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Pictures: WSOF 19 ‘Gaethje vs. Palomino’ Justin Gaethje and Luis Palomino put in an early bid for “Fight of the Year” in their World Series of Fighting lightweight title bout at WSOF 19.

Dave Mandel

Mar 31, 2015

Bellator MMA: Six Years Later Widely recognized as the No. 2 organization in mixed martial arts, Bellator has been in a constant state of evolution since its inception.

Todd Martin

Mar 31, 2015

What Mayweather-Pacquiao Means for Their Legacies Manny Pacquiao has everything to gain and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has everything to lose in their May 2 showdown, writes Joseph Santoliquito.

Boxing

Joseph Santoliquito

Mar 31, 2015

ONE: WARRIOR’S QUEST SET TO TAKE PLACE IN SINGAPORE ON MAY 22 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Singapore: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced its return to Singapore with another blockbuster event. ONE: WARRIOR’S QUEST is set to take place on 22 May at the state-of-the-art Singapore Indoor Stadium. ONE Lightweight World Champion...

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Mar 31, 2015

Presenting “Awakening” at Coeur D’Alene Casino Resort Hotel on June 4th (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California, On Thursday, June 4, 2015 King of the Cage returns to the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel...

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Mar 31, 2015

FINAL STOP OF UFC 189 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR IN DUBLIN, IRELAND (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – The UFC® 189 World Championship Tour concludes tomorrow in Dublin, Ireland with two fan Q&A sessions at Convention Centre Dublin with UFC President Dana White, UFC featherweight champion...

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Mar 31, 2015

Highlight reel KO’s from Gavronski and Pineda highlight explosive Battle at the Boat 100 card (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, Washington, From the moment the opening bell sounded, fans packed into the sold out I-5 showroom in Tacoma knew they...

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Mar 31, 2015

Pictures: Adonis Stevenson Open Workout Ahead of his showdown with Sakio Bika on Premier Boxing Champions’ April 4 CBS Television Network debut, Adonis Stevenson held an open workout...

Boxing

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Mar 30, 2015

10 April Tussles Worth Watching The undefeated Ben Askren primed for first title defense in One Championship 26 on April 24 in the Philippines.

Brian Knapp

Mar 30, 2015

Erick Silva’s Technique of the Week: Arm-Triangle Choke Fresh off his submission victory of Josh Koscheck at UFC Fight Night “Maia vs. LaFlare,” Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight contender Erick Silva and his brother,...

Gleidson Venga

Mar 30, 2015

T.J. Dillashaw Discusses Rib Injury and Renan Barao on 'Inside MMA' (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw joined AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA tonight for an interview with series hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. During the interview, Dillashaw...

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Mar 30, 2015

M-1 Challenge 57: Clash of Champions, Tybura vs. Puetz, May 2 in Russia (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - M-1 Global has announced a special five-round, heavyweight Super Fight on May 2 as unbeaten M-1 Challenge heavyweight champion Marcin Tybura takes on M-1 Challenge...

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Mar 30, 2015

Presenting “Power Play” on May 9 at WinnaVegas Casino Resort (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California - On Saturday, May 9, 2015, King of the Cage returns to WinnaVegas Casino Resort in Sloan, Iowa...

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Mar 30, 2015

Pictures: Bellator 135 Dave Mandel photographed Bellator 135 for Sherdog.com.

Dave Mandel

Mar 29, 2015

Pics: Russell vs. Gonzalez Gary Russell Jr. ran game on Jhonny Gonzalez Saturday night on Showtime.

Boxing

Esther Lin

Mar 29, 2015

Pics: Kell Brook vs. Jo Jo Dan Check out this quick slideshow of Kell Brook taking Jo Jo Dan behind the woodshed.

Boxing

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Mar 29, 2015

Quick Slideshow: WSOF 19 Dave Mandel captured this quick gallery of World Series of Fighting 19, which featured an epic battle between Justin Gaethje and Luis Palomino.

Dave Mandel

Mar 28, 2015

Pictures: Lion Fight 21 Sherdog.com's TJ De Santis captured Lion Fight 21 through the lens of his camera.

Kickboxing & Muay Thai

TJ De Santis

Mar 28, 2015

BAMMA SIGNS LONG-TERM DEAL WITH SPIKE TV (PRESS RELEASE) -- BAMMA, leaders in MMA sports entertainment and the home of European MMA, are delighted to announce details of a major...

