Sherdog News April 2012
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Machida-Bader Set for UFC on Fox 4; Shields, Herman to Square Off at UFC 150
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The UFC’s summer schedule continues to take shape, as a pair of August bouts was announced on Monday. -
Mike Richman Knew He Would Make His Name Against Chris Horodecki
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Not everyone in Mike Richman’s camp wanted him to fight Chris Horodecki. -
Episode 8 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter Live’ Draws Series-Low 929,000 Viewers to FX
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Last Friday’s installment of “The Ultimate Fighter Live” was the least-watched episode in the show’s 7-year existence. -
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 Prez Dana White Announces Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua-Thiago Silva Light Heavyweight Clash
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Life isn’t going to get any easier for Thiago Silva. -
Brian Stann to Welcome Bellator Middleweight Champ Hector Lombard to UFC
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Last week, the UFC acquired the services of Bellator middleweight champion Hector Lombard, and the question began circulating: Who will he fight... -
Coenen Tops Ruyssen Again, Olympic Medalist Miller Wins Debut at Invicta FC 1
By: Jordan Breen
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Marloes Coenen couldn’t get another submission over France’s Romy Ruyssen, but the former Strikeforce champion was never in danger, cruising to a unanimous decision in the headliner of... -
Report: Jose Aldo-Erik Koch Featherweight Title Bout Planned for UFC 149 in Calgary
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UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo is expected to defend his 145-pound belt against once-beaten up-and-comer Erik Koch this summer at UFC 149... -
Eddie Alvarez: Loss to Shinya Aoki Would Have Been ‘Career Suicide’
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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With his Bellator contract nearing an end, Eddie Alvarez could not afford to lose his April 20 rematch against Shinya Aoki. -
UFC Vet Marvin Eastman, Serra-Longo Prospect Ed Gordon Earn Victories at ROC 40
By: Lutfi Sariahmed
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The main event of Ring of Combat 40 was originally scheduled to feature Tom DeBlass, but the light heavyweight heeded the call from the UFC for... -
Damian Grabowski Submits UFC Veteran Eddie Sanchez in MMA Attack 2 Headliner
By: Tomasz Marciniak
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Damian Grabowski added another win to his resume, submitting Eddie Sanchez by keylock at 2:02 of round two in the MMA Attack 2 main event in... -
UFC 150 Update: Luiz Cane Makes Middleweight Debut against Yushin Okami in Denver
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC officials confirmed Friday that former title challenger Yushin Okami will welcome Luiz Cane to the middleweight division at UFC 150. -
Marloes Coenen Cleared, Romy Ruyssen Heavy for Invicta FC 1 Headliner
By: Mike Whitman
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Invicta Fighting Championships headliner Romy Ruyssen came in heavy at Friday’s weigh-ins ahead of her scheduled featherweight main event... -
Lightweights Dennis Hallman, Thiago Tavares Face Off Aug. 11 at UFC 150
By: Mike Whitman
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Lightweights Dennis Hallman and Thiago Tavares will likely collide on Aug. 11 at UFC 150, Sherdog.com confirmed with sources close to the bout... -
Jordan Breen Weekend MMA Pre-Fight Chat Recap
By: Jordan Breen
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Sherdog.com Administrative Editor Jordan Breen will host his weekly MMA chat at 1 p.m. ET. -
Legacy FC 13 to Feature Damm-Gadelha, Rosholt-Lewis on Aug. 17 in Dallas
By: Mike Whitman
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The Legacy Fighting Championship 13 fight bill has begun to take shape. -
Nick Diaz Sues Nevada Athletic Commission, Requests Relief from Suspension and Disciplinary Action
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC welterweight Nick Diaz has filed suit in Nevada District Court against the Nevada Athletic Commission, requesting relief from his ongoing... -
Tony Lopez Defends KOTC Crown For Second Time in 12 Days at ‘Hardcore’
By: Joe Ortiz
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HIGHLAND, Calif. -- Keeping up his ever-busy schedule, Tony Lopez successfully defended his King of the Cage heavyweight title for the second time in less than two weeks against Victorville, Calif.’s Jason... -
