SHERDOG ARCHIVES: News - September 2017

After Beginning Career as Teen, Rory MacDonald Sees ‘Another 10 Good Years’ in MMA Rory MacDonald made his professional mixed martial arts debut at the tender age of 16, on a card Extreme Challenge 4 in Prince George, British...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 30, 2017

Andrea Lee Releases Statement Regarding Canceled UFC 216 Bout As previously reported, Andrea Lee won’t be making her Octagon debut at UFC 216 next Saturday, but she plans on signing with the Las Vegas-based promotion.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 30, 2017

Douglas Lima Predicts KO of Rory MacDonald: ‘I’m Gonna Find That Jaw’ Douglas Lima has seen Rory MacDonald fail to make the final bell before in his MMA career, and he believes he has what it takes to join the...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 30, 2017

Rory MacDonald: I’m on a Different Level Than Rest of Bellator Welterweight Division Rory MacDonald is a believer in the talent of Bellator MMA’s welterweight division, but he still considers himself to be a level above...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 30, 2017

Tony Ferguson: If UFC Books McGregor-Diaz 3, Everything They Stand for ‘Goes Out the Window’ Tony Ferguson is approximately one week away from potentially becoming the UFC’s new interim lightweight champion should he get past Kevin Lee...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 29, 2017

Ray Borg Explains Decision Not to Work with Nutritionist Prior to UFC 216 Title Shot Despite all the speculation to the contrary, Ray Borg insists that his withdrawal from a flyweight championship bout against Demetrious Johnson...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 29, 2017

Matchmaker: UFC Offered Nurmagomedov Bout vs. Tony Ferguson on Nov. 4 in New York Had things gone differently, it could have been Khabib Nurmagomedov, not Kevin Lee, facing Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 29, 2017

Frank Shamrock to Face Kazushi Sakuraba in Grappling Match at Rizin’s Oct. 15 Event What was once one of mixed martial arts great “what if” matchups will become a reality in a different type of combat on Oct. 15.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 29, 2017

Flyweights Henry Cejudo, Sergio Pettis Rebooked for UFC 218 in Detroit Flyweight contenders Henry Cejudo and Sergio Pettis will lock horns at UFC 218 in Detroit on Dec. 2.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 29, 2017

UFC Veteran Michael McDonald to Make Bellator Debut in England on Dec. 15 Former interim UFC bantamweight title challenger Michael McDonald will make his Bellator MMA debut on Dec. 15.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 28, 2017

Report: Andrea Lee Removed From UFC 216 Bout Against Kalindra Faria Legacy Fighting Alliance flyweight queen Andrea Lee will need wait a little while before she can make her UFC debut.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 28, 2017

UFC 218 Update: Abdul Razak Alhassan, Sabah Homasi to Clash in Detroit on Dec. 2 Abdul Razak Alhassan will lock horns with Sabah Homasi in a welterweight contest at UFC 218 on Dec. 2.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 28, 2017

Liz Carmouche vs. Alexis Davis, Two Other Bouts Announced for UFC Fight Night 123 Liz Carmouche and Alexis Davis will make the move to flyweight for their matchup at UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno, Calif, promotion officials...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 28, 2017

Bellator 183 Peaks at 966,000 Viewers for ‘Pitbull’ vs. Henderson Headliner Bellator 183 peaked at 966,000 (DVR +3) viewers during the main event between Patricky Freire and Benson Henderson on Spike Saturday night,...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 28, 2017

Andrea Lee vs. Kalindra Faria Added to UFC 216 Lineup in Las Vegas A bout pitting Legacy Fighting Alliance champion Andrea Lee against Kalindra Faria is a late addition to next week’s UFC 216 card.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 28, 2017

UFC 219 Gets Dominick Cruz vs. Jimmie Rivera, Cynthia Calvillo vs. Carla Esparza on Dec. 30 Former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will lock horns with Jimmie Rivera at UFC 219 on Dec. 30.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 27, 2017

Heavyweight Contenders Alistair Overeem, Francis Ngannou Set to Clash at UFC 218 A heavyweight duel pitting Alistair Overeem against Francis Ngannou has been booked for UFC 218.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 27, 2017

Video: Aleksander Emelianenko Wins First MMA Bout Since Release From Prison Aleksander Emelianenko made a successful return to mixed martial arts on Wednesday, defeating Geronimo dos Santos via first-round TKO at WFCA 42...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 27, 2017

Featherweight Prospect A.J. McKee to Face Jeremy Petley at Bellator 187 in Dublin Unbeaten featherweight prospect A.J. McKee will lock horns with Jeremy Petley at Bellator 187 on Nov. 10.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 27, 2017

