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A Night of Tweets: UFC 183 Mixed martial arts journalism is a serious business. Following the MMA community on Twitter, is not. The following is a light-hearted (and sometimes insightful) look at how the combat sports world viewed...

Mike Fridley

Jan 31, 2015

UFC 183 Notebook: Treasure Hunter Performance bonus king Joe Lauzon schemes to expose the weaknesses he sees in Al Iaquinta’s game on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Brian Knapp

Jan 30, 2015

UFC 183 Weigh-in Pictures Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz stood toe-to-toe at the UFC 183 weigh-ins.

Dave Mandel

Jan 30, 2015

Pros Pick: Silva vs. Diaz Trainers, fellow fighters peg Anderson Silva as roughly a 2-to-1 favorite over Nick Diaz in their UFC 183 main event.

Mike Sloan

Jan 30, 2015

Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 183 Edition The Ultimate Fighting Championship goes the super fight route for its annual Super Bowl weekend event on Saturday in Las Vegas.

RJ Clifford

Jan 30, 2015

Pictures: UFC 183 Media Day Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz stood toe-to-toe Thursday at the UFC 183 weigh-ins.

Dave Mandel

Jan 29, 2015

Preview: UFC 183 ‘Silva vs. Diaz’ Former middleweight champion Anderson Silva collides with the volatile Nick Diaz on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Patrick Wyman

Jan 29, 2015

TINKERBELL INJURED, FORCED TO WITHDRAW FROM EFC 37 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Johannesburg, South Africa – On 21 February, J.P. Kruger was set to face Darren ‘Double D’ Daniel in the Hexagon for...

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Jan 29, 2015

Igor Pokrajac signs with FFC! (PRESS RELEASE) -- Igor Pokrajac is the new member of the FFC roster. This Tuesday the former UFC fighter signed a deal with the leading...

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Jan 29, 2015

IMMAF SIGNS WITH UFC FIGHT PASS (PRESS RELEASE) -- The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) and UFC are pleased to announce that UFCFIGHTPASS.com, the UFC’s...

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Jan 29, 2015

Brokenshire to Face Rival Erosa for 145lb. Championship at Super Fight League America 3 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, Washington - Brian Halquist Productions and CageSport MMA are proud to announce Super Fight League America 3, live...

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Jan 29, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Fights That Failed to Live Up to Their Hype In mixed martial arts, heavy promotion is a constant, but so, too, is the failure to live up to expectations.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Patrick Wyman

Jan 28, 2015

BEN ASKREN AND LUIS SANTOS SET TO BATTLE FOR ONE FC WELTERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (PRESS RELEASE) -- Singapore: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), has announced its return to Kuala Lumpur with another blockbuster event. ONE FC: AGE OF CHAMPIONS is set to take place on 13 March at the iconic Stadium Putra. The main event will feature a ONE FC Flyweight World Championship bout wherein incumbent champion...

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Jan 28, 2015

Presenting “Blood Brothers” on March 7 at Menominee Casino Resort (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (January 22, 2015) On Saturday, March 7, 2015, King of the Cage, one of the world’s premier...

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Jan 28, 2015

UFC 183 Statistical Matchup Analysis: Silva vs. Diaz Anderson Silva returns from a horrific leg injury to face Nick Diaz on Saturday in Las Vegas. What do the numbers reveal about their clash?

Eric Stinton

Jan 27, 2015

Technique of the Week: Sick Armbar from Arm-Triangle Choke Transition Cain Carrizosa and Joe Murphy demonstrate an armbar transition from an arm-triangle choke in this edition of Sherdog.com’s Technique of the...

Dave Mandel

Jan 27, 2015

CARD FOR K-1 CHINA VS. JAPAN ON FEBRUARY 1ST (PRESS RELEASE) -- On February 1st in Golden Eagle Culture City in Changsua, China K-1 will present K-1 China vs. Japan. The event will be...

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Jan 27, 2015

Bellator's British Invasion has a new king - King Mo Lawal takes on Cheick Kongo Feb. 27 (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Injury has forced the delay of a heavily anticipated matchup between Bobby Lashley (12-2) and James Thompson (20-14) but Bellator MMA officials have announced a blockbuster fight to replace it in Muhammed Lawal (14-4) vs. Cheick Kongo (22-9-2). Also ...

