RFC 18 "Pride"
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Get ready for an explosive card . In the main
event its RFC and Florida state champ Edson "Little Tiger Berto
born in Haiti...
SHERDOG
Jun 30, 2009
SOBRAL Prepares for Mousasi
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Gegard
Mousasi has declared his fight against Strikeforce Light
Heavyweight Champion, Renato “Babalu” Sobral an all-out war
SHERDOG
Jun 30, 2009
Matt Lindland Weighs-in on Shine
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Today, MMA veteran and co-owner of Team Quest,
Matt “The Law” Lindland weighed in on Shine 2 American Top Team vs.
The World....
Month in Review: June’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...
SHERDOG
Jun 30, 2009
Lightning Lee
In the grand tradition of the great British thugs --
media-proclaimed “hard men” like Lenny McLean, Charlie Bronson and
Mark Brandon Read
Sherdog Prospect Watch: Jacob McClintock
In the world of mixed martial arts gyms, Arizona Combat Sports
compares favorably to a hungry pack of wolves. For the past five
years, Jacob...
CCFC 11 'Rush'
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Cage Combat FC invades San Francisco with CCFC
11 “RUSH” on Saturday July 18th at historic Kezar Pavilion. For the
first...
World Championship Fighting Results
(PRESS RELEASE) -- On June 27, 2009 World Championship Fighting
presented what many fans are calling their best fight card ever,
live from the...
SHERDOG
Jun 28, 2009
Photos of the Week
Sherdog.com was spread across the globe to capture the week in
mixed martial arts
Armezzani Wins Quick
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lou
Armezzani improved his pro MMA record to 3-0 last night at the
Warrior Challenge in the Poconos with an exciting first...
Top Ten Euro Prospects
For the first time in nine seasons, “The Ultimate Fighter” featured
a country versus country theme between the United States and the
United...
10 Questions for ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira
Ten years of fighting, four title belts, 31 wins and a couple of
million dollars in his bank account. You might think it’s time for
Antonio...
Pictures: Bellator Finale
Dave Mandel was cageside at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
in Hollywood, Fla., to photograph the season one finale of
Bellator, which saw...
Hermes Franca MMA Seminar
(PRESS RELEASE) -- PUERTO RICO! Get ready for a full workshop of
pure adrenaline ! Come share and learn from some of the best
martial arts celebrities including UFC Mixed Martial Arts Superstar...
SHERDOG
Jun 24, 2009
Lyons untamed on “Ultimate Chaos”
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Long before the bright lights come on for
Saturday night’s “Ultimate Chaos” pay-per-view card, live from the...
AMC Genesis Fight Card
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Undefeated Genesis Fights, Axe Fighting and
Rumble on the Ridge Champion, Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson
defends his title...
Ringside Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ringside is proud to announce their recent
agreement with Alex Caporicci who will act as match-maker for their
next events....
WCF This Weekend
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Aleppo Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Road,
Wilmington, MA 01887 Saturday June 27th, 2009. Doors open at
6:30PM, first...
SHERDOG
Jun 23, 2009
Ultimate Challenge UK
(PRESS RELEASE) -- HEAT on July 11th is shaping up to be one of the
best fight cards assembled in the UK this year, as once again
Ultimate...
Time for Change with Judges, Referees
Until recently, UFC President Dana White had done an admirable job
of observing the unwritten rule that someone in his position is not
supposed...
RAGE IN THE CAGE # 129
RAGE IN THE CAGE # 129
Eastern Invasion
Saturday June 27, 2009
Globe, AZ
Doors Open: 6:00 PM, Fight Time: 7:30 PM...
SHERDOG
Jun 23, 2009
Horseshoe Welcomes Revolution Fight League
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Revolution Fight League, the hottest mixed
martial arts (MMA) fight league in the nation joins us for one
night only on...
SHERDOG
Jun 22, 2009
Heavy Duty
Deduct a few organs, some body fat and a knee pad or two, and there
will probably be upwards of 400 pounds of solid muscle occupying
the ring
Pictures: ShoMMA II
Tom Martinez was cageside to photograph ShoMMA II for Sherdog.com
SHERDOG
Jun 22, 2009
5 Things to Watch for TUF 9 Finale
After eight seasons of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show, the UFC
decided it was time for some global flare and embattled blokes from
the...