Bellator Kickboxing Champ Denise Kielholtz to Make Sophomore MMA Appearance in Israel Denise Kielholtz will try her hand at MMA for a second time when she squares off against Jessica Middleton at Bellator 188 in Israel on Nov. 16.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 27, 2017

Phil Davis, Ed Ruth Get Opponents for Bellator 186 on Penn State University Campus Former Penn State University wrestling stars Phil Davis and Ed Ruth now have opponents for Bellator MMA’s upcoming event on their home campus...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 27, 2017

Video: Cornerman Jumps Over Cage, Saves Fighter Rendered Unconscious By Choke A mixed martial arts bout in Brazil recently ended in bizarre fashion when a cornerman leapt over the cage to save his fighter as he was being...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 27, 2017

Bellator 183 Medical Suspensions: Freire, Henderson Both Potentially Sidelined 180 Days Both Patricky Freire and Benson Henderson could be facing extended layoffs following their headlining bout at Bellator 183.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 26, 2017

Bellator 183 Salaries: Patricky Freire Banks $110,000 for Main Event Victory Patricky Freire was the lone fighter to earn a six-figure payday at Bellator 183, as he took home $110,000 for his triumph against Benson...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 26, 2017

Steven Siler, Mike Kyle, Timur Valiev Help Compete PFL’s Nov. 2 Charity Card in D.C. The lineup for the Professional Fighters League’s charity event in Washington, D.C., is now complete, and there are plenty of familiar names...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 26, 2017

Aspen Ladd to Make Octagon Debut vs. Lina Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 118 Five-time Invicta Fighting Championships veteran Aspen Ladd will make her first Octagon foray against Lina Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 118.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 26, 2017

David Rickels Moves to Welterweight, Faces Brennan Ward at Bellator 185 on Oct. 20 Former lightweight title challenger David Rickels will try his hand at 170 pounds when he faces Brennan Ward at Bellator 185.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 26, 2017

UFC Fight Night 117 Medical Suspensions: Three Fighters Facing 6-Month Layoffs Three competitors from UFC Fight Night 117 are facing indefinite medical suspensions after this past Friday’s card in Japan.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 26, 2017

Floyd Mayweather Unveils Extensive ‘Money Fight’ Art Work in Beverly Hills Home Floyd Mayweather recently got some artwork to commemorate his final boxing match — and opponent Conor McGregor is featured prominently in the piece.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 26, 2017

Anders-Phillips, Holtzman-Horcher First Fights Official For Fresno's UFC Fight Night 123 The Ultimate Fighting Championship's first card in Fresno, Calif., finally has a couple of fights.

Jordan Breen

Sep 25, 2017

Back Injury Knocks Paige VanZant Out of Scheduled UFC 216 Bout Versus Jessica Eye Paige VanZant's bump up to flyweight will have to wait.

Jordan Breen

Sep 25, 2017

UFC Boss Dana White Says Talk of Nate Diaz-Conor McGregor 3 at UFC 219 ‘Not True At All’ On Sunday, Irish tabloid The Sunday World reported that UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor was all-but-official to face archrival Nate Diaz at...

Jordan Breen

Sep 25, 2017

Joe Duffy-James Vick Lightweight Bout Added to Nov. 4 UFC 217 Card at Madison Square Garden UFC 217, set for Nov. 4 at MSG in New York City, will feature a 155-pound contest between American James Vick and Irishman Joseph Duffy. The UFC...

Jordan Breen

Sep 25, 2017

‘Wicky Akiyo’ Returns, Faces K-1 Max Star Andy Souwer on Oct. 15 Rizin Grand Prix Card If the bracket action of two tournaments doesn't get you excited, Rizin Fighting Federation is still trying to keep you happy.

Jordan Breen

Sep 25, 2017

Patricky Freire Slides Past Benson Henderson in Contentious Bellator 183 Split Decision Patricky Freire outpoints Benson Henderson to split decision in Bellator 183 main event on Saturday in San Jose, California.

Brian Knapp

Sep 23, 2017

Bellator 183 ‘Henderson vs. Freire’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of Bellator 183 “Henderson vs. Freire” kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. ET from the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.

Jordan Breen

Sep 23, 2017

Jessica Andrade Knew Landing Takedowns Would Mess with Claudia Gadelha’s Head During her rise to title contender as a strawweight, Jessica Andrade became known for her relentless standup attack.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 22, 2017

Ovince St. Preux Still Wants ‘Shogun’ Rematch Following UFC Fight Night 117 Triumph Ovince St. Preux didn’t get the opponent he was initially promised at UFC Fight Night 117, but he still made the most of his evening.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 22, 2017

UFC Fight Night 117 Bonuses: Andrade, Gadelha, St. Preux, Saki Receive $50K The bout that many viewed as UFC Fight Night 117’s true main event was also the evening’s most entertaining bout.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 22, 2017

Ovince St. Preux Shoulder Choke Puts Yushin Okami to Sleep in UFC Fight Night 117 Headliner Ovince St. Preux chokes Yushin Okami unconscious in UFC Fight Night 117 main event on Friday in Saitama, Japan.