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Mar 28, 2015

ONE: VALOR OF CHAMPIONS COMPLETE WITH EIGHT BOUTS (PRESS RELEASE) -- Manila, Philippines: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has finalized the fight card for ONE: VALOR OF CHAMPIONS with three additional fights. Top featherweights are set to clash as Shannon Wiratchai takes on...

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Mar 28, 2015

UFC 189 World Championship Tour Quotes - Boston (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – Undisputed UFC® featherweight champion Jose Aldo and challenger Conor McGregor are embarking on a world press tour spanning 10 cities in five countries over the course of 12 days to promote their upcoming world title bout at UFC® 189: ALDO...

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Mar 28, 2015

Women's Flyweight Tournament Champ Poliana Botelho Honored With Citywide Parade & Ceremony (PRESS RELEASE) -- Another dream came true for Muriaé native Poliana Botelho. After winning the fight that earned her the Season II XFC Women's...

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Mar 28, 2015

Houston Lantrip, takes on #1 contender, Pete Pirtle, for the heavyweight title. (PRESS RELEASE) -- On March 28, the V3 Legion will witness the biggest rematch that the heavyweight division has ever seen when champion, Houston Lantrip, takes on #1 contender,...

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Mar 28, 2015

Quick Slideshow: Bellator 135 Dave Mandel captured this quick gallery of Bellator 135.

Dave Mandel

Mar 27, 2015

Better With Age Bellator MMA champion Joe Warren holds Father Time at bay, as he experiences professional growth into his late 30s.

Joe Myers

Mar 27, 2015

WSOF 19 Weigh-Ins Friday: Gaethje, Palomino, Silva, Hamill (PRESS RELEASE) -- In the world lightweight (155 pounds) championship main event, undefeated, reigning WSOF kingpin Justin Gaethje (13-0) of Safford,Ariz. will put his crown and perfect record on the line...

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Mar 27, 2015

BAMMA confirmed as new channel on ESPN Player (PRESS RELEASE) ESPN Player will be providing fight fans across Europe live coverage of the BAMMA in a three event special promotion. As a new...

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Mar 27, 2015

Two of MMA's biggest superstars clash in St. Louis on June 19, at "Bellator: Unfinished Business" with Kimbo Slice vs. Ken Shamrock (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California - Their names transcend the sport of MMA. Kimbo. Shamrock....

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Mar 27, 2015

ESPN SIGNS LIVE DEAL WITH EFC (PRESS RELEASE) -- London, UK – ESPN and EFC have concluded a deal which will provide fight fans across Europe live coverage from one of the...

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Mar 27, 2015

Highlight Videos from 'Inside MMA' and 'AXS TV Fights: Legacy 40' (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – In his first ever title defense, Legacy Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Cody East (10-1) defeated Brice Ritani-Coe (4-3) by TKO in the main event on AXS TV...

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Mar 27, 2015

Bellator 135 Weigh-in Pics Joe Warren and Marcos Galvao hit their marks Thursday at the Bellator 135 weigh-ins.

Dave Mandel

Mar 26, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Hollywood Crossovers Mixed martial arts has provided a platform for a successful transition to the big screen for a number of high-profile fighters.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Patrick Wyman

Mar 26, 2015

What to Watch For: Bellator 135 Marcos Galvao will get his rematch with Joe Warren on Friday, this time with the Bellator MMA bantamweight crown on the line.

Brian Knapp

Mar 26, 2015

Jimmie Rivera Defends His CFFC Bantamweight Title Against Carson Beebe on May 9, 2015 (PRESS RELEASE) -- When Aljamain Sterling left Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) as the undefeated bantamweight champion for the UFC, he left some pretty big shoes to fill. Without skipping a beat, Jimmie Rivera (14-1), stepped in and has taken the division to a whole...

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Mar 26, 2015

TUFF-N-UFF IS PROMOTER FOR 2015 IMMAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (PRESS RELEASE) -- "Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of Mixed Martial Arts" is thrilled to partner with the International Mixed Martial Arts...

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Mar 26, 2015

TWO TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE UFC 189 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – In one of the most anticipated matchups in UFC® history, reigning featherweight champion Jose Aldo goes head-to-head with Irish superstar Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC® 189, Saturday, July 11 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las...

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Mar 26, 2015

MIGUEL FLORES: ONE WIN AWAY FROM TITLE SHOT (PRESS RELEASE) -- When he was fourteen years old, Miguel Flores was watching television with his mother and MMA came on. He looked at her and...

