Sherdog Articles October 2011
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HDNET’S “INSIDE MMA”: CONDIT DID NOT STEP ASIDE FROM TITLE SHOT
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- In a special “Inside MMA” - live from the Lemp Brewery in St. Louis, MO - Malki Kawa, president of First Round... -
“PUNK PAYBACK” STARRING FORMER UFC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION BAS RUTTEN PREMIERES THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT ON FUEL TV
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- FUEL TV (www.fuel.tv) announces the premiere of “Punk Payback” with Bas Rutten this Wednesday, November 2nd at 9:30pm ET... -
TUNE IN TONIGHT FOR "INSIDE MMA" LIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- As if shooting a live broadcast isn’t scary enough, HDNet is taking “Inside MMA” on the road - landing at what has been... -
BABBY JOE TAIMANGLO CROWNED NEW PXC 145-POUND CHAMPION
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- A highly charged crowd was on hand Saturday at the University Fieldhouse in Guam to watch Baby Joe Taimanglo wrest the PXC... -
The Turning Point: Diaz vs. Penn
By: Chris Nelson
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It was only six months ago when last we watched Nick Diaz turn a fight on its head, when the then-Strikeforce welterweight champion ripped into the midsection of challenger... -
EFC AFRICA STARS OFFER PREDICTIONS FOR MAIN EVENT FIGHTS AT EFC AFRICA 11: POTTS vs. VAN ZYL
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- EFC AFRICA 11 is almost here and everyone is wondering whether Ruan ‘Fangzz’ Potts and Costa Ioannou will make EFC AFRICA... -
Technique of the Week: Inside-Pass to Shoulder Crank
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WEC veteran Savant Young displays a beautiful inside-pass to shoulder crank in this edition of Sherdog.com's Technique of the Week, which was... -
By the Numbers: UFC 137
By: Brian Knapp
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Trademark aggression and crushing pace carried Nick Diaz, as he made a triumphant return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the expense of former two-division champion... -
Matches to Make After UFC 137
By: Brian Knapp
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In terms of reintroducing himself to the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Nick Diaz could not have scripted a better performance. -
Askren Drops Hieron To Retain Welterweight Title at Bellator 56
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The action was fast and ferocious inside Memorial Hall as Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren successfully defended his... -
Pictures: Ringside MMA 12 ‘Daley vs. Fioravanti’
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British knockout artist Paul Daley decisioned fellow UFC veteran Luigi Fioravanti at Ringside MMA 12. Keith Mills was present at the Bell Centre... -
Bellator 56 Weigh-In Results
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Bellator 56 weigh-ins have been completed from Riverside, Missouri in preparation for Bellator’s Saturday night event... -
PENN AND DIAZ GET HEATED AT TODAY’S WEIGH-IN IN LAS VEGAS
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Twenty four hours away from the highly anticipated welterweight showdown between former two-division UFC® champion BJ Penn... -
UFC 137 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Care
By: Mike Whitman
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Prior to headliner Georges St. Pierre suffering a knee injury and pulling out of his welterweight title defense against Carlos Condit, UFC 137... -
RESPECTED BROADCASTER JON ANIK JOINS UFC
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that it has agreed to terms with broadcaster Jon Anik, who will serve as... -
Heavyweight Motives
By: Yael Grauer
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It has been more than four months since Cheick Kongo came back from the figurative dead to knock out Matt Mitrione’s former training partner, Pat... -
Bellator 56: What to Watch For
By: Brian Knapp
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Jay Hieron signed on the dotted line with Bellator Fighting Championships with one goal in mind: the welterweight crown. The 35-year-old... -
Pictures: Jackson's MMA Series 6
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Joey Villasenor had a successful welterweight debut at Jackson’s MMA Series 6. Wilson Fox was cageside at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in... -
GRAPPLERS QUEST SUBMITS AUTISM IN GEORGIA SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Grapplers Quest will host the inaugural is l Georgia State Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open Championships, Sunday,... -
Bellator 56 official weigh-in scheduled for 5:00 p.m. EST Friday, October 28th At Argosy Casino
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator 56 will take place FRIDAY at 5:00 P.M. EST inside the Argosy Casino... -
Talent Filled Bellator 56 Card Invades KC’s Memorial Hall Saturday Night
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- As Bellator Fighting Championships prepares to invade Memorial Hall in Kansas City on October 29th, the fight card has been... -
Official Tire of the UFC®, Toyo Tires® to bring MMA Athletes to 2011 SEMA Show