UFC Sponsor Anheuser-Busch Expresses ‘Displeasure’ Over Recent Fighter Comments
By: Mike Whitman
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One of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s most prominent sponsors has voiced its concern over a series of remarks made by UFC talent in the... -
Bellator 68 Gets Galvao-Marx Bantamweight Semifinal, Zaromskis-Spiritwolf 2, Petruzelli-Marrero
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator’s first Season 6 bantamweight semifinal is now set, as promotion officials announced Thursday that Travis Marx will square off with Marcos Galvao at... -
UFC Exec Marc Ratner: All UFC on Fuel TV 2 Drug Tests Clean
By: Mike Whitman
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All 24 drug tests conducted at UFC on Fuel TV 2 came back negative, according to the promotion. -
UFC on Fox 3 Referees, Judges Assigned; Keith Peterson to Officiate Diaz-Miller Main Event
By: Mike Whitman
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Referee and judging assignments have been made for UFC on Fox 3, which takes place May 5 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J. -
UFC on FX 4 Update: Featherweights Hatsu Hioki, Ricardo Lamas to Clash in Atlantic City
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A pivotal featherweight tilt has been booked for UFC on FX 4. -
Bellator CEO Rebney Confirms Season 6 Winner to Face Shlemenko for Middleweight Title in Fall
By: Mike Whitman
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Alexander Shlemenko will find himself in a title fight upon his return to Bellator Fighting Championships, though perhaps not the one he anticipated. -
UFC 145 Prelims Draw 1.6 Million Viewers on FX; Bellator 66 Pulls 109,000 on MTV2
By: Mike Whitman
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship drew its highest viewership numbers on cable network FX last Saturday, as the UFC 145 prelims attracted an... -
Jamie Varner Booked for Legacy FC 11; Jay Hieron, Junior Assuncao Signed for July 13
By: Mike Whitman
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Former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner has will step in for an injured Alex Morono to lock horns with Lee King in a 160-pound catchweight affair at... -
Jon Jones’ Win Over Rashad Evans Bittersweet for Trainer Greg Jackson
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Greg Jackson had mixed feelings Saturday after Jon Jones defended his UFC light heavyweight title against Rashad Evans. -
Unbeaten Heavyweights Stipe Miocic, Shane del Rosario to Tangle at UFC 146
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The UFC’s game of heavyweight musical chairs has ended, as Stipe Miocic and Shane del Rosario will collide May 26 at UFC 146. -
‘Minotauro’ Nogueira Returns at UFC 149, Meets Cheick Kongo in Calgary
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Former Pride Fighting Championships heavyweight ruler Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will return to the Octagon at UFC 149 against Cheick Kongo. -
Mark Munoz, Chris Weidman Collide July 11 in UFC on Fuel TV 4 Headliner
By: Mike Whitman
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Rising middleweights Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman will lock horns in a five-round main event at UFC on Fuel TV 4, promotion officials announced... -
UFC Signs Bellator Middleweight Champ Hector Lombard
By: Mike Whitman
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Reigning Bellator Fighting Championships middleweight titleholder Hector Lombard announced Tuesday afternoon that he has officially signed with the... -
Alistair Overeem Denied Continuance, Conditional License by Nevada Athletic Commission
By: Mike Whitman
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The Nevada Athletic Commission voted Tuesday to deny UFC heavyweight star Alistair Overeem’s request for a continuance to present his case, as... -
Anderson Silva-Chael Sonnen 2 Moved to UFC 148 in Vegas; UFC 147 Could Get Jose Aldo
By: Mike Whitman
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Chael Sonnen will still receive another crack at Anderson Silva, only not June 23 in Rio de Janeiro. -
UFC 146 Adjustments Continue; Roy Nelson Now to Face Gabriel Gonzaga on May 26 Card
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC 146 has its third revision in four days, as UFC President Dana White announced via Twitter on Monday that Gabriel Gonzaga will now take on Roy... -
Episode 7 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter Live’ Attracts 1 Million Viewers to FX
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Season 15 of “The Ultimate Fighter” keeps rolling along, but ratings don’t seem to be getting any better. -
