Sherdog News December 2011
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Fedor Crushes Ishii; Aoki, Takaya Retain Titles in Dream
By: Tony Loiseleur
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SAITAMA, Japan -- After earning a gold medal in judo at the 2008 Beijing Games, Satoshi Ishii boldly claimed that he would like to face then-heavyweight MMA ruler... -
Fernandes Wins Dream GP, 135 Gold in a Flash Over Banuelos
By: Tony Loiseleur
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SAITAMA, Japan -- One year to the day after losing the Dream featherweight title in a close, contentious fight with Hiroyuki Takaya, Bibiano... -
Overeem Predicted Liver Kick Finish of Lesnar at UFC 141
By: Mike Whitman
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Alistair Overeem knew it was coming. -
After Cerrone Win at UFC 141, Diaz Hopes for Title Run
By: Mike Whitman
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Nate Diaz wants to fight the best, and few could argue with such a request after his performance at UFC 141 on Friday night. -
UFC 141 Bonuses: Diaz, Cerrone, Hendricks Nab $75,000 Apiece
By: Mike Whitman
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Welterweight upsetter Johny Hendricks and co-main eventers Nate Diaz and Donald Cerrone walked away from UFC 141 with $75,000 post-fight... -
Lesnar Retires After UFC 141 Defeat to Overeem
By: Brian Knapp
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Brock Lesnar took one too many shots to the body from Alistair Overeem. -
Dream ‘Genki Desu Ka!’ Results and Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan at approximately 1 a.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Dream's ‘Fight for Japan: Genki Desu Ka! New Year's Eve 2011!’, which features three Dream title bouts, and is headlined by a heavyweight... -
UFC 141 Prelims: Pearson Halts Assuncao’s Streak
By: Brian Knapp
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A new player has entered the featherweight division. -
Report: NSAC to Garnish Overeem’s Purse
By: Mike Whitman
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Alistair Overeem’s fight purse will reportedly be garnished due to a court order, according to an announcement released Friday by the legal... -
UFC 141 Headliner Lesnar to Earn Event-High $400,000 Purse
By: Mike Whitman
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Win or lose, Brock Lesnar will walk away from UFC 141 with the event’s largest paycheck. -
UFC 141 ‘Lesnar vs. Overeem’ Results and Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 141, headlined by a heavyweight clash between former UFC heavyweight champion... -
White: UFC to Make Swedish Debut on April 14 in Stockholm
By: Mike Whitman
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s rumored trip to Sweden in 2012 will become reality on April 14, UFC President Dana White told Swedish media outlet... -
Jordan Breen Weekend MMA Pre-Fight Chat Recap
By: Jordan Breen
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Jordan Breen will host his weekly MMA chat at 1 p.m. ET. -
Pierson Knows He Can’t Let Kim Overpower Him
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Sean Pierson is coming off a knockout loss to Jake Ellenberger in April, but he isn’t getting an easy bounce-back fight Friday at UFC 141. -
Dream ‘Genki Desu Ka’ Weigh-ins: After Retries, All Fighters Cleared
By: Tony Loiseleur
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TOKYO -- All 18 participants in the MMA portion of Saturday’s Dream “Genki Desu Ka! New Year! 2011” made weight on Friday, though not... -
UFC Vet Nelson, Kume Set for Lightweight Bout at Feb. 12 Shooto
By: Chris Nelson
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Seven months after a tentative matchup with Dream champ Shinya Aoki fell by the wayside, former UFC lightweight Shane Nelson has a new date and... -
Phan Feels Like the ‘Old Dog’ Against Hettes
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Nam Phan is only 28 years old, but he sees himself as the grizzled veteran ahead of his UFC 141 bout Friday against Jim “The Kid” Hettes. -
Assuncao: Fear of Failure a Motivating Factor in Second UFC Tour
By: Brian Knapp
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Junior Assuncao remembers what it feels like to lose, even though he has not experienced a defeat in three years, seven months and one day -
Volkmann Considers Escudero an ‘Arrogant Little Punk’
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Jacob Volkmann doesn’t like UFC 141 opponent Efrain Escudero, and he’s not afraid to say it. -
Lesnar, Overeem Official for UFC 141 Title Eliminator
By: Brian Knapp
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More than 500 pounds of bravado, muscle and skill will collide in the cage when Brock Lesnar meets Alistair Overeem in the final Ultimate Fighting... -
Cerrone Says He’ll Sprint Out of Corner at Diaz
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Donald Cerrone has a habit of starting slow. -
Live UFC 141 Weigh-in Results (7 p.m. ET)
By: Mike Fridley
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Sherdog.com reports from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas with live results from the UFC 141 weigh-ins, which take place at 7 p.m. ET/4... -
Injures: Brown Pulled from UFC on FX 1, Lamas Off UFC 143
By: Mike Whitman
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Mike Thomas Brown and Ricardo Lamas have suffered undisclosed injuries and have been forced to withdraw from their respective bouts at UFC on FX... -
Hendricks Has Trained to ‘Nullify Everything’ Fitch Can Do
