Sherdog News March 2013
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Ramsey Nijem: Myles Jury Doesn’t Like In-Your-Face Style
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Myles Jury has an undefeated record, but Ramsey Nijem likes how he matches up with him ahead of their UFC on Fox 7 lightweight bout. -
Source: Alexander Gustafsson Injured, UFC on Fuel TV 9 Main Event in Jeopardy
By: Ryan O’Leary
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Following reports Sunday morning by Swedish media outlets SVT.se and MMANYTT.se, Sherdog.com’s Ryan O’Leary (MMAViking.com) confirmed that Alexander Gustafsson has suffered a facial laceration that has put in doubt the light heavyweight contender’s showdown against... -
Lightweights Carlo Prater, Carlos Diego Ferreira to Headline Legacy FC 20
By: Mike Whitman
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Eleven fights are now set for Legacy Fighting Championship 20, including a lightweight headliner between UFC veteran Carlo Prater and undefeated... -
Kamal Shalorus-Eduard Folayang Bout Targeted for One FC 9 on May 31
By: Mike Whitman
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Former UFC lightweight Kamal Shalorus is expected to make his One Fighting Championship debut on May 31 against Eduard Folayang at One FC 9 -
Bellator 94 Averages 713,000 Viewers on Spike TV
By: Mike Whitman
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The penultimate event of Bellator’s eighth season averaged 713,000 viewers for its Thursday-night broadcast on Spike TV. -
Firas Zahabi: Fighting Johny Hendricks Next Could Extend Georges St. Pierre’s Career
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Georges St. Pierre could fight Johny Hendricks next, but Anderson Silva is also a possibility, according to trainer Firas Zahabi. -
Update: Tribal Council Reverses Decision, Tachi Palace Fights to Return in August
By: Mike Whitman
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Tachi Palace Fights lives. -
Dana White: UFC Returns to Boston for Aug. 17 Debut on Fox Sports 1
By: Mike Whitman
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Boston for the first time in three years when the UFC debuts Aug. 17 on Fox Sports 1. -
Light Heavyweight Emanuel Newton, Lightweight David Rickels Finish Tournament Runs at Bellator 94
By: Brian Knapp
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xThere was nothing spectacular about Emanuel Newton’s performance, but it got the job done. -
Bellator 94 Results: Live Play-by-Play & Updates
By: Jordan Breen
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Sherdog.com will report from the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla., at approximately 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with play-by-play and live results of Bellator... -
UFC 162 Gets Frankie Edgar-Charles Oliveira, Cub Swanson-Dennis Siver
By: Mike Whitman
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Two new featherweight pairings have been added to the UFC 162 fight bill, as promotion officials Thursday revealed that Frankie Edgar will face Charles Oliveira and Cub Swanson will meet... -
Undefeated Prospect Nikita Krylov Replaces Jeff Monson in M-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix
By: Tim Leidecker
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Former UFC heavyweight title contender Jeff Monson tore his pectoralis major muscle and had it surgically reattached on Tuesday. -
Featherweights Dennis Bermudez, Max Holloway Booked for UFC 160 Showdown
By: Mike Whitman
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Two surging featherweights will collide at UFC 160, promotion officials announced Thursday, as Dennis Bermudez faces Max Holloway. -
Victories Over ‘King Mo,’ Racist Skinheads Led Emanuel Newton to Bellator 94 LHW Tourney Final
By: Mike Whitman
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While most Bellator tournament competitors are required to win three bouts in as many months to earn a title shot, Emanuel Newton will need to win a fourth fight on Thursday night when he collides with Mikhail Zayats at... -
Jon Fitch, Josh Burkman Set for Non-Title Bout at WSOF 3 in June
By: Mike Whitman
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Jon Fitch will make his World Series of Fighting Debut against Josh Burkman at the Las Vegas-based promotion’s upcoming third event. -
WSOF 2 Averages 210K Viewers, Peaks with 332K on NBC Sports Network
By: Mike Whitman
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The World Series of Fighting’s sophomore event averaged 210,000 viewers. -
Bellator 94 Weigh-in Results: Lightweight, Light Heavyweight Tournament Finalists Cleared
