http://www.sherdog.com Sherdog.com: UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) News, Results, Fighting en-us Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:37:36 PDT http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/10-july-tussles-worth-watching-18283 One might think -- and rightfully so -- that UFC 100 on July 11 in Las Vegas obscures and eclipses all other mixed martial arts action this month. Sadly, it’s not much of a stretch news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/10-july-tussles-worth-watching-18283 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 04:19:43 PDT 10 July Tussles Worth Watching
One might think -- and rightfully so -- that UFC 100 on July 11 in Las Vegas obscures and eclipses all other mixed martial arts action this month. Sadly, it’s not much of a stretch]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/15-questions-for-royler-gracie-18269 Considered by many the best tactical and technical jiu-jitsu competitor in history, Royler Gracie recently relocated to San Diego news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/15-questions-for-royler-gracie-18269 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:14:26 PDT 15 Questions for Royler Gracie
Considered by many the best tactical and technical jiu-jitsu competitor in history, Royler Gracie recently relocated to San Diego]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/month-in-review-junes-good-bad-and-ugly-18252 Like virtually anything else in life, mixed martial arts has its yin and its yang. The sport’s ever-changing landscape offers fighters, fans and frenzied media news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/month-in-review-junes-good-bad-and-ugly-18252 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:21:46 PDT Month in Review: June’s Good, Bad and Ugly
Like virtually anything else in life, mixed martial arts has its yin and its yang. The sport’s ever-changing landscape offers fighters, fans and frenzied media]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/lightning-lee-18235 In the grand tradition of the great British thugs -- media-proclaimed “hard men” like Lenny McLean, Charlie Bronson and Mark Brandon Read news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/lightning-lee-18235 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:53:38 PDT Lightning Lee
In the grand tradition of the great British thugs -- media-proclaimed “hard men” like Lenny McLean, Charlie Bronson and Mark Brandon Read]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/forget-lashley-sapp-matsumoto-was-the-real-star-of-the-weekend-18249 Physically, it was one third the size of the Bobby Lashley-Bob Sapp bout Saturday in Biloxi, but this weekend's real marquee bout unfolded Sunday in the unlikely city of Toyama, Japan. In a locale more famous for cadmium poisoning than prizefighting, hometown favorite and Deep 106-pound champion Miku Matsumoto avenged the last outstanding loss of her career by dominating American Lisa Ward en route to a third-round submission victory at Deep's Toyama Impact at the Toyama Techno Hall. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/forget-lashley-sapp-matsumoto-was-the-real-star-of-the-weekend-18249 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:01:49 PDT Forget Lashley-Sapp: Matsumoto Was the Real Star of the Weekend
Physically, it was one third the size of the Bobby Lashley-Bob Sapp bout Saturday in Biloxi, but this weekend's real marquee bout unfolded Sunday in the unlikely city of Toyama, Japan. In a locale more famous for cadmium poisoning than prizefighting, hometown favorite and Deep 106-pound champion Miku Matsumoto avenged the last outstanding loss of her career by dominating American Lisa Ward en route to a third-round submission victory at Deep's Toyama Impact at the Toyama Techno Hall.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/sherdog-prospect-watch-jacob-mcclintock--18234 In the world of mixed martial arts gyms, Arizona Combat Sports compares favorably to a hungry pack of wolves. For the past five years, Jacob McClintock has sat at the back of the pack, biding his time news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/sherdog-prospect-watch-jacob-mcclintock--18234 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:53:00 PDT Sherdog Prospect Watch: Jacob McClintock
In the world of mixed martial arts gyms, Arizona Combat Sports compares favorably to a hungry pack of wolves. For the past five years, Jacob McClintock has sat at the back of the pack, biding his time]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/the-doggy-bag-caranos-decision-18172 This week, readers weigh in on Gina Carano in the UFC and the ability of Nate Marquardt news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/the-doggy-bag-caranos-decision-18172 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:08:57 PDT The Doggy Bag: Carano's Decision
This week, readers weigh in on Gina Carano in the UFC and the ability of Nate Marquardt]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/when-mountains-collide-18193 Bobby Lashley and Bob Sapp want the world to know this will not be a professional wrestling match news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/when-mountains-collide-18193 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:52 PDT When Mountains Collide
Bobby Lashley and Bob Sapp want the world to know this will not be a professional wrestling match]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/top-ten-euro-prospects-18175 For the first time in nine seasons, “The Ultimate Fighter” featured a country versus country theme between the United States and the United Kingdom news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/top-ten-euro-prospects-18175 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:58 PDT Top Ten Euro Prospects
For the first time in nine seasons, “The Ultimate Fighter” featured a country versus country theme between the United States and the United Kingdom]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/10-questions-for-minotauro-nogueira-18176 Ten years of fighting, four title belts, 31 wins and a couple of million dollars in his bank account. You might think it’s time for Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira to retire news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/10-questions-for-minotauro-nogueira-18176 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:19 PDT 10 Questions for ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira
Ten years of fighting, four title belts, 31 wins and a couple of million dollars in his bank account. You might think it’s time for Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira to retire]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/separate-but-not-equals-18160 Gina Carano was shocked by the news news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/separate-but-not-equals-18160 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:52:59 PDT Separate But Not Equals?