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. is bringing a touch of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) to the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 2011 SEMA... -
UFC 137 Pros Pick: Penn vs. Diaz
By: Mike Sloan
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A topsy-turvy series of events led to an unlikely main event at UFC 137 on Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. -
Pictures: Jungle Fight 33
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Brazilian prospects took to the cage in Rio de Janeiro at Jungle Fight 33. Marcelo Alonso photographed the festivities in Rio’s “City of... -
Sherdog’s Guide to ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
By: Scott Holmes
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Last week, Team Bisping scored their first win over Team Miller and they handled it with class. Just kidding, they were jerks. Specifically, Hamid Corassani celebrated his win over... -
TYSON GRIFFIN ANNOUNCES WINNER OF IMPACT FIGHT CHARITY WITH A SURPRISE
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Featherweight standout, Tyson Griffin has selected a winner of his Impact Fight Charities/Boys Town of Nevada fundraiser:... -
Don't blink, Eric Reynolds vs. Jonatas Novaes set to headline XFC 15
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Fresh off an exciting night of fights at XFC 14 in Orlando, FL the popular Southeastern promotion will be heading to the St.... -
BEYOND THE CAGE OFFERS “THE CROWN JEWEL” OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS MERCHANDISING
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- High-quality fine art publishing company, Beyond the Cage has proudly released mixed martial arts’ first ever fine art... -
Couture Confirmed For Book Launch and Signing At BAMMA 8
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Europe’s largest and most prominent Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion, The British Association of Mixed Martial Arts... -
SCC Middleweight Title Change-up: Jay Silva set to replace Elvis Mutapcic
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Las Vegas, NV, Oct 26, 2011: Elvis Mutapcic has suffered a knee-injury during training and has been forced to withdraw from his title shot at... -
ONE Fighting Championship™ announces largest MMA network in Asian history
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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26 October, 2011 - Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ has signed mutually exclusive partnerships with most of the major Asian MMA... -
UFC 137 Preview: The Main Card
By: Jason Probst
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A show that has been through a rash of upheavals and main-event changes, UFC 137 kicks off Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas with Nick Diaz squaring off against... -
Olympic Disappointment Turns to MMA Gold
By: Sam Genovese
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The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing served as a crossroads for Bellator Fighting Championships welterweight titleholder Ben Askren -
MMA POWER TOUR FIGHT CARD CONFIRMED FOR DECEMBER 9th 2011
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The MMA Power Tour, a TRMG Sports property, officially confirmed last night the official card to be presented on December 9th... -
Former Bellator Champion Lyman Good Returns to face Michael Costa in Welterweight Tournament Qualifier at Bellator 59
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that former Bellator Welterweight Champion Lyman “Cyborg” Good will make... -
New York Mixed Martial Arts Initiative (NYMMAI) Fundraiser to Support Self-Defense Programs for Youth in East Harlem Set for October 29
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The New York Mixed Martial Arts Initiative (NYMMAI) is pleased to announce that its annual fundraiser will take place on... -
On the Water with ‘Money’ Mendes
By: Greg Savage
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UFC featherweight contender Chad Mendes shares one of his favorite pastimes with the Sherdog crew, as they experience fishing’s highs and lows. -
Pictures: Samurai MMA Pro 2011
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Big show veterans Jamie Yager and Waachiim Spiritwolf had mixed results at Samurai MMA Pro 2011. Dave Mandel was cageside to take in the fights... -
Pictures: Bellator 55
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Alexis Vila and Eduardo Dantas advanced to the finals of Bellator’s Season 5 bantamweight tournament. Dave Mandel was cageside for Bellator 55... -
TUNE IN TONIGHT FOR "INSIDE MMA" LIVE ON HDNET
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- It's a packed house tonight as "Inside MMA" comes to you LIVE at 8:00 p.m. ET. Cesar Gracie will be joining Kenny and Bas... -
B.J. Penn’s Love-Hate Relationship
By: Brian Knapp
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B.J. Penn at times sounds like a man divided, eternally grateful for the fame, fortune and opportunity mixed martial arts has provided him, yet... -
Manuwa moves to 10-0 with first round demolition of Nick Chapman
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Jimi Manuwa showed just why he's one of the hottest prospects outside of the big show on Saturday night with an emphatic... -
Technique of the Week: Toe Hold