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Jan 27, 2015

UFC on Fox 14 Post-Mortem: Changing Course Run out of the Ultimate Fighting Championship three years ago, Anthony Johnson on Saturday suddenly altered the 205-pound hierarchy.

John Hoven

Jan 26, 2015

The Walkmen: UFC on Fox 14 Walkout Songs Lil Wayne’s “Moment” brought Anthony Johnson to the cage on Saturday, as he established himself as a No. 1 contender.

Mike Sloan

Jan 26, 2015

GLORY 19: Tickets on Sale! (PRESS RELEASE) -- The GLORY World Heavyweight Title is on the line at GLORY 19 on February 6th! Heavyweight Champ Rico Verhoeven squares off versus powerhouse Errol Zimmerman and American Middleweight striking sensation...

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Jan 26, 2015

Thoughts & Shots: UFC on Fox 14 Anthony Johnson rumbled past Alexander Gustafsson on Saturday, leaving some 30,000 disappointed Swedes in his wake.

Greg Savage

Jan 25, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC on Fox 14 Not even the rabid support of some 30,000 of his fellow Swedes could save Alexander Gustafsson.

Brian Knapp

Jan 25, 2015

By the Numbers: UFC on Fox 14 Hyperbole is pretty common in the mixed martial arts world, but Anthony Johnson may very well be the scariest guy in the UFC’s light...

Tristen Critchfield

Jan 25, 2015

A Night of Tweets: UFC on Fox 14 Mixed martial arts journalism is a serious business. Following the MMA community on Twitter, is not. The following is a light-hearted (and sometimes insightful) look at how the combat sports world viewed...

Mike Fridley

Jan 24, 2015

Rapid Reaction: UFC on Fox 14 Sherdog.com staffers react to UFC on Fox 14 in real-time.

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Jan 24, 2015

UFC on Fox 14 Weigh-in Pictures Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Johnson stood face-to-face at the UFC on Fox 14 weigh-ins.

Ryan O’Leary

Jan 23, 2015

UFC on Fox 14 Notebook: Risky Business Gegard Mousasi on Saturday must navigate all the dangers that come along with facing an aging but still venomous Dan Henderson.

Brian Knapp

Jan 23, 2015

“Sugar” Shane Mosley & Phoenix Zoo to Host MMA's First SUPER BRAWL SHOWDOWN (PRESS RELEASE) -- Washington, DC (USA): Rising mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion Mosley Showdown in association with Swarm Entertainment and...

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Jan 23, 2015

King of the Cage Signs Agreement with Chinook Winds Casino Resort for Multiple Shows in 2015 RANCHO CUCAMONGA,California - King of the Cage, one of the world’s premier organizations for Mixed Martial Arts, is proud to announce that a...

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Jan 23, 2015

XFC Announces Fighter Releases; Including Two Current XFC Championship Title Holders Stripped of Their Belts (PRESS RELEASE) -- Spring Lake, MI - With a growing roster of world class fighters from regions spanning the globe, XFC has become an...

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Jan 23, 2015

M-1 Challenge 55 getting stacked with Fiorvanti-Kudukhashvili, Vitruk-Coga added (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - M-1 Global's 2015 season-opening event, M-1 Challenge 55: Guram Gugenishvili Memorial Show, is...

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Jan 23, 2015

ALL CAPS Sherdog.com editor and amateur television photographer Chris Nelson compiles his finest and freakiest MMA-related screencaps for your perusal in...

ALL CAPS

Chris Nelson

Jan 22, 2015

Pros Pick: Gustafsson vs. Johnson Trainers, fellow fighters install Alexander Gustafsson as a healthy favorite ahead of his UFC on Fox 14 clash with Anthony Johnson.

Mike Sloan

Jan 22, 2015

UFC RETURNS TO DALLAS ON MARCH 14 WITH TWO TITLE FIGHTS (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nevada – Two world titles are on the line when the UFC® returns to the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Saturday, March 14 as lightweight champion Anthony Pettis defends his title for the second time when he meets No. 1 contender Rafael dos Anjos and newly-crowned women’s strawweight champion Carla...

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Jan 22, 2015

Chris Weidman, Frankie Edgar, Matt Serra and ROC Alumni Reflect (PRESS RELEASE) -- NEW YORK, NY (January 20, 2015) – The statistics don’t lie. With more than 90 UFC athletes bred from his stable over the...

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Jan 22, 2015

Blood, Booze and the UFC (PRESS RELEASE) -- If you haven't heard, I have published my second book Memoirs of a Machine: Blood, Booze and the UFC. If you are a fan of MMA...

