http://www.sherdog.com/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:26:31 -0700 Copyright 2013 Sherdog.com Zend_Feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Bellator-96-What-to-Watch-For-53261 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Bellator-96-What-to-Watch-For-53261 “King Mo” and “Babalu” to War Machine and tournament fare, Bellator MMA returns with a bang after a six-week hiatus.]]> Bellator 96: What to Watch For
From “King Mo” and “Babalu” to War Machine and tournament fare, Bellator MMA returns with a bang after a six-week hiatus.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:06:12 -0700 ygrauer@sherdog.com (Yael Grauer) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Beating-the-Odds-UFC-161-53337 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Beating-the-Odds-UFC-161-53337 Beating the Odds: UFC 161
Five underdogs turned the tables on the oddsmakers on Saturday in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:21:12 -0700 msloan@sherdog.com (Mike Sloan) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Monday-Morning-Reverie-An-Underwhelming-Exercise-53331 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Monday-Morning-Reverie-An-Underwhelming-Exercise-53331 UFC 161 from being forgettable on many fronts on Saturday in Winnipeg.]]> Monday Morning Reverie: An Underwhelming Exercise
Not even a star-studded main event could prevent UFC 161 from being forgettable on many fronts on Saturday in Winnipeg.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:31:46 -0700 bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Matches-to-Make-After-UFC-161-53287 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Matches-to-Make-After-UFC-161-53287 Rashad Evans still has his foot in the door at 205 pounds.]]> Matches to Make After UFC 161
Rashad Evans still has his foot in the door at 205 pounds.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:11:12 -0700 tcritchfield@sherdog.com (Tristen Critchfield) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-UFC-161-53285 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-UFC-161-53285 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his last outing at UFC 156, Rashad Evans needed a bounceback effort in the worst way.]]> By the Numbers: UFC 161
After a puzzling performance against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in his last outing at UFC 156, Rashad Evans needed a bounceback effort in the worst way.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:05:12 -0700 Mike@sherdog.com (Mike Fridley) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/A-Night-of-Tweets-UFC-161-53289 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/A-Night-of-Tweets-UFC-161-53289 UFC 161 via social networking.]]> A Night of Tweets: UFC 161
Mixed martial arts journalism is a serious business. Following the MMA community on Twitter, is not. The following is a light-hearted (and sometimes insightful) look at how the combat sports world viewed UFC 161 via social networking.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:37:08 -0700 rjclifford@sherdog.com (RJ Clifford) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Smartest-Guy-at-the-Bar-UFC-161-Edition-53175 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Smartest-Guy-at-the-Bar-UFC-161-Edition-53175 Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson into impromptu headliners.]]> Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 161 Edition
Injuries have taken their toll on the UFC’s latest Canadian offering, turning Rashad Evans and Dan Henderson into impromptu headliners.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:10:12 -0700 mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-161-Prelims-5-Reasons-to-Watch-53169 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-161-Prelims-5-Reasons-to-Watch-53169 Tyron Woodley draws perhaps the stiffest challenge of his career in a date with former Strikeforce, EliteXC and Shoot champion Jake Shields.]]> UFC 161 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Watch
Tyron Woodley draws perhaps the stiffest challenge of his career in a date with former Strikeforce, EliteXC and Shoot champion Jake Shields.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:08:12 -0700 rkuhn@sherdog.com (Reed Kuhn) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-161-Statistical-Matchup-Analysis-Evans-vs-Henderson-53217 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-161-Statistical-Matchup-Analysis-Evans-vs-Henderson-53217 Dan Henderson turn back the clock one more time against Rashad Evans?]]> UFC 161 Statistical Matchup Analysis: Evans vs. Henderson
Can former two-division Pride Fighting Championships titleholder Dan Henderson turn back the clock one more time against Rashad Evans?]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:47:12 -0700 bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-161-Notebook-Future-Considerations-53173 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-161-Notebook-Future-Considerations-53173 Dan Henderson can even think about vying for UFC gold again, he must find a way past former champion Rashad Evans.]]> UFC 161 Notebook: Future Considerations