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UFC featherweight Nam Phan demonstrates a slick toe hold in this edition of Sherdog.com’s Technique of the Week, which was filmed at Phan’s... -
Cro Cop: 10 Defining Moments
By: Todd Martin
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As Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic’s storied career winds to its conclusion, he has no shortage of highs and lows to reflect upon. -
Bantamweight Finals Set As Vila, Dantas Secure Spots at Bellator 55
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Alexis Vila and Eduardo Dantas both earned a place in the Bellator Bantamweight Tournament Finals after defeating their... -
Bellator 55 Weigh-In Results
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Bellator 55 weigh-ins have been completed from Yuma, Arizona in preparation for Bellator’s Saturday night event at... -
Yuma’s Carlos Flores vs. Richard Hale in a Light Heavyweight Battle at Bellator 55 from Cocopah this Saturday
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- As Bellator’s fifth season marches on, the promotion is preparing for a night of stars at Bellator 55 from Cocopah Resort... -
Cage Rage UK 24 to be Streamed Globally by GFL
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The anticipation ahead of Cage Rage UK 24: Hands of War has reached fever pitch and the organization has announced that the... -
TUNE IN TONIGHT FOR LIVE COVERAGE OF XFC 14: RESURRECTION
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Live from Orlando, FL, HDNet brings you all the action from "XFC 14: Resurrection" where Former WEC Champion Jamie Varner... -
Fighters Only announces Chael Sonnen as host of the 2011 World Mixed Martial Arts Awards as well as TV deal with the FOX Sports Network
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Fighters Only, the world’s leading mixed martial arts magazine, today announced that the most outspoken man in mixed... -
LION FIGHT PROMOTIONS WBC CHAMPIONSHIP MUAY THAI EVENT
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lion Fight Promotions announced today that it has added a heavyweight contest between Brazilian Muay Thai and K-1 Champion Eduardo Maiorino (40-14 (20 KO’s) of Richmond, Calif. via Campo... -
Title shot the target for Turner
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- GRAHAM ‘AFTERBURNER‘ TURNER has expressed his desire to showcase his talents during Cage Warriors’ busy schedule of... -
Photos: Samurai MMA Pro Weigh-ins
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UFC veteran Jamie Yager and his opponent, Mozzy Arfa, made official their headlining bout for Friday’s Samurai MMA Pro 2011 event, which takes... -
Nomad’s Next Stop
By: Tristen Critchfield
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One day, approximately a decade or so ago, a fresh-faced college graduate walked into a Minnesota bar in search of a job as a bouncer. -
Bellator 55 official weigh-in scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST Friday
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator 55 will take place FRIDAY at 8:00 P.M. EST inside Cocopah Casino,... -
Jackson’s MMA Series Weigh-Ins Set for October 21st at the Hard Rock Albuquerque Showroom
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Jackson’s MMA Series returns October 22nd, 2011! The Jackson’s MMA Series has become the premiere MMA fight promotion... -
mma & muay thai week on GFL COMBAT SPORTS NETWORK
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Friday, October 21, 2011 7:30pm ET featuring Ringside MMA 12 – Daley vs Fioravanti from the Bell Center, Montreal, Canada. -
JORDAN BURROUGHS, 2011 FILA WORLD CHAMPION & 2X NCAA DI WRESTLING CHAMPION, TO ENDORSE CAGE FIGHTER
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lutte Licensing Group, LLC, the exclusive licensed supplier of Cage Fighter® & CF® Athletic branded sports apparel,... -
Bellator 55: What to Watch For
By: Brian Knapp
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Christian M'Pumbu was just another face in an eight-man crowd when he entered the Bellator Fighting Championships Season 4 light heavyweight... -
10 Questions for Ed ‘Wild’ West
By: Chris Nelson
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Ed West has lost one of his last 10 fights, and he’s itching to get it back. Before he can exact revenge on Bellator Fighting Championships bantamweight ace... -
Pictures: Bitetti Combat 10
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Andre “Chatuba” Santos won three fights in a single evening to capture a one-night tournament crown at Bitetti Combat 10. Marcelo Alonso was... -
Sherdog’s Guide to ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
By: Scott Holmes
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On last week’s episode, Dustin Pague nabbed Team Mayhem’s fourth straight win by choking out Louis Gaudinot. This week, before Louis can even get his breath back, trouble is afoot.... -
Pictures: M-1 Challenge 27
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On the campus of Grand Canyon University, Vinny Magalhaes and Kenny Garner earned stoppage wins at M-1 Challenge 27, allowing them both to leave... -
Philadelphia versus New York
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- TaKe On Productions, New York’s premiere Muay Thai promotion, and MSG Sports announced today that the “Battle at... -
Not From a Galaxy Far, Far Away
By: Tony Loiseleur