SHERDOG
Jun 20, 2009
Pictures: TUF 9 Finale Weigh-ins
Sherdog.com was at the Palms Resort and Casino Friday to capture
the official weigh-ins for "The Ultimate Fighter 9" finale
The Weekly Wrap: June 13 - June 19
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's debut in Germany produced
fireworks of all kinds, as two fights resulted in disputable
decisions
Cage Fighting Championship
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Cage Fighting Championship is proud to announce
“Fighters Paradise” our first Queensland show. C.F.C 9 is on July
11th...
SHERDOG
Jun 20, 2009
The NAAFS Makes a Successful Trek
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The NAAFS recently journeyed into new territory
for North coast Showdown 3. Held at the grandstands of the Erie
County...
SHERDOG
Jun 19, 2009
TUF 9 Finale Preview: The Prelims
Let’s be honest with each other, “TUF 9” hardly lived up to past
seasons as far as producing top-shelf talent, never mind the total...
SHERDOG
Jun 19, 2009
Smokin' Joe Burns for Return
His smokin’ guns holstered for over a year, Joey
Villasenor has been at the mercy of belly-up organizations
throughout a long, zigzag career climb
'CARANO vs. CYBORG'
(PRESS RELEASE) -- After an eight-month hiatus, Mixed Martial Arts'
(MMA) leading lady, the undefeated and extremely popular Gina
"Conviction" Carano
SHERDOG
Jun 19, 2009
TUF 9 Finale Preview: The Main Card
After another season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” all we’re left with
is a piercing headache and a distinct appreciation for Michael...
SHERDOG
Jun 18, 2009
Tuff-N-Uff presents 'Tuff Girls'
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Tuff-N-Uff, the nation's premiere amateur mixed
martial arts organization, will present the Las Vegas' first
all-female MMA...
SHERDOG
Jun 18, 2009
Razak Gets 'Owned'
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Owned Entertainment Inc. announced today their
partnership with Entertainment Director, Bobby Razak
(www.BobbyRazakMovies.com).
SHERDOG
Jun 18, 2009
Affliction: Loaded From Top to Bottom
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Affliction M-1Global’s star-studded “Trilogy” is
stacking-up as one of the all-time best shows from top to bottom in...
SHERDOG
Jun 18, 2009
FightZone TV Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- FightZone Media, consisting of FightZone TV,
Magazine, Radio and Internet, has joined UFC Fan Expo as an
Official Sponsor
STRIKEFORCE Challengers Takes Place This Friday
(PRESS RELEASE) -- "Cowboy Karate" founder and submission wrestling
expert Dennis "Superman" Hallman (40-12-2) along with his Victory
Athletics...
SHERDOG
Jun 17, 2009
CCF XVIII “UNDISPUTED”
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Knockout Promotions and Qwest Arena today
announced its fight week schedule and full fight card for the
Championship Cage...
Genesis Fights 'Rise of Kings'
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Undefeated Genesis Fights, Axe Fighting and
Rumble on the Ridge Champion, Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson
defends his title...
All-American Superhero
(PRESS RELEASE) -- With his chiseled jaw and Mr. Incredible looks,
Josh “The Babyfaced Assassin” Barnett could be the leading man in a...
SHERDOG
Jun 16, 2009
STRIKEFORCE WOMEN TO FIGHT 5-MINUTE ROUNDS
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Late last week, leading mixed martial arts
promoter STRIKEFORCE received approval from the state athletic
commissions...
SHERDOG
Jun 16, 2009
Pictures: Maia Mines Gracie Knowledge
Hailed by many as the torchbearer for Brazilian jiu-jitsu in mixed
martial arts, unbeaten middleweight contender Demian Maia
will face perhaps his stiffest test as a professional when he
collides with...
Fighting Politics
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Even if you think you know Matt pretty well, you
will learn things about him that will surprise you. From early
footage of...
Bellator Knockout
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The headlining win by newly minted Bellator
Welterweight World Champion Lyman Good
had some intense competition for best...
