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Jul 31, 2015

Pictures: WSOF 22 The athletes of World Series of Fighting 22 took to the scales Friday in Las Vegas.

Jul 31, 2015

Pictures: PBC on Bounce Media Roundtable The athletes of PBC: The Next Round On Bounce TV hosted a media roundtable.

Boxing

Jul 31, 2015

UFC 190 Weigh-in Pictures Ronda Rousey and Bethe Correia squared off Friday in Rio de Janeiro.

Jul 31, 2015

UFC 190 Notebook: Homeland Security Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will fight in his native Brazil for just the fourth time on Saturday and has no desire to give ground to Stefan Struve.

Jul 31, 2015

Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 190 Edition The Ultimate Fighting Championship takes its act back to Brazil on Saturday, with women’s bantamweight queen Ronda Rousey front and center.

RJ Clifford

Jul 31, 2015

Don’t Rule Out Paulie Malignaggi Against Danny Garcia Paulie Malignaggi can’t escape it. The “Magic Man” has carved another productive, exceptional career for himself through boxing, as a...

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Jul 31, 2015

Saturday, August 8 at Center Stage: NFC #76: Vitkay vs Brewer (PRESS RELEASE) -- On Saturday, August 8 at Center Stage - two of the top Welterweights will meet inside the NFC cage for the vacant NFC...

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Jul 31, 2015

UFC ANNOUNCES ERIC WINTER AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF UFC FIGHT PASS (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – UFC® today announced the appointment of Eric Winter as its Senior Vice President and General Manager of UFC...

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Jul 31, 2015

PBC on ESPN Pre-Fight Press Conference Pictures Danny Garcia and Paulie Malignaggi squared off to promote Saturday's Premier Boxing Champions’ on ESPN headliner.

Boxing

Jul 30, 2015

UFC 190 Statistical Matchup Analysis: Rousey vs. Correia Ronda Rousey returns to the cage on Saturday in Brazil. What do the numbers tell us about her title bout with Bethe Correia?

Eric Stinton

Jul 30, 2015

Opinion: Danny Garcia’s Catch 22 The unbeaten welterweight finds himself in a difficult spot because of peculiar matchmaking, according to Andreas Hale.

Boxing

Jul 30, 2015

Daring to Dream Bethe Correia risked everything in her pursuit of an MMA career and will look for a monster payoff against Ronda Rousey at UFC 190.

Marcelo Alonso

Jul 30, 2015

UFC HEADS TO HOUSTON WITH A WORLD TITLE FIGHT AS LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION CORMIER TAKES ON GUSTAFSSON (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – UFC® brings a light heavyweight title bout to the Lone Star State as newly crowned champion Daniel Cormier makes his first title defense against former title challenger and second-ranked Alexander Gustafsson in a five-round main event. UFC®...

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Jul 30, 2015

Clifford Starks Replaces Thiago Silva This Saturday (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that, due to a previous suspension in the state of Nevada, Thiago Silva has been declared ineligible to compete at “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields” on Saturday, Aug. 1, and will be...

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Jul 30, 2015

Presenting “GRIND” at The Sheraton Uptown in New Mexico on August 15 (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – King of the Cage presents “GRIND” at The Sheraton Uptown in Albuquerque, New Mexico on...

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Jul 30, 2015

Fight Against Cancer (PRESS RELEASE) -- Legendary Boxing Olympic Gold Medalist & CEO of Fight Time Promotions - Howard Davis Jr. - sends Cancer a Message; 'It's...

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Jul 30, 2015

PBC on ESPN Open Workout Pictures Danny Garcia and Paulie Malignaggi worked out for the press to promote Saturday's Premier Boxing Champions’ ESPN headliner.

Boxing

Jul 29, 2015

Preview: UFC 190 ‘Rousey vs. Correia’ Ronda Rousey puts her women’s bantamweight crown on the line against Bethe Correia on Saturday in Brazil.

Jul 29, 2015

Marlon Moraes and the Big Fish Dilemma As he approaches his latest title defense, the World Series of Fighting bantamweight champion has no plans to relocate anytime soon.

Jul 29, 2015

A Closer Look: Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN ‘Garcia vs. Malignaggi’ For Premier Boxing Champions’ second effort on ESPN, the fast-rising Danny Garcia moves up to 147 pounds to meet veteran two-division champion ...

Boxing

Jul 29, 2015

Edmond Tarverdyan: The Reluctant Ronda Rousey Benefactor Working with the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight champion was not always an attractive proposition for the Glendale...