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TOKYO -- On only her second day in Japan, Amanda Lucas -- daughter of “Star Wars” creator George Lucas -- is scheduled to do a photo shoot to endorse a clothing brand dubbed Helmet, worn recently by Japanese fighting standouts... -
Pictures: Bellator 54
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Alexander Shlemenko and Vitor Vianna punched their way into the finals of Bellator’s Season 5 middleweight tournament at Bellator 54. Keith... -
Ring Announcer Mike Markham To Be The Voice Of The MMA Power Tour
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Professional Ring Announcer Mike Markham has agreed to be the voice of the MMA Power Tour. The Tour is scheduled to begin... -
RISING BANTAMWEIGHT JARED PAPAZIAN HAS HIS SIGHTS SET ON UFC GOLD
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Mixed martial arts is today’s “it” sport. It’d be hard for anyone to argue that. As a result, more and more young... -
M-one grand muay thai CHAMPIONSHIP
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Special Free View’s of previous PPV fight/events at GFL’s Facebook.com/GFLiTV and Ustream.com/GFLTV -
Nate Jolly sees XFC 14 as his coming out party
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Nate Jolly feels he is ready for the big time. With an impressive 10-3 record Jolly has paid his dues as a professional... -
HDNET ANNOUNCES NEW DEAL WITH PROELITE, INC.
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- As announced on last night’s LIVE broadcast of “Inside MMA”, HDNet unveiled a new, multi-fight, multi-year television... -
Love is relishing Aussie adventure
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- SCOTTISH middleweight Allan Love has described his appointment as head coach at the MMA Clinic’s new gym in Australia as a... -
Pictures: W-1 MMA 7 ‘Reloaded’
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Chuck O'Neil outpointed fellow UFC veteran Marcus Davis at Warrior-1 MMA 7 “Reloaded.” William Musacchia was cageside at the BankUnited... -
Pictures: Grabaka Live ‘1st Cage Attack’
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Grabaka, the team of many of Japan’s top fighters, promoted its first event Oct. 15 at the Differ Ariake in Tokyo. Big show veterans Sanae Kikuta, Dokonjonosuke Mishima and... -
PXC 27- Pacific Xtreme Combat Presents Double Title Fight Spectacular
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- After huge rating success with its first two Philippine cards, Pacific Xtreme Combat will return to its home base of Guam... -
Gamma Labs Announces UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer As An Official Brand Ambassador
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Palmer has joined the company as one of their official Brand Ambassadors. A UFC Octagon Girl, Palmer is a professional model and artist, as well... -
Justin Greskiewicz vs. Eddie Martinez Main Event To Headline “Battle At Bally’s” Muay Thai Kickboxing Event in Atlantic City
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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New York, NY (October 18, 2011) – TaKe On Productions, New York’s premiere Muay Thai promotion, and MSG Sports announced today that the... -
TUNE IN TONIGHT FOR "INSIDE MMA" LIVE ON HDNET
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- "Inside MMA makes it's move to Mondays starting tonight! On the live broadcast, Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined in the... -
RINGSIDE 12
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- After a resoundingly successful debut at the Bell Centre last spring, Ringside MMA will once again make its presence felt... -
When ‘Lightning’ Strikes
By: Michael Selecky
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Long before his name became synonymous with the February 2006 Securitas Depot robbery of approximately $92 million in Tonbridge, England, “Lightning”... -
Technique of the Week: Half-Guard Heel Hook
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UFC featherweight Nam Phan demonstrates a nasty heel hook from half guard in this edition of Sherdog.com’s Technique of the Week, which was... -
Shlemenko, Vianna TKO their way to Bellator Middleweight Finals
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Returning to Atlantic City for the second time this season, Bellator Fighting Championships brought the fans to their feet... -
Co-main events set for MFC 32
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Maximum Fighting Championship launches what will be its biggest and boldest schedule in organization history with the... -
Cage Warriors set for the next level
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- CAGE WARRIORS director Graham Boylan has promised to take the promotion to “the next level” in 2012. -
UFC Champions: By the Numbers
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Go beyond the wins and losses and delve into the statistical data behind the success of the UFC champions -
Pictures: Road FC 4 ‘Young Guns’
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Road Fighting Championship held its “Young Guns” event to showcase upcoming Korean MMA talent. Greg Samborski was cageside at the Grand... -
6 Questions for Rickson Gracie
By: Marcelo Alonso
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More than a decade has passed since Rickson Gracie competed in mixed martial arts, but the 52-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt still... -