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator’s Season 8 lightweight and light heavyweight tournament finals will proceed as planned, as all four finalists hit their contracted marks as Wednesday’s... -
Ken Shamrock-Ian Freeman Bout Targeted for July 27 in England’s UCFC
By: Mike Whitman
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Two of MMA’s elder statesmen are expected to do battle this summer in England. -
Report: UFC Heavyweight Christian Morecraft Retires from Fighting at Age 26
By: Mike Whitman
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Christian Morecraft is through with fighting, at least for the time being, according to a report from the Boston Herald. -
Brad Pickett: I Have More Punching Power Than Mike Easton
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Brad Pickett will look to bounce back from his December split-decision loss to Eddie Wineland when he meets Mike Easton on April 6 at UFC on Fuel TV -
Nick Diaz Camp to File Complaint Over UFC 158 Weigh-in, Drug Testing
By: Mike Whitman
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Nick Diaz’s camp plans to file a complaint with Quebec’s athletic commission in the wake of a UFC 158. -
Ronnie Mann-Rodrigo Lima Bantamweight Bout Added to Bellator 94 Main Card
By: Mike Whitman
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The main card for Bellator 94 is now complete with four fights. -
Darren Elkins Expects to Stand and Bang with Chad Mendes
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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After stopping Antonio Carvalho on March 16 at UFC 158, Darren Elkins will have to make a quick turnaround for his April 20 meeting with Chad Mendes at... -
Firas Zahabi: Rory MacDonald Back in Training, Needs Time to Grow
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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After withdrawing from his March 16 rematch with Carlos Condit due to a neck injury, Rory MacDonald is back in the gym, according to trainer... -
Manny Gamburyan Withdraws From UFC on FX 8; Nik Lentz to Face Hacran Dias
By: Tristen Critchfield
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For the second time in 2013, injuries have forced Manny Gamburyan to withdraw from an event. -
Veronica Rothenhausler Injured; Mollie Estes Now Meets Julia Budd at Invicta FC 5
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Mollie Estes has a new opponent for her second Invicta Fighting Championships appearance. -
Week-in-Review: List of UFC, Bellator & Other Fights Announced
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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A complete list of significant new fights reported in the past week. -
Source: Despite Twitter Announcement, Melvin Guillard Not Returning to Train at Jackson’s MMA
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Despite rumors to the contrary, Melvin Guillard will not be returning to train at Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts. -
Firas Zahabi: Georges St. Pierre’s Training Camps Not Sustainable
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Trainer Firas Zahabi has been with Georges St. Pierre for years. -
Anthony Johnson Outlasts Andrei Arlovski in World Series of Fighting 2 Main Event
By: Brian Knapp
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Anthony Johnson dipped his toes in heavyweight waters for the first time and found them favorable. -
World Series of Fighting 2 Results: ‘Arlovski vs. Johnson’ Play-by-Play & Updates
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Sherdog.com will report from Revel Atlantic City in Atlantic City, N.J., at approximately 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT with play-by-play and live results of World Series of Fighting 2, which is headlined by a clash pitting UFC veterans... -
UFC Veteran Matt Riddle Meets Artenas Young at Legacy Fighting Championship 21
By: Mike Whitman
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Former UFC welterweight Matt Riddle will make his Legacy Fighting Championship debut on July 19, when “Deep Waters” squares off with Artenas... -
Hot Prospects Brandon Thatch, Mirsad Bektic Make Quick Work of Foes at RFA 7
By: Jordan Breen
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In just over two minutes, welterweight up-and-comer Brandon Thatch put both his striking and grappling skills on display Friday night at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., acing previously-unbeaten Mike Rhodes... -
Andrei Arlovski (245.5), Anthony Johnson (230.2) All Set for World Series of Fighting 2 Main Event
By: Brian Knapp