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Mar 26, 2015

UFC announces Giovani Decker as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Brazil (PRESS RELEASE) -- Rio de Janeiro – The UFC® today announced the appointment of Giovani Luis Decker as its Senior Vice President and General...

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Mar 26, 2015

Fact Check: World Series of Fighting 19 The World Series of Fighting touches down in Phoenix on Saturday with an ample amount of obscure data and statistical minutiae in tow.

Brian Knapp

Mar 25, 2015

The Savage Truth: Featherweights Take Center Stage It is a long way from July 11 and UFC 189, but the hype machine is revving up as we speak of Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight champion Jose Aldo and his brash foil...

Greg Savage

Mar 25, 2015

Cashing Checks World Series of Fighting lightweight champion Justin Gaethje seems content to ply his trade outside the UFC, at least for now.

Joe Myers

Mar 24, 2015

AXS TV FIGHTS to Broadcast Historic Co-Promotion Between RFA and Legacy (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – For the first time in AXS TV FIGHTS history two promotions are going head-to-head in a co-promoted live event...

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Mar 24, 2015

Bellator MMA signs Bobby Lashley to a long term contract extension (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California - Bellator MMA announced today that superstar heavyweight Bobby Lashley (12-2) has signed a...

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Mar 24, 2015

Erick Silva’s Technique of the Week: Head Kick Setup Fresh off his submission victory of Josh Koscheck at UFC Fight Night “Maia vs. LaFlare,” Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight contender Erick Silva and...

Gleidson Venga

Mar 23, 2015

UFC APPLAUDS ANTI-PIRACY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas - UFC® today announced it is cooperating with law enforcement officials from the City of London Police and its...

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Mar 23, 2015

WSOF 20: Emmanuel Walo Faces "Phoenix Jones" Live on NBCSN (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – A war hero versus a real-life superhero – both fast-rising stars in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)....

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Mar 23, 2015

Arab MMA Show Al Batal on Pause (PRESS RELEASE) -- Over the past two seasons, Al Batal has shifted towards becoming a more serious MMA reality show. It launched the careers of top fighters in the region, including Thabet Agha (Season 1...

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Mar 23, 2015

Pictures: UFC Rio Gleidson Venga captured this quick UFC Fight Night “Maia vs. LaFlare” slideshow for Sherdog.com

Gleidson Venga

Mar 22, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC Rio Demian Maia did what he does best, and Ryan LaFlare was powerless to stop it.

Brian Knapp

Mar 22, 2015

By the Numbers: UFC Rio Demian Maia had no interest in being Ryan LaFlare’s steppingstone.

Tristen Critchfield

Mar 22, 2015

UFC Rio Highlights: Watch Demian Maia Out Grapple Ryan LaFlare To A Unanimous Decision Win Demian Maia dominated Ryan LaFlare on the ground at UFC Fight Night “Maia vs. LaFlare,” earning a unanimous decision win.

C.J. Tuttle

Mar 21, 2015

Instant Reaction: UFC Rio Sherdog.com reacts to UFC Fight Night “Maia vs. LaFlare” in real-time.

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Mar 21, 2015

A Night of Tweets: UFC Rio 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

Mar 21, 2015

Emeev talks about Apr. 10 rematch with M-1 middleweight champ Vasilevsky at M-1 Challenge 56 (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Former M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Ramazan Emeev is training for his rematch with reigning titlist...

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Mar 21, 2015

Champions of the Night; Bruno Azevedo & Poliana Botelho Take Home Gold | XFCi 9 Recap (PRESS RELEASE) -- Emotion and excitement was not lacking in the first XFC event of 2015, held in the gymnasium arena of the Sao Paulo Futebol...

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Mar 21, 2015

PENA VS DAVIS SET FOR MARCH 28 (PRESS RELEASE) -- V3Fights has announced that they will be back in action on March 28 at Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN.

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Mar 21, 2015

UFC Rio Weigh-in Pictures All fighters hit their marks at the UFC Fight Night “Maia vs. LaFlare” weigh-ins.

Gleidson Venga

Mar 20, 2015

Pics: UFC 189 World Tour Brazil UFC 189 chief principals Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor stood face-to-face at Friday in Brazil, as did co-headliners Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia.

Gleidson Venga

Mar 20, 2015

Doctor in the House American Top Team’s Bentley Syler put his medical career on hold to pursue his interests in mixed martial arts.