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Jan 22, 2015

Preview: UFC on Fox 14 Alexander Gustafsson meets Anthony Johnson on Saturday in Sweden, with a shot at the light heavyweight title on the line.

Patrick Wyman

Jan 21, 2015

Boxing Opinion: Can Deontay Wilder Emerge as a Heavyweight Star? Each jab came with blunt force, as Bermane Stiverne’s neck bounced back and forth as if on a spring, keeping his head from falling off each...

Boxing

Joseph Santoliquito

Jan 21, 2015

FROM THE MAT TO THE CAGE: PENA EAGER FOR A SHOT AT THE FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE (PRESS RELEASE) -- On January 24, Luis Pena will take on his toughest opponent to date, Will Calhoun, for V3Fights’ Featherweight Title. Pena...

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Jan 21, 2015

Technique of the Week: Arm Triangle from Guard Cain Carrizosa and Joe Murphy demonstrate the arm triangle from guard in this edition of Sherdog.com’s Technique of the Week at Triunfo...

Dave Mandel

Jan 20, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Greatest Punchers While MMA’s history pales by comparison to the long past of boxing, the sport has also produced more than a few leather-slingers of note.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Patrick Wyman

Jan 20, 2015

XFC International Reaches Milestones in 2014 Including Major Broadcasting/Distribution Agreements with HBO LATAM, REDE TV, & Terra (PRESS RELEASE) -- Spring Lake, MI - Last year was a banner year for the XFC, but not in the typical manner of what XFC and MMA enthusiast have...

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Jan 20, 2015

Pictures: WSOF 17 Jake Shields made a statement against Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Brian Foster at World Series of Fighting 17.

Dave Mandel

Jan 19, 2015

Pictures: UFC Fight Night ‘McGregor vs. Siver’ Post-Fight Press Conference Conor McGregor hardly had a scratch on his face at the UFC Fight Night “McGregor vs. Siver” post-fight press conference.

Jeff Sherwood

Jan 19, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night ‘McGregor vs. Siver’ All the hype and hysterics mask one inconvenient truth for Conor McGregor detractors: The man is one heck of a mixed martial artist.

Brian Knapp

Jan 18, 2015

By the Numbers: UFC Fight Night Boston Conor McGregor continues to deliver.

Tristen Critchfield

Jan 18, 2015

Boxing Pics: Wilder vs. Stiverne Deontay Wilder became the first undefeated American heavyweight champion since Riddick Bowe in 1992 with a one-sided victory over Bermane Stiverne.

Boxing

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Jan 18, 2015

Miesha Tate Discusses the UFC's New Strawweight Divison and Sara McMann on 'Inside MMA' (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – With her anticipated fight versus Sara McMann on the horizon at UFC 183, women’s bantamweight fighter Miesha Tate stopped by AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA for an interview...

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Jan 18, 2015

NFC #72 - Next Saturday Night January 24! (PRESS RELEASE) -- The NFC is back for its first show of 2015 with a 14 fight card set for NFC 72 on Saturday, January 24 at Wild Bill's!

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Jan 18, 2015

UFC announces David Allen as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Europe, Middle East and Africa (PRESS RELEASE) -- LONDON – The UFC® today announced the appointment of David Allen as its Senior Vice President and General Manager of...

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Jan 18, 2015

Brian Halquist Productions Announces 2015 Schedule (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, Washington - After an incredible 2014, Brian Halquist Productions started off the new year with an incredible night of fights at Battle at the Boat 99 with Mike Gavronski stealing the...

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Jan 18, 2015

Pictures: Bellator 132 Dave Mandel was cageside at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif., to photograph Bellator MMA's first effort of 2015.

Dave Mandel

Jan 17, 2015

UFC Fight Night Boston Weigh-in Pictures Conor McGregor and Dennis Siver looked deep into each other's eyes on the eve of battle.

Jeff Sherwood

Jan 17, 2015

MITCHELL SET TO MAKE HIS PROFESSIONAL DEBUT ON JANUARY 24 (PRESS RELEASE) -- 2014 Fighter of the Year, Bryce Mitchell, has declared that he is now turning pro. Once he made that decision, a multi fight deal was offered to him from V3Fights and he jumped at the...

