http://www.sherdog.com Sherdog.com: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results, Fighting en-us Mon, 6 Feb 2012 20:06:09 PST http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Viewpoint-Outshined-No-Longer-40015 A few weeks before his bout with Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit reflected on the art of hype in mixed martial arts. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Viewpoint-Outshined-No-Longer-40015 Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:32:03 PST Viewpoint: Outshined No Longer
A few weeks before his bout with Nick Diaz, Carlos Condit reflected on the art of hype in mixed martial arts.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-UFC-143-39967 Carlos Condit entered UFC 143 somewhat overlooked, a mere steppingstone on the road to a Nick Diaz grudge match with Georges St. Pierre. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-UFC-143-39967 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 23:53:22 PST By the Numbers: UFC 143
Carlos Condit entered UFC 143 somewhat overlooked, a mere steppingstone on the road to a Nick Diaz grudge match with Georges St. Pierre.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Matches-to-Make-After-UFC-143-39963 In October, Ultimate Fighting Championship officials told Carlos Condit to step aside for Nick Diaz. Four months later, he answered with his feet, fists, elbows, knees and, most importantly, his mind. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Matches-to-Make-After-UFC-143-39963 Sat, 4 Feb 2012 23:49:33 PST Matches to Make After UFC 143
In October, Ultimate Fighting Championship officials told Carlos Condit to step aside for Nick Diaz. Four months later, he answered with his feet, fists, elbows, knees and, most importantly, his mind.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-143-Prelims-5-Reasons-to-Care-39893 Dustin Poirier’s nickname suits him. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-143-Prelims-5-Reasons-to-Care-39893 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:49:12 PST UFC 143 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Care
Dustin Poirier’s nickname suits him.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Nick-Diaz-10-Crazy-Moments-39779 Few figures in MMA are as intriguing as the favorite son of Stockton, Calif., Nick Diaz. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Nick-Diaz-10-Crazy-Moments-39779 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 06:19:12 PST Nick Diaz: 10 Crazy Moments
Few figures in MMA are as intriguing as the favorite son of Stockton, Calif., Nick Diaz.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Pros-Pick-Diaz-vs-Condit-39773 The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s annual Super Bowl weekend event has set the stage for some of the sport’s more memorable moments. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Pros-Pick-Diaz-vs-Condit-39773 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 06:15:12 PST Pros Pick: Diaz vs. Condit
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s annual Super Bowl weekend event has set the stage for some of the sport’s more memorable moments.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-143-Preview-The-Main-Card-39707 The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s traditional Super Bowl weekend card almost always manages to provide mixed martial arts fans with a reason to ignore chores and family-related functions for two days instead of one. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-143-Preview-The-Main-Card-39707 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 06:38:12 PST UFC 143 Preview: The Main Card
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s traditional Super Bowl weekend card almost always manages to provide mixed martial arts fans with a reason to ignore chores and family-related functions for two days instead of one.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Summoning-a-Villain-39747 Josh Koscheck has called out his fair share of fighters but usually does not find himself on the receiving end of the equation. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Summoning-a-Villain-39747 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:10:40 PST Summoning a Villain
Josh Koscheck has called out his fair share of fighters but usually does not find himself on the receiving end of the equation.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-Top-10-2011s-Best-Knockouts-39571 Nothing stirs the masses quite like the knockout, an event in which skill, technique, speed, timing and brute force all converge in magnificent concert. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-Top-10-2011s-Best-Knockouts-39571 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:20:12 PST Sherdog’s Top 10: 2011’s Best Knockouts
Nothing stirs the masses quite like the knockout, an event in which skill, technique, speed, timing and brute force all converge in magnificent concert.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/A-Killer-in-Waiting-39703 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The merry-go-round began in September, as the would-be welterweight title challenger relaxed at a popular New Mexican coffee shop. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/A-Killer-in-Waiting-39703 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:08:12 PST A ‘Killer’ in Waiting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The merry-go-round began in September, as the would-be welterweight title challenger relaxed at a popular New Mexican coffee shop.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/The-Turning-Point-Sonnen-vs-Bisping-39713 The first round between Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping at UFC on Fox 2 was not, strictly speaking, the turning point of their middleweight bout. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/The-Turning-Point-Sonnen-vs-Bisping-39713 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:04:59 PST The Turning Point: Sonnen vs. Bisping