Jack Encarnacao

Mar 20, 2015

UFC Fight Night ‘Maia vs. LaFlare’ Notebook: Lost Time After injuries and illness kept him on the sidelines for nearly a year, Demian Maia returns as a UFC headliner in his native Brazil.

Brian Knapp

Mar 20, 2015

Fight Network Presents Live UFC Fight Night™ from Rio de Janeiro 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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Mar 20, 2015

Superior Challenge returns to Malmo (PRESS RELEASE) -- Europe's premier MMA promotion returns to Malmö for its 12th edition. Following the success of a crowded Malmö Arena in...

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Mar 20, 2015

Bellator MMA signs Liam McGeary to a multi-year, multi-fight contract extension (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California - Less than a month after making history becoming the first-ever British World Champion in a major MMA organization,...

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Mar 20, 2015

Sherdog Prospect Watch: Ryan Dickson Having survived a brush with cancer, the 25-year-old Canadian lightweight has designs on reaching the UFC sooner rather than later.

Sherdog’s Prospect Watch

Joe Myers

Mar 19, 2015

Pics: Eddie Bravo Invitational 2 Tailstar.com's Stephen Albanese photographed the Eddie Bravo Invitational 2 for Sherdog.com.

Stephen Albanese/Tailstar.com

Mar 19, 2015

Eddie Bravo: ‘The Main Goal of the Eddie Bravo Invitational is to Get Jiu-Jitsu on Network T.V.’ The third edition of the Eddie Bravo Invitational returns on Sunday with a live video stream and bigger venue in tow.

Grappling

C.J. Tuttle

Mar 19, 2015

Preview: UFC Fight Night ‘Maia vs. LaFlare’ Demian Maia meets undefeated former Ring of Combat champion Ryan LaFlare on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro.

Patrick Wyman

Mar 19, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Brutal Beatdowns From Cain Velasquez to Wanderlei Silva, many of MMA’s greats have administered unforgettable beatings.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Patrick Wyman

Mar 18, 2015

Lyman “Cyborg” Good Rematches Jonavin “the Spider” Webb for the CFFC Welterweight Title on May 9, 2015 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Nobody ever wants a fight to end in a no-contest, especially a title fight and one that had so much hype behind it. But that’s exactly what happened on November 1st, 2014 when Jonavin...

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Mar 18, 2015

FFC 7 Sarajevo Official Results (PRESS RELEASE) -- FFC 7 that took place this weekend in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina brought some excellent matches both in MMA and...

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Mar 18, 2015

UFC 189 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR DATES SET (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – Undisputed UFC® featherweight champion Jose Aldo and challenger Conor McGregor will embark on a world press tour spanning eight cities in five countries over the course of 12 days to promote their upcoming championship bout at UFC® 189:...

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Mar 18, 2015

Vale Tudo Relics: The MMA Debut of Dan Henderson The man they call “Hendo” has put together a historic resume in mixed martial arts. It all began with a tournament in Brazil on a Sunday in...

MMA Roots

Marcelo Alonso

Mar 17, 2015

Pictures: ‘GGG’-Monroe Press Conference Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and Willie Monroe Jr. on Tuesday held a press conference in Los Angeles to promote their May 16 HBO Boxing clash.

Boxing

C.J. Tuttle

Mar 17, 2015

Technique of the Week: Reverse Scissor Sweep Savant Young and Heinrich Wassmer demonstrate this edition of Technique of the Week at Fight Academy in Pasadena, Calif.

Dave Mandel

Mar 17, 2015

Beating the Odds: UFC 185 Anthony Pettis found himself on the wrong side of an upset, as he surrendered his lightweight title on Saturday in Dallas.

Yael Grauer

Mar 16, 2015

The Walkmen: UFC 185 Walkout Songs Rafael dos Anjos picked a track from fellow Brazilian MC Sapao to trumpet his steps to the cage ahead of a career-defining performance.

Mike Sloan

Mar 16, 2015

UFC SIGNS ENERGY DRINK PARTNERSHIP WITH MONSTER ENERGY (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nev. – The UFC® today confirmed a new partnership with Monster Energy®, to be the official energy drink of the...

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Mar 16, 2015

Legacy / NFC Fights from Wild Bill's on AXS TV Friday, March 20: Doors at 6 / Fights at 7:00 (PRESS RELEASE) -- For the first time in the history of the NFC, we go LIVE on AXS TV on Friday, March 20!