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Jon Fitch has a style that is extremely difficult to stop, but Johny Hendricks plans to do just that when they meet Friday at UFC 141. -
Herman, Starks Collide at UFC 143 on Super Bowl Saturday
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC 143 fight bill continues to develop, as promotion officials recently announced that verbal agreements are in place for a middleweight... -
Unbeaten del Rosario Follows Heavyweight Exodus, Inks UFC Deal
By: Jordan Breen
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With Strikeforce's heavyweight division in dissolution mode, yet another one of its talent pool is heading to the UFC. Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Shane del Rosario has signed with the UFC and will follow the likes of Alistair Overeem,... -
McGee, Philippou Agree to Scrap at UFC on FX 2 in Sydney
By: Mike Whitman
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Verbal agreements are in place for a March 3 welterweight matchup between Court McGee and Constantinos Philippou, UFC officials announced Wednesday. -
Torres Rejoins UFC Fold After Controversial Tweet and Release
By: Mike Whitman
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Nearly as quickly as he departed, former bantamweight ace Miguel Torres is back in the UFC fold. -
Tirloni, Weedman, Hawn, Freire Confirmed for Bellator LW Tourney
By: Mike Whitman
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Four men are now confirmed for Bellator Fighting Championships’ sixth-season lightweight tournament.of Ricardo Tirloni, Brent Weedman, Rick Hawn and... -
145 King Aldo Signs Sponsorship Deal with Soccer Team Flamengo
By: Gleidson Venga
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RIO DE JANEIRO -- In the latest in a rush of MMA-soccer sponsorships, UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo signed a sponsorship contract with... -
Rothwell-Schaub Showdown Set for UFC 145 in Montreal
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC announced Tuesday that a heavyweight clash between Ben Rothwell and Brendan Schaub will go down at UFC 145 in Montreal. -
Green-Martinez Lightweight Bout Added to Jan. 7 Strikeforce Bill
By: Mike Whitman
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Eight fights are now official for Strikeforce “Rockhold vs. Jardine.” Promotion officials announced Tuesday that lightweights Bobby Green and... -
Pierce Doesn’t Think Koscheck Wanted to Fight Him
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Mike Pierce doesn’t typically call out opponents. -
Injuries Force Sass, Wineland From UFC on Fox 2 Card
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Paul Sass and Eddie Wineland are off the UFC on Fox 2 fight card due to injury, the promotion announced via Twitter on Monday night. -
Fighting Not the Only Sporting Interest for Cerrone in 2012
By: Tristen Critchfield
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With a win over Nate Diaz at UFC 141 on Friday, Donald Cerrone will have staked his claim to the best year of anyone in mixed martial arts not... -
Noons Likes How He Matches Up Against Melendez
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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After outpointing Billy Evangelista on Saturday, K.J. Noons is already getting asked about a potential matchup against Strikeforce lightweight champion... -
Coming Off Win Over Huerta, War Machine Fully Focused on MMA
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Roger Huerta is a tough opponent on any night. -
Winkeljohn Analyzes Jones Versus Hendo, Evans
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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For his next title defense, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones could face the winner of the Jan. 28 matchup between Rashad Evans and Phil Davis. He could also face Dan Henderson, who’s coming off a... -
Bezerra, Spoon, Da Silva, Vargas Complete Bellator FW Field
By: Mike Whitman
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Eight men are now confirmed for Bellator’s sixth-season featherweight tournament. -
Edwards-Stumpf, Brown-Cope Slated for UFC 143 in Las Vegas
By: Mike Whitman
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A pair of welterweight confrontations have been added to the UFC 143 fight bill, promotion officials announced Friday. Justin Edwards and Mike... -
After Narrow Loss to Hioki, Roop Wants to Make Statement
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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George Roop lost a split decision to Hatsu Hioki at UFC 137, but he believes he won the fight. -
Jordan Breen Weekend MMA Pre-Fight Chat Recap
By: Jordan Breen
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Jordan Breen will host his weekly MMA chat at 1 p.m. ET. -
‘Tractor’ Oliveira Injured, Out of UFC on FX 1
By: Mike Whitman
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Despite originally receiving clearance to compete at UFC on FX 1, it appears Rafaello Oliveira has withdrawn from his bout with Reza Madadi due... -
Burrell-Terry, Smith-Villante Added to Strikeforce ‘Rockhold vs. Jardine’
By: Mike Whitman
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Seven fights have now been given the green light for Strikeforce “Rockhold vs. Jardine,” as promotion officials recently announced that Nah-Shon Burrell will face James Terry and Trevor Smith will square... -
Lightweight Champ Edgar Looks to Build on Memorable 2011
By: Lutfi Sariahmed
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With the end of every year comes award season. Each media outlet will dish out its own slew of honors for a bevy of categories, including "Fight... -