Brian Knapp

Sep 22, 2017

UFC Fight Night 117 ‘St. Preux vs. Okami’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of UFC Fight Night 117 “St. Preux vs. Okami” kicks off Friday at 8 p.m. ET from the Saitama Super Arena in...

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 22, 2017

UFC Fight Night 117 Prelims: Keita Nakamura Edges Alex Morono on Razor-Thin Scorecards Keita Nakamura defended his territory.

Brian Knapp

Sep 22, 2017

Bellator 183 Weigh-in Results: Lightweights Benson Henderson, Patricky Freire Get Go-Ahead Benson Henderson has faced quite a gauntlet since he signed with Bellator MMA

Brian Knapp

Sep 22, 2017

Josh Emmett to Face Felipe Arantes at UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland Josh Emmett will square off against Felipe Arantes at UFC Fight Night 118 on Oct. 21.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 22, 2017

UFC Fight Night 117 Weigh-in Results: Ovince St. Preux, Yushin Okami Hit Marks in Japan Mauricio Rua’s loss was Yushin Okami’s gain.

Brian Knapp

Sep 21, 2017

Flying Cage to Make U.S. Debut at Bellator 183 on Saturday Night in San Jose If a fight card featuring big-name veterans and rising prospects wasn’t enough, Bellator MMA’s flying cage will make its United States debut...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 21, 2017

Mizuto Hirota Pulled from UFC Fight Night 117 in Japan Due to ‘Health and Safety Concerns’ Mizuto Hirota struggled to stand on the scales Thursday during weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 117, and as a result, the Japanese veteran’s bout with...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 21, 2017

UFC Light Heavyweight Nick Roehrick Accepts 1-Year Sanction from USADA for Clomiphene Nick Roehrick has accepted a one-year suspension from USADA after failing an out-of-competition urine test conducted on Aug. 8.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 21, 2017

Matt Brown Announces Nov. 11 Bout vs. Diego Sanchez Will Be His Retirement Fight Matt Brown will hang up his four-ounce gloves following his UFC Fight Night 120 bout against Diego Sanchez on Nov. 11.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 21, 2017

Michael Bisping Responds to Luke Rockhold: ‘Try to Claw Your Way Back to the Top’ Michael Bisping has some suggestions for Luke Rockhold after the American Kickboxing Academy product trashed the Englishman’s reign as...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 21, 2017

Jedrzejczyk Wants to Surpass Rousey’s Title Defense Record Before Moving to 125 Pounds Joanna Jedrzejczyk remains interested in testing herself in the UFC’s recently-added women’s flyweight division, but that move could still...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 21, 2017

Luke Rockhold Rips Michael Bisping’s Title Reign: ‘I Think It’s the Worst In UFC History’ After more than a year away, Luke Rockhold returned to the Octagon in emphatic fashion this past Saturday, scoring a technical knockout of David Branch in the second round at...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 20, 2017

Pride, WEC Veteran Paulo Filho Suffers Multiple Fractures from Car Accident in Brazil Pride Fighting Championships and World Extreme Cagefighting veteran Paulo Filho was injured in a car accident in Niteroi, Brazil, on Monday morning.

Joao Baptista

Sep 20, 2017

Douglas Lima vs. Rory MacDonald Headlines Bellator Event in Los Angeles on Jan. 20 Douglas Lima will defend his welterweight title against UFC veteran Rory MacDonald in the evening’s main event when Bellator MMA travels to...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 20, 2017

Sage Northcutt Returns to Lightweight, Faces Quinones at UFC Fight Night 120 in Norfolk Sage Northcutt will return to 155 pounds to face Michel Quinones at UFC Fight Night 120.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 20, 2017

Lineker vs. Vera, Trinaldo vs. Miller Booked for UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo A pair of bouts have been added to the UFC Fight Night 119 lineup, as John Lineker will face Marlon Vera at bantamweight, while Francisco Trinaldo will lock horns with...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 20, 2017

Carlos Felipe Removed from UFC Fight Night 119 Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation Carlos Felipe has been pulled from his Octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 119 due to a potential anti-doping violation, the promotion revealed in...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2017

Carlos Condit Says He Wants to Make UFC Return in December or January It appears that “The Natural Born Killer” hasn’t ridden off into the sunset just yet.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2017