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Mar 16, 2015

BAMMA 20 Main Card Announced (PRESS RELEASE) -- BAMMA, leaders in MMA sports entertainment are excited to announce the main card bouts for 'BAMMA 20: McDermott Vs Lazarz'...

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Mar 16, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC 185 Rafael dos Anjos lost his first two fights inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Jeremy Stephens and Tyson Griffin.

Brian Knapp

Mar 15, 2015

By the Numbers: UFC 185 It was a career-defining moment for Rafael dos Anjos.

Tristen Critchfield

Mar 15, 2015

UFC 185 Post-Fight Press Conference Pictures The athletes of UFC 185 wore the signs of battle upon their faces.

Dave Mandel

Mar 15, 2015

Instant Reaction: UFC 185 Sherdog.com reacts to UFC 185 in real-time.

Sherdog.com Staff

Mar 14, 2015

A Night of Tweets: UFC 185 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

Mar 14, 2015

Pictures: PBC on Spike TJ De Santis photographed the first Premier Boxing Champions card on Spike.

Boxing

TJ De Santis

Mar 14, 2015

Bellator continues to develop the premiere Womens Featherweight Division with three new additions (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California - Bellator MMA remains committed to developing the top women's featherweight division in mixed martial arts, and the latest additions to the company's roster include Roberta Paim (4-0),...

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Mar 14, 2015

Lives of Many Touched as XFC Visits LBV During XFCi 9 Fight Week (PRESS RELEASE) -- Sao Paulo, Brazil: During the week of XFCi 9, executives and fighters of the premier sports organization (XFC) visited...

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Mar 14, 2015

UFC 185 Weigh-in Pictures Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos Anjos hit the scale Friday in Dallas at the UFC 185 weigh-ins.

Dave Mandel

Mar 13, 2015

Pics: One Championship 25 Check out this full One Championship 25 gallery.

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Mar 13, 2015

Pros Pick: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos Rafael dos Anjos faces extreme odds against Anthony Pettis in the UFC 185 main event on Saturday, according to trainers, fellow fighters.

Mike Sloan

Mar 13, 2015

WSOF Signs Costumed Crime Fighter and Undefeated MMA Star (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) has signed costumed crime fighter and undefeated Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Phoenix Jones aka...

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Mar 13, 2015

Heavyweights! Johnson vs. Volkov round out "Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen" main card in Irvine, CA on April 10 (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California - The star-studded 13-bout lineup for "Bellator MMA: Brooks vs. Jansen" is now complete with the addition of a main-card heavyweight slugfest of Alexander Volkov (24-4) vs. ...

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Mar 13, 2015

TOP CONTENDERS FRANKIE EDGAR AND URIJAH FABER HEADLINE HISTORIC DEBUT UFC® EVENT IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES (PRESS RELEASE) -- Singapore – The UFC® announced that its upcoming live event debut in Manila on Saturday, May 16 at the Mall of Asia Arena will be headlined by two former champions, as the featherweight division’s No. 1 contender...

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Mar 13, 2015

Returning to Spirit Lake Casino & Resort on May 2 for “Bad Blood” (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California, On Saturday, May 2, 2015, King of the Cage returns to Spirit Lake Casino & Resort in St....

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Mar 13, 2015

UFC 185 Pre-Fight Press Conference Pictures Anthony Pettis and Rafael dos Anjos stood face-to-face Thursday in Dallas.

Dave Mandel

Mar 12, 2015

Pics: Mayweather-Pacquiao Red Carpet Outing Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao had a red-carpet entrance at Wednesday's press conference.

C.J. Tuttle

Mar 12, 2015

One Championship 25 Weigh-in Pictures Adriano Moraes and Riku Shibuya hit their marks for the One Championship 25 headliner.

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Mar 12, 2015

Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 185 Edition The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the Lone Star State on Saturday with a pair of title fights atop the card.

RJ Clifford

Mar 12, 2015

Frank Muñoz ahead of his match with Poturak: ‘It is all or nothing!’ (PRESS RELEASE) -- Final Fight Championship 7 is about to take place this Friday, March 13 in Sarajevo. The kickboxing part of the event...

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Mar 12, 2015

Dana White Discusses MMA in New York on "Inside MMA" (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – On AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA tonight, UFC President Dana White sat down with series host Kenny Rice for a...