Nevada Commission’s Keith Kizer: Blood Tests on Fight Night Could Be Unsafe
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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As executive director of the Nevada Athletic Commission, Keith Kizer plays a powerful role in the regulation of mixed martial arts. -
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. -
Alistair Overeem Officially Withdraws from UFC 146, Blames Failed Test on Prescribed Medication
By: Tristen Critchfield
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As expected, Alistair Overeem will not compete at UFC 146, but in his first statement since failing a drug screen on March 27, the Dutch... -
Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva Replaces Frank Mir, Faces Cain Velasquez at UFC 146
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Two days after announcing that Frank Mir has been tapped to replace Alistair Overeem in the main event of UFC 146, Dana White has confirmed... -
Video: UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos Reacts to Opponent Change
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UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos reacts to news that Frank Mir will replace Alistair Overeem. -
Rory MacDonald: I Strive to be the Perfect Fighter
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Rory MacDonald talks about his big win at UFC 145. -
Dana White: Dan Henderson Next Up for UFC Light Heavyweight Champ Jon Jones
By: Mike Whitman
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Just hours after defending his UFC light heavyweight championship for the third time, Jon Jones already knows who will try to take his title next. -
Rashad Evans on Failed UFC 145 Title Bid: ‘I Got Out-Slicked’ by Jon Jones
By: Mike Whitman
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Rashad Evans just couldn’t get it done Saturday night. -
Jon Jones Keeps Light Heavyweight Crown, Scores Unanimous Decision at UFC 145
By: Brian Knapp
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Jon Jones took a top-shelf fighter and made him look utterly ordinary. It has become a common practice for the 24-year-old champion. -
UFC 145 ‘Jones vs. Evans’ Live Results and Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from the Philips Arena in Atlanta at approximately 7 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 145, headlined by a light heavyweight title bout between champion Jon Jones and... -
UFC 145 Bonuses: Ben Rothwell, Travis Browne, Eddie Yagin, Mark Hominick Earn $65,000 Each
By: Mike Whitman
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Four men were awarded post-fight bonuses at UFC 145, as Ben Rothwell, Travis Browne, Eddie Yagin and Mark Hominick each received $65,000 for... -
UFC 145 Live Twitter Reaction
By: Mike Fridley
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In addition to a detailed blow-by-blow account of UFC 145 “Jones vs. Evans,” Sherdog.com staff will be live tweeting their thoughts in... -
UFC 145 Prelims: Travis Browne Arm-Triangle Choke Finishes Chad Griggs
By: Brian Knapp
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Travis Browne had no trouble dispatching Chad Griggs. -
UFC President Says Frank Mir Will Face Junior dos Santos for Heavyweight Title at UFC 146
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It appears that Frank Mir is going to get another shot at championship gold a little sooner than expected, as he will lock horns with reigning... -
Alvarez Batters Aoki at Bellator 66; Weedman, Hawn, Goncalves, Spang Advance
By: Brian Knapp
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It took former Bellator Fighting Championships lightweight titleholder Eddie Alvarez a little more than two minutes to erase the memories of his December 2008 encounter with... -
Lloyd Woodard Channeling ‘Wild Animal’ Ahead of Bellator 66 Showdown with Rick Hawn
By: Mike Whitman
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Lloyd Woodard’s MMA philosophy is not a complicated one. -
Rivals Jon Jones, Rashad Evans Official for UFC 145 Title Tilt
By: Brian Knapp
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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and onetime titleholder Rashad Evans have been at odds with one another for more than a year. In a... -
UFC to Hold Presser in Rio on Tuesday; Source Says ‘Spider’ Defense Likely Moving to Las Vegas
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC will hold a press conference in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday featuring UFC president Dana White, UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva... -
M-1 Executive Kogan: Fedor Emelianenko Faces Pedro Rizzo on June 21 in Russia
By: Mike Whitman