‘El Nino,’ Mousasi Top Earners at Strikeforce ‘Melendez vs. Masvidal’
By: Mike Whitman
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Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez and Dream light heavyweight titleholder Gegard Mousasi each walked away from Strikeforce... -
4 Strikeforce Fighters from Dec. 17 Face Indefinite Suspensions
By: Mike Whitman
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Four fighters who competed at Strikeforce “Melendez vs. Masvidal” have been indefinitely suspended by the California State Athletic... -
Strikeforce’s ‘Big’ Johnson Joins UFC, Faces Beltran at UFC on Fox 2
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC officials recently announced that Lavar Johnson will make his Octagon debut on Jan. 28, when the Strikeforce alum will square off against durable veteran Joey Beltran at... -
Olympic Wrestler McMann Meets Veteran Akano at ProElite 3
By: Mike Whitman
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Unbeaten prospect Sara McMann will lock horns with seasoned veteran Hitomi Akano at ProElite “Grove vs. Minowa,” promotion officials... -
Mills-MacDonald Welterweight Bout Green-Lit for UFC 145
By: Mike Whitman
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A welterweight showdown between rejuvenated Brit Che Mills and Canadian up-and-comer Rory MacDonald will take place at UFC 145, promotion... -
Undefeated Heavyweights Miocic, De Fries Clash at UFC on Fuel 1
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC officials Wednesday announced that a heavyweight contest between unbeaten prospects Stipe Miocic and Philip De Fries will go down at UFC on Fuel -
Nelson-Werdum, Poirier-Lamas Set for UFC’s Super Bowl Card
By: Mike Whitman
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Returning heavyweight jiu-jitsu ace Fabricio Werdum will face off with well-rounded contender Roy Nelson at the Feb. 4 event, which emanates from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Additionally, featherweight prospect... -
Winkeljohn: Jones’ Standup Will Be Silva-Like Soon
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Jon Jones may have lost the first round against Lyoto Machida at UFC 140, but he stormed back in the second to choke him unconscious. -
UFC on Fuel 1 Gets Menjivar-Albert Bantamweight Tilt
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC on Fuel 1 fight card continued to develop Tuesday, as promotion officials announced that veteran Ivan Menjivar will square off with “The Ultimate Fighter 14” cast member... -
Strikeforce ‘Melendez vs. Masvidal’ Draws 460K Viewers on Showtime
By: Mike Whitman
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Strikeforce earned an average of 460,000 viewers for its live Saturday broadcast of “Melendez vs. Masvidal” on Showtime. -
Bellator Featherweight Tourney to Feature Season 4 Finalist Straus
By: Mike Whitman
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Daniel Straus will compete in Bellator Fighting Championships’ sixth-season featherweight tournament, Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney announced Tuesday. -
Koch Out of UFC 143 Showdown with Poirier Due to Injury
By: Mike Whitman
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Erik Koch has suffered an unspecified injury and will be unable to compete at UFC 143, promotion officials announced Tuesday. -
Spike TV to Counter FX with ‘TUF’ Fridays Beginning in March
By: Mike Whitman
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New UFC programming may be leaving Spike TV for Fox Networks in 2012, but the world’s largest promotion will continue to appear on Spike in... -
NSAC: Overeem Tests Negative; UFC 141 Main Event Still on Track
By: Mike Whitman
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Alistair Overeem is still on schedule for his UFC debut. -
Sandro, Fabiano Added to Bellator Featherweight Tournament Field
By: Mike Whitman
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A pair of Brazilian talents has been added to Bellator Fighting Championships’ sixth-season featherweight tournament, as Wagnney Fabiano and... -
Dean Hoped Nogueira Would Submit Before Arm Broke
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Referee Herb Dean knew Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was in serious trouble. -
Bellator Completes 135-Pound Draw, Adds Mann at Featherweight
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The lineup for Bellator Fighting Championships’ sixth-season bantamweight tournament is now complete. -
Week-in-Review: List of UFC, Strikeforce & Other Fights Announced
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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A complete list of significant new fights reported in the past week. -
Weekend Rundown: Shlemenko, Formiga, Reis Nab Wins; Pulver Falls
By: Chris Nelson
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The attention of the MMA world was focused firmly on San Diego this past weekend, but without a major UFC event to contend with, the four-day... -
Shooto Crowns 2011 Rookie Tournament Champions in Tokyo
By: Tony Loiseleur
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TOKYO -- Continuing the tradition that spawned promotional greats such as Tatsuya Kawajiri, Yasuhiro Urushitani and Takeya Mizugaki, Shooto crowned its 10th batch of rookie champions with Sunday’s... -
Victorious Melendez Hopes to Face UFC Contenders in Strikeforce
By: Mike Whitman
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Gilbert Melendez took another step on his quest to be recognized as the world’s top lightweight on Saturday night, as “El Nino” outpointed a game Jorge Masvidal to retain his... -