Jul 29, 2015

Bellator 141 gets four additional bouts for August 28 (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – The preliminary portion of the “Bellator 141: Guillard vs. Girtz” card is beginning to take...

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Jul 29, 2015

Final Bout Added To BAMMA 22 (PRESS RELEASE) BAMMA, leaders in MMA sports entertainment and the home of European MMA, announce the lastest bout to be added to the BAMMA 22: DuQuesnoy Vs. Loughnane fight card for the 19th September at the 3Arena, Dublin is...

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Jul 29, 2015

Opponents Glover Teixeira and Ovince St. Preux Preview Their Upcoming Fight Together on 'Inside MMA' (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – With their headlining bout at UFC Fight Night 73 approaching, light heavyweights Glover Teixeira and Ovince St. Preux joined AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA tonight for dual...

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Jul 29, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Pride Knockouts From Takanori Gomi to Wanderlei Silva, many fighters played violent roles in building the Pride Fighting Championships brand.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Mike Sloan

Jul 28, 2015

Preview: Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN ‘Garcia vs. Malignaggi’ After a successful run at 140 pounds, Danny Garcia makes his welterweight debut against former two-division champion Paulie Malignaggi in Premier Boxing Champions’ latest offering on...

Boxing

Jul 28, 2015

13 Questions for WSOF Vice President Ali Abdel-Aziz WSOF Executive Vice President and matchmaker Ali Abdel-Aziz recently spoke to Sherdog.com about a number of topics concerning World Series of...

Jul 28, 2015

Jake Shields’ Nerves of Steele The former Strikeforce champion leans on his experience ahead of his showdown with World Series of Fighting welterweight titleholder Rousimar...

Jul 28, 2015

UFC FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON MEETS RIVAL JOHN DODSON IN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED REMATCH (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – UFC flyweight champion and No. 3 pound-for-pound fighter Demetrious Johnson collides with rival John Dodson in...

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Jul 28, 2015

WSOF Re-Signs Explosive Rising Star Timur Valiev (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – World championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has re-signed explosive, fast-rising bantamweight (135...

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Jul 28, 2015

Returning to Chinook Winds Casino Resort on September 5th for "ROGUE WAVE" (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – On Saturday, September 5, 2015, King of the Cage returns to Chinook Winds Casino Resort in...

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Jul 28, 2015

Danny Garcia Looking to Get Right Against Paulie Malignaggi Danny Garcia wears a pensive look, furrowing his brow as he ponders the question: Where has he been the last few years?

Boxing

Jul 27, 2015

Luke Rockhold: Mass Appeal Top middleweight contender Luke Rockhold discusses reality TV, transcending the sport and -- most importantly -- how he could be trouble for UFC champ...

Jul 27, 2015

Rousimar Palhares’ Technique of the Week: Heel Hook Defense to Choke World Series of Fighting welterweight ace Rousimar Palhares and Jonatas Vale demonstrate how to counter heel hook defense with a nasty choke.

Jul 27, 2015

RFA RETURNS TO NEBRASKA FOR 30TH EVENT (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that the promotion will return...

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Jul 27, 2015

WSOF 22 Adds Five-Bout Preliminary Card (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – World Series of Fighting's blockbuster "WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields" Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event will...

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Jul 27, 2015

'The Viking' Signs With BAMMA (PRESS RELEASE) -- BAMMA, leaders in MMA sports entertainment and the home of European MMA, are pleased to announce the signing of #1 ranked German Heavyweight...

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Jul 27, 2015

Black Bear Casino Resort Extends Agreement with King of the Cage in 2016 and 2017 for MMA Events (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California – King of the Cage is proud to announce that a new agreement to bring MMA events has been...

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Jul 27, 2015

Thoughts & Shots: UFC on Fox 16 T.J. Dillashaw’s rout of Renan Barao on Saturday in Chicago should set up a blockbuster showdown with Dominick Cruz, writes Greg Savage.

Greg Savage

Jul 26, 2015

Pictures: PBC on NBCSN Beibut Shumenov outpointed B.J. Flores in the Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN headliner.

Boxing

Jul 26, 2015

Pictures: UFC on Fox 16 Post-Fight Press Conference The athletes of UFC on Fox 16 wore the signs of battle.

Jeff Sherwood

Jul 25, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC on Fox 16 T.J. Dillashaw left no doubt: He is indeed the better man.