SHERDOG
Jun 15, 2009
Armezzani Improves to 2-0
PRESS RELEASE) -- Congrats to LionHeart Fighter Lou Armezanni who
was victorious this past Friday night at the NE PA Cage Fights in
his hometown...
SHERDOG
Jun 15, 2009
Hermes Franca MMA Seminar
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Get ready for a full workshop of pure adrenaline
! Come share and learn from some of the best martial arts
celebrities including UFC Mixed Martial Arts Superstar...
'TUF' Luck
When “The Ultimate Fighter” premiered on Spike television in the
spring of 2005, UFC organizers hoped it would serve as a portal for
fans...
Six Questions With Nick Thompson
(PRESS RELEASE) -- When you call Nick “The Goat” Thompson’s phone
number and he doesn’t pick up this is what you hear
SHERDOG
Jun 12, 2009
WCF Rewind
(PRESS RELEASE) -- On this episode of WCF Rewind, We we will take a
look back at all of the incredible bouts from the sold out WCF 6
Event...
Shine II Tickets on Sale
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) phenomenal
card, Shine 2: American Top Team vs. The World, has now officially
gone on sale
SHERDOG
Jun 12, 2009
W1 Update
(PRESS RELEASE) – With only a couple days left before the big show,
W1 is pleased to announce that a new block of tickets have been
made...
SHERDOG
Jun 12, 2009
Quezada meets Walker in heavyweight clash
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Best of Both Worlds hybrid boxing and mixed
martial arts card will be headlined by a colossus heavyweight title
bout on...
Pros Picks: Franklin vs. Silva
The ultimate crossroads bout will take place inside the Octagon
when former Pride Fighting Championships titleholder Wanderlei
Silva meets former UFC middleweight champion...
UFC 99 Preview: The Prelims
In a country that can already take credit for awesome beer,
beautiful women and head-sized schnitzel, Germany is stepping its
game up
Fight Nite in the Flats V
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The region's premier MMA event set the bar even
higher with this year's installment of Fight Nite in the Flats
SHERDOG
Jun 11, 2009
5 Things to Watch for at UFC 99
The Ultimate Fighting Championship touches down in Deutschland this
Saturday, as the Las Vegas-based promotion embarks on an historical
first...
SHERDOG
Jun 11, 2009
Sherdog.com’s Guide to TUF 9
No time to chew the fat on this week’s episode of “The Ultimate
Fighter” with two fights on the docket
GLADIATOR CHALLENGE 'GOLD RUSH'
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Gladiator Challenge, one of the longest-running
MMA promotions in operation today, will present 14 MMA bouts at
“GOLD...
UFC 99 Preview: The Main Card
Sure, this Saturday’s UFC 99 card from the Lanxess Arena in
Cologne, Germany is short on big money pay-per-view draws and the
usual puffed up...
SHERDOG
Jun 10, 2009
German MMA History 101
Germany has a longstanding martial arts tradition. The country has
produced outstanding fighters like heavyweight world champion boxer
Max...
Pictures: Shooto 'Shooting Disco 9'
Daniel Herbertson was ringside at the Shinjuku Face in Tokyo to
photograph Shooto’s “Shooting Disco 9: Superman”
SHERDOG
Jun 10, 2009
Heat at the Troxy
(PRESS RELEASE) -- HEAT on July 11th is shaping up to be one of the
best fight cards assembled in the UK this year, as once again
Ultimate...
SHERDOG
Jun 09, 2009
GINA CARANO IS BACK!
(PRESS RELEASE) -- After an eight month hiatus, mixed martial arts'
(MMA) leading lady, the undefeated and extremely popular Gina
"Conviction" Carano
SHERDOG
Jun 09, 2009
Pictures: Strikeforce
Dave Mandel was cageside at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis to
document the action
SHERDOG
Jun 09, 2009
Bellator Recap
(PRESS RELEASE) -- With the Bellator Lightweight World Championship
still two weeks away, two non-tournament 155-lb contestants shocked
the...
Pictures: Bellator
Zhanna Popova was cageside at the Citizen's Business Bank Arena in
Ontario, Calif., to photograph the latest edition of Bellator
SHERDOG
Jun 09, 2009
CCF XVIII "UNDISPUTED" COMING TO QWEST ARENA
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Knockout Promotions returns to Boise with the
biggest night of Mixed Martial Arts in IDAHO history - CCF # 18 -
"UNDISPUTED"...