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Fedor Emelianenko will square off with Pedro Rizzo on June 21 at the Ice Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia. -
Eddie Alvarez on Shinya Aoki Rematch at Bellator 66: ‘I Owe Him One’
By: Mike Whitman
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Ask Eddie Alvarez how quickly the tables can turn in mixed martial arts. -
Jordan Breen UFC 145 Pre-Fight Chat Recap
By: Jordan Breen
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Sherdog.com Administrative Editor Jordan Breen will host his weekly MMA chat at 1 p.m. ET. -
Rick Hawn: Lloyd Woodard Won’t Get Rematch with Michael Chandler
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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After upsetting Patricky “Pitbull” Freire in the opening round of Bellator’s Season 6 lightweight tournament, Lloyd Woodard didn’t hesitate to call out... -
Bellator 66 Live Twitter Reaction
By: Mike Fridley
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Sherdog.com’s TJ De Santis (@TJDeSantis) and Mike Fridley (@mikefridley) will be tweeting live from the IX Center in Cleveland, host of... -
Bellator 66 ‘Aoki vs. Alvarez’ Weigh-ins: Photos | Results
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Rick Hawn: If Lloyd Woodard Thinks He Can Look Past Me, He’s Making a Mistake
By: Tristen Critchfield
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In mixed martial arts, there is no feeling quite like that of the emphatic knockout. -
Impending Fatherhood Gives Brent Weedman Extra Motivation Prior to Bellator 66
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Brent Weedman wants what everyone competing in Bellator’s Season 6 lightweight tournament wants: $100,000 and a crack at champion Michael... -
Greg Jackson’s Study of Civil War Helped Him Decide to Corner Jon Jones
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Greg Jackson had wanted to stay out of it, but eventually he decided to corner Jon Jones for his light heavyweight title defense Saturday at UFC 145 against former teammate... -
UFC’s Nick Diaz Meets Former ADCC Champ Braulio Estima at May 12 World Jiu-Jitsu Expo
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC welterweight Nick Diaz will square off with three-time world jiu-jitsu champion Braulio Estima at the first-ever World Jiu-Jitsu Expo on May 12. -
Eddie Alvarez, Shinya Aoki Cleared for Rematch at Bellator 66 in Cleveland
By: Mike Whitman
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Eddie Alvarez will officially get another crack at Shinya Aoki. -
NAC Excludes Diaz from April Agenda; Camp Says Doctor's Statement Proof of Legal Marijuana Use
By: Mike Whitman
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Nick Diaz will have to wait a bit longer to find resolution, as the UFC welterweight has not been placed on the Nevada Athletic Commission’s... -
Paulo Thiago, Alessio Sakara Suspended Four Weeks Following UFC on Fuel TV 2
By: Mike Whitman
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The Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation has medically suspended Paulo Thiago and Alessio Sakara following Saturday’s UFC on Fuel TV 2. The... -
Bellator CEO Rebney: Hector Lombard Offered UFC Deal, Contract Decision Soon to Come
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator Fighting Championships CEO Bjorn Rebney now knows what he is up against regarding the UFC’s courtship of Hector Lombard. -
Roland Delorme Replaces Injured Johnny Bedford, Meets Nick Denis at UFC on Fox 3
By: Mike Whitman
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Another injury has altered the UFC on Fox 3 undercard. -
Shooto Adds Hironaka, Okazaki Title Defenses, ‘K-Taro’ Nakamura to May 18 Card
By: Chris Nelson
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After months of inactivity, Shooto world champions Kuniyoshi Hironaka and Koetsu Okazaki will look to defend their respective titles for the... -
Mark Hominick: No Excuses for 7-Second KO
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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If Mark Hominick wanted to use an excuse for his seven-second knockout loss to Chan Sung Jung at UFC 140, he’d have a good one. -
UFC on Fuel TV 2 Averages 197,000 Viewers; Bellator 65 Attracts 163,000 on MTV2
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC’s second effort on Fuel TV earned an average of 197,000 viewers for its Saturday night broadcast on the Fox-owned cable station. -
Ratner: All 8 UFC 144 Drug Tests Clean; Results Pending for UFC on Fuel TV 2
By: Mike Whitman
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All eight drug tests conducted at UFC 144 came back negative, according to UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner. -
Travis Browne on Chad Griggs Bout: We’ll See Who Goes to Sleep