Bellator 54 Weigh-In Results
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Bellator 54 weigh-ins have been completed from Caesars Atlantic City in preparation for Bellator’s Saturday night event... -
Scott Barrett faces former training partner Carmelo Marrero at XFC 14
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The UCF Arena will be rocking on October 21st when Scott Barrett steps into the XFC cage to take on UFC veteran Carmelo... -
M-1 GLOBAL Challenge XXVII Weigh-in Results
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- All fighters on the M-1 GLOBAL Challenge XXVII event scheduled for tomorrow, October 14, 2011, at the Grand Canyon... -
Nickname Masks Love for the Game
By: Sam Genovese
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There is nothing fun-sized about Zach Makovsky’s love for mixed martial arts. -
Samurai MMA Pro
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Samurai Pro Sports is pleased to announce the first in a series of local Los Angeles-based Mixed... -
ANTHONY “SHOWTIME” PETTIS DISCUSSES HUGE UFC 136 VICTORY
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- This past Saturday, Sergio “Showtime” Pettis showcased perhaps his most complete all-around showing to date in a... -
Alvarez vs. Chandler Lightweight World Title Fight plus Lombard vs. Prangley Superfight Headline Loaded Bellator 58
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Bellator Lightweight title will be on the line November 19th as Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez squares off... -
ANDERSON SILVA'S MANAGER ED SOARES FIRES BACK AT CHAEL SONNEN
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- As a response to some recent comments by Chael Sonnen (in which he called out his UFC middleweight rival Anderson Silva)... -
Bellator 54 official weigh-in scheduled for 5:00 p.m. EST Friday
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator 54 will take place FRIDAY at 5:00 P.M. EST inside Caesars Atlantic... -
Armageddon at The Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday, October 22
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Donofrio MMA, Michigan's Premier MMA Promoters Return With Another Heart-Stopping Evening of Full-Contact Cage Fighting. -
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS THE TOP AMERICAN FIGHTERS FACE OFF AGAINST THAI WORLD CHAMPIONS
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Thai Boxing Inc. and M-One Grand Muay Thai proudly bring to you “USA vs. Thailand” on Friday, October 21st at Club... -
This week on GFL COMBAT SPORTS NETWORK
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Friday, October 14, 2011 9:00pm ET featuring Clash at the Kilt II from Tilted Kilt, Elgin, Il. In the main event of the... -
W-1: RELOADED Fighter Weigh In Tomorrow/Friday - Open To Public
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Former UFC superstar and W-1 main event fighter Marcus Davis “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series contestant and W-1... -
EFC AFRICA 11: Full Fight Card Finalised
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- After a host of bone-jarring joint locks and jaw-dropping knockouts at 5 massively successful events this year, EFC AFRICA is... -
AFC 7 “Break Out”
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(PRES RELEASE) -- Victoria-based Armageddon Fighting Championship has announced the line-up for their seventh event, AFC 7: “Break Out” to... -
Marquez Throws the First Punch, Where Art Thou Pacquiao?
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Global Village Champions Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao have both joined Yank Barry and Global Village Champion... -
Bellator 54: What to Watch For
By: Brian Knapp
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The setup was perfect from a Bellator Fighting Championships standpoint: a compelling five-round title fight featuring one of the promotion’s most coveted stars against one of its most promising talents, all on a night when... -
Sherdog’s Guide to ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
By: Scott Holmes
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Last week, we learned that Team Bisping now has a mole within the ranks of Team Miller: John Dodson has been feeding precious info to Bisping. It’s like “The Departed” in four-ounce gloves. Now, Bisping has learned that the next fight Jason Miller plans to pick is... -
Pictures: MFC 31 ‘The Rundown’
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Ryan Jimmo extended his winning streak to 16 with a unanimous decision over UFC and Pride veteran Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at MFC 31 “The... -
UFC® RETURNS TO TORONTO
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship® returns to Toronto this December with an epic light heavyweight title fight pitting... -
Pictures: Bellator 53
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Ben Saunders and Douglas Lima made bold statements as they advanced to the finals of Bellator’s Season 5 welterweight tournament at Bellator... -
Pictures: SFC 5 ‘Germany vs. Georgia’
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Tim Leidecker photographed European prospects at the Rheinstrandhalle in Karlsruhe, Germany, as Superior Fighting Championship held an 11-bout fight... -
W-1 reloaded Saturday live on GFL
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Warrior One MMA® (W-1®) unleashes a powerful lineup for its next event – “W-1: RELOADED” to be Broadcast Live on GFL... -