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For the first time in his career, Anthony Johnson did not have to concern himself with weight. -
Charlie Brenneman Signs 3-Fight Deal with New Jersey’s CFFC, Debuts April 12 at Lightweight
By: Mike Whitman
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Former UFC welterweight Charlie Brenneman has signed a three-fight contract with the New Jersey-based Cage Fury Fighting Championships. -
With Francisco Rivera Injured, Hugo ‘Wolverine’ Gets T.J. Dillashaw at UFC on Fox 7
By: Mike Whitman
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Francisco Rivera has suffered an injury and will be unable to meet Hugo Viana at UFC on Fox 7. -
‘Rumble’ Johnson Says Speed, Power Retained for WSOF 2 Heavyweight Clash with Andrei Arlovski
By: Mike Whitman
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Anthony Johnson will walk into uncharted territory on Saturday night, when “Rumble” makes his heavyweight debut against former UFC champion... -
Dan Hardy Injured, Jordan Mein Now Meets Matt Brown at UFC on Fox 7
By: Mike Whitman
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Hard-hitting welterweight Dan Hardy has been forced out of his planned UFC on Fox 7 confrontation with Matt Brown, who will now instead face Canadian prospect... -
Dave Jansen Decisions Marcin Held at Bellator 93, Wins Bellator’s Season 7 Lightweight Tournament
By: Brian Knapp
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A sixth straight win carried Dave Jansen to a title shot. -
Sherdog.com to Stream World Series of Fighting 2 Prelims
By: Brian Knapp
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“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 11 finalist Kris McCray will lock horns with fellow Ultimate Fighting Championship alum Danillo Villefort in a preliminary welterweight clash at the... -
Bellator 93 Results: Live Play-by-Play & Updates
By: Jordan Breen
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Sherdog.com will report from Androscoggin Bank Colisee in Lewiston, Maine, at approximately 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with play-by-play and live results of Bellator 93, which is headlined by Marcin Held vs.... -
Georges St. Pierre Predicts Knockout Win for Training Partner Brandon Thatch at RFA 7
By: Mike Whitman
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RFA 7 headliner Brandon Thatch recently received quite an endorsement. -
Lavar Johnson Cut By UFC, Suspended by CSAC Following Failed Drug Test
By: Mike Whitman
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Lavar Johnson has been cut from the UFC in the wake of a failed drug test in California. -
Dave Jansen ‘Living in the Moment’ Ahead of Bellator 93 Showdown with Marcin Held
By: Mike Whitman
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Dave Jansen is a man who has seen his share of ups and downs. -
Marcin Held Predicts Toughest Fight of Career in Bellator 93 Clash with Dave Jansen
By: Mike Whitman
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Marcin Held may be young, but he is not naive. -
Aleksander Emelianenko Comes Out of Retirement, Signs Contract With ProFC
By: Tim Leidecker
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Just three months after deciding to hang up his gloves for good, former Pride veteran Aleksander Emelianenko has done an about-face and... -
Bellator 93 Weigh-in Results: Dave Jansen, Marcin Held Cleared for LW Tourney Final
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator’s Season 7 lightweight tournament final will finally go down on Thursday night, as both Dave Jansen and Marcin Held hit their... -
UFC Releases Riki Fukuda, Suspends Alex Caceres for Failed UFC on Fuel TV 8 Drug Tests
By: Mike Whitman
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Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight Riki Fukuda has been released from his UFC contract in the wake of a failed drug test at UFC on Fuel TV 8. -
RFA 7 Gets New Main Event; Sergio Pettis Now Tops March 29 NAFC Show
By: Mike Whitman
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The RFA 7 fight bill has undergone a change of plans, as headliner Leandro Silva will no longer do battle against Brandon Thatch at the March 22... -
‘Minotauro’ Nogueira Regrets Possible Future Duel Between Junior dos Santos, ‘Bigfoot’ Silva
By: Alan Oliveira
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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is known as a “big daddy” of many MMA fighters. -
Bellator 93 Update: Eric Prindle-Brett Rogers Heavyweight Bout Scrapped due to Injury
By: Mike Whitman
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Eric Prindle’s heavyweight clash with Brett Rogers has been scratched from the Bellator 93 fight card. -