Cyborg: When Rousey Is Ready to Come After Me, I Am Ready
By: Mike Whitman
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Strikeforce women’s 145-pound champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos continued her reign of dominance on Saturday night, retaining her title with a 16-second stoppage of challenger Hiroko Yamanaka at... -
Melendez Bests Masvidal, Keeps Strikeforce Crown
By: Brian Knapp
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Behind a relentless stream of two-, three- and four-punch combinations, Gilbert Melendez kept his stranglehold on the lightweight championship with a one-sided unanimous decision over Jorge Masvidal in the... -
Strikeforce ‘Melendez vs. Masvidal’ Results and Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego at approximately 8 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Strikeforce “Melendez vs. Masvidal,” which is headlined by a lightweight title showdown pitting champion... -
Strikeforce Prelims: Fodor Stops Wilcox in 13 Seconds
By: Brian Knapp
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Caros Fodor has arrived. -
Prater, Funch Return to Provide Injury Relief at UFC 142
By: Mike Whitman
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Welterweights Ricardo Funch and Carlo Prater have answered the call to compete at UFC 142, stepping up as injury replacements for the sidelined Paulo Thiago and... -
‘Iron’ Nakamura Added to Bellator Season 6 Bantamweight Tourney
By: Mike Whitman
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Deep veteran Hiroshi “Iron” Nakamura is set to follow countryman Masakatsu Ueda into Bellator Fighting Championships’ sixth-season... -
Patino Outpoints Bronzoulis, Retains LFC Welterweight Title
By: Bobbie Clark
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HOUSTON -- Jorge Patino’s relentless takedowns and iron chin helped him win a unanimous decision over Mike Bronzoulis to retain the Legacy Fighting Championships welterweight title at... -
Melendez, Masvidal Cleared for Strikeforce Title Bout
By: Brian Knapp
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Jorge Masvidal stands at the foot of one of the lightweight division’s most intimidating mountains. -
Report: Lesnar Charged with Illegal Hunting Practices
By: Mike Whitman
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar could be in some hot water as the result of a hunting trip to the Great White North last year. -
Gonzaga Back in UFC, Replaces Injured Broughton in Rio
By: Mike Whitman
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Onetime UFC heavyweight title contender Gabriel Gonzaga has signed a new, four-fight deal with the Las Vegas-based promotion and will return to... -
UFC 142: Nedkov, Broughton, Bahadurzada Scratched due to Injury
By: Mike Whitman
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Three competitors have been scratched from the UFC's return to Brazil in 2012, promotion officials announced Friday. -
'Wild' West Official for Bellator Season 6 Bantamweight Draw
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator Fighting Championships announced Friday that two-time tournament veteran Ed West will go for a hat trick in Season 6. -
Shirai Keeps Deep Crown, Upstart Choi Upsets Ishida at ‘56 Impact’
By: Tony Loiseleur
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TOKYO -- It took three grueling rounds, but Yuya Shirai retained his Deep welterweight title in the main event of Deep “56 Impact” at Korakuen Hall on Friday evening with a unanimous verdict over... -
Lopez Stops Jones Again, Retains KOTC Crown at ‘Magnaflow’
By: Joe Ortiz
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HIGHLAND, Calif. -- In what had to feel like a case of terrible déjà vu, Esteves Jones found himself under assault by Tony Lopez for the second time in three months, as Lopez retained his King of the Cage... -
Hallman: Decisive Win Saved My Job
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Dennis Hallman easily beat John Makdessi on Saturday at UFC 140, and it’s a good thing for him that his win was impressive. -
Jordan Breen Weekend MMA Pre-Fight Chat Recap
By: Jordan Breen
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Jordan Breen will host his weekly chat at 1 p.m. ET. -
CSAC: All UFC on Fox 1 Tests Come Back Negative
By: Mike Whitman
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All UFC on Fox 1 drug screens came back clean, Sherdog.com confirmed with the California State Athletic Commission on Thursday. -
Strikeforce to Sally Forth, Plans 6-8 Events on Showtime in 2012
By: Mike Whitman
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Strikeforce will continue to appear on Showtime in 2012, broadcasting between six and eight live events on the premium cable network. -
UFC's Fuel Debut in Omaha Gets Simpson-Markes, Brookins-Yahya
By: Mike Whitman
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The announced fight card for UFC on Fuel 1 continues to grow, as promotion officials recently announced a pair of new contests for the Feb. 15 event. -
Flyweights Formiga, Santos Make Weight for Web-Streamed Fort MMA
By: Chris Nelson
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All 18 competitors slated for action at Thursday’s inaugural Fort MMA Championships event made weight Wednesday in Natal, Brazil, including top-billed flyweights Jussier “Formiga” da Silva and... -
Vila, ‘Ratinho,’ ‘Betao’ Booked for Bellator Bantamweight Bracket
By: Mike Whitman