Jul 25, 2015

The Walkmen: UFC on Fox 16 Walkout Songs During their first fight at UFC 173, nobody gave T.J. Dillashaw much of a shot to stop Renan Barao and grab the bantamweight belt from the Brazilian champion. At...

Joseph Lipovich

Jul 25, 2015

PBC on NBCSN Weigh-in Pictures Beibut Shumenov and B.J. Flores took to the scale to make official Saturday's PBC on NBCSN headliner, as did Jordan Shimmell and Isiah Thomas.

Boxing

Jul 24, 2015

Pics: Kovalev-Mohammedi Weigh-ins Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (174.5) and Nadjib Mohammedi (173) hit their marks in Las Vegas for Saturday's HBO Boxing headliner.

Boxing

Jul 24, 2015

Pictures: UFC on Fox 16 Weigh-ins UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw and rival Renan Barao hit the scales Friday in Chicago to firm up their Saturday night main event rematch for...

Jeff Sherwood

Jul 24, 2015

One Of Boxing’s Uncommon Treasures: A Q&A with Jim Lampley Jim Lampley is the voice of boxing. It’s not a proclamation that you will hear the recently minted hall of famer state publicly or privately,...

Boxing

Jul 24, 2015

Pictures: UFC on Fox 16 Open Workouts UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw and former titleist Renan Barao took to the cage to strut their stuff for the assembled media in Chicago before...

Jeff Sherwood

Jul 23, 2015

Pics: PBC on NBCSN Final Press Conference Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN held a final press conference to kick off Saturday's main event featuring Beibut Shumenov and B.J. Flores.

Boxing

Jul 23, 2015

UFC on Fox 16 Notebook: Action Heroes Joe Lauzon and Takanori Gomi rarely fail to entertain the masses, and they will duke it out on Saturday in Chicago.

Jul 23, 2015

Premier Boxing Champions Philadelphia Workout Pictures Premier Boxing Champions stars Danny Garcia and Steve Cunningham held an open workout to promote their upcoming PBC cards.

Boxing

Jul 23, 2015

Pictures: Paul Felder Trains for UFC on Fox 16 Sherdog.com editor Dave Mandel shadowed Paul Felder as he sharpened his game in advance of his showdown with Edson Barboza at UFC on Fox 16.

Jul 23, 2015

Opinion: 'Real Sports,' Hard Truths and Fuzzy Numbers MMA is a violent sport, and not always in the most sublime way. On Tuesday night, HBO's “Real Sports” probed that idea in necessary fashion,...

Jul 23, 2015

BAMMA 22 Preview (PRESS RELEASE) The European leaders in MMA are making their long awaited debut on the Emerald Isle with BAMMA 22 set for the 3 Arena in Dublin...

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Jul 23, 2015

FFC 19 Linz - Press Release: Alessio Sakara's comeback, Spahović vs. Salchow, Batinić vs. Prachnio! (PRESS RELEASE) -- The leading regional fighting sports promotion Final Fight Championship is to hold its 19th event September 18 in Linz, which...

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Jul 23, 2015

“BITTER RIVALS” at Citizens Business Bank Arena on August 29 for Live Televised Broadcast (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California — On Saturday, August 29, 2015, King of the Cage returns to Citizens Business Bank Arena in...

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Jul 23, 2015

Preview: UFC on Fox 16 ‘Dillashaw vs. Barao 2’ T.J. Dillashaw defends his bantamweight crown in a rematch with former champion Renan Barao on Saturday in Chicago.

Jul 22, 2015

A Closer Look: Kovalev vs. Mohammedi This Saturday night on HBO, Russian bomber Sergey Kovalev returns to the ring for a matchup with mandatory challenger Nadjib Mohammedi. With the...

Boxing

Jul 22, 2015

Pictures: PBC Fighters Take to the Red Carpet at ‘Southpaw’ Premiere Premier Boxing Champions’ Daniel Jacobs and Peter Quillin attended the New York City premiere of “Southpaw.”

Boxing

Jul 21, 2015

Infographic: UFC Hall of Famers -- The Fighters They call the Ultimate Fighting Championship pantheon home, an exclusive group of 13 mixed martial artists that have been inducted into the UFC...

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Jul 21, 2015

Sherdog’s Top 10: Moments When Titles Changed Hands Stunning upsets, violent finishes and heated rivalries are all part of MMA’s volatile championship history.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Mike Sloan

Jul 21, 2015

Boxing Preview: Kovalev vs. Mohammedi It’s not the Sergey Kovalev fight the masses want, but for now, it’s the fight they’re going to get.