The first round between Chael Sonnen and Michael Bisping at UFC on Fox 2 was not, strictly speaking, the turning point of their middleweight bout.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Viewpoint-Setting-the-Stage-39679 Actually Chael, we were not all that mesmerized. No amount of pre-packaged professional wrestling microphone work can change the fact that the UFC on Fox 2 main card on Saturday did not provide the type of transcendent moments likely to convert a skeptical observer into a lifelong fan news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Viewpoint-Setting-the-Stage-39679 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:50:22 PST Viewpoint: Setting the Stage
Actually Chael, we were not all that mesmerized. No amount of pre-packaged professional wrestling microphone work can change the fact that the UFC on Fox 2 main card on Saturday did not provide the type of transcendent moments likely to convert a skeptical observer into a lifelong fan]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-UFC-on-Fox-2-39653 The UFC’s first Fox appearance was short-lived, as Junior dos Santos stopped Cain Velasquez in a mere 64 seconds. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-UFC-on-Fox-2-39653 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:59:40 PST By the Numbers: UFC on Fox 2
The UFC’s first Fox appearance was short-lived, as Junior dos Santos stopped Cain Velasquez in a mere 64 seconds.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Matches-to-Make-After-UFC-on-Fox-2-39649 Rashad Evans wanted Jon Jones. Barring an injury, he will get him. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Matches-to-Make-After-UFC-on-Fox-2-39649 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:57:24 PST Matches to Make After UFC on Fox 2
Rashad Evans wanted Jon Jones. Barring an injury, he will get him.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-on-Fox-2-Prelims-5-Reasons-to-Care-39611 A year ago, few could argue that Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira (Pictured) was one of the hottest lightweight commodities in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-on-Fox-2-Prelims-5-Reasons-to-Care-39611 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:26:14 PST UFC on Fox 2 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Care
A year ago, few could argue that Charles “do Bronx” Oliveira (Pictured) was one of the hottest lightweight commodities in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Scratching-a-Wonderful-Surface-39471 The time has come to find out just how good “Mr. Wonderful” is inside the Octagon. There are points in any athlete’s career when he or she needs to take a serious step up in competition. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Scratching-a-Wonderful-Surface-39471 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:08:12 PST Scratching a ‘Wonderful’ Surface
The time has come to find out just how good “Mr. Wonderful” is inside the Octagon. There are points in any athlete’s career when he or she needs to take a serious step up in competition.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Pros-Pick-Evans-vs-Davis-39475 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday returns to America’s Second City for another potential landmark event. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Pros-Pick-Evans-vs-Davis-39475 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:32:12 PST Pros Pick: Evans vs. Davis
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday returns to America’s Second City for another potential landmark event.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-on-Fox-2-Preview-The-Main-Card-39443 The Ultimate Fighting Championship debuted on Fox in November with a single fight, and after Junior dos Santos stopped Cain Velasquez for the heavyweight title in less than a minute, many fans were left wanting more. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-on-Fox-2-Preview-The-Main-Card-39443 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:30:12 PST UFC on Fox 2 Preview: The Main Card
The Ultimate Fighting Championship debuted on Fox in November with a single fight, and after Junior dos Santos stopped Cain Velasquez for the heavyweight title in less than a minute, many fans were left wanting more.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sonnens-Spidey-Senses-39501 Nearly 18 months have passed since Chael Sonnen had middleweight king Anderson Silva teetering on the brink of defeat, only to succumb to a fifth-round triangle armbar from the Brazilian in one of the most dramatic finishes in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sonnens-Spidey-Senses-39501 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:40:12 PST Sonnen’s Spidey Senses
Nearly 18 months have passed since Chael Sonnen had middleweight king Anderson Silva teetering on the brink of defeat, only to succumb to a fifth-round triangle armbar from the Brazilian in one of the most dramatic finishes in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdog-Prospect-Watch-Dhiego-Lima-39465 Elite-level mixed martial artists earn enough money from fighting and sponsorships to where they do not need to hold down a second job to make ends meet. Welterweight prospect Dhiego Lima may not be there but, with the way his career has started, it will not be long until he arrives. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdog-Prospect-Watch-Dhiego-Lima-39465 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:09:40 PST Sherdog Prospect Watch: Dhiego Lima
Elite-level mixed martial artists earn enough money from fighting and sponsorships to where they do not need to hold down a second job to make ends meet. Welterweight prospect Dhiego Lima may not be there but, with the way his career has started, it will not be long until he arrives.]]>