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane, Emily Ducote to Vie for Inaugural Women’s Flyweight Belt at Bellator 186 The inaugural women’s flyweight title will be up for grabs when Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Emily Ducote square off at Bellator 186.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2017

Combate Americas to Hold One-Night Bantamweight Tournament with $100,000 Prize Combate Americas is brining back the one-night tournament — with a significant cash prize at stake.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2017

With ‘Handcuffs Off’ After UFC Departure, Roy Nelson Sees Many Opportunities in Bellator Although he doesn’t have the most sparkling record in recent years, Roy Nelson remains one of the most recognizable heavyweights in mixed...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2017

Mackenzie Dern Moves Up to 125 Pounds, Meets Mandy Polk at LFA 24 in Phoenix Highly-touted grappler Mackenzie Dern will be moving up from strawweight to flyweight for her next fight under the Legacy Fighting Alliance banner.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2017

LW Champ Eduard Folayang to Face FW Champ Martin Nguyen at One ‘Legends of the World’ A champion vs. champion matchup is set for the headliner of One Championship’s Nov. 10 event.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2017

UFC Fight Night 123 Marks Promotion’s Fresno Debut on Dec. 9 The Ultimate Fighting Championship will head to Fresno, Calif., for the first time on Dec. 9.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 19, 2017

New UFC 216 Poster, Lineup Confirm Demetrious Johnson-Ray Borg Rebooking For Oct. 7 Demetrious Johnson will get to for an Ultimate Fighting Championship record 11th straight title defense before 2017 closes out.

Jordan Breen

Sep 18, 2017

UFC Vet John Howard Returns, Faces ‘Leprechaun’ Carroll in Oct. 27 CES MMA 46 Headliner Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran John Howard will return the cage to take on Roger “The Leprechaun” Carroll, headlining for longstanding northeastern outfit...

Jordan Breen

Sep 18, 2017

UFC Fight Night 116 Medical Suspensions: ‘Zu’ Gets Indefinite Layoff For Right Eye Injury A pair of late replacements are looking at the most serious suspensions after UFC Fight Night 116.

Jordan Breen

Sep 18, 2017

Report: Jose Aldo, Ricardo Lamas Agree in Principle to Rematch at Unnamed December UFC Card Brazilian media outlet Combate reported on Monday that former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight champion Jose Aldo and one of his previous title challengers,...

Jordan Breen

Sep 18, 2017

‘Shogun’ Rua Gives Instagram Statement, Blames Knee Injury for UFC Fight Night 117 Withdrawal To no one's surprise, it's a lingering knee injury that has knocked Mauricio “Shogun” Rua out of action. On Monday, Rua took to his official Instagram account to give his first statement since his withdrawal from the...

Jordan Breen

Sep 18, 2017

Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin Play-by-Play & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog's live Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs. Gennady “GGG” Golovkin play-by-play and round-by-round scoring kicks off Saturday at 9 p.m. ET....

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Jordan Breen

Sep 16, 2017

UFC Fight Night 116 Bonuses: Perry, Hall, Gillespie, Gonzalez Pocket $50K Mike Perry’s penchant for spectacular knockouts is becoming a lucrative business.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 16, 2017

Ex-UFC Middleweight Champ Luke Rockhold Targets Eventual Move to 205 Pounds Luke Rockhold had just made an emphatic return to the middleweight division with an emphatic stoppage of David Branch in the UFC Fight Night 116...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 16, 2017

Gennady Golovkin Controls ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Settles for Split Draw to Set Up Inevitable Rematch With all due respect to Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor's “Money Fight,” Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin's legitimate...

Boxing

Jordan Breen

Sep 16, 2017

Luke Rockhold Strikes David Branch into Submission in UFC Fight Night 116 Main Event Luke Rockhold forced David Branch to tap to strikes in the second round of their UFC Fight Night 116 headliner in Pittsburgh.

Brian Knapp

Sep 16, 2017

Yushin Okami Replaces ‘Shogun,’ Meets Ovince St. Preux in UFC Fight Night 117 Main Event UFC Fight Night 117 has a new headliner, as Yushin Okami has replaced Mauricio Rua and will meet Ovince St. Preux in Japan on Sept. 23.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 16, 2017

UFC Fight Night 116 ‘Rockhold vs. Branch’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of UFC Fight Night 116 “Rockhold vs. Branch” kicks off Saturday at 8 p.m. ET from the PPG Paints Arena in...

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 16, 2017

UFC Fight Night 116 Prelims: Olivier Aubin-Mercier Escapes with Split Decision in Pittsburgh Olivier Aubin-Mercier keeps climbing the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight ladder, rung by rung.