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Jan 17, 2015

Denis Smoldarev vs. Maro Perak added to M-1 Challenge 55 card Feb 21 in Georgia (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Jan. 15, 2015) - A potentially explosive heavyweight match between past M-1 Challenge title challenger Denis Smoldarev and veteran Maro Perak has been added to M-1...

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Jan 17, 2015

REEBOK PARTNERS WITH FEATHERWEIGHT CONTENDER CONOR MCGREGOR (PRESS RELEASE) -- Continuing to empower fitness enthusiasts around the world through its tough fitness approach, Reebok announces today its partnership with UFC featherweight contender, Conor McGregor. The signing follows the recent announcement of Reebok’s groundbreaking partnership with the UFC, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization, and builds upon the global fitness brand’s...

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Jan 17, 2015

GLORY 19 Updates and GLORY 20 Announced! (PRESS RELEASE) -- GLORY 19 slams into Hampton, VA, on Friday, February 6th, featuring a card designed for explosive KO action. The Heavyweight World Title is on the line as Champ Rico Verhoeven makes his...

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Jan 17, 2015

Pictures: UFC Fight Night Boston Media Day Conor McGregor and Dennis Siver stood face-to-face at UFC Fight Night “McGregor vs. Siver” media day.

Jeff Sherwood

Jan 16, 2015

UFC Fight Night ‘McGregor vs. Siver’ Notebook: Monkey Wrench Can Dennis Siver spoil the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s best-laid plans for Conor McGregor on Sunday in Boston?

Brian Knapp

Jan 16, 2015

Fight Network Presents Live UFC Fight Night™ from Boston Prelims, Pre & Post-Fight Coverage (PRESS RELEASE) -- Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports,...

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Jan 16, 2015

Garner vs. Musaev announced for Feb. 21 M-1 Challenge 55 in Tbilisi, Georgia (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Former M-1 Challenge heavyweight champion Kenny "Deuce" Garner will take on powerful Chechen...

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Jan 16, 2015

Bellator 132 Weigh-in Pictures Patricio Freire and Daniel Straus stood toe-to-toe at the Bellator 132 weigh-ins.

Dave Mandel

Jan 15, 2015

Fact Check: World Series of Fighting 17 The World Series of Fighting kicks off its 2015 schedule on Saturday in Las Vegas, accompanied an ample amount of obscure tidbits and...

Brian Knapp

Jan 15, 2015

In Capable Hands Dating back to his days as a 20-something pro karate promoter, Scott Coker has put in place a strong foundation upon which to build Bellator MMA.

Joseph Santoliquito

Jan 15, 2015

The FF-Files: Video Edition Something is wrong with the Fight Finder, so it’s time to dim the lights and watch some videos.

FF-Files

Chris Nelson

Jan 15, 2015

Preview: UFC Fight Night ‘McGregor vs. Siver’ Irishman Conor McGregor takes center stage in Boston on Sunday, perhaps one win away from a shot at the featherweight championship.

Patrick Wyman

Jan 14, 2015

Jordan Stiner Versus Darrell Horcher Will Crown a New CFFC Lightweight Champion! (PRESS RELEASE) -- Atlantic City, NJ – On Saturday February 7th, 2015, live from the Borgata Hotel and Casino, Cage Fury Fighting Championship (CFFC) will crown a new lightweight champion when Jordan Stiner (9-1) takes on Darrell Horcher (10-1) in the main event at CFFC 45. With a combined record of 19-2, this fight will also claim the...

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Jan 14, 2015

BOSTON’S ORPHEUM THEATRE TO HOST UFC WEIGH-INS (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nevada – The UFC® announced today that official weigh-ins for UFC FIGHT NIGHT™: McGREGOR vs. SIVER will take...

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Jan 14, 2015

Returning to Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel in Las Vegas on February 28 for “FUTURE LEGENDS 28” (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (January 13, 2015) On Saturday, February 28, 2015 King of the Cage, one of the world’s premier...

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Jan 14, 2015

Pictures: Deep ‘Dream Impact 2014’ Japanese promotion Deep finished 2014 with a monstrous New Year’s Eve show at Saitama Super Arena, featuring Satoru Kitaoka versus Yoshiyuki Yoshida, Yuki Motoya versus...

Taro Irei

Jan 13, 2015

What to Watch For: Bellator 132 Bubba Jenkins looks to take another step in his development, as he meets former World Series of Fighting champion Georgi Karakhanyan.