TEAM PALOOKA’S MIKE MASSENZIO WINS BIG AT UFC 136
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- At UFC 136, middleweight Mike Massenzio made his Team Palooka debut with a gutsy, come-from-behind victory against former WEC... -
Free Video-on-Demand: CFA 3
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Free video-on-demand is available from Championship Fighting Alliance 3 which streamed live Sunday, Oct. 9 on Sherdog.com. -
Hayes out, Santos in for Semi-Finals of Bellator Heavyweight Tournament
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Thiago Santos, on the heels of an impressive performance and first-round submission win last Saturday night, will step in for... -
Bellator Live on MTV2 Returns to Cocopah Casino in Yuma, Arizona October 22 for Bellator 55
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships announced today the promotion will return to Cocopah Resort and Casino in Yuma, Arizona for... -
Slow start frustrates Wheeler
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- AFTER picking up his fourth victory of 2011 against Kevin Donnelly at Cage Warriors 44 last weekend, it’s certainly been a... -
By the Numbers: UFC 136
By: Brian Knapp
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Much like hall of famers Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture, Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard will be forever linked by their trilogy. -
Technique of the Week: Ankle Lock
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UFC featherweight Nam Phan demonstrates a sick ankle lock in this edition of Sherdog.com’s Technique of the Week, which was filmed at Phan’s... -
Pictures: Instinct Fighting 1
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Former UFC middleweight title challenger Patrick Cote tasted victory at Instinct MMA’s inaugural show at the Centre d'Excellence Sports... -
Phan Secures Revenge, Win Bonus at UFC 136
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Nam Phan captured not only redemption with his victory over Leonard Garcia at UFC 136, but also Fight of the Night honors for his performance in... -
The Turning Point: Edgar vs. Maynard 3
By: Chris Nelson
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The state of Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard’s faces hardly told the story of their third encounter as the men sat on the dais for Saturday’s... -
Saunders, Lima Secured Spots in Welterweight Finals at Bellator 53
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- There were eight at the start but after Bellator 53 in Miami, OK, just two men remain in the Bellator Season 5 Welterweight... -
Pictures: Sao Jose Super Fight
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At Sao Jose Super Fight, some of southern Brazil's best up-and-coming talents took to the cage and turned in nine thrilling finishes in 11... -
Matches to Make After UFC 136
By: Brian Knapp
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For the second time in 10 months, Frankie Edgar brought Rocky Balboa to life in the cage. -
An ‘Assassin’ in Position
By: Tristen Critchfield
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Where some might see an overmatched opponent, Melvin Guillard sees another opportunity. -
Joe Lauzon’s Unlikely Call to Arms
By: Yael Grauer
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As a rule, Joe Lauzon is careful not to call out fighters. -
Bellator 53 Weigh-In Results
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Bellator 53 weigh-ins have been completed from Buffalo Run Casino in preparation for Bellator’s Saturday night event at... -
Championship Fighting Alliance
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Press Release- Miami, Florida. – Beginning with CFA 03, fans will no longer have a gaping hole in their MMA viewing schedule. It will mark the... -
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 25 YEARS THE TOP AMERICAN FIGHTERS FACE OFF AGAINST THAI WORLD CHAMPIONS
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Thai Boxing Inc. and M-One Grand Muay Thai proudly bring to you “USA vs. Thailand” on Friday, October... -
Edge Fighter Challenge Finalists Announced
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Jackson’s MMA Series returns October 22nd, 2011! The Jackson’s MMA Series has become the premiere... -
MFC signs with TSN2
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Maximum Fighting Championship, Canada’s undisputed leader in mixed martial arts, is proud to announce that it is... -
Lake wants shot at Kraniotakes
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- HAVING made a successful Cage Warriors debut last weekend, Dayman Lake has already set his sights on a clash with Andreas... -
Edgar-Maynard 2: Dissecting a Classic
By: Todd Martin
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When Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard fought for a second time on New Year’s Day, few expected the memorable and controversial war that transpired. -
9 Questions for Jose Aldo
By: Gleidson Venga
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Twelve consecutive opponents have tried and failed to solve the violent riddle that is UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo. -
JIMMO TO DEFEND HIS MFC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE- LIVE TOMORROW NIGHT ON HDNET!