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Three more names have been added to the list of confirmed participants for Bellator Fighting Championships’ sixth-season bantamweight tournament. -
Werdum to Make Octagon Return Against ‘Big Country’ at UFC 143
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC has reportedly booked an important heavyweight attraction for UFC 143, as former Strikeforce contender Fabricio Werdum will lock horns with... -
GSP Deems Surgery a Success, Expects Full Recovery in 6-9 Months
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre underwent knee surgery to repair a torn ACL on Tuesday in Los Angeles. -
Former Shooto Champ Ueda Signed for Bellator Bantamweight Tourney
By: Mike Whitman
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Former Shooto 132-pound champion Masakatsu Ueda has signed with Bellator Fighting Championships and will participate in the Chicago-based... -
With ‘Mouse’ Flyweight-Bound, Wineland-Bedford Set for UFC on Fox 2
By: Mike Whitman
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Demetrious Johnson will no longer compete against Eddie Wineland at UFC on Fox 2, promotion officials announced Wednesday. -
M-1 Challenge 30 Earns 148,000 Viewers on Showtime
By: Mike Whitman
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M-1 Challenge 30 earned an average of 148,000 viewers for its Saturday night broadcast on Showtime, Sherdog.com confirmed Tuesday with an... -
Peralta-Semerzier Bout from UFC on Fox 1 Ruled No-Contest by CSAC
By: Mike Whitman
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Robert Peralta’s victory over Mackens Semerzier at UFC on Fox 1 was Tuesday changed to a no-contest by the California State Athletic Commission. -
UFC 140 Prelims Draw 808,000 Viewers on Ion TV
By: Mike Whitman
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Ion Television’s live broadcast of four UFC 140 preliminary bouts on Saturday drew an average of 808,000 viewers. -
UFC Appoints Belfort, ‘Axe Murderer’ as Coaches of ‘TUF: Brazil’
By: Mike Whitman
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Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort will serve as coaches on the inaugural season of “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil,” UFC President Dana White... -
Overeem Granted Conditional License for UFC 141 by NSAC
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Despite plenty of speculation to the contrary in recent days, the UFC 141 main event between Brock Lesnar and Alistair Overeem is still on schedule. -
Galvao to Feature in Bellator Season 6 Bantamweight Tournament
By: Mike Whitman
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Five weight classes have now been confirmed for Bellator Fighting Championships’ upcoming sixth season, as Sherdog.com learned Tuesday from a... -
‘TUF 14’ Finale Draws 1,909 Spectators, $452,700 Live Gate
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Final numbers have been released for “The Ultimate Fighter 14" Finale. -
Nogueira’s Doc Opts Against Arm Surgery After Break at UFC 140
By: Colin Foster
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Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira will not undergo surgery on his right arm, which was broken by a Frank Mir kimura last Saturday at UFC... -
NSAC: All ‘TUF 14’ Finale Steroid, Drug Tests Negative
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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All athletes tested for steroid and drug use at the Dec. 3 season finale of “The Ultimate Fighter 14,” including main-eventers Michael... -
Fedor-Ishii Confirmed for Dream NYE Event in Saitama
By: Mike Whitman
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Fedor Emelianenko will make his return to the Land of the Rising Sun on New Year’s Eve. -
Ellenberger Plans to Match Sanchez’s Conditioning
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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When Jake Ellenberger first heard that he would be headlining a UFC in his hometown against Diego Sanchez, he didn’t believe it. -
Week-in-Review: List of UFC, Strikeforce & Other Fights Announced
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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A complete list of significant new fights reported in the past week. -
UFC Adds Flyweight Class; 4-Man Title Tourney Begins March 3
By: Mike Whitman
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Flyweights are officially coming to the Ultimate Fighting Championship on March 3. -
Jones, Team Knew Young UFC Champ Would Grow in Machida Bout
By: Mike Whitman
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Jon Jones has had quite a year. In four Octagon appearances, the UFC light heavyweight champion has earned four finishes, three of which have... -
UFC 140 Bonuses: Jones, Machida, Mir, ‘Zombie’ Net $75K Apiece
By: Mike Whitman
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Jon Jones, Lyoto Machida, Frank Mir and Chan Sung Jung each took home $75,000 bonuses Saturday night for their performances at UFC 140.... -
Jones Puts Machida to Sleep, Retains Title at UFC 140
By: Brian Knapp
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Jon Jones answered the first real adversity of his career in resounding fashion, choked Lyoto Machida unconscious to retain the UFC light... -
UFC 140 Prelims: Pokrajac Blasts Soszynski in 35 Seconds
By: Brian Knapp
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Igor Pokrajac did not waste any time. -
UFC 140 Live Results and Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from the Air Canada Centre in Toronto at approximately 5:45 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 140 “Jones vs. Machida,” which features the UFC light heavyweight title bout between... -