Brian Knapp

Jan 13, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Inside Fighters Fights are won and lost in the tie-ups, and some of the greatest fighters in the sport’s history have made the clinch their home.

Patrick Wyman

Jan 13, 2015

LIVE on PPV Jan. 23: "American Idol of MMA," Ring of Combat Hits 50 (PRESS RELEASE) -- NEW YORK, NY – GoFight Live (www.gfl.tv), the world’s premier online destination for live combat sports, announced today...

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Jan 13, 2015

COMBAT SPORTS HALL OF FAME SIMULTANIOUSLY LAUNCHES FIRST ONLINE EXHIBITION AND A SOCIAL NETWORK (PRESS RELEASE) -- Cambridge, MA, – The Combat Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the launch the online exhibition Muay Thai for MMA,...

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Jan 13, 2015

JOHNSON VS KENNEDY SET FOR JANUARY 24 (PRESS RELEASE) -- V3Fights is primed to kick off 2015 with a bang when the promotion announced that they will be heading back to Minglewood Hall on January 24, 2015. This stacked card will feature two of the top lightweights in the region when...

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Jan 13, 2015

Pictures: Real Fight Championship ‘Real 1’ Jiu-jitsu star Kron Gracie was successful in his long-awaited MMA debut at Real Fight Championship’s inaugural card in Tokyo.

Taro Irei

Jan 12, 2015

Pics: BAMMA USA ‘Badbeat 14’ Dave Mandel was cageside at The Commerce Casino in Commerce, Calif., to photograph BAMMA 14 for Sherdog.com readers.

Dave Mandel

Jan 12, 2015

Fact Check: Bellator 132 Bellator MMA touches off his 2015 campaign on Friday in California, with plenty of statistical minutiae and obscure data in tow.

Brian Knapp

Jan 12, 2015

Under the Microscope: Analyzing Lightweight Greats Several fighters can lay claim to the G.O.A.T. mantle at 155 pounds, from B.J. Penn and Takanori Gomi to Shinya Aoki and Anthony Pettis.

Eric Stinton

Jan 12, 2015

Gavronski beats Johnson; McCleary remains unbeaten at Battle at the Boat 99 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, Washington - A special Friday night edition of Battle at the Boat started off the 2015 fight calendar with a bang. A...

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Jan 12, 2015

iN DEMAND renews agreement for distribution of UFC events to cable and Telco providers (PRESS RELEASE) -- New York, Jan. 9 – – On the heels of UFC® 182, one of the biggest UFC PPV events ever, iN DEMAND, the leading...

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Jan 12, 2015

The Doggy Bag: Helluva Drug Edition Everyone answers to somebody, so we, the staff at Sherdog.com, have decided to defer to our readers. This week, Jon Jones' positive cocaine test...

Sherdog.com Staff

Jan 11, 2015

WSOF 18: Moraes vs. Hill set for February 12; Tickets on Sale Tuesday (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS — Reigning World Series of Fighting (www.WSOF.com) world bantamweight (135 pounds) champion Marlon Moraes (13-4-1) of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. via Nova Friburgo, Brazil will put his coveted Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) title on the line for...

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Jan 11, 2015

Bellator MMA announces seven-bout preliminary card for "Pitbull vs. Straus" featuring Dustin Jacoby vs. John Salter, as well as Fabricio Guerreiro, Derek Anderson and more (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California - A seven-bout preliminary card for Bellator MMA's first event of 2015, "Bellator: Pitbull vs. Straus," is now official with the middleweights Dustin Jacoby (10-4) vs. John Salter (10-3), a 220-pound catchweight contest of Hector Carrillo (5-6) vs. Everett Cummings (8-0), lightweights Steve Kozola (4-0) vs. Jonathan Rivera (4-0), lightweights Derek Anderson (11-1) vs. Danny Navarro (12-4), featherweights Fabricio Guerreiro...

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Jan 11, 2015

Phil 'CM Punk' Brooks Discusses His Weight Class and Training with Duke Roufus on 'Inside MMA' (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA kicked off its first show 2015 with newly signed UFC fighter and former professional wrestler Phil Brooks who appeared alongside his new coach...

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Jan 11, 2015

10 January Tussles Worth Watching Top prospect Julio Arce puts his bantamweight championship on the line against Thomas Vasquez at Ring of Combat 50 on Jan. 23.