Brian Knapp

Sep 16, 2017

Yair Rodriguez Documentary ‘El Pantera’ Set for Oct. 14 Premiere in New York “El Pantera,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Mexican UFC star Yair Rodriguez, will premiere at the New York Latino Film Festival...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 16, 2017

Heather Hardy Gets Foe for Sophomore MMA Appearance at Bellator 185 Professional boxing star Heather Hardy has an opponent for her second MMA appearance.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 16, 2017

UFC Fight Night 116 Weigh-in Results: Luke Rockhold, David Branch Cleared for Combat The Ultimate Fighting Championship will venture to Pittsburgh for the third time Saturday, as the promotion will host a 10-bout card at PPG...

Mike Fridley

Sep 15, 2017

Weigh-in Video, Pictures & Results: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin Greenlit One of boxing’s most anticipated showdowns is on the cusp of unfolding after years of build up.

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Mike Fridley

Sep 15, 2017

Daniel Cormier Urges Fans to Show Compassion for Rival Jon Jones Now that he is newly reinstated as light heavyweight champion, it would be easy for Daniel Cormier to gloat.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 15, 2017

Dakota Cochrane vs. Ciro Rodrigues Tops Legacy Fighting Alliance 25 in Omaha A welterweight clash between Dakota Cochrane and Ciro Rodrigues will serve as the main event for Legacy Fighting Alliance 25.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 15, 2017

Felipe Arantes Withdraws from UFC Fight Night 116 Bout vs. Luke Sanders Due to Illness UFC Fight Night 116 is down one bout after Felipe Arantes was forced to withdraw from a scheduled bantamweight clash against Luke Sanders due to...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 14, 2017

With Limited Time Left in MMA, Benson Henderson Wants to Make Rest of Career Memorable Benson Henderson isn’t one of those guys who plans on hanging around mixed martial arts into his 40s – or even his late 30s, for that matter.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 14, 2017

After Narrow Title Loss, Valentina Shevchenko Says Next Fight Will Likely Be at 125 Pounds Valentina Shevchenko may be ready to move on from Amanda Nunes — at least for now.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 14, 2017

Three New Bouts Confirmed for UFC Fight Night 119 in Sao Paulo The UFC Fight Night 119 lineup continues to grow, as the promotion on Thursday announced three new contests for the Oct. 28 card in Sao Paulo.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 14, 2017

Jon Jones Removed from UFC Rankings, Says 'I Would Never Do Steroids' In a span of two days, Jon Jones has lost his UFC 214 victory over Daniel Cormier, his light heavyweight title and now, his spot atop the Las...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 14, 2017

Jim Wallhead vs. Warlley Alves Booked for UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland Jim Wallhead will lock horns with Warlley Alves in a welterweight duel at UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland on Oct. 21.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 14, 2017

Former UFC Title Challenger Gabriel Gonzaga to Make Pro Boxing Debut on Oct. 26 Gabriel Gonzaga will be the latest UFC veteran to try his hand at the Sweet Science.

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Tristen Critchfield

Sep 14, 2017

UFC Reinstates Daniel Cormier As Light Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier is still the UFC light heavyweight champion.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2017

Alex Reyes Steps in to Face Mike Perry on 3 Days’ Notice at UFC Fight Night 116 Alex Reyes will replace Thiago Alves on three days’ notice and face Mike Perry at UFC Fight Night 116.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2017

Demetrious Johnson-Ray Borg Flyweight Title Bout Rescheduled for UFC 216 on Oct. 7 Demetrious Johnson will get his shot at breaking the all-time record for successful title defenses approximately one month later than expected.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2017

‘TUF 25’ Winner Jesse Taylor Facing Anti-Doping Violation, Removed from UFC Fight Night 121 Jesse Taylor has been pulled from UFC Fight Night 121 after being flagged for a potential anti-doping violation stemming from an...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2017

CSAC Overturns Jon Jones’ UFC 214 Triumph vs. Daniel Cormier to No Contest The California State Athletic Commission has officially overturned Jon Jones’ UFC 214 victory against Daniel Cormier to a no contest.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2017

UFC Fight Night 119 Update: Rob Font, Pedro Munhoz to Lock Horns in Sao Paulo A bantamweight clash pitting Rob Font against Pedro Munhoz has been added to the UFC Fight Night 119 lineup.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2017

Thiago Alves Withdraws from UFC Fight Night 116 Co-Main Event Bout vs. Mike Perry UFC Fight Night 116 could be down one marquee bout unless the promotion is able to find a short-notice opponent for Mike Perry.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2017