Boxing

Jul 21, 2015

Rousimar Palhares’ Technique of the Week: Guard Pass to Heel Hook Transition World Series of Fighting welterweight ace Rousimar Palhares and Jonatas Vale demonstrate a nasty transition from the guard pass to a heel hook...

Jul 20, 2015

Pictures: Bellator 140 Bellator 140 will be remembered for its explosive finishes and the welterweight title changing hands.

Jul 20, 2015

RFA 29: USA vs BRAZIL! (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) president Ed Soares announced today that RFA 29 will feature a team battle pitting top American prospects against top Brazilian prospects, when the MMA promotion returns to South Dakota next month. The honorary coaches will be current UFC welterweight champion Robbie...

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Jul 20, 2015

Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino, Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey on AXS TV's 'Inside MMA' (PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – Invicta FC Featherweight Champion Cristiane Justino joined AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA live in studio tonight for an interview with series hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. During...

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Jul 20, 2015

WSOF 22: Nurmagomedov vs. Moreno Set For Aug. 1 on NBCSN (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – Abubakar Nurmagomedov will square off with undefeated finisher Jorge Moreno in a featured welterweight (170...

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Jul 20, 2015

Co-main event announced for Bellator's upcoming August show in Temecula (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – Additional lightweight action will anchor the top of “Bellator: Guillard vs. Girtz” on Friday, Aug. 28 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif., with the addition of...

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Jul 19, 2015

ONE CHAMPIONSHIP™ ANNOUNCES SIX MORE ELECTRIFYING EVENTS FOR 2015 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Singapore: Asia’s largest and the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization, ONE Championship™ (ONE) is...

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Jul 19, 2015

IMMAF EUROPEAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS (PRESS RELEASE) -- London - The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) announced at its recent General Assembly that its first...

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Jul 19, 2015

Perak vs. Nemkov to headline M-1 Challenge 60 Aug. 5 in Orel, Russia (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (July 15, 2015) - A pair of past M-1 Challenge championship contenders, Maro Perak and Viktor Nemkov, will battle August 5 in the main event at M-1 Challenge 60 in...

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Jul 19, 2015

Pictures: Chavez Jr. Def. Marcos Reyes Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. def. Marco Reyes via Unanimous Decision (97-92, 98-91, 96-93) 3:00, R10

Boxing

Esther Lin

Jul 18, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 72 Michael Bisping will never win many popularity contests, but no one can argue with the run of sustained success he has enjoyed since arriving in the...

Jul 18, 2015

PBC on CBS Pictures Carl Frampton made his American debut on national TV in style.

Boxing

Esther Lin

Jul 18, 2015

Pictures: One Championship 29 Bibiano Fernandes knocked out Toni Tauru at One Championship 29.

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Jul 18, 2015

Pictures: ShoBox 14th Anniversary Showtime Boxing hosted four bouts for the 14th anniversary of ShoBox.

Boxing

Jul 18, 2015

Slideshow: Bellator 140 Dave Mandel captured this quick Bellator 140 slideshow.

Jul 17, 2015

PBC, Showtime Weigh-in Pics Premier Boxing Champions on CBS and Showtime held a joint weigh-in Friday in El Paso, Texas.

Boxing

Jul 17, 2015

Fact Check: UFC Fight Night 72 ‘Bisping vs. Leites’ The Ultimate Fighting Championship plants its flag in Scotland on Saturday, accompanied by plenty of obscure tidbits and statistical minutiae.

Jul 17, 2015

Preview: UFC Fight Night 72 ‘Bisping vs. Leites’ Middleweight contenders Michael Bisping and Thales Leites will jockey for position in an increasingly crowded division on Saturday in Scotland.

Jul 17, 2015

Pics: PBC on CBS, Showtime Press Conference Premier Boxing Champions on CBS and Showtime held a press conference to promote Saturday's joint card in El Paso, Texas.

Boxing

Jul 17, 2015

One Championship ‘Kingdom of Warriors’ Weigh-in Pictures Bibiano Fernandes (135) and Toni Tauru (134.5) hit their marks Friday.

Jul 17, 2015

The Venomous Intentions of Michael Page The undefeated British welterweight has plans to climb the ladder at 170 pounds, as he prepares for his return at Bellator 140.