SHERDOG
Jun 09, 2009
W1: UNPLUGGED
(PRESS RELEASE) -- After an extremely successful inaugural event,
W1 MMA will be back in Gatineau for its second event, W1: UNPLUGGED
on June...
FightZone TV
(PRESS RELEASE) -- FightZone TV Celebrates their 700th Airing
Milestone with the 1st of 5 Cage Wars Championship UK Events.
SHERDOG
Jun 08, 2009
NATURAL DISASTER 3 Update
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Over the course of the last year, USA-MMA has
been able to develop relationships with some great people. Last
year, we...
The Weekly Wrap: May 30 – June 5
When the “Kimbo Slice” phenomenon swept the mixed martial arts
world last year and garnered record ratings on Showtime and CBS,
UFC...
Rebirth of the Monster
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Kevin
Randleman is ready to seize the moment. After four years in and
out of the ring because of a variety of ailments
WEC 41 ‘Brown vs. Faber 2’ Preview
While the rest of the sports world cries into its Cheerios after
watching the prospect of a Kobe Bryant vs. LeBron James NBA Finals
flame out...
Fedor defends heavyweight title
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Russian combat fighting legend Fedor “The Last
Emperor” Emelianenko defends his WAMMA heavyweight title against
No. 1...
Sherdog.com’s Guide to TUF 9
In the annals of “The Ultimate Fighter” history, only one other
fighter has ever been eliminated, brought back and actually won his
fight...
STRIKEFORCE OPEN WORKOUT
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Undefeated heavyweight monster Brett “The Grim”
Rogers (9-0) and welterweight (170 pound) powerhouse Joe “Diesel”
Riggs (29-10) joined local stars...
Driven to Succeed: Joe Soto
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Joe “the Hammer” Soto is driven to succeed. The
145-lb California native has already displayed his ferocious
competitive...
SHERDOG
Jun 03, 2009
Strikeforce ‘Lawler vs. Shields’ Preview
By the looks of its latest card -- scheduled for this Saturday at
the Scottrade Center in St. Louis -- it appears Strikeforce is well
on its way...
SHERDOG
Jun 03, 2009
10 June Tussles Worth Watching
Early summer often holds the least amount of consequential mixed
martial arts action, which seems perfectly understandable
WCF 7 Card
(PRESS RELEASE) -- World Championship Fighting today released their
full fight card for WCF 7, which is set to take place on June 27,
2009 from...
SHERDOG
Jun 03, 2009
RAGE IN THE CAGE TV
(PRESS RELEASE) -- This Thursday on Cox cable channel 7 at 11:00pm
SHERDOG
Jun 03, 2009
Kevin Jackson Clinic
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Kevin
Jackson, the new head coach of The Iowa State University
Cyclones wrestling team will conduct a coaches and wrestlers...
Month in Review: The Good, Bad and Ugly of May
Like virtually anything in life, mixed martial arts has its yin and
its yang. The ever-changing landscape of the sport offers fighters,
fans and...
World Combat Sports Challenge
(PRESS RELEASE) -- This past Saturday, May 30th, the San
Francisco-based World Combat Sports Challenge presented its first
event with MMA bouts...
TEAM BENELUX BEGINS QUEST TO RETURN TO M-1
(PRESS RELEASE) -- After making the 2008 M-1 Challenge Championship
Finals as Team Holland, last year's squad was re-christened at the
start of...
Grappling X Update
(PRESS RELEASE) --If you are weighing in on Saturday morning you
need to show up before 9 AM. Everyone must weigh-in, Kids and
Adults...
SHERDOG
Jun 01, 2009
Fight Circuit MMA presents VICTORIOUS
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Meet the fighters in person before they battle
it out in the cage. Saturday June 6th, 6:30-8:00 at The Streetz...
SHERDOG
Jun 01, 2009
Second Best
Barring a sizable and unlikely scandal or implosion -- bankruptcy,
fight fixing, Dana White going full-on John Rocker in a “vlog”