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Mar 12, 2015

Buchinger vs. Ragimov title fight rematch Apr 10 is M-1 Challenge 56 Co-Feature (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Mar. 6, 2015) - M-1 Global has announced a rematch between M-1 Challenge featherweight champion Ivan Buchinger and challenger...

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Mar 12, 2015

Returning to Texas on April 11 for “Onslaught” (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California, King of the Cage will be returning to the Socorro Entertainment Center in Socorro, Texas on...

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Mar 12, 2015

WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE LIVE BROADCAST OF MMA 'ONE FC: AGE OF CHAMPIONS' ON PHYSIQUE TV (PRESS RELEASE) -- Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Physique TV, the region’s first and only 24 hour HD television channel dedicated to fitness,...

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Mar 12, 2015

Fighting Words on the Red Carpet LOS ANGELES -- When Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao finally fight one another at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 2, an...

Boxing

Josh Gross

Mar 11, 2015

Pics: Mayweather-Pacquiao Presser Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao stood toe-to-toe at Wednesday's Press conference.

Boxing

Dave Mandel

Mar 11, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Five-Round Fights MMA’s extended battles and wars of attrition are breeding grounds for white-knuckle drama and unforgettable moments.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Patrick Wyman

Mar 11, 2015

Preview: Premier Boxing Champions on Spike Spike TV makes its foray into the boxing realm on Friday night with a double main event from the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif.

Boxing

Tristen Critchfield

Mar 11, 2015

WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino Card Complete With 12 Bouts (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS, The complete 12-bout lineup for the highly-anticipated World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz. on Saturday, March 28 is complete with the addition of 7 new, live NBCSports.com-streamed preliminary bouts, including two lightweight (155 pounds) contests -...

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Mar 11, 2015

"Bellator: Brooks vs. Jansen" adds five new contests, including Marcin Held vs. "Tiger" Sarnavskiy, Joey Beltran vs. Brian Rogers and more (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, Calif. (March 5, 2015) - The action-packed lineup for "Bellator MMA: Brooks vs. Jansen" continues to fill, and...

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Mar 11, 2015

Mayhem in Mesquite VI: March 14th at the CasaBlanca Resort, Spa and Casino! (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – Mixed martial arts' premier organization takes a short drive north from its Las Vegas home for "Mayhem in...

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Mar 11, 2015

UFC® CONGRATULATES THE LABOR GOVERNMENT FOR REGULATORY CHANGE IN VICTORIA (PRESS RELEASE) -- Melbourne, Australia – The UFC® today applauded the State of Victoria Labor Government for executing a ministerial...

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Mar 11, 2015

BEN ASKREN TO FACE LUIS SANTOS IN ONE: VALOR OF CHAMPIONS MAIN EVENT (PRESS RELEASE) -- Manila: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced two additional bouts for ONE: VALOR OF CHAMPIONS. In the co-main event, Filipino superstar Mark Striegl will make his promotional debut when he takes on the undefeated Casey Suire. Accomplished kickboxer...

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Mar 11, 2015

Opinion: Why Boxing Fans are Mad at Adrien Broner LAS VEGAS -- Whether you love or hate Adrien Broner, the fact is that he has become must watch television over the past couple of years.

Boxing

Andreas Hale

Mar 10, 2015

UFC 185 Statistical Matchup Analysis: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos What do the numbers tell us about the dangers Rafael dos Anjos poses for lightweight champion Anthony Pettis on Saturday in Dallas.

Eric Stinton

Mar 10, 2015

Sergey Kovalev Aims to Run Over the Jean Pascal Roadblock Toward Adonis Stevenson It doesn’t really seem that long ago when Sergey Kovalev disposed of future Hall of Famer Bernard Hopkins rather easily.

Boxing

Joseph Santoliquito

Mar 10, 2015

"Bellator: Warren vs. Galvao" gets eight new matchups, including L.C. Davis vs. Hideo Tokoro, Emmanuel Sanchez vs. Alejandro Villalobos (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California - The 12-bout lineup for Bellator MMA's return to WinStar World Casino is now complete with the...

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Mar 10, 2015

Gavronski to headline Battle at the Boat’s 100th show from the EQC on Saturday, March 28th (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, Washington Brian Halquist Productions is proud to announce a very special night of fights, as the Battle at the Boat...

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Mar 10, 2015

#EFC39 Drotschie vs. Maphuta (PRESS RELEASE) -- Johannesburg, South Africa – On 27 January it was announced that Cape Town’s Gideon Drotschie would get his shot at redemption for his only loss in the Hexagon. Unfortunately due to...