Jul 17, 2015

Pictures: ShoBox Weigh-ins Antoine Douglas weighed-in at 159.8 pounds and Istvan Szili measured 159.4 pounds during Thursday’s official weigh-in.

Boxing

Jul 17, 2015

Opinion: ‘The Last Emperor’ is Dead, Long Live Fedor MMA fans rejoice, Fedor Emelianenko is coming back. “The Last Emperor” won't be, though. He is dead. Are you OK with that?

Jul 16, 2015

Bellator 140 Weigh-in Pictures The athletes of Bellator 140 took to the scale to make official Friday's Spike TV-televised card.

Jul 16, 2015

Pictures: Invicta FC 13 Cristiane Justino annihilated Faith Van Duin at Invicta FC 13.

Jul 16, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night San Diego Frank Mir played Rock’em Sock’em Robots with Todd Duffee and lived to tell about it.

Jul 16, 2015

UFC Fight Night ‘Mir vs. Duffee’ Post-Fight Press Conference Pictures The athletes of UFC Fight Night “Mir vs. Duffee” talked with the media at the post-fight press conference.

TJ De Santis

Jul 16, 2015

Fight Lab, the South’s premier MMA organization, and President Michael Allen are pleased to announce the following dates and details. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Fight Lab will make its long anticipated, much requested return to Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte, NC on August 20, 2015 for Fight Lab 49. The fight card will include eight amateur and four professional bouts. Those competitors who are confirmed on the card include...

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Jul 16, 2015

WSOF Signs Adam Ward and Andreas Spang (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – World championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) announced today that it has expanded its roster again with the signing of two new athletes – red-hot featherweight (145 pounds)...

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Jul 16, 2015

Don't Miss SummerFist VIII This Sunday! (PRESS RELEASE) -- The OC Fair opens this friday, so that means its time for another SummerFist MMA show this Sunday. A tradition has been...

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Jul 16, 2015

Bellator MMA returns to Southern California on Aug. 28 with the promotional debut of Melvin Guillard (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – Melvin Guillard’s (32-14-2 2 NC) first bout under the Bellator MMA banner will come in lightweight action against...

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Jul 16, 2015

Premier Boxing Champions on CBS, Showtime Open Workouts Premier Boxing Champions on CBS and Showtime held an open workout to promote Saturday's joint card in El Paso, Texas.

Boxing

Jul 15, 2015

Beibut Shumenov Open Workout Pictures Beibut Shumenov hosted a media workout in Las Vegas as he prepares for his July 25 Premier Boxing Champions on NBCSN showdown with B.J. Flores.

Boxing

Jul 15, 2015

A Closer Look: PBC on CBS ‘Frampton vs. Gonzalez’ Premier Boxing Champions returns to CBS on July 18 with a showcase fight for the rising Carl Frampton.

Boxing

Jul 15, 2015

Douglas Lima’s Waiting Game Knee injuries have sidelined the Bellator champion for more than a year, but he returns to defend his crown on Friday in Connecticut.

Jul 15, 2015

PBC on ESPN Press Conference Pictures Leo "El Terremoto" Santa Cruz and Abner Mares did a photo shoot to promote Aug. 29's PBC on ESPN card.

Boxing

Jul 15, 2015

FULL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR ONE: KINGDOM OF WARRIORS (PRESS RELEASE) -- Yangon, Myanmar: Asia’s largest and the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts organization, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced the full line-up for ONE: KINGDOM OF WARRIORS --...

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Jul 15, 2015

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

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Jul 15, 2015

New main card bout! Intense Irish battle slated for Bellator MMA this Friday at Mohegan Sun (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, Calif. (July 13, 2015) – Connecticut’s own “Irish” Brennan Ward (10-3) will compete against a new opponent at “Bellator: Lima vs. Koreshkov,” which takes place this Friday, July 17 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT....

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Jul 15, 2015

UFC Fight Night ‘Mir vs. Duffee’ Weigh-in Pictures Frank Mir and Todd Duffee stared intensely into each others eyes at the UFC Fight Night “Mir vs. Duffee” weigh-ins.

Jul 14, 2015

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and the Weight of a Famous Name The surname seems to have hung from Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s neck like a monstrous anvil since he first put on gloves, pulling and swaying him...

Boxing

Jul 14, 2015

Preview: Premier Boxing Champions on CBS ‘Frampton vs. Gonzalez’ Premier Boxing Champions brings Part 1 of a Texas doubleheader to the Don Haskins Center in El Paso on Saturday afternoon when Northern...