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- They went face to face last week on “Inside MMA,” and tomorrow night Ryan Jimmo and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou go toe to... -
Heavyweight Battles continue when Santos faces Burns To Kick off Saturday’s MTV2 & EPIX Event at Bellator 53
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- When Thiago Santos and Josh Burns step into the cage this Saturday at Bellator 53, one of the two will secure their spot as... -
ROUFUSPORT AMONGST FIGHT TEAMS NOMINATED FOR WMMA’S GYM OF THE YEAR
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- It was announced recently that Roufusport has been nominated for “Gym of the Year” by the prestigious World MMA Awards,... -
This week on GFL COMBAT SPORTS NETWORK
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Special Free View’s of previous PPV fight/events at GFL’s Facebook.com/GFLiTV and Ustream.com/GFLTV -
Bellator 53 official weigh-in scheduled for 3:00 p.m. EST Friday
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The weigh-in and pre-fight press conference for Bellator 53 will take place FRIDAY at 3:00 P.M. EST inside the Buffalo Run... -
Lion Fight Promotions: Battle In The Desert 4
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lion Fight Promotions announced today that surging Muay Thai star Chaz Mulkey (7-4) of Las Vegas will collide with four-time... -
Duffy vows to bounce back
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- JOSEPH DUFFY insists he’ll return a more determined fighter in 2012, having been beaten by Ivan Musardo at Cage Warriors 44... -
EFC AFRICA middleweight championship fight signed
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- EFC AFRICA is proud to announce that middleweight champion Garreth McLellan and title challenger Jeremy Smith have signed... -
Pros Pick: Edgar vs. Maynard 3
By: Mike Sloan
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Finally, after two memorable battles and a rather lengthy delay, lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and unbeaten No. 1 contender Gray Maynard... -
Sherdog’s Guide to ‘The Ultimate Fighter’
By: Scott Holmes
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The third episode of the 14th season of “The Ultimate Fighter” was award-winning. It’s not that the episode itself should win anything,... -
Knuckleup
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Knuckleup has fast become a new driving force behind UK MMA and returns this Halloween with ‘Eclipse’ at the Hull ice... -
I’m a worthy champion, insists Musardo
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- NEWLY-crowned CWFC lightweight champion Ivan ‘The Terrible’ Musardo says he’s prepared to defend his title against... -
FIGHT NOW TV Airing INSTINCT MMA Live
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- America’s only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel – FIGHT NOW TV TM – keeps the LIVE action coming as it... -
Frank Trigg Appointed Official Spokesperson for MMA Adventure
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- MMA Adventure Co., a company that offers mixed martial arts fans the chance to embark on one-on-one adventures with today's... -
Mortimore still keen on Lake bout
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- HAVING been ruled out of his scheduled clash with Dayman Lake at Cage Warriors 44 due to a back injury, Jay Mortimore (6-2-0)... -
UFC 136 Preview: The Main Card
By: Jason Probst
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In the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s deepest and most talented division, challenges aplenty await the victor of Frankie Edgar-Gray Maynard 3. -
Bellator 53: What to Watch For
By: Brian Knapp
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As Bellator Fighting Championships welterweight titleholder Ben Askren prepares to defend his crown against Jay Hieron in a matter of weeks, the... -
Pictures: Pancrase ‘Impressive Tour 10’
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Sherdog.com’s Taro Irei was ringside at Differ Ariake in Tokyo on Oct. 2, when welterweight King of Pancrase Takenori Sato kept his title in a three-round draw with Eiji Ishikawa in the main event of... -
M-1 CHALLENGE XXVII: GURAM VS GARNER 2 FULL CARD AIRS LIVE ON SHOWTIME®
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- M-1 GLOBAL announces the full card for the mixed martial arts (MMA) event titled M-1 Challenge XXVII: Guram vs. Garner 2.... -
Mason eyeing Cage Warriors title
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Jack Mason says he’s keen to put the disappointment of Saturday’s loss to Brian Foster behind him and is now setting his... -
RITC 156 UFC Veteran Mike Whitehead vs Joseph Thompson
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- RITC 156 UFC Veteran Mike Whitehead vs Joseph Thompson Saturday October 22, 2011 Wild Horse Pass Casino, Chandler, AZ... -
Reality fighting live this saturday on GFL
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Reality Fighting returns live on the GFL Combat Sports Network on October 8 from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut... -
Fight Summit MMA Business Conference Extends Early Bird Ticket Discount Through October
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Fight Summit MMA Business Conference announced today that they have extended their early bird discounts tickets and passes... -
MANDALAY BAY TO HOST CLOSED CIRCUIT VIEWING PARTY FOR UFC® 137