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Chad Griggs has been overlooked before, but Travis Browne won’t make that mistake when they meet April 21 at UFC 145. -
MMA Bill Moving Through Connecticut Legislature, Passes in Second Committee
By: Mike Whitman
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Regulated mixed martial arts could be on its way to the state of Connecticut. -
UFC on Fox 3 Update: Uyenoyama Out, ‘TUF 14’ Winner Dodson Now Meets Newcomer Elliott
By: Mike Whitman
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Flyweight talent Darren Uyenoyama has apparently been scratched from the UFC on Fox 3 bill. -
Bellator’s 2012 Summer Series Begins in West Virginia with Light Heavyweight Quarterfinals
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The first event of Bellator Fighting Championships’ 2012 Summer Series has a date, a venue and a host of light heavyweight contenders to... -
‘The Ultimate Fighter Live’ Episode 6 Draws 1 Million Viewers to FX
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The sixth episode of “The Ultimate Fighter Live” reached an average audience of 1 million viewers on Friday night, according to an industry... -
Bellator Releases Bantamweights Masakatsu Ueda, Alexis Vila Following Tourney Losses
By: Mike Whitman and Chris Nelson
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Bellator Fighting Championships has severed ties with two highly regarded 135-pound competitors on the heels of losses in the company’s Season... -
Bruno Santos Out of Bellator MW Tourney; Andreas Spang Faces Brian Rogers at Bellator 66
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Unbeaten Brazilian Bruno “Carioca” Santos has been forced from Bellator Fighting Championships’ sixth-season middleweight tournament due... -
Moonlighting as a Roller Derby Coach, Shayna Baszler Looks Forward to MMA Return
By: Tristen Critchfield
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When most active fighters are forced into an involuntary layoff of any kind of length, they don’t stray too far from the sport that they love. In one sense,... -
Week-in-Review: List of UFC, Strikeforce & Other Fights Announced
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A complete list of significant new fights reported in the past week. -
Prospects Sullivan, Sterling, Santella Make ‘Big Show’ Statements at CFFC 14
By: Lutfi Sariahmed
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Cage Fury Fighting Championships went big for its 14th edition, debuting at Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. Its featured fighters did just the same, as three northeastern fighters – George Sullivan,... -
New UFC Knockout Artist Siyar Bahadurzada: ‘I Fight for Afghanistan’
By: Mike Whitman
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Siyar Bahadurzada is proud man in regard to his heritage. -
Alexander Gustafsson Wants Top 5 Opponent, ‘More Than Ready’ if UFC Title Shot Materializes
By: Mike Whitman
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Alexander Gustafsson held the hopes of an entire nation of MMA fans on his back, and he delivered the goods. -
UFC on Fuel TV 2 Bonuses: Pickett, Page, Bahadurzada, Maguire Rake $50,000
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Four men walked away with post-fight bonuses at UFC on Fuel TV 2, as Brad Pickett, Damacio Page, John Maguire and Siyar Bahadurzada each took... -
Alexander Gustafsson Outclasses Thiago Silva at UFC on Fuel TV 2
By: Brian Knapp
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Thiago Silva smiled at Alexander Gustafsson as they met in the center of the cage for pre-fight instructions. Fifteen minutes later, the smile... -
UFC on Fuel TV 2 Prelims: Diabate Edges DeBlass on Scorecards
By: Brian Knapp
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Cyrille Diabate utilized an experience, striking and conditioning advantage in capturing a majority decision from two-division Ring of Combat champion Steve DeBlass in a... -
UFC on Fuel 2 ‘Gustafsson vs. Silva’ Results and Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden, at approximately 1 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC on Fuel 2, headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Alexander... -
Eduardo Dantas Dethrones Zach Makovsky; Straus, Nogueira, Galvao Advance at Bellator 65
By: Brian Knapp
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Mixed martial arts historians might someday look back at April 13, 2012 as the night Eduardo Dantas’ star was born. -
Bellator 65 Results & Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from the Boardwalk Hall Ballroom in Atlantic City, N.J., at approximately 7:00 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Bellator 65, headlined by the Bellator bantamweight title bout between champion... -