Manager Alex Davis Talks UFC Cuts, ‘Bigfoot’ Silva’s Success, Edson Barboza’s Future
By: Marcelo Alonso
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Alex Davis is one of the most respected MMA managers in Brazil, with several athletes in the UFC. -
With Ediane Gomes Injured, ‘Cyborg’ Santos Meets Fiona Muxlow at Invicta FC 5
By: Mike Whitman
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Women’s featherweight talent Ediane Gomes has suffered a rib injury and will be unable to face Cristiane Santos as expected at Invicta FC 5. -
Lavar Johnson Flagged for Elevated Testosterone Following UFC 157 Defeat
By: Mike Whitman
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Lavar Johnson may face disciplinary action in California. -
‘TUF 18’ Tryouts Set for April 15 in Las Vegas; Male, Female Bantamweights Invited
By: Mike Whitman
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Tryouts for “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 18 will take place April 15 in Las Vegas and will be open to both men and women competing at 135 pounds. -
Darren Elkins Replaces Injured Clay Guida, Meets Chad Mendes at UFC on Fox 7
By: Mike Whitman
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Surging featherweight Darren Elkins has answered the call to face Chad Mendes. -
With Bellator Dispute Over, Tyson Nam a ‘Very Happy Man’ Ahead of WSOF Bout
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Tyson Nam signed a contract with Bellator but never fought for the promotion. He did, however, fight with the promotion after knocking out its... -
World Series of Fighting 2 to Air Live in Spanish on Univision Deportes
By: Mike Whitman
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The Las Vegas-based World Series of Fighting has signed a deal to broadcast WSOF 2 live on Spanish language sports network Univision Deportes. -
Week-in-Review: List of UFC, Bellator & Other Fights Announced
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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A complete list of significant new fights reported in the past week. -
Aaron Simpson Doesn’t See Any Weaknesses in Josh Burkman’s Game
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Aaron Simpson will begin life after the UFC against Josh Burkman on March 23 at World Series of Fighting 2. The undercard streams live and free... -
Johny Hendricks Overcomes Left Hand Injury to Become No. 1 WW Contender at UFC 158
By: Mike Whitman
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By all accounts, Johny Hendricks is now next in line to challenge UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. -
Nick Diaz Requests Rematch with Georges St. Pierre After UFC 158 Defeat
By: Mike Whitman
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Nick Diaz has a message for UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre. -
UFC 158 Bonuses: Johny Hendricks, Carlos Condit, Jake Ellenberger Pocket $50,000
By: Mike Whitman
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Three men walked away from UFC 158 with an additional $50,000 on Saturday night.... -
Georges St. Pierre Keeps Stranglehold on Welterweight Title, Denies Nick Diaz at UFC 158
By: Brian Knapp
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Talk only gets you so far once the cage door closes. -
UFC 158 Results: ‘GSP vs. Diaz’ Play-by-Play & Updates
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Sherdog.com will report from Bell Centre in Montreal approximately 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with play-by-play and live results of UFC 158, which is headlined by a five-round title fight pitting Georges St.... -
Ronda Rousey, Winner of Miesha Tate-Cat Zingano to Coach Coed ‘TUF 18’
By: Mike Whitman
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Season 18 of “The Ultimate Fighter” will feature both female coaches and competitors for the first time in the show’s history. -
Video: UFC 158 Post-Fight Press Conference
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Saturday’s UFC 158 post-fight press conference can be viewed following the jump. -
UFC 158 Prelims: Patrick Cote Takes Decision Over Bobby Voelker in Welterweight Debut
By: Brian Knapp
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Former middleweight title contender Patrick Cote made a successful first impression at 170 pounds, but rugged Strikeforce import Bobby Voelker... -
Bantamweight Prospect Kyoji Horiguchi Captures Gold, Caol Uno Wins at Shooto ‘2nd Round 2013’
By: Dean Marchand
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TOKYO -- Korakuen Hall roared on Saturday night as young prospect Kyoji Horiguchi sunk in a fight-ending rear-naked choke. -