Boughton, Alpha Male’s Sandoval Victorious at Inaugural Impact MMA
By: Joseph Zigler
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PLEASANTON, Calif. -- With its inaugural show Saturday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Impact MMA provided an evening full of submissions and... -
Manuwa Stops Rea, Wallhead Overwhelms Villasenor at BAMMA 8
By: Mick Bower
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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND -- Jimi Manuwa blew away Antony Rea in an exciting climax to the BAMMA 8 card at the Capital FM Arena on Saturday night. -
'BC' Carvalho Faces Undefeated Lima at MFC 32 on HDNet
By: Mike Whitman
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The main draw for MFC 32 is now set, as Maximum Fighting Championship officials recently announced that Bruno Carvalho has signed a multi-fight... -
Hawn Drops to Lightweight for Bellator Season 6 Tourney
By: Mike Whitman
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Rick Hawn will return to Bellator Fighting Championships in 2012 as a lightweight. -
Torres on UFC Release: I’ll Do Whatever it Takes to Make Things Right
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC President Dana White announced Thursday that he had released bantamweight contender Miguel Torres due to a controversial tweet Torres made... -
Late Enomoto Guillotine Ends Zavurov’s M-1 Global Reign
By: Brian Knapp
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Yasubey Enomoto has a flair for the dramatic -
Mir Views Nogueira Rematch as Springboard to Contention
By: Brian Knapp
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Frank Mir sees himself as one of the big fish in a small pond -
Prospects Woodley, Mein Square off at Jan. 7 Strikeforce
By: Mike Whitman
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Rising welterweights will collide on Jan. 7, as Strikeforce officials Friday announced that Tyron Woodley will lock horns with Jordan Mein at... -
Jones, Machida All Clear for UFC 140 Headliner
By: Brian Knapp
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At the start of 2011, Jon Jones was a fast-rising prospect with a few more questions surrounding him than answers. -
Live UFC 140 Weigh-in Results (4 p.m. ET)
By: Mike Fridley
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Sherdog.com reports from Air Canada Centre in Toronto with live results from the UFC 140 weigh-ins, which take place at 4 p.m. ET.... -
Pierce-Koscheck, Jorgensen-Barao Ticketed for UFC Superbowl Card
By: Mike Whitman
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A pair of new matchups have been added to the UFC 143 bill, promotion officials announced Friday. -
Falciroli Submits Honstein, Defends Bantamweight Crown at CFC 19
By: Chris Hester
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SYDNEY -- Cage Fighting Championships, Australia's premier mixed martial arts promotion, returned to its usual home ground at Sydney Luna Park's... -
White Announces Release of Torres Following 'Rape' Tweet
By: Mike Whitman
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Bantamweight Miguel Torres has been released by the UFC, according to UFC President Dana White. -
Hominick Considers Aldo Fight a Career Changer
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Mark Hominick didn’t beat Jose Aldo when they met in April at UFC 129, but he did go the distance with the UFC featherweight champion in what... -
Jordan Breen Weekend MMA Pre-Fight Chat Recap
By: Jordan Breen
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Jordan Breen will host his weekly mixed martial arts chat at 1 p.m. ET. -
White: Strikeforce to Stay on Showtime in 2012
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC President Dana White today announced that Strikeforce will likely continue to appear on premium cable network Showtime in 2012, revealing... -
Cortez Replaces Injured Drinaldo, Faces Sarnavskiy at M-1 Challenge 30
By: Mike Whitman
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M-1 Global has found a replacement opponent for highly touted Russian prospect Alexander Sarnavskiy, as the undefeated lightweight now meets... -
Four Fights Announced for Jan. 7 Strikeforce ‘Rockhold vs. Jardine’
By: Mike Whitman
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As expected, Luke Rockhold will defend his Strikeforce middleweight title on Jan. 7 against Keith Jardine. -
All UFC 139 Steroid Tests Come Back Clean
By: Mike Whitman
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All 12 fighters tested for steroids following UFC 139 had their drug screens come back negative, Sherdog.com confirmed with a California State... -
War Machine Signs with Bellator, Announces Tournament Candidacy
By: Mike Whitman
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The man known as War Machine will return to Bellator Fighting Championships -
GSP Tears ACL; Diaz, Condit to Fight for Interim Belt at UFC 143
By: Mike Whitman
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For the first time since 2008, someone other than Georges St. Pierre will wear a UFC welterweight championship belt. -
Gracie, Shirai, Belingon Added to Feb. 11 One FC Card in Jakarta
By: Tomasz Marciniak
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JAKARTA, Indonesia -- One Fighting Championship unveiled details about their Feb. 11 show in Kelapa Gading Sports Mall during a press conference... -
UFC Champ Dos Santos Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery
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UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos underwent successful surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on Wednesday morning. -
Brenneman-Roberts, Denis-Sandoval Confirmed for UFC on FX 1
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Two new bouts have been added to the UFC on FX 1 fight card, as promotion officials Wednesday announced that welterweights Charlie Brenneman and Daniel Roberts will collide at the Jan. 20 event, as will bantamweights... -
Bisping-Maia Joins Jan. 28 UFC on Fox 2 Bill in Chicago
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Only days removed from his winning effort against Jason Miller at “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 finale, Michael Bisping has been handed his next assignment: Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace... -
Castillo Replaces Injured Nijem, Faces Njokuani at UFC 141
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Ramsey Nijem, runner-up of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 13, has suffered an undisclosed injury and will be unable to compete as expected at UFC 141 against... -
‘TUF 14’ Finale Medical Suspensions: 5 Fighters Facing 6 Months Out
By: Mike Whitman
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Five men were handed possible six-month medical suspensions following “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 finale on Saturday, including main event competitor... -
Cruz, Faber Tabbed as 'TUF 15' Coaches on FX in March
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC Tuesday announced that divisional kingpin Dominick Cruz will coach against rival Urijah Faber in the series' FX debut in March. The... -
Escudero Replaces Injured Grant, Meets Volkmann at UFC 141
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Efrain Escudero will likely make his UFC return on Dec. 30, replacing an injured T.J. Grant against Jacob Volkmann at UFC 141. -
'TUF 14' Finale Earns 2.5 Million Viewers in Final Spike Broadcast
By: Mike Whitman
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An average of 2.5 million viewers tuned in for “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 finale on Saturday night, Spike TV officials announced Tuesday. -
Resurrected ‘Joe Palooka’ Comic Finds New Home in MMA Cage
By: Joe Myers
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Since its humble beginnings, the sport of mixed martial arts has gradually become a part of the mainstream consciousness, appearing in... -
Seven Bouts Official for UFC on Fox 2 in Chicago
By: Mike Whitman
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Seven bouts are now set for the UFC's second effort on network TV, as the promotion announced Tuesday five new contests for UFC on Fox 2. -
Lentz: Fans Will Notice After I Beat Bocek
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Nik Lentz has zero losses in seven UFC appearances, but his workmanlike performances haven’t generated much positive attention yet. -
Jackson Hopes to Hone Brandao’s Technical Skills
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Greg Jackson was a happy man Saturday after “The Ultimate Fighter 14” Finale in Las Vegas. -
Henderson: I Match Up Real Well With Jon Jones
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After defeating Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in a thriller on Nov. 19 at UFC 139, Dan Henderson believes he deserves a shot at the UFC light... -
Four UFC 140 Preliminary Bouts Will Stream on Ion Television
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Four UFC 140 preliminary bouts will air on the Ion Television network, the promotion announced Monday. -
Machida 'Completely Different Fighter' Since Losing 205-Pound Title
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Since he joined the UFC as the then-youngest fighter in the promotion in 2008, nobody in the light heavyweight division has been able to slow... -
Roberts-Brenneman Likely for UFC's Debut on FX
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A welterweight tilt pitting Daniel Roberts against Charlie Brenneman is likely for the UFC on FX 1 fight card.... -
Bisping Tops 'TUF 14' Finale Payroll With $425,000
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Michael Bisping gave arguably the finest performance of his career at "The Ultimate Fighter 14" Finale on Saturday, and he was rewarded... -
Bellator Season 6 To Air on Friday Nights in 2012
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After five seasons of Saturday night fights, the Bellator Fighting Championships is making a change. -
'Minotauro' Believes Camp More Focused for Mir Rematch
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The first time Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira stepped into the Octagon with Frank Mir, things didn't turn out so well. -
Brandao to ‘Change Life’ after Thrilling Finals Win
By: Mike Whitman
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Diego Brandao proved on Saturday night why he was one of the favorites to win “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 14, as the well-rounded... -
Bantamweight 'TUF 14' Winner Dodson Wants Dec. 30 Return
By: Mike Whitman
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Undersized but not overmatched, John Dodson became the first-ever bantamweight winner of “The Ultimate Fighter” on Saturday, finishing T.J.... -
'TUF 14' Finale Bonuses: Brandao Rakes $80,000
By: Mike Whitman
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Three men walked away from the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas with post-fight bonuses on Saturday night. John Dodson and Dennis Bermudez each... -