Matthew Frincu vs. Curtis Millender Headlines Legacy Fighting Alliance 24 on Oct. 13 A welterweight scrap between Matthew Frincu and Curtis Millender will headline Legacy Fighting Alliance 24.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2017

Jon Jones ‘B’ Sample Also Comes Back Positive for Steroid Turinabol Jon Jones ‘B’ sample has also come back positive for the steroid Turinabol, according to a report from ESPN.com.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 12, 2017

Glover Teixiera vs. Misha Cirkunov Moved from Brazil to UFC on Fox 26 in Canada A scheduled light heavyweight clash between Glover Teixeira and Misha Cirkunov has undergone a venue change.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 12, 2017

Valentina Shevchenko Still Upset with UFC 215 Scoring, Issues Lengthy Statement on Social Media Valentina Shevchenko still doesn’t understand how two of the three judges scoring the UFC 215 headliner last Saturday awarded the bout to Amanda...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 12, 2017

Welterweights Mickey Gall, Randy Brown to Clash at UFC 217 in New York Prospect Mickey Gall will make his fourth Octagon appearance when he faces Randy Brown at UFC 217.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 12, 2017

Rousimar Palhares’ Controversial Loss at Fight Nights Global 73 Overturned to Draw Rousimar Palhares’ split-decision loss to Shamil Amirov at Fight Nights Global 73 has been overturned to a draw, according to multiple reports....

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 12, 2017

Jae Hoon Moon vs. Kevin Petshi Completes Rizin FF Bantamweight Grand Prix The second half of the opening round of Rizing Fighting Federation’s bantamweight tournament is now complete.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 12, 2017

Joanna Jedrzejczyk to Defend Strawweight Title vs. Rose Namajunas at UFC 217 A third title bout has been added to the UFC 217 lineup, as Joanna Jedrzejczyk will defend her 115-pound belt against Rose Namajunas on Nov. 4.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 12, 2017

Referee, Judges Selected for Ferguson-Lee Interim Lightweight Championship Bout at UFC 216 Herb Dean will be the third man in the cage when Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee square off for the interim lightweight title at UFC 216.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 12, 2017

After UFC 215 Beatdown, Gavin Tucker Says Ref is Blameless Despite Four Broken Facial Bones Despite taking one of the most gruesome beatings MMA has seen in 2017 -- and even in years prior -- Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight...

Jordan Breen

Sep 11, 2017

Congenital Amputee, WSOF Vet Nick Newell Ends Retirement, Signs Multi-Fight Deal With LFA No one expected Nick Newell to compete in mixed martial arts, let alone excel, but he did. When he retired at the age of 29, it seemed he had...

Jordan Breen

Sep 11, 2017

Tenshin Nasukawa Returns at Oct. 15 Rizin FF; Moon-Petshi Rounds Out Bantamweight GP Rizin Fighting Federation's young kickboxing ace is booked for more MMA action and the promotion is keen to use more kickfighting talent.

Jordan Breen

Sep 11, 2017

Dmitriy Sosnovskiy Out, Azunna Anyanwu In Versus Justin Ledet at UFC Fight Night 116 Due to an undisclosed injury, undefeated Ukrainian Dmitriy Sosnovskiy has pulled out of his bout this coming Saturday at UFC Fight Night 116 with fellow unbeaten Justin Ledet. Sosnovskiy will now be replaced by...

Jordan Breen

Sep 11, 2017

Security Guard Suing Conor McGregor For $95,000 Over August 2016 Can-Throwing Incident Conor McGregor can't escape his rivalry with Nate Diaz. Now, the drama from their rematch is getting him sued.

Jordan Breen

Sep 11, 2017

Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko Disagree on Judges’ Scoring in UFC 215 Headliner It should come as no surprise that the two main components of the UFC 215 headliner don’t see eye-to-eye on the way the contest was scored.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 09, 2017

‘Evolving’ Henry Cejudo Says He’s ‘Just Scratching the Surface’ of His Talent Sometimes it’s easy to forget that Henry Cejudo has been doing this mixed martial arts thing for only four years.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 09, 2017

UFC 215 Bonuses: Dos Anjos, Cejudo, Stephens, Melendez Capture $50K Awards Rafael dos Anjos’ move to the welterweight division is paying dividends in more ways than one.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 09, 2017

Amanda Nunes Ekes Out Close Decision Over Valentina Shevchenko, Retains Title at UFC 215 Amanda Nunes did just enough in the eyes of the judges to claim a split decision over Valentina Shevchenko in the UFC 215 main event.

Brian Knapp

Sep 09, 2017

UFC 215 ‘Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of UFC 215 “Johnson vs. Borg” kicks off Saturday at 6:15 p.m. ET from the Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 09, 2017

UFC 215 Prelims: Ketlen Vieira Arm-Triangle Choke Finishes Resurgent Sara McMann Ketlen Vieira has announced her arrival as a serious player in the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight division.