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Mar 10, 2015

Debuting at the Meadows Casino Resort on April 25 for "Lone Survivor" (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California On Saturday, April 25, 2015, King of the Cage, one of the world’s premier organizations for...

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Mar 10, 2015

TWO TITLE FIGHTS HEADLINE UFC 187 AS JONES MEETS JOHNSON AND WEIDMAN COLLIDES WITH BELFORT (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – On Memorial Day Weekend, two world title fights headline UFC® 187 as undisputed light heavyweight king Jon Jones meets No. 1 contender Anthony Johnson in the five-round main event. Plus, middleweight champion...

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Mar 10, 2015

Technique of the Week: Push Block Counter Part 2 Savant Young and Heinrich Wassmer demonstrate this edition of Technique of the Week at Fight Academy in Pasadena, Calif.

Dave Mandel

Mar 09, 2015

Preview: UFC 185 ‘Pettis vs. dos Anjos’ Anthony Pettis defends his lightweight title against the surging Rafael dos Anjos on Saturday in Dallas.

Patrick Wyman

Mar 09, 2015

UFC 185 Notebook: Violent Tendencies Two of the welterweight division’s fiercest competitors are set to do battle, as Johny Hendricks faces Matt Brown on Saturday in Dallas.

Brian Knapp

Mar 08, 2015

The Doggy Bag: Crossover Edition Everyone answers to somebody, so we, the staff at Sherdog.com, have decided to defer to our readers. This week, readers are curious about the star power and crossover appeal of Ronda Rousey, Kimbo Slice, Ken...

Sherdog.com Staff

Mar 06, 2015

Sherdog Prospect Watch: Julio Arce Team Tiger Schulmann export has ridden his talents to a 7-0 record and a title reign inside the Ring of Combat organization.

Sherdog’s Prospect Watch

Joe Myers

Mar 06, 2015

10 March Tussles Worth Watching Adriano Moraes will put his One Championship flyweight crown on the line against Asuka Mikami on March 13 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Brian Knapp

Mar 05, 2015

Opinion: Chasing Change UFC 184 was the first mixed martial arts card in the history of California where every fighter’s blood and urine was drug tested. While Zuffa is busy making the right kind of history, Anderson Silva...

Zach Arnold

Mar 05, 2015

RFA RETURNS TO MOUNT RUSHMORE STATE IN APRIL (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will be returning to the state of South Dakota in April with a stacked card. RFA 25 - Lawrence vs. Toomer will feature a main event between two RFA fan favorites. RFA featherweight champion Justin Lawrence...

SHERDOG

Mar 05, 2015

Cage Bout Confirmed for HEX Fight Series 2 on March 14 – VIC Cage Ban Lifted (PRESS RELEASE) -- Melbourne – It has been confirmed today by the Victorian Sports Combat Board that a seven year ban of cage fighting in...

SHERDOG

Mar 05, 2015

Get out of the cold! Bellator announces another world championship fight coming to Southern California (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California - Undefeated Bellator MMA World Middleweight Champion Brandon Halsey (8-0) looks to defend his belt for the first time when he takes on towering Hawaiian scrapper...

SHERDOG

Mar 05, 2015

XFC and Terra Announce Digital Broadcast Partnership (PRESS RELEASE) -- Sao Paulo, BR - One of the largest MMA organizations in the world, XFC, has closed an innovative deal with the Terra network....

SHERDOG

Mar 05, 2015

UFC ANNOUNCES CHINA DIGITAL BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP (PRESS RELEASE) -- Singapore – With the exponential growth of mixed martial arts (MMA) in Asia, a landmark announcement was made today by...

SHERDOG

Mar 05, 2015

RFA 24'S JEFF CURRAN: DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK (PRESS RELEASE) -- UFC, PRIDE, WEC, WFA, IFL, Strikeforce. Only ONE FIGHTER has fought for all six of these promotions that are currently under the Zuffa umbrella. That fighter?...

SHERDOG

Mar 05, 2015

Pictures: Canelo-Kirkland Press Conference Canelo Alvarez and James Kirkland hosted press conferences on Tuesday, March 3 in Houston at Minute Maid Park and San Antonio at The Aztec...

SHERDOG

Mar 04, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Scariest Finishers MMA is littered with fighters who have produced a consistent track record of maiming and knocking out their opponents in brutal fashion.