Bisping Bullies, Finishes Mayhem in TUF 14 Finale Headliner
By: Brian Knapp
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“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 3 winner Michael Bisping handed Jason “Mayhem” Miller a beating he will not soon forget. -
‘TUF 14’ Finale Live Results and Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from the The Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas at 5:50 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of "The Ultimate Fighter 14" Finale, which is headlined by a middleweight clash pitting Jason... -
TUF 14 Finale Prelims: Albert Stops Pague in 69 Seconds
By: Brian Knapp
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John Albert needed a little more than a minute to put away Dustin Pague with first-round punches in a preliminary bantamweight tilt at “The... -
Sonnen-Munoz, Evans-Davis Slated for UFC on Fox 2
By: Mike Whitman
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Two pivotal confrontations have been announced for the UFC’s second network television effort, as the No. 1 contender for both the middleweight and light heavyweight titles will be decided at... -
Oyama, Kim Advance in Middleweight Tournament at Road FC 5
By: John Evans
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On Saturday, at Road FC 5 “Night of Champions,” Denis Kang returned to where it all began, at least the juggernaut portion of his career... -
Sunabe, Ishiwatari Crowned at Pancrase Impressive Tour Final
By: Tony Loiseleur
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In the fight of the night at Pancrase Impressive Tour Final at Differ Ariake, former and first 125-pound King of Pancrase Mitsuhisa Sunabe... -
Karakhanyan, Gomez Capture Titles at TPF 11 'Redemption'
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Two new champions were crowned at Tachi Palace Fights 11 "Redemption" on Friday night, as the promotion filled its vacant featherweight and... -
Live ‘TUF 14’ Finale Weigh-in Results (7 ET)
By: Mike Fridley
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Sherdog.com reports from The Palm in Las Vegas with live results from “The Ultimate Fighter 14” Finale weigh-ins, which take place at 7 p.m. ET. -
Bisping, Mayhem, Finalists Hit Marks for ‘TUF 14’ Finale
By: Brian Knapp
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For months, Michael Bisping and Jason “Mayhem” Miller were the men behind the curtains, unable to unleash their pent-up frustration and... -
AMA Holds Saturday Seminar for Middleweight Miller's Infant Son
By: Mike Whitman
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As many fans of the sport know, AMA Fight Club is home to two of the UFC's gamest competitors: brothers Jim and Dan Miller. -
Mendes Denies Threat to Steal Aldo's Belt
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On Jan. 14, Chad Mendes will have the biggest opportunity of his MMA career when he challenges featherweight champion Jose Aldo at UFC 142. -
Rockhold-Jardine Title Scrap on Tap for Jan. 7 Strikeforce
By: Mike Whitman
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Keith Jardine will likely meet Luke Rockhold for the Strikeforce middleweight title on Jan. 7, as “The Dean of Mean” makes his 185-pound... -
Sherdog Stream: Two Title Bouts, Jenkins Debut Buoy TPF 11 (8:30 ET)
By: Brian Knapp
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Isaac DeJesus will lock horns with Bellator Fighting Championships veteran Georgia Karakhanyan for the vacant Tachi Palace Fights featherweight championship in the... -
Struve-Herman Headed to UFC's Feb. 15 Debut on Fuel TV
By: Mike Whitman
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Heavyweights Dave Herman and Stefan Struve will collide when the UFC holds its first live event on Fuel TV. -
Shogun’s Stamina Surprised Henderson
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Dan Henderson won a grueling five-round classic over Mauricio “Shogun” Rua on Nov. 19 at UFC 139. -
Former National Champion Wrestler Gillespie Aims for 2012 MMA Debut
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Like Josh Koscheck before him, Gregor Gillespie was a decorated wrestler at Edinboro University in northwestern Pennsylvania. -
Jordan Breen Weekend MMA Pre-Fight Chat Recap
By: Jordan Breen
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Jordan Breen will host his weekly live mixed martial arts chat at 3 p.m. ET. -
Jardine Slated for Jan. 7 Strikeforce Return
By: Mike Whitman
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Keith Jardine will be back in action as a Strikeforce middleweight on Jan. 7, Sherdog.com confirmed with a source close to the fighter on Thursday. -
'TUF 14' Episode 10 Earns Season-High 1.7 Million Viewers on Spike
By: Mike Whitman
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The penultimate episode of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 set a season-high in the ratings department, as the season's 10th installment... -
MTV Announces New MMA 'Docu-Series' To Air in 2012
By: Tristen Critchfield
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MTV will broadcast a new mixed martial arts-themed program beginning early in 2012, the network announced on Thursday. -
Light Heavyweight Marshall Announces UFC Release
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC light heavyweight competitor Eliot Marshall has been released by the world's largest promotion. -
10-Bout Roster Complete for ‘The Ultimate Fighter 14’ Finale
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Following Wednesday’s final episode of “The Ultimate Fighter,” the veil has been lifted from Season 14’s live finale
