the Sport Swami and Rebecca Love be
talking...
SHERDOG
May 12, 2009
“HYATT VS. PENOVAROFF” ERUPTS ON THE BIG ISLAND
(PRESS RELEASE) -- X-1 World Events, Hawaii’s premier fight
promotion, presented “Hyatt vs. Penovaroff” this past Saturday, May
9th at the...
SHERDOG
May 12, 2009
Armezzani to Make Pro MMA Debut
(PRESS RELEASE) -- This Saturday at the Iron Will Fighting
Championships in Johnstown, PA, Lou
Armezzani will take the next big step in his MMA career
SHERDOG
May 12, 2009
Rising from the Slums
In Brazil, where an estimated 50 million people live in favelas, or
slums, it’s common for a child to dream of changing his or her life...
Everything in its Light Place
When I got into sports at 10, I thought I was a “fan” of the
Minnesota Vikings and Colorado Avalanche. I realized in subsequent
years -- as...
Pictures: 'Jacare,' Palhares & More
Marcelo Alonso penetrated deep in the heart of Rio De Janeiro to
photograph several up-and-coming fighters as they deal with the
toughest...
Pictures: Shine Fights 'Genesis'
Sherdog.com's Mike Fridley was cageside at the Ohio Expo Center in
Columbus to photograph Shine Fights' debut effort
SHERDOG
May 11, 2009
Blog: 5 Key Decisions by Dana White
In collusion with ESPN’s Week of White -- a multi-platform
examination of UFC honcho Dana White capped by Tuesday’s edition of
the...
Aussie Pitbull takes down Kiwi
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Aussie hero and Team Lojak fighter Luke ‘The
Pitbull’ Aram defeated New Zealand’s Trevor Salang when he fought
in...
SHERDOG
May 10, 2009
Eric Schambari Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Eric
Schambari is now on a 2-0 streak since his return to MMA after
sustaining a training injury in 2008
SHERDOG
May 10, 2009
Photos of the Week
Sherdog.com was spread across the globe to capture the sport’s most
enduring images through the lens of a camera
Sunday Blog: Knockouts and More
Team Brazil rallied from an unsuccessful February debut to sweep
Team Imperial (Russia) at M-1 Challenge Saturday in Sao Paulo,
Brazil.
SHERDOG
May 10, 2009
The Weekly Wrap: May 2 – May 8
The key happenings in mixed martial arts took place in tournaments,
as Sengoku and the Bellator Fighting Championships set the
semifinal and...
A Blood Called Shooto: Part 2
No matter how momentous and sentimental its past, I can’t help but
feel professional Shooto has come to a crossroads with its 20th
Anniversary
Pictures: Shine Weigh-ins
Sherdog.com was on location in Ohio’s capital to photograph the
weigh-ins for this weekend’s Shine “Genesis” card. The bill will
take...
A Blood Called Shooto
Nearly 25 years ago, Japanese professional wrestler Satoru Sayama
-- better known as the original Tiger Mask -- had an idea about
fighting, the...
Friday MMA Blog
With Yoshihiro
Akiyama’s Octagon debut against Alan “the Talent” Belcher at
July 11’s UFC 100 still some ways away, Team Sherdog Japan...
SHERDOG
May 08, 2009
Kerry Vera Set for Bellator Debut
(PRESS RELEASE) -- A new kind of fight family is taking shape in
the world of professional mixed martial arts. Kerry Vera, wife of
UFC Light Heavyweight star...
Sherdog.com’s Guide to TUF 9
A week ago, the team representing the red, white and blue picked up
its first win of the season, as Team UK’s Dean
Amasinger found himself on...
Thursday MMA Blog
Ryu is the vintage fighting game character, a balanced model of
speed and power with an offensive arsenal designed to create
problems for any style
SHERDOG
May 07, 2009
RAGE IN THE RING #4
Full Contact Mauy Thai Bouts
Saturday May 9th 2009
Buffalo Wild Wings
1130 west grove in Mesa...
W1: UNPLUGGED Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- W1: UNPLUGGED is less than six weeks away and
the card is taking shape to once again be one of the most exciting
events ever...
Extreme Fighting presents: REVENGE
(PRESS RELEASE) -- On Saturday, May 16th, 2009, Fight Party, the
Undisputed King of Georgia Mixed Martial Arts Extreme Fighting
presents:...
Coach: Silva a ‘Terrible Fight’ for Griffin
Most mixed martial arts trainers in Brazil have roots in jiu-jitsu
or muay Thai, but Josuel Distak comes from the boxing world. There,
he was...
Lashley-Sapp headline “Ultimate Chaos”
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The cage may have to be reinforced for the
“Ultimate Chaos” headliner as former WWE star Bobby Lashley and...
SHERDOG
May 05, 2009
10 Great Freak Matches: Part 1
Here’s something wonderful about disavowing any responsibility to
your fellow man: You can throw any two people in a ring
Pictures: Sengoku ‘Eighth Battle’
Daniel Herbertson was ringside at Tokyo’s Yoyogi National Stadium
to photograph Sengoku “Eighth Battle” for Sherdog.com
Tuesday MMA Blog: 'Street Fighter' to MMA
Here’s part two in an ongoing series on the connections between the
coin-operated juggernauts of “Street Fighter” and today’s MMA
fighters
Fighters: Are You Ready to Rumble?
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The World Kickboxing Association's North
American Combat Sports Championships are right around the corner!
SHERDOG
May 04, 2009
Update: X-1 Goes to the Big Island
(PRESS RELEASE) -- X1 World Events in their first ever event on the
Big Island has an action packed card lined up featuring some of Big...
SHERDOG
May 04, 2009
Eric Schambari Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Eric
Schambari, will be fighting in the middleweight division at the
C3 MMA Championship weekend at the First Council Casino...
April’s Good, Bad and Ugly
Like virtually anything else in life, mixed martial arts has its
yin and its yang. The sport’s ever-changing landscape offers
fighters, fans...
The Weekly Wrap: April 25 – May 1
In a stretch of provocative matchmaking across the mixed martial
arts spectrum, the UFC announced an intriguing and marketable test
for middleweight champion...
Saturday Blog: Evans Accepts Awards
The UFC light heavyweight champion was able to take a quick break
from his hectic schedule to accept his Sherdog.com 2008 Fighter of
the Year award
SHERDOG
May 02, 2009
Three vacant PFC titles on the line May 8
(PRESS RELEASE) -- If there is a theme for Palace Fighting
Championship 13’s “Validation” fight card on Friday, May 8 at the
Tachi Palace...
SHERDOG
May 01, 2009
W1: Trials & MMA Camp
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Warrior One MMA is proud to announce that the
inaugural “W1: Trials & MMA Camp” will occur on June 6th and June
7th at...
SHERDOG
May 01, 2009
Atlas Fights presents “Cage Rage”
Atlas Fights presents “Cage Rage” Sunday, May 24 during Memorial
Day weekend at the IP Casino Resort & Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi.
ICFA 9: Rage
(PRESS RELEASE) -- ICFA announces Rage, a mixed martial arts event
to be held at Screamin Willies in Columbus Ohio at 8:00 p.m. on May
8, 2009....
SHERDOG
May 01, 2009
Sengoku Profitability in ‘Fight-Lanthropy’
After Sengoku “Seventh Battle” wrapped in March, Sherdog.com’s
Jordan Breen wrote an article painting the promotion’s
featherweight...
Sengoku 8th Battle Preview
After the news of Dream’s Super Hulk tournament featuring multiple
“fighters” that could be charitably labeled as freakshows, it would
be...