Brian Knapp

Jan 10, 2015

Must see: "In Focus: Bubba Jenkins" (PRESS RELEASE) -- NEW ON YOUTUBE! "In Focus: Bubba Jenkins," an intimate, in-depth look at 2-time All American, and D1 National Champion wrestler-turned MMA fighter Bubba Jenkins as he prepares to take on...

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Jan 10, 2015

M-1 Challenge 55 kicks-off new season Feb. 21 in Georgia Event dedicated to memory of Guram Gugenishvili (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - M-1 Global has announced its 2015 M-1 Challenge schedule of events, kicking-off February 21 with M-1 Challenge 55, dedicated to the memory of M-1 Challenge's first...

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Jan 10, 2015

“Fierce” at Socorro Entertainment Center in Texas on January 24th (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. On Saturday, January 24, 2015, King of the Cage, one of the world’s premier organizations for...

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Jan 10, 2015

The Maine-iac: A Sherdog Retrospective Tim Sylvia may never stop wearing his UFC title belt, but he has hung up the gloves. Now, Sherdog.com staff members and contributors share their...

Sherdog.com Staff

Jan 09, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Year-End Boxing Awards From knockouts to upsets, one would be hard pressed to find a fan that could not look back on the year that was with fond recollections.

Boxing

Mike Sloan

Jan 09, 2015

Fight Network Presents RFA 22: Smith vs. Njokuani LIVE this Friday, Jan. 9 at 10 p.m. ET (PRESS RELEASE) -- Toronto – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports,...

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Jan 09, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 All-Violence Team This is the 2014 Sherdog.com All-Violence Team, the Hit Parade of heavy hitters and those who turn competitors into quitters, the holy text of chopping...

Year-End Awards

Jordan Breen

Jan 08, 2015

Pics: ‘GGG’ Luncheon Gennady “GGG” Golovkin hosted a Los Angeles Press Conference to promote his upcoming world title defense on Saturday, Feb. 21 against WBC...

Dave Mandel

Jan 08, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: ‘Where Were You?’ Moments These are the happenings that stick in the minds of even the most jaded MMA fans and bring with them a torrent of memories of fights gone by.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Patrick Wyman

Jan 08, 2015

Bellator MMA's Top 20 Knockouts and 15 Fantastic Finishes - Friday, January 9th at 9pm (PRESS RELEASE) -- Friday, January 9th at 9pm, one week before Bellator 132: Pitbull vs. Straus, fight fans can prepare for the action with two...

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Jan 08, 2015

WSOF 17 Receives Four New, Live NBCSN Televised Bouts (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – With a high stakes welterweight (170 pounds) matchup between two of the world's most decorated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) superstars and submission experts – Jake Shields (30-7-1, 1 NC) of San Francisco, Calif. and ...

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Jan 08, 2015

UFC FIGHT PASS, UFC¹S DIGITAL STREAMING SERVICE, HAS ACQUIRED THE RIGHTS TO EIGHT SIGNIFICANT FIGHT LIBRARIES (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nevada – The world’s largest mixed martial arts fight library is going to get a whole lot bigger in 2015.

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Jan 08, 2015

Global Proving Ground 17 - Fighters Against Dog Fighting (PRESS RELEASE) -- Once again Global Proving Ground (GPG) has delved into the heart of the fighters and fans of mixed martial arts (MMA) with...

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Jan 08, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Year-End Awards: The Complete List A monumental 12 months of mixed martial arts is debated by Sherdog.com staff and contributors.

Sherdog.com Staff

Jan 06, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Round of the Year The first five minutes between Matt Brown and Erick Silva provided unforgettable thrills and back-and-forth drama on May 10 in Cincinnati.

Tristen Critchfield Doug McKay

Jan 06, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Beatdown of the Year Daniel Cormier at UFC 173 cemented his place as a top contender at 205 pounds with a lopsided drubbing of an all-time great.

Jack Encarnacao Chris Nelson

Jan 06, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Robbery of the Year The judges smiled upon Diego Sanchez at a UFC Fight Night event in June, touching off widespread outrage throughout the MMA world.

Todd Martin C.J. Tuttle

Jan 06, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Comeback Fighter of the Year Dominick Cruz made a triumphant return to the Octagon in September, only to be struck down by another injury a few months later.

Brian Knapp Chris Nelson

Jan 06, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year A warp-speed campaign following reconstructive knee surgery made Irish featherweight Conor McGregor one of MMA’s most-talked-about figures.