Before Dan Henderson can even think about vying for UFC gold again, he must find a way past former champion Rashad Evans.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:45:12 -0700 msloan@sherdog.com (Mike Sloan) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Pros-Pick-Evans-vs-Henderson-53171 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Pros-Pick-Evans-vs-Henderson-53171 Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson in a virtual dead heat ahead of their UFC 161 main event.]]> Pros Pick: Evans vs. Henderson
A poll of their peers shows Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson in a virtual dead heat ahead of their UFC 161 main event.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:40:12 -0700 thowe@sherdog.com (Trula Howe) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/No-Longer-Bound-53069 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/No-Longer-Bound-53069 No Longer Bound
After a successful seven-year run with the UFC, Jon Fitch touches down with the fledgling World Series of Fighting promotion.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:49:12 -0700 tcritchfield@sherdog.com (Tristen Critchfield) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-161-Evans-vs-Henderson-Preview-53093 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/UFC-161-Evans-vs-Henderson-Preview-53093 Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson head to Canada for a main event with significant implications for the light heavyweight division.]]> UFC 161 ‘Evans vs. Henderson’ Preview
Rashad Evans, Dan Henderson head to Canada for a main event with significant implications for the light heavyweight division.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:16:12 -0700 tcritchfield@sherdog.com (Tristen Critchfield) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/World-Series-of-Fighting-3-Preview-53091 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/World-Series-of-Fighting-3-Preview-53091 Jon Fitch draws Josh Burkman in a main event rematch in Las Vegas.]]> World Series of Fighting 3 Preview
In wake of his surprising Ultimate Fighting Championship release, Jon Fitch draws Josh Burkman in a main event rematch in Las Vegas.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:15:12 -0700 dacosta@sherdog.com (Danny Acosta) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Forget-Me-Not-53143 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Forget-Me-Not-53143 Jake Shields returns to the Octagon at UFC 161 as a defiant underdog.]]> Forget Me Not
Former Strikeforce champion Jake Shields returns to the Octagon at UFC 161 as a defiant underdog.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:43:12 -0700 bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Fact-Check-World-Series-of-Fighting-3-53089 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Fact-Check-World-Series-of-Fighting-3-53089 Fact Check: World Series of Fighting 3
Statistical anomalies and obscure tidbits precede the arrival of the Las Vegas-based World Series of Fighting’s latest offering.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:35:12 -0700 tcritchfield@sherdog.com (Tristen Critchfield) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Viewpoint-Moving-Pieces-53131 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Viewpoint-Moving-Pieces-53131 Viewpoint: Moving Pieces
The jump to Fox Sports 1 -- a network openly challenging ESPN -- will only raise expectation levels for the UFC, writes Tristen Critchfield.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:29:12 -0700 msloan@sherdog.com (Mike Sloan) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Monday-Morning-Reverie-Ultimate-Crossroads-53133 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Monday-Morning-Reverie-Ultimate-Crossroads-53133 Fabricio Werdum and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira should take after UFC on Fuel TV 10.]]> Monday Morning Reverie: Ultimate Crossroads
Feelings vary on which paths Fabricio Werdum and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira should take after UFC on Fuel TV 10.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:00:31 -0700 bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Matches-to-Make-After-UFC-on-Fuel-10-53101 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Matches-to-Make-After-UFC-on-Fuel-10-53101 Fabricio Werdum can tell his grandkids he submitted both Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.]]> Matches to Make After UFC on Fuel 10
Someday Fabricio Werdum can tell his grandkids he submitted both Fedor Emelianenko and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:54:12 -0700 tcritchfield@sherdog.com (Tristen Critchfield) http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-UFC-on-Fuel-10-53099 http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-the-Numbers-UFC-on-Fuel-10-53099 Fabricio Werdum continued to build his resume in the UFC on Fuel TV 10 headliner, submitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with an armbar 2:41 into the second round on Saturday night at the Paulo Sarasate Gymnasium in Fortaleza, Brazil.]]> By the Numbers: UFC on Fuel 10
Fabricio Werdum continued to build his resume in the UFC on Fuel TV 10 headliner, submitting Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira with an armbar 2:41 into the second round on Saturday night at the Paulo Sarasate Gymnasium in Fortaleza, Brazil.]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:21:12 -0700