UFC 158 Weigh-in Video
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Friday’s UFC 158 weigh-ins can be viewed following the jump. -
Legacy Fighting Championship Signs UFC veteran Damacio Page to Multi-Fight Deal
By: Mike Whitman
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The Legacy Fighting Championship has signed former UFC bantamweight Damacio Page to a multi-fight deal. -
‘TUF 17’ Vets Tor Troeng, Adam Cella Set for Middleweight Tilt at UFC on Fuel TV 9
By: Mike Whitman
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A pair of “Ultimate Fighter” Season 17 alums will clash at UFC on Fuel TV 9, as Tor Troeng does battle with fellow middleweight Adam Cella... -
Champion Georges St. Pierre, Challenger Nick Diaz Cleared for UFC 158 Main Event in Montreal
By: Brian Knapp
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The high-stakes fight for which Nick Diaz has long pined is now staring him in the face. -
King of the Cage Headed to Philippines, Planning Two Live Events in 2013
By: Mike Whitman
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King of the Cage has planted its flag in the Philippines. -
Clay Guida Injured, Out of Chad Mendes Fight at UFC on Fox 7
By: Greg Savage
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Chad Mendes is once again without an opponent, as Clay Guida has suffered an undisclosed injury and will be unable to compete at UFC on Fox 7. -
If He Beats Aaron Simpson, Josh Burkman Wants WSOF Title Shot
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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As World Series of Fighting continues to build its welterweight division, Josh Burkman is hoping to stake his claim for a title shot by beating Aaron Simpson on March 23 at... -
Video: UFC 158 Pre-Fight Press Conference
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Thursday’s UFC 158 pre-fight press conference can be viewed following the jump. -
UFC 164 Targeted for Aug. 31 at Bradley Center in Milwaukee
By: Mike Whitman
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Milwaukee’s Bradley Center on Aug. 31, UFC President Dana White announced Thursday. -
Dana White: Winner of UFC 158 Co-Headliner to Become Top Welterweight Contender
By: Mike Whitman
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A new welterweight No. 1 contender will be named this Saturday at UFC 158. -
‘Korean Zombie’ Meets Ricardo Lamas in Featherweight Showdown at UFC 162
By: Mike Whitman
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The rapidly developing UFC 162 bill received another addition on Wednesday night, when UFC officials announced that Chan Sung Jung will face... -
‘TUF 17’ Episode 8 Attracts 1.1 Million Viewers to FX
By: Mike Whitman
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Episode 8 of “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 17 averaged 1.1 million viewers for its one-hour broadcast Tuesday night on FX. -
Bellator 95 Gets Middleweight, Featherweight Finals, Parisyan-Hawn Welterweight Duel
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator 95 will play host to the Season 8 middleweight and featherweight tournament finals, as well as a welterweight showdown between judokas Rick Hawn and... -
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Fabricio Werdum to Headline UFC on Fuel TV 10 in Brazil
By: Mike Whitman
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An expected heavyweight rematch between Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum is now official, as the Brazilians will headline UFC on Fuel TV... -
Chris Leben Meets Andrew Craig, Seth Baczynski Faces Brian Melancon at UFC 162
By: Mike Whitman
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Veteran power puncher Chris Leben will return to competition on July 6, as “The Crippler” faces Andrew Craig in a middleweight showdown at UFC... -
CSAC Director on Transgendered Fighter’s Licensure
By: Greg Savage
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Fallon Fox, the first known openly transgendered mixed-martial artist, is only a couple of steps away from receiving a license to compete in... -
John Maguire-Mitch Clarke, Ryan Jimmo-Igor Pokrajac added to UFC 161 in Winnipeg
By: Mike Whitman
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British talent John Maguire will drop to 155 pounds for his next outing. -
Maximum Fighting Championship Books ‘Brother vs. Brother’ Bout for MFC 37
By: Mike Whitman
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Canada’s Maximum Fighting Championship will host the first brother-versus-brother matchup in the history of the promotion on May 10. -