Boxing

Jul 14, 2015

Preview: UFC Fight Night ‘Mir vs. Duffee’ Heavyweights Frank Mir and Todd Duffee square off, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to San Diego.

Jul 14, 2015

Bellator MMA names voice of the Boston Celtics, Sean Grande as new play-by-play announcer (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – Bellator MMA and Spike have named veteran sports announcer and the current voice of the Boston Celtics, Sean Grande, as its new play-by-play announcer. Grande will team up with color analyst ...

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Jul 14, 2015

2015 IMMAF World Championships of Amateur MMA at UFC® International Fight Week. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas - The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) is proud to announce the results and medallists of the...

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Jul 14, 2015

Opinion: UFC 189 Was Everything Mayweather-Pacquiao Was Not With Conor McGregor front and center, the UFC’s latest pay-per-view set a new standard on Saturday in Las Vegas, writes Andreas Hale.

Boxing

Jul 13, 2015

Thoughts & Shots: UFC 189 Conor McGregor showed on Saturday in Las Vegas that he has the substance to match the hype, writes Greg Savage.

Greg Savage

Jul 13, 2015

Pictures: TUF 21 Finale Post-Fight Press Conference Stephen Thompson talked with the media at the “The Ultimate Fighter 21” Finale post-fight press conference.

Jul 13, 2015

Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber to Coach Upcoming Season of The Ultimate Fighter (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – The next season of The Ultimate Fighter ® will feature no shortage of star power as interim UFC® featherweight champion “The Notorious” Conor McGregor coaches opposite...

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Jul 13, 2015

Enumclaw’s Harrington, Cunningham Capture Gold at Super Fight League 41 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, Washington (July 12, 2015) - It was an historic night inside the I-5 showroom at the Emerald Queen Casino. Fighters...

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Jul 13, 2015

PENA, CLELAND REIGN SUPREME - EFC 41 Official Results (PRESS RELEASE) -- Johannesburg, South Africa – EFC 41 took place in front of a sold out Big Top Arena at Carnival City tonight in...

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Jul 13, 2015

By the Numbers: TUF 21 Finale Stephen Thompson is developing into an intriguing welterweight contender.

Jul 12, 2015

Matches to Make After UFC 189 The critics are running out of ammunition.

Jul 11, 2015

UFC 189 Post-Fight Press Conference Pictures The athletes of UFC 189 talked with the media at the post-fight press conference.

Jul 11, 2015

By the Numbers: UFC 189 Conor McGregor finally was able to silence the doubters.

Jul 11, 2015

UFC 189 Slideshow: Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes Conor McGregor stopped Chad Mendes in the second round at UFC 189.

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Jul 11, 2015

‘TUF 21 Finale’ Weigh-in Pictures Jake Ellenberger and Stephen Thompson stood toe-to-toe Saturday at the “The Ultimate Fighter 21” Finale weigh-ins.

Jul 11, 2015

A Night of Tweets: UFC 189 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...

Jul 11, 2015

Live Now! Instant Reaction: UFC 189 Sherdog.com staff reacts to UFC 189 in real-time.

Jul 11, 2015

Pictures: UFC 189 Weigh-ins Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes hit their marks Friday at the UFC 189 weigh-ins.

Jul 10, 2015

PBC on ESPN Weigh-in Pictures Keith Thurman and Luis Collazo took to the scale Friday at the official weigh-in.

Boxing

Jul 10, 2015

Two Championships on the Line at Super Fight League 41 this Saturday Night (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, Washington - It’s fight week in the Pacific Northwest, and Brian Halquist Productions and Cagesport MMA are proud...

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Jul 10, 2015

What to Watch For: ‘The Ultimate Fighter 21’ Finale Jake Ellenberger and Stephen Thompson step into the spotlight, as the UFC closes the 21st season of its reality series on Sunday in Las Vegas.

Jul 10, 2015

Slideshow: Invicta FC 13 Cris Cyborg destroys Faith Van Duin to retain featherweight championship in Invicta 13 main event on Thursday in Las Vegas.

Jul 10, 2015

WSOF 23: Gaethje vs. Palomino II Hits Phoenix on Sept. 18 (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) will return to Phoenix, Ariz., where it delivered one of its most memorable nights of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) action to date earlier this year, with a world championship doubleheader headlined by a...