Patrick Wyman

Mar 04, 2015

Two Lonsdale Title Fights at BAMMA 19 (PRESS RELEASE) -- . BAMMA, Leaders in MMA sports entertainment, are proud to announce that the bouts between Marc Diakiese Vs. Jack McGann & Andy DeVent Vs....

SHERDOG

Mar 04, 2015

AMERICAN TOP TEAM VS. BLACKZILIANS ON ALL NEW SEASON OF THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER – PREMIERES APRIL 22 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nev. – Coming off a historic season that saw the crowning of the UFC’s first-ever women’s strawweight...

SHERDOG

Mar 04, 2015

Dana White Shares His Thoughts on Georges St. Pierre on AXS TV's INSIDE MMA (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – UFC President Dana White joined AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA tonight for a one-on-one interview with correspondent Ron Kruck. During the interview, White shared his thoughts on former...

SHERDOG

Mar 04, 2015

Bellator "Knocks Out" Original Digital Content Around "Bellator: The British Invasion" (PRESS RELEASE) -- As Bellator prepares for their first 2015 tentpole event with Friday's "The British Invasion," the Bellator digital team is...

SHERDOG

Mar 04, 2015

Agreement with WinnaVegas Casino Resort for Eight Additional Shows (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California - King of the Cage, one of the world’s premier organizations for Mixed Martial Arts, is proud...

SHERDOG

Mar 04, 2015

Technique of the Week: Push Block Counter Savant Young and Heinrich Wassmer demonstrate this edition of Technique of the Week at Fight Academy in Pasadena, Calif.

Dave Mandel

Mar 03, 2015

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

Chris Nelson

Mar 03, 2015

ONE CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCES NEXT THREE EVENTS IN CHINA (PRESS RELEASE) -- Singapore: Asia’s largest mixed martial arts organization with a 90% market share, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced...

SHERDOG

Mar 03, 2015

ICONIC MMA REFEREE ‘BIG’ JOHN MCCARTHY & BELLATOR COMMENTATOR SEAN WHEELOCK LAUNCH ‘LET’S GET IT ON’ MMA PODCAST (PRESS RELEASE) -- Los Angeles, CA – Iconic MMA referee ‘Big’ John McCarthy and Bellator play-by-play commentator Sean Wheelock have...

SHERDOG

Mar 03, 2015

Bellator MMA continues growth with new territories - Now available in over 400 million homes (PRESS RELEASE) -- Los Angeles, CA -- Multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) today announces that...

SHERDOG

Mar 03, 2015

Fight Card for Soboba Casino on March 15 - "COMING HOME" (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California - On Sunday, March 15, 2015, King of the Cage returns to Soboba Casino in San Jacinto,...

SHERDOG

Mar 03, 2015

V3 FEBRUARY 21 RESULTS (PRESS RELEASE) -- The snow, sleet, and ice didn’t stop the Legion from coming out on Saturday night and witnessing another great night of V3 action. Celebrities were in the house, the DJ had the place rocking, and the fighters put on a show that had fans screaming. Fight of the Night honors goes to Jorge Medina and Tony Williams. From Medina’s suplex submission attempt, to Williams’ showtime...

SHERDOG

Mar 03, 2015

UFC 184 Post-Mortem: Means to an End On a three-fight winning streak, Tim Means, aka “The Dirty Bird,” is flying high in the UFC’s welterweight division.

Brian Knapp

Mar 02, 2015

April 3 Denis Goltsov vs. Peter Graham at Tech-KREP FC ‘Ermak Prime Challenge’ (PRESS RELEASE) -- April 3 in Russia (Krasnodar) you will see the tournament TECH-KREP Fighting Championship "Ermak Prime Challenge”, The super-fight with MMA star, Russian heavyweighter, European combat...

SHERDOG

Mar 02, 2015

Bellator 134 Pictures Liam McGeary became the first British champion of a major mixed martial arts promotion at Bellator 134.

Dave Mandel

Mar 02, 2015

The Walkmen: UFC 184 Walkout Songs Joan Jett & The Blackhearts on Saturday brought Ronda Rousey to the cage ahead of another scintillating performance.

Mike Sloan

Mar 02, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC 184 Ronda Rousey continues to make a mockery of the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight division.

Brian Knapp

Mar 01, 2015

Thoughts & Shots: UFC 184 Women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey provided further proof that she is light years ahead of her competition, writes Greg Savage.

Greg Savage

Mar 01, 2015