Greg Jackson: Georges St. Pierre Too Smart to Fall Into Nick Diaz’s Game
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UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre won’t let his disdain for challenger Nick Diaz affect his performance Saturday at UFC 158,... -
Ryan Bader Injured; James Te Huna Steps in to Face Glover Teixeira at UFC 160
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Ryan Bader has withdrawn from UFC 160 due to injury, and as a result, James Te Huna will take his place against Glover Teixeira on the May 25 card. -
Honorio Banario Set to Defend Featherweight Title Against Bae Young Kwon at One FC 9
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Honorio Banario will defend his One Fighting Championship featherweight title against Bae Young Kwon at One FC 9, according to a report by Reuters. -
Thiago Silva Ready for Brawl with ‘Feijao’ at UFC on Fuel TV 10, Not Worried About Job Security
By: Marcelo Alonso
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After five long years without visiting to Brazil, Thiago Silva finally has an appointment to return to his homeland. -
Cathal Pendred Outworks Gael Grimaud, Captures Welterweight Crown at CWFC 52
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Unlike many people in his line of work, Cathal Pendred seems to be comfortable leaving his fights in the hands of the judges. -
Jim Wallhead Destroys Matt Veach, Prospect Max Nunes Stays Unbeaten at BAMMA 12
By: Jordan Breen
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British welterweight standout Jim Wallhead has been quiet lately. However, “Judo Jim” spoke loud on Saturday at BAMMA 12, needing just over three minutes to brutalize and dispatch UFC veteran... -
Mark Hunt Agrees to Face Junior dos Santos in Heavyweight Co-Headliner at UFC 160
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Junior dos Santos won’t have to wait for Alistair Overeem to get healthy before he fights again. -
Bellator 92 Attracts 741,000 Viewers to Spike TV for Thursday Night Broadcast
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Bellator 92 attracted 741,000 viewers to Spike TV for its initial showing on Thursday night, according to an industry source. -
UFC 161 Gets Four New Fights, Including Shields vs. Woodley, Stout vs. Vallie-Flagg
By: Mike Whitman
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Four new bouts have been greenlit for UFC 161, as promotion officials recently announced that a rumored welterweight collision between Jake Shields and... -
Junior Dos Santos’ Trainer Believes Alistair Overeem Did Not Want to Fight ‘Cigano’
By: Alan Oliveira
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For the second time, a fight between Junior dos Santos and Alistair Overeem will not happen on schedule. -
Ex-Bellator Champ Zach Makovsky Signs with CFFC, Debuts May 11 Against Claudio Ledesma
By: Mike Whitman
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Former Bellator bantamweight champion Zach Makovsky has signed a deal with the New Jersey-based Cage Fury Fighting Championships and will debut... -
Transgender MMA Fighter Fallon Fox Hopes to Compete at Highest Level
By: Mike Whitman
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Fallon Fox, MMA’s first known openly transgender athlete, has high hopes for her fighting career. -
Cured of Hepatitis B, Geronimo dos Santos Eagerly Anticipates UFC Debut
By: Marcelo Alonso
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Geronimo dos Santos was to have made his Octagon debut against Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 153 but withdrew from the bout when pre-fight examinations... -
Ex-UFC Welterweight Jon Fitch Inks 4-Fight Deal with World Series of Fighting
By: Jack Encarnacao
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Jon Fitch has yet to get his first assignment under a new four-fight deal with World Series of Fighting, but organization president Ray Sefo... -
UFC Releases 28-Fighter Cast List for ‘TUF Brazil 2’
By: Gleidson Venga
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After an initial run of success driven by UFC stars Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva, “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil” will return for a... -
UFC 158 Conference Call Highlights: Nick Diaz, Georges St. Pierre Go Head to Head
By: Mike Whitman
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Nick Diaz wants what he feels he deserves. -
Aggressive Instincts Recovered, Doug Marshall Predicts Knockout of Sultan Aliev at Bellator 92
By: Mike Whitman
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A while back, Doug Marshall had a conversation with trainer Rafael Cordeiro. -