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Jul 10, 2015

Anthony Smith: I'll Finish Him again. It'll Be Devastating and Beautiful at the Same Time. (PRESS RELEASE) -- On Saturday, July 18, 2015, Anthony Smith (21-10) will defend his Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) middleweight title in a rematch against the champion he took it from,...

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Jul 10, 2015

Presenting “FUTURE LEGENDS 30” on August 15 at Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel in Las Vegas (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California — On Saturday, August 15, 2015, King of the Cage returns to Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel in...

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Jul 10, 2015

Opinion: ‘Money’ vs. Money in the Main Event By taking on Conor McGregor at UFC 189, Chad Mendes stands on the edge of something great, but stands between the UFC and something even greater.

Jul 09, 2015

Pictures: Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN Pre-Fight Press Conference Keith Thurman and Luis Collazo stood toe-to-toe Thursday at the PBC on ESPN pre-fight press conference.

Boxing

Jul 09, 2015

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Open Workout Pictures Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Alejandro "Cobrita" Gonzalez Jr. and Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola held an open workout to promote Saturday, July 18's...

Boxing

Jul 09, 2015

UFC 189, TUF 21 Pre-Fight Press Conference Pictures Conor McGregor was the center of attention at the UFC 189 and “The Ultimate Fighter 21” Finale press conference.

Jul 09, 2015

A Closer Look: PBC ‘Thurman vs. Collazo’ The undefeated Keith Thurman meets Luis Collazo on Saturday and looks to continue his climb in the welterweight division.

Boxing

Jul 09, 2015

'INSIDE MMA' Honors Bas Rutten with Special Episode July 10 (PRESS RELEASE) -- AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA honors series host and MMA legend Bas Rutten with a special, 90-minute episode dedicated to his fighting legacy July 10 at 9 p.m. PT/12 a.m. ET, the night before his...

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Jul 09, 2015

Anthem's FNTSY Sports Network and Fight Network to Launch on Suddenlink Communications Across the U.S. (PRESS RELEASE) -- TORONTO -- Anthem Sports & Entertainment Corp. announced today that Fantasy Sports Network (FNTSY), the world's first-ever...

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Jul 09, 2015

Returning to Coeur D’Alene Casino Resort Hotel on August 20 for "BAD REPUTATION" (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California - King of the Cage will be returning to the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Worley, Idaho...

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Jul 09, 2015

Pictures: PBC on ESPN Media Day Keith Thurman and Luis Collazo worked out to promote Saturday's PBC on ESPN card.

Boxing

Jul 08, 2015

Pictures: Conor McGregor UFC 189 Open Workout Conor McGregor worked out for the press to promote UFC 189.

Jul 08, 2015

‘TUF 21’ Recap: Episode 12 The Blackzilians’ Vicente Luque goes for his second win against American Top Team hero Hayder Hassan with $200,000 on the line. Also, the matchup for...

Chris Nelson

Jul 08, 2015

Invicta FC 13 Weigh-in Pictures Cristiane Justino and Faith Van Duin hit their marks Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Jul 08, 2015

Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 189 Edition Conor McGregor and Chad Mendes will try to pick up the pieces from Jose Aldo’s departure on Saturday in Las Vegas.

RJ Clifford

Jul 08, 2015

Keith Thurman: Boxing’s Next Big Thing? Keith “One Time” Thurman knows that the throne is there for the taking. Unfortunately, the likelihood that he’ll get the opportunity to...

Boxing

Jul 08, 2015

Antonio Tarver Jr. Looking to Make His Own Path He sounds just like his dad. If you close your eyes and hear that familiar, cackling laugh, that’s his dad’s, too. Everything else, Antonio...

Boxing

Jul 08, 2015

Pictures: RFA 27 ‘Murphy vs. Brock’ Bantamweight Jesse Brock earned a unanimous decision over Joe Murphy in the main event of RFA 27 from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho, and...

Jul 07, 2015

Preview: UFC 189 ‘Mendes vs. McGregor’ Short-notice replacement Chad Mendes meets Conor McGregor for the interim featherweight title on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Jul 07, 2015

Premier Boxing Champions ‘Thurman vs. Collazo’ on ESPN Preview Premier Boxing Champions makes its debut on ESPN this Saturday evening with a welterweight clash pitting rising prospect Keith Thurman against battle-tested veteran ...

Boxing

Jul 07, 2015

IT'S FIGHT WEEK - EFC 41 (PRESS RELEASE) -- EFC returns to Carnival City this Saturday for the massive double championship fight card to be broadcast on TV around the world.