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- When the overwhelming demand for event tickets for UFC® 137: ST-PIERRE vs. CONDIT resulted in an immediate sellout, the... -
Lombard vs. Prangley Headline Bellator 58
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that reigning middleweight champion Hector Lombard will put his 24-fight... -
Duffy to undergo surgery
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Joseph Duffy will have surgery tomorrow on the hand injury he sustained during Saturday’s defeat to Ivan Musardo at Cage... -
Pictures: Bellator 52
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Blagoi Ivanov, Mike Hayes, Ron Sparks and Eric Prindle advanced in Bellator’s Season 5 heavyweight tournament. Keith Mills was cageside at the... -
Cut Throat MMA Live on GFL
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Cut Throat MMA invades Aurora, IL, with the third installment of its Invasion series with Invasion 3, live from La Sierra at... -
YASUBEY ENOMOTO VS. JOSH THORPE OFFICIAL FOR M-1 CHALLENGE: GURAM VS GARNER 2
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- M-1 GLOBAL announces the addition of Sengoku veteran Yasubey Enomoto (7-3) versus dangerous wrestler Josh Thorpe (10-4) for... -
Asylum Fight League XXXVI
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Asylum Fight League is back with its 2011 season finale this Saturday, October 8th at the Asylum Arena located at 7... -
UFC® HITS THE PALMS IN LAS VEGAS ON DEC. 3
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship® returns to the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, Dec. 3 just in time for... -
Chael Sonnen: In His Own Words
By: Brian Knapp
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Chael Sonnen has mastered the soundbyte.
Since re-entering the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2009, the mouthy 34-year-old middleweight... -
In Memory Of
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Abi Mestre was on his way to making a name for himself as a professional fighter. After some success wrestling at American... -
Toyo Tires® Sponsors UFC® Light Heavyweight Brandon “The Truth” Vera
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. announces the sponsorship of UFC® Light Heavyweight fighter, Brandon “The Truth” Vera as a Team... -
Showdown Fights presents “Evolution”
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Showdown Fights presents “Evolution” November 18th 2011 at 7:00pm live from the UCCU Events Center in Orem, Utah. -
“JOE PALOOKA” ISSUES #1 & #2 TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE ONLINE TODAY
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- “Joe Palooka” creator Joe Antonacci today announced the exciting news that MMA comic book fans have been waiting for: The... -
The Turning Point: Wiman vs. Danzig
By: Chris Nelson
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It was the type of contest most easily described in clichés, an “all-out war” (or a “good, old-fashioned scrap,” if you prefer) where... -
Technique of the Week: Half-Guard Kneebar
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UFC featherweight Nam Phan demonstrates a sick kneebar from half-guard in this edition of Sherdog.com’s Technique of the Week, which was... -
Cage Warriors statement regarding Premier Sports CWFC 44 broadcast
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- During the course of last night’s Cage Warriors 44 show at the HMV Forum in London, CWFC officials were made aware of an... -
Maximum Fighting Championship Press Conference
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Maximum Fighting Championship, Canada’s undisputed No. 1 mixed martial arts organization, returns to Edmonton, Alberta,... -
UFC stars to fight for Heavyweight Title in Belfast
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Northern Ireland’s only ever heavyweight UFC fighter Colin “Big C” Robinson is making his return to the octagon when he... -
Sparks, Hayes, Prindle, Ivanov Advance to Heavyweight Semifinals
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- It was an action-packed start to the Bellator Heavyweight Tournament as eight heavy hitters lined up inside the L’Auberge... -
Musardo snatches CWFC title
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Joseph Duffy brought a large and vocal band of supporters to the HMV Forum tonight but they were stunned into silence when... -
Matches to Make After UFC Live 6
By: Brian Knapp
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For the first time since he invaded the bantamweight division with his flashy footwork, Dominick Cruz was forced to adapt to someone else’s style. The blinding speed of... -
Pictures: Team Quest in China
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Team Quest coaches Pat Healy and Brad Hannah are holding a six-week training camp for fighters at China’s Xian Sports University, organized by Hong Kong’s... -
11 Questions for Randy Couture
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC hall of famer Randy Couture spoke with Sherdog.com just after the release of his new film, “Setup.” -
Askren vs. Hieron Welterweight World Title Fight Set for October 29 From Kansas City’s Memorial Hall
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that undefeated Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren will put his title... -
Hornbuckle and Zaromskis to Battle at Score Fighting Series Hamilton Show
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(PRESS RELEASE) -- A showdown between two high octane welterweights has been added as the co-main event to the Score Fighting Series October...