Joseph Benavidez-Darren Uyenoyama, Francisco Rivera-Hugo Viana Set for UFC on Fox 7
By: Mike Whitman
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The UFC on Fox 7 fight bill continues to grow, as UFC officials this week announced the addition of two new bouts to the April 20 event. -
UFC 162 Gets Mark Munoz-Tim Boetsch, Tim Kennedy-Roger Gracie, Rafael Feijao-Thiago Silva
By: Mike Whitman
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Three new contests have been added to the burgeoning UFC 162 fight bill. -
George Roop Not Impressed with UFC 158 Opponent Reuben Duran
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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George Roop has lost two straight in the UFC, but he’s not worried about getting cut ahead of his March 16 matchup against Reuben Duran at UFC 158. -
Bellator 92 Results: Live Play-by-Play & Updates
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Sherdog.com will report from Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, Calif., at approximately 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with play-by-play and live results of... -
Alistair Overeem Injured, Out of UFC 160 Showdown with Junior dos Santos
By: Mike Whitman
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Alistair Overeem has suffered an injury and will be unable to compete against Junior dos Santos at UFC 160. -
Bellator 92 Weigh-in Results: Featherweight, Middleweight Semifinalists Cleared
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator’s eighth-season middleweight tournament will move forward as expected, as all four semifinalists hit their contracted marks at Wednesday’s... -
UFC on FX 8 Update: ‘Jacare’ Souza-Costa Philippou Official for Co-Main Event
By: Mike Whitman
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A rumored bout between former Strikeforce middleweight champion Ronaldo Souza and Costas Philippou will serve as the co-main event of UFC on FX 8. -
Renan Barao to Defend Interim Belt Against Eddie Wineland in UFC 161 Main Event
By: Mike Whitman
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Renan Barao will defend his interim bantamweight title against Eddie Wineland in the main event of UFC 161. -
Anderson Silva-Chris Weidman Middleweight Title Fight to Headline UFC 162
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Anderson Silva will defend his UFC middleweight title against unbeaten prospect Chris Weidman in the main event of UFC 162. -
UFC Hall of Famer Mark ‘The Hammer’ Coleman Announces Retirement at Age 48
By: Mike Whitman
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Decorated former champion Mark Coleman today announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. -
Rashad Evans-Dan Henderson, Stipe Miocic-Soa Palelei Official for UFC 161
By: Mike Whitman
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Two more bouts are now official for the UFC’s inaugural trip to Winnipeg. -
Inaugural UFC on Fox Sports 1 Card Set for Network Debut on Aug. 17
By: Mike Whitman
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will debut on Fox Sports 1 as a part of the network’s Aug. 17 premiere. -
Report: Ex-UFC Heavyweight Champ Ricco Rodriguez Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
By: Mike Whitman
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Former UFC heavyweight champion Ricco Rodriguez was reportedly arrested early Sunday morning in Los Angeles. -
One FC 8 Bill Finalized with 5 New Bouts; Undercard to Stream Live on Sherdog.com
By: Mike Whitman
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The fight card is now complete for One Fighting Championship’s eighth event, as promotion officials Tuesday announced the addition of five new... -
UFC 161 Hosts ‘Shogun’-Nogueira Rematch; Hendo-Evans Pairing Also Targeted for Winnipeg
By: Mike Whitman
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will visit the Canadian province of Manitoba for the first time when the organization holds UFC 161 at the... -
Broken Hand Forces Lima from Bellator Tourney Final; Saunders Rematch Moved to Summer
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator welterweight Douglas Lima suffered a broken hand during his welterweight tournament semifinal appearance last month. -
Heavyweight Soa ‘The Hulk’ Palelei Agrees to 4-Fight Contract with UFC
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Australian heavyweight Soa Palelei has signed a four-bout deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
UFC 160 Update: Mike Pyle-Gunnar Nelson Welterweight Clash Added to May 25 Card