Marlon Sandro, Daniel Straus Collide in Season 6 Featherweight Final at Bellator 68
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator’s sixth-season featherweight finals are now set, as Marlon Sandro will meet Daniel Straus at Bellator 68 on May 11. -
Alexander Gustafsson, Thiago Silva on Point for UFC on Fuel TV 2 Headliner in Stockholm
By: Mike Whitman
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Alexander Gustafsson and Thiago Silva will square off as planned in the UFC on Fuel TV 2 headliner, as both men tipped the scales under the... -
Anderson Silva's Fitness Coach Issues Update on Middleweight Champ’s Physical Condition
By: Marcelo Alonso
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Last weekend, several X-Gym fighters were running in the sands of Barra da Tijuca beach, including UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. -
Alexander Shlemenko Sidelined for Several Months after Sustaining Injuries in Car Accident
By: Mike Whitman
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Two-time Bellator middleweight tournament winner Alexander Shlemenko was involved in a car accident in his native Russia on Wednesday, suffering... -
James Te Huna Announces Brandon Vera as UFC on Fuel TV 4 Opponent
By: Mike Whitman
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James Te Huna announced on Thursday evening that he will square off with fellow light heavyweight Brandon Vera at UFC on Fuel TV 4. -
Brian Stann: Strategy Was Right Against Chael Sonnen, But Couldn’t Execute
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Brian Stann will look to rebound from his loss to Chael Sonnen when he fights Alessio Sakara on Saturday at UFC on Fuel TV 2. -
International MMA Federation Created in Sweden; UFC Issues Vote of Confidence
By: Mike Whitman
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An international standard for amateur mixed martial arts may be on the way, as it was announced Thursday that a non-profit, Sweden-based... -
Alexis Vila on Bellator 65 Clash with Luis Alberto Nogueira: He’s Good, But I’m Better
By: Tristen Critchfield
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At 41 years old, Alexis Vila is far past what most consider the prime years for a professional athlete, but he feels that his mixed martial... -
‘Fun Size’ Feeling No Added Pressure Ahead of Bellator 65 Title Tilt with Eduardo Dantas
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky is not one to mince words. -
Daniel Straus Hoping to Show Off Improved Striking Against Mike Corey at Bellator 65
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Daniel Straus prefers to live in the moment. -
Jordan Breen UFC on Fuel TV 2, Bellator 65 Pre-Fight Chat
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Sherdog.com Administrative Editor Jordan Breen will host his weekly live chat at 1 p.m. ET. -
Late Notice Linderman Wins; Cheng, Kusch Make MW Title Final at CWFC Fight Night 5
By: Jordan Breen
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xLate notice and a weight disadvantage were small hurdles for D.J. Linderman to clear as the Bellator veteran hammered out a well-deserved unanimous decision verdict over Bobby Brents in the heavyweight headliner... -
Zach Makovsky, Eduardo Dantas Cleared for Bellator 65 Bantamweight Title Showdown
By: Mike Whitman
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Zach Makovsky will defend his bantamweight title as expected at Bellator 65 on Friday, as both “Fun Size” and opponent Eduardo Dantas were... -
Zach Makovsky Considers Eduardo Dantas ‘Very Talented,’ But He Likes the Matchup
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Zach Makovsky knows he’s in for a challenge Friday when he defends his Bellator bantamweight title against Eduardo Dantas. -
Bellator, M-1 Veteran Raphael Davis Arrested on Charges of Insurance Fraud in California
By: Mike Whitman
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Former Bellator Fighting Championships and M-1 Global talent Raphael Davis was arrested Tuesday on charges of filing false workers’... -
Nick Diaz Counsel Responds to Amended Complaint from Nevada Athletic Commission
By: Mike Whitman
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Counsel for UFC welterweight Nick Diaz responded on Wednesday to the Nevada Athletic Commission’s amended complaint regarding Diaz’s... -
California Commission Approves Therapeutic Use Amendment for Combat Sports Athletes
By: Mike Whitman
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The California State Athletic Commission on Monday approved an amendment to the California Code of Regulations that would standardize a process... -
James Thompson-Bobby Lashley, Prangley, Galesic Join Super Fight League 3 Bill