SHERDOG

Jul 07, 2015

Kharitonov stops Garner - results and pictures from M-1 Challenge 59 in Kazakhstan (PRESS RELEASE) -- ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN (July 4, 2015) - For the second time in less than eight months, Russian striker Sergei Kharitonov defeated former M-1 Challenge champion...

SHERDOG

Jul 07, 2015

Pictures: Paulie Malignaggi at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Paulie Malignaggi promoted Aug. 1's Premier Boxing Champions on ESPNcard at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4.

Boxing

Jul 06, 2015

Technique of the Week: Knee-Through Leglock Milton “Miltinho” Vieira displays an incredible leg lock that does not leave the attacker in a comproimised position.

Jul 06, 2015

UFC 189 Statistical Matchup Analysis: Mendes vs. McGregor What do the facts tell us about the interim featherweight title clash between Chad Mendes and Conor McGregor?

Eric Stinton

Jul 06, 2015

Returning to Socorro Entertainment Center in Texas on August 8 for Live MMA Event (PRESS RELEASE) -- RANCHO CUCAMONGA, California — On Saturday, August 8, 2015 King of the Cage returns to the Socorro Entertainment Center in...

SHERDOG

Jul 06, 2015

The chase for the Bellator HW championship is heating up with this new signing (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the signing of heavyweight, Chase Gormley (12-4, 1 NC), to...

SHERDOG

Jul 06, 2015

UFC 189 Notebook: Lost in the Shadow The welterweight title clash between Robbie Lawler and Rory MacDonald has become a forgotten piece to the puzzle.

Jul 04, 2015

RFA 27 Slideshow Dave Mandel captured this quick-hitting RFA 27 slideshow.

Jul 04, 2015

RECENT BRITISH JUDO CHAIRMAN KERRITH BROWN APPOINTED AS MMA PRESIDENT (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas - IMMAF is proud to announce Kerrith Brown as the new President of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation...

SHERDOG

Jul 04, 2015

WSOF 22 Adds Lightweight Bout To Live NBCSN Telecast (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS – World Series of Fighting's (WSOF.com) blockbuster event on Saturday, Aug. 1 will now feature five contests on the night's live NBCSN telecast, with the addition of a lightweight (155 pounds) matchup between four-time promotional veteran...

SHERDOG

Jul 04, 2015

UFC SUPERSTARS, UFC HALL OF FAMERS AND LEGENDS CONFIRMED FOR UFC FAN EXPO (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas – UFC® is proud to announce its largest-ever roster of UFC superstars, UFC Hall of Famers and legends for UFC...

SHERDOG

Jul 04, 2015

Opinion: Eulogy for the UFC’s Pre-Soccer Aesthetics With their fight kit unveiling on Tuesday, the UFC and Reebok took too many cues from soccer -- and not the right ones at that. As a result,...

Jul 03, 2015

M-1 Challenge 59 Weigh-in Pictures Sergei Kharitonov and Kenny Garner took to the scale Thursday.

Jul 02, 2015

The Savage Truth: Fractured Plans and Octagon Couture The Ultimate Fighting Championship could have handled the situation involving injured featherweight champ Jose Aldo with far more grace, writes...

Greg Savage

Jul 02, 2015

Mohegan Sun gets a ton of local talent to complete July 17 Bellator event (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – Four preliminary bouts featuring prime east coast fighters have been added to complete the full...

SHERDOG

Jul 02, 2015

Sergei Kharitonov talks about his career and Kenny Garner rematch this Friday (PRESS RELEASE) -- M-1 Global heavyweight, PRIDE FC and Strikeforce veteran Sergei Kharitonov talks about his fighting career and upcoming rematch with...

SHERDOG

Jul 02, 2015

UFC and Reebok Elevate Sport of MMA With First-Ever UFC Fight Kit (PRESS RELEASE) -- New York City, NY : UFC® and Reebok today unveiled the first-ever UFC Fight Kit. Built for high-performance athleticism, the...

SHERDOG

Jul 02, 2015

‘TUF 21’ Recap: Episode 11 The Blackzilians’ Jason Jackson tries to close out the season against Michael Graves, who needs a win to keep American Top Team’s hopes alive.

Chris Nelson

Jul 01, 2015

Pics: Vale Tudo Relics A new edition from Marcelo Alonso.

Marcelo Alonso

Jul 01, 2015

10 July Tussles Worth Watching Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino will defend her Invicta Fighting Championships featherweight crown against Faith Van Duin on July 19.