Brian Knapp

Sep 09, 2017

Mitch Clarke Announces Retirement from MMA Following Loss at UFC 215 Mitch Clarke is calling it a career after 16 professional fights.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 09, 2017

UFC 215 Weigh-in Results: Amanda Nunes, Valentina Shevchenko Cleared for Rematch The fate of the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s bantamweight title will hang in the balance when Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko...

Brian Knapp

Sep 08, 2017

Markus Perez Submits Ian Heinisch; ’TUF’ Vet Gilbert Smith Wins Farewell Fight at LFA 22 Markus Perez was more than comfortable in Ian Heinisch’s world.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 08, 2017

Ray Borg Says He’s Parting Ways With Nutritionist Following UFC 215 Withdrawal Ray Borg has released his first statement since he pulled out of the UFC 215 main event.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 08, 2017

Weekend Fight Odds: Shevchenko Slight Favorite in Rematch vs. Nunes in UFC 215 Headliner Although she lost a decision to the champion in their first meeting, challenger Valentina Shevchenko is favored to defeat Amanda Nunes in their rematch at...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 08, 2017

Elias Theodorou to Meet Daniel Kelly at UFC Fight Night 121 in Sydney A pair of “Ultimate Fighter: Nations” cast members will lock horns when Elias Theodorou faces Daniel Kelly at UFC Fight Night 121.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 08, 2017

UFC Issues Statement on Johnson-Borg; Cejudo vs. Reis Elevated to UFC 215 PPV Card The Ultimate Fighting Championship officially announced the cancellation of the UFC 215 headliner on Friday, issuing a statement on what led to Ray...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 08, 2017

Ray Borg Suffers Illness, UFC 215 Headliner vs. Demetrious Johnson Canceled The UFC 215 headliner between Demetrious Johnson and Ray Borg has been canceled after Borg was deemed medically unfit to compete due to illness.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 07, 2017

Flyweights Tim Elliott, Justin Scoggins Booked for UFC on Fox 26 in Winnipeg A flyweight clash pitting Tim Elliott against Justin Scoggins has been added to the UFC on Fox 26 lineup.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 07, 2017

Report: Fertitta Brothers Sell Remaining UFC Equity to WME-IMG The value of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is even higher than originally imagined after Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta recently sold the...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 07, 2017

Mayweather-McGregor ‘Money Fight’ Breaks U.K. Record for Pay-Per-View Buys The “Money Fight” has officially broken one pay-per-view record.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 07, 2017

Donald Cerrone vs. Darren Till Targeted for UFC Fight Night 118 Headliner in Poland UFC Fight Night 118 appears to have its main event, as Octagon staple Donald Cerrone will square off against rising prospect Darren Till in a...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 07, 2017

Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino Receives Boxing License from California State Athletic Commission Cristiane Justino could be the next UFC star to take her talents to the Sweet Science.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 07, 2017

Blackzilians Owner Seeks Court Injunction Against Former Coach Henri Hooft JACO Hybrid Training Center Owner Glenn Robinson is seeking an injunction against former Blackzilians coach Henri Hooft for violation of a...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 06, 2017

Coach: Not Realistic to Expect Conor McGregor to Fight Again Before the End of 2017 The chances of Conor McGregor returning to the Octagon by the close of 2017 are slim, according to longtime trainer John Kavanagh.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 06, 2017

Demetrious Johnson Wants to Reach ‘Legendary’ 15 UFC Flyweight Championship Defenses History is within reach for Demetrious Johnson, but the reigning flyweight champion has designs on more than simply surpassing a record – he...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 06, 2017

Aaron Pico Drops to Featherweight, Meets Justin Linn at Bellator 183 in San Jose Aaron Pico has an opponent — and a new weight class — for his sophomore MMA appearance at Bellator 183.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 06, 2017

Karolina Kowalkiewicz to Face Invicta Vet Jodie Esquibel at UFC Fight Night 118 in Poland Former strawweight No. 1 contender Karolina Kowalkiewicz will face six-time Invicta Fighting Championships veteran Jodie Esquibel at UFC Fight...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 06, 2017

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor Falls Short of Breaking All-Time Gate Record While Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor was a success by most any metric, it did not break the all-time gate record.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 06, 2017

Former UFC Featherweight Queen Germaine de Randamie Provides Update on Hand Surgery Germaine de Randamie’s hand surgery was apparently a success.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 05, 2017

Nate Diaz Blasts Conor McGregor Over Defeat to Floyd Mayweather Nate Diaz had some pointed words for his rival Conor McGregor on Tuesday.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 05, 2017