By: Mike Whitman
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Two hulking heavyweights will square off in Super Fight League’s next main event, promotion officials announced Wednesday, as James Thompson will face... -
Bellator 70 Closes Season 6 in New Orleans with Heavyweight Title Fight, Middleweight Final
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator Fighting Championships announced Wednesday that its sixth-season finale will feature Cole Konrad’s first defense of his heavyweight title, as “The Polar Bear” takes on Season 5 tournament... -
Erica Paes, Only Woman to Beat Cris Cyborg, Training with Anderson Silva for MMA Return
By: Marcelo Alonso
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The woman responsible for the only blemish on the record of Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos is setting her sights on a Strikeforce title -- but... -
Fuel TV Executive Reveals Tentative UFC Event Schedule for Remainder of 2012
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC fans now have a bit of a timeline for the promotion’s upcoming live events on Fuel TV, as exec George Greenberg announced Tuesday that UFC... -
Thiago Alves-Yoshihiro Akiyama, George Roop-‘Pato’ Carvalho Added to UFC 149 in Calgary
By: Mike Whitman
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UFC officials announced Tuesday that former welterweight title challenger Thiago Alves will lock horns with onetime middleweight talent Yoshihiro Akiyama at... -
‘TUF 15’ Episode 5 Averages 947,000 Viewers on FX; Bellator 64 Draws 175,000 on MTV2
By: Mike Whitman
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Friday night’s episode of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 15 averaged a series-low 947,000 viewers on FX. -
Bellator 65 Update: Cole Konrad-Eric Prindle Title Fight Postponed, Undercard Announced
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator Fighting Championships heavyweight titleholder Cole Konrad will not square off with Eric Prindle as expected this Friday at Bellator 65. -
Bellator 69 Gets Lightweight Tournament Final, Fujii-Aguilar, Heavyweight Qualifier
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While the competitors are still unknown, the final round of Bellator Fighting Championships’ Season 6 lightweight tournament now has a... -
Week-in-Review: List of UFC, Strikeforce & Other Fights Announced
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A complete list of significant new fights reported in the past week. -
UFC Inks Nova Uniao Featherweight Hacran Dias to 3-Fight Deal
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has procured the services of another 145-pound member of Andre Pederneiras’ Rio de Janeiro-based team Nova Uniao. -
With Both Coming Off Losses, Brad Pickett Expects Fireworks Against Damacio Page
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Brad Pickett has lost two of his last three fights. -
UFC on FX 3 Bill Complete; 3 Bouts Added to June 8 Main Draw in Fort Lauderdale
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC on FX 3 card is now official with 12 ratified contests, promotion officials announced Saturday. -
Bantamweights Ken Stone, Edwin Figueroa Collide at UFC on FX 4
By: Mike Whitman
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A new bantamweight bout has been added to the developing UFC on FX 4 dance card, as promotion officials recently announced that Ken Stone will... -
Ben Askren Retains Welterweight Crown; Sandro, Marx, Nakamura Advance at Bellator 64
By: Brian Knapp
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Ben Askren did what Ben Askren does, and Douglas Lima was helpless against it. -
Bellator 64 Live Results & Play-by-Play
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Sherdog.com will report from Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino in Windsor, Ontario at approximately 7 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Bellator 64, headlined by Ben Askren defending the Bellator... -
Fedor Emelianenko Returns to Ring on June 21 in Russia, Opponent To Be Announced
By: Mike Whitman
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It seems “The Last Emperor” has his next fight booked. -
Sean Pierson Announces UFC on FX 3 Bout with Jake Hecht on June 8
By: Mike Whitman
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Another bout is in the works for UFC on FX 3, according to welterweight talent Sean Pierson, who announced Friday that he will lock horns with... -
Ben Askren Believes He’s Tougher, Better Prepared Than Douglas Lima
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Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren defends his title Friday at Bellator 64 against Douglas Lima. -