Jack Encarnacao Chris Nelson

Jan 06, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Event of the Year UFC 178 offered a little bit of everything, from Demetrious Johnson’s title defense and “Stoolgate” to Conor McGregor’s continued rise...

Brian Knapp

Jan 06, 2015

Sherdog.com’s 2014 Fight of the Year On a March night in Dallas, Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler went at it for five rounds and spawned MMA’s latest big-fight rivalry.

Jordan Breen

Jan 06, 2015

HARD KNOCKS FIGHTING 41 (PRESS RELEASE) -- HK 41 coming up on January 30th at the Century Casino Calgary. Hard Knocks Fighting is the fastest growing promotion in...

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Jan 06, 2015

Al Batal Season 2 Champions Crowned & Next Season's Category Announced (PRESS RELEASE) -- Walid Akrouh (84KG) And Walid Seghir (70KG) Are New Champions Of Arab MMA Reality Show & Season 3 Weight Category announced...

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Jan 06, 2015

T.J. Dillashaw and Ronda Rousey Named Fighters of the Year on 'Inside MMA's 2014 Bazzie Awards Show (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – Recognizing the year’s best fights, fighters and moments in mixed martial arts, AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA broadcast its annual MMA award show the 2014 Bazzie Awards tonight. The seventh annual Bazzie Awards named UFC bantamweight champion...

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Jan 06, 2015

TSN, RDS & FIGHT NETWORK BECOME THE NEW CANADIAN HOME FOR UFC CONTENT (PRESS RELEASE) -- TORONTO – TSN, RDS, Fight Network and UFC® today announced a new multi-year agreement for Canadian media rights to UFC...

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Jan 06, 2015

UFC 182 Post-Mortem: King Among Kings Jon Jones continued an unprecedented run of success in the light heavyweight division with his decision victory over rival Daniel Cormier.

John Hoven

Jan 05, 2015

The Walkmen: UFC 182 Walkout Songs Familiar sounds trumpeted Jon Jones’ return to the cage on Saturday, as he defended his title for a record eighth time.

Mike Sloan

Jan 05, 2015

Beating the Odds: UFC 182 Paul Felder upset Danny Castillo on Saturday in Las Vegas, executing a sublime spinning backfist knockout in the second round.

Yael Grauer

Jan 05, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC 182 Another one bit the dust.

Brian Knapp

Jan 04, 2015

By the Numbers: UFC 182 Jon Jones’ sparkling resume got a little bit shinier on Saturday night.

Tristen Critchfield

Jan 04, 2015

Pictures: UFC 182 Post-Fight Press Conference The athletes of UFC 182 wore the marks of battle on their faces at the post-fight press conference.

Dave Mandel

Jan 04, 2015

Instant Reaction: UFC 182 Sherdog.com staffers react to UFC 182 in real-time.

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Jan 03, 2015

UFC® ANNOUNCES KEN BERGER AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF ASIA (PRESS RELEASE) -- Singapore – The UFC® today announced the appointment of Kenneth K. Berger as its Executive Vice President and General...

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Jan 03, 2015

GLORY 19 Announced (PRESS RELEASE) -- We are thrilled to announce the date and location for GLORY 19, set to air live on SPIKE TV at 9/8c from Hampton Coliseum in...

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Jan 03, 2015

Bellator MMA finalizes Spike TV lineup for "Manhoef vs. Shlemenko" With Addition of Chris Honeycutt vs. Clayton MacFarlane (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, Calif. (December 22, 2014) - The four-fight Spike TV-broadcast main card is now complete for February's "Bellator: Manhoef vs. Shlemenko" event with a battle of undefeated prospects, as...

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Jan 03, 2015

Returning to Black Bear Casino February 21st for “Public Enemy” (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (December 18, 2014) On Saturday, February 21, 2015, King of the Cage, one of the world’s premier...

SHERDOG

Jan 03, 2015

UFC 182 Weigh-in Pics Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones took to the scale Friday at the UFC 182 weigh-ins.

Dave Mandel

Jan 02, 2015

Pics: UFC 182 Media Day Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier stood face-to-face Thursday at UFC 182 media day.

Dave Mandel

Jan 01, 2015

Pros Pick: Jones vs. Cormier Trainers, fellow fighters install Daniel Cormier as a 2-to-1 favorite against light heavyweight champ Jon Jones in the UFC 182 headliner.

Mike Sloan

Jan 01, 2015

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