Bantamweights Brett Johns, Joe Soto to Clash at ‘TUF 26’ Finale on Dec. 1 Undefeated Brett Johns will attempt to keep his perfect mark intact when he squares off against Joe Soto at “The Ultimate Fighter 26” finale...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 05, 2017

Amanda Nunes Doesn’t Regret Last-Minute Withdrawal from UFC 213 Main Event For the record, Amanda Nunes is just fine with a co-headlining role at UFC 215.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 05, 2017

After Pico Upset, Zach Freeman Returns to Face Saad Awad at Bellator 186 on Nov. 3 Zach Freeman made a name for himself by shocking highly-touted prospect Aaron Pico at Madison Garden. Now he’ll face a Bellator MMA veteran in...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 05, 2017

Despite Past Issues, Ray Borg Has ‘No Doubt’ He’s Going to Make Weight ‘Easily’ at UFC 215 Ray Borg is not a household name in mixed martial arts, but that might not be the main reason the 24-year-old fighter has been questioned as a...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 05, 2017

Reebok Introduces Updated Fight Night Gear, Including Customizable UFC Legacy Series Reebok announced an update to its UFC Fight Gear on Tuesday that will include more customization options for athletes headlining a pay-per-view...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 05, 2017

Diego Brandao Loses It Over Headbutts, Exits Cage, TKOs Himself at Fight Nights Global 73 On Monday, Diego Brandao faced Dagestan's Akhmed Aliev in the main event of Fight Nights Global 73, held at the Ali Aliev Sports Palace in...

Jordan Breen

Sep 04, 2017

Hermansson-Santos Added to UFC Fight Night 119 After Michal Materla Resigns With KSW The Ultimate Fighting Championship strengthened its UFC Fight Night 119 lineup on Monday, adding a 185-pound clash between Thiago “Marreta” Santos and Sweden's Jack Hermansson to the card. UFC Fight Night 119 is scheduled for Oct. 28 at the Geraldo Jose de Almeida Gymnasium in Sao Paulo.

Jordan Breen

Sep 04, 2017

One CEO: Ben Askren to Retire After Nov. 24 Shinya Aoki Fight; Angela Lee-‘V.V. Mei’ 2 Announced Monday, One Championship founder and CEO Chatri Sityodtong took to Facebook to announce the two co-headlining bouts for One's “Immortal Pursuit” scheduled for Nov. 24 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. One's 185-pound champion...

Jordan Breen

Sep 04, 2017

Alexander Volkov: Training with Semmy Schilt ‘Much Harder’ Than Fighting Struve Once Alexander Volkov knew who his opponent would be at UFC Fight Night 115, there was one person who was essential to have in camp: 6-foot-11 former Pride, UFC and Pancrase veteran...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 02, 2017

After Impressive Debut, Magomedsharipov Calls Out Artem Lobov: ‘I Would Beat Him Hard’ Not only did Dagestani prospect Zabit Magomedsharipov live up to the hype in his UFC debut, but he showed some savvy during his post-fight...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 02, 2017

UFC Fight Night 115 Bonuses: Volkov, Struve, Taisumov, Magomedsharipov Earn $50K The tallest fight of the night was also UFC Fight Night 115’s best.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 02, 2017

Alexander Volkov Punching Volley Buries Stefan Struve in UFC Fight Night 115 Main Event Alexander Volkov notches fifth consecutive victory, finishes Stefan Struve in UFC Fight Night 115 headliner on Saturday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Brian Knapp

Sep 02, 2017

UFC Fight Night 115 ‘Volkov vs. Struve’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of UFC Fight Night 115 “Volkov vs. Struve” kicks off Saturday at 11:30 a.m. ET from Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam,...

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 02, 2017

UFC Fight Night 115 Prelims: Mairbek Taisumov KOs Unbeaten Felipe Silva Look out for Mairbek Taisumov at 155 pounds.

Brian Knapp

Sep 02, 2017

Kyle Noblitt Guillotine Submits Antonio Paulo Branjao in Legacy Fighting Alliance 21 Headliner Kyle Noblitt looks to be going places.

Brian Knapp

Sep 01, 2017

‘Money Fight’ PPV Buys Likely Less Than Dana White’s Claim, But Still a ‘Massive Success’ The “Money Fight” could still be a record breaker in terms of pay-per-view buys, but it will likely fall far below UFC President Dana...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 01, 2017

Derrick Lewis, UFC Partner to Donate $10,000 to Hurricane Relief Efforts in Houston Derrick Lewis has already shown his love for Houston and its residents in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, now the heavyweight has joined forces...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 01, 2017