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Sherdog.com Administrative Editor Jordan Breen will host his weekly MMA chat at 1 p.m. ET. -
‘Popo’ Bezerra Expecting ‘Nothing Less Than a Battle’ Against Marlon Sandro at Bellator 64
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Alexandre Bezerra doesn’t appear to be a fan of the 15-minute fight. With 12 of his 13 pro victories coming by way of knockout, technical... -
Ben Askren, Douglas Lima Cleared for Bellator 64 Welterweight Title Headliner
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Ben Askren’s sophomore welterweight title defense will move forward as planned at Bellator 64, as both “Funky” and opponent Douglas Lima... -
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Specifics have been revealed on Alistair Overeem’s failed pre-fight drug test. -
UFC Inks Four-Year Distribution Deal with Multi Screen Media in India
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has signed a four-year distribution with Multi Screen Media in India. -
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Maurice Smith Confident He Can Compete with Elite Light Heavyweights
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Strikeforce Update: JZ Cavalcante Matched Against Isaac Vallie-Flagg for May 19 Card in San Jose
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Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker announced Wednesday that Gesias Cavalcante will face Issac Vallie-Flagg at Strikeforce’s May 19 event in San Jose,... -
Alistair Overeem Tests Positive for Elevated Testosterone, Must Appear Before Nevada Commission
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Alistair Overeem has tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone and must now appear before the Nevada Athletic Commission before he can be licensed to fight at... -
Californians Billy Evangelista, James Terry to Scrap at May 19 Strikeforce in San Jose
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Billy Evangelista and James Terry are slated to square off on May 19, Strikeforce officials announced Wednesday. -
Trio of Canadian Promotions Merge, Form Aggression Fighting Championships
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Sam Stout, Spencer Fisher Meet in Rubber Match at UFC on FX 4 in Atlantic City
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Sam Stout and Spencer Fisher will fight for a third time at UFC on FX 4, promotion officials announced Tuesday night. -
Northeastern Brazilian MMA Fighters Say Goodbye to Teacher, Friend Bruno Gouvea
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Mixed martial arts lost a great teacher last weekend, a man particularly crucial to the development of great athletes from Northeast Brazil. -
Cyrille Diabate Draws Ring of Combat Champ Tom DeBlass for UFC on Fuel TV 2 in Sweden
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UFC 145 Update: Mark Bocek Says John Alessio in for Injured Opponent Matt Wiman
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‘TUF 15’ Episode 4 Nets 1.1 Million Viewers on FX; Bellator 63 Attracts 140,000 on MTV2
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Gian Villante Clashes with Derrick Mehmen on May 19 Strikeforce Undercard in San Jose
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Welterweights Erick Silva, Charlie Brenneman Slated to Meet June 8 at UFC on FX 3
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Spike TV Partners with ‘Amazing Race’ Co-Creator for 2013 Bellator Reality Show
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Bellator Fighting Championships’ rumored reality show now has a heavy hitter on board. -
Gilbert Melendez-Josh Thomson Rubber Match Added to May 19 Strikeforce Bill
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The dance card for the next Strikeforce event is beginning to take shape. -
Megumi Fujii-Jessica Aguilar Slated for May 18 at Bellator 69 in Louisiana
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Week-in-Review: List of UFC, Strikeforce & Other Fights Announced
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Weekend Rundown: Cote, Torres, Yvel Score Knockouts; McCorkle’s Post-UFC Streak Snapped
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The results of this past weekend’s MMA action were as varied as the geographical locations of the events. There were prolonged beatings, early... -
Lloyd Woodard Determined to Get Through Hawn to Fight Chandler
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Lloyd Woodard has to win two more bouts in Bellator’s Season 6 lightweight tournament to get a shot at champion Michael Chandler, but he’s... -
Don Frye Reflects on Long Career
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Don Frye debuted in the UFC in February 1996.