Gina Carano was shocked by the news]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/18-questions-for-tatsuya-kawajiri-18152 Tatsuya Kawajiri has re-established himself as one of the sport’s premier lightweights. The 31-year-old now happily married Japanese standout has scored back-to-back victories news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/18-questions-for-tatsuya-kawajiri-18152 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:52:59 PDT 18 Questions for Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri has re-established himself as one of the sport’s premier lightweights. The 31-year-old now happily married Japanese standout has scored back-to-back victories]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/time-for-change-with-judges-referees-18133 Until recently, UFC President Dana White had done an admirable job of observing the unwritten rule that someone in his position is not supposed to criticize referees and judges news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/time-for-change-with-judges-referees-18133 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:38:38 PDT Time for Change with Judges, Referees
Until recently, UFC President Dana White had done an admirable job of observing the unwritten rule that someone in his position is not supposed to criticize referees and judges]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/sherdog-prospect-watch-bryan-travers-18116 California’s Great Central Valley consistently produces some of the country’s best up-and-coming fighters. Add Bryan Travers to the list. news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/sherdog-prospect-watch-bryan-travers-18116 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:38:38 PDT Sherdog Prospect Watch: Bryan Travers
California’s Great Central Valley consistently produces some of the country’s best up-and-coming fighters. Add Bryan Travers to the list.]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/heavy-duty-18109 Deduct a few organs, some body fat and a knee pad or two, and there will probably be upwards of 400 pounds of solid muscle occupying the ring news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/heavy-duty-18109 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:35:01 PDT Heavy Duty
Deduct a few organs, some body fat and a knee pad or two, and there will probably be upwards of 400 pounds of solid muscle occupying the ring]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/5-things-to-watch-for-tuf-9-finale-18088 After eight seasons of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show, the UFC decided it was time for some global flare and embattled blokes from the United Kingdom against bros from the United States for season nine news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/5-things-to-watch-for-tuf-9-finale-18088 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:47:07 PDT 5 Things to Watch for TUF 9 Finale
After eight seasons of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show, the UFC decided it was time for some global flare and embattled blokes from the United Kingdom against bros from the United States for season nine]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/the-weekly-wrap-june-13---june-19-18082 The Ultimate Fighting Championship's debut in Germany produced fireworks of all kinds, as two fights resulted in disputable decisions news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/the-weekly-wrap-june-13---june-19-18082 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:42:08 PDT The Weekly Wrap: June 13 - June 19
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's debut in Germany produced fireworks of all kinds, as two fights resulted in disputable decisions]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/tuf-9-finale-preview-the-prelims-18059 Let’s be honest with each other, “TUF 9” hardly lived up to past seasons as far as producing top-shelf talent, never mind the total absence of any pranks involving human waste news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/tuf-9-finale-preview-the-prelims-18059 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:27:45 PDT TUF 9 Finale Preview: The Prelims
Let’s be honest with each other, “TUF 9” hardly lived up to past seasons as far as producing top-shelf talent, never mind the total absence of any pranks involving human waste]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/smokin-joe-burns-for-return--18058 His smokin’ guns holstered for over a year, Joey Villasenor has been at the mercy of belly-up organizations throughout a long, zigzag career climb news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/smokin-joe-burns-for-return--18058 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:55:20 PDT Smokin' Joe Burns for Return
His smokin’ guns holstered for over a year, Joey Villasenor has been at the mercy of belly-up organizations throughout a long, zigzag career climb]]> http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/tuf-9-finale-preview-the-main-card-18042 After another season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” all we’re left with is a piercing headache and a distinct appreciation for Michael Bisping’s first-aid skills news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/tuf-9-finale-preview-the-main-card-18042 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:55:23 PDT TUF 9 Finale Preview: The Main Card
After another season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” all we’re left with is a piercing headache and a distinct appreciation for Michael Bisping’s first-aid skills]]>