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Highly touted 170-pound prospect Gunnar Nelson will face a stern test in the Octagon on Memorial Day weekend. -
UFC Veteran Che Mills Inks 5-Fight Deal With Cage Warriors Fighting Championship
By: Tristen Critchfield
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After recently being released by the UFC, welterweight Che Mills has found a home with one of Europe’s top mixed martial arts promotions. -
Heavyweights Pawel Nastula, Kevin Asplund to Collide at KSW 22 on March 16
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Olympic judo gold medalist Pawel Nastula will square off with Minnesota’s Kevin Asplund in a heavyweight bout at KSW 22. -
Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo Cruises in MMA Debut at World Fighting Federation
By: Tommy Messano
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TUCSON, Ariz. -- Five years and more than 6,000 miles removed from the pinnacle of his wrestling career, Olympian Henry Cejudo stepped inside a cage. -
Recent ‘TUF’ Winners Colton Smith, Robert Whittaker to Meet at UFC 160 in Las Vegas
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A welterweight bout between Colton Smith and Robert Whittaker has been added to the UFC 160 lineup, promotion officials announced Sunday. -
Stefan Struve Suffers Broken Jaw in Knockout Loss to Mark Hunt at UFC on Fuel TV 8
By: Mike Whitman
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Stefan Struve has seen better days. -
Wanderlei Silva on UFC on Fuel TV 8 Victory: Brian Stann Was ‘So Close to Beating Me’
By: Mike Whitman
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Wanderlei Silva stunned the bookmakers in his return to Japan. -
UFC on Fuel TV 8 Results: ‘Silva vs. Stann’ Play-by-Play & Updates
By: Sherdog.com Staff
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Sherdog.com will report from Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo at approximately 7:40 p.m. ET/4:40 p.m. PT with play-by-play and live results of UFC on Fuel TV 8, which is headlined by Wanderlei Silva vs.... -
UFC on Fuel TV 8 Bonuses: Wanderlei Silva Nets $100K; Mark Hunt, Brian Stann Earn $50K
By: Mike Whitman
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Wanderlei Silva’s return to Japan proved a fruitful one. -
Wanderlei Silva Triumphant in Return to Japan, KOs Brian Stann at UFC on Fuel TV 8
By: Brian Knapp
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Wanderlei Silva puts on a vintage performance, stopping Brian Stann in the UFC on Fuel TV main event. -
Video: UFC on Fuel TV 8 Post-Fight Press Conference
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Saturday's UFC on Fuel TV 8 post-fight press conference can be viewed following the jump. -
UFC on Fuel TV 8 Prelims: Surging Brad Tavares Outduels Former Deep Champion Riki Fukuda
By: Brian Knapp
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Brad Tavares wants some attention. -
Bellator Featherweight Daniel Straus Arrested in Florida on Drug, Traffic Charges
By: Mike Whitman
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Bellator featherweight Daniel Straus was arrested Friday on traffic and drug charges in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -
UFC on Fuel TV 8 Weigh-in Video
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Friday's UFC on Fuel TV 8 weigh-in video can be viewed following the jump. -
Wanderlei Silva, Brian Stann on Target for UFC on Fuel TV 8 Main Event in Japan
By: Brian Knapp
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Once a staple of the Japanese mixed martial arts scene, Wanderlei Silva has returned to his old stomping grounds. -
Source: Bellator 91 Draws 901,000 Viewers on Spike TV
By: Mike Whitman
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Thursday night’s Bellator 91 broadcast on Spike TV averaged 901,000 viewers -
Former Chute Boxe Coach Cristiano Marcello Excited to Compete in Japan at UFC on Fuel TV 8
By: Marcelo Alonso
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As jiu-jitsu coach for the vaunted Chute Boxe Academy, Cristiano Marcello experienced the heyday of the Pride Fighting Championships firsthand,... -
Olympian Sara McMann to Face German Prospect Sheila Gaff at UFC 159
By: Tim Leidecker
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German prospect Sheila Gaff has signed a four-fight contract with the UFC and is expected to debut in the Octagon opposite Sara McMann at UFC 159. -
UFC on Fuel TV 9 Update: Gustafsson-Mousasi Headliner Approved for 5 Rounds in Sweden
By: Mike Whitman
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Sweden will host a five-round mixed martial arts contest for the first time in the country’s history when Alexander Gustafsson faces Gegard Mousasi.

