Bellator 27 Play-by-Play & Live Chat (8 p.m. ET)

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 03:30:45 PDT

Sherdog.com will host a play-by-play and live chat for tonight’s Bellator 27 card at 8 p.m. ET.

The Bellator featherweight championship title will be on the line as former BFC 145-pound tournament champions Joe Soto and Joe Warren do battle at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio, Texas.

Toney’s $500K Heads UFC 118 Paydays

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 03:20:45 PDT

James Toney’s 15 minutes -- 3:19 to be exact -- of mixed martial arts fame earned him half a million dollars.

Edgar: Being a Marketable Champ Takes Time

jmyers@sherdog.com (jmyers@sherdog.com (Joe Myers)) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 03:10:45 PDT

It took two wins over the fighter considered by many to be the greatest lightweight in mixed martial arts history in B.J. Penn, but UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar finally might be getting some much-deserved respect.

Bellator Inks Unbeaten Welterweight Prospect Lozano

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010 03:05:45 PDT

Bellator Fighting Championships on Tuesday announced the acquisition of undefeated welterweight prospect Chris Lozano. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sherdog.com’s Pound-for-Pound Top 10

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:12:40 PDT

Frankie Edgar wasn't ready to give up his spot on this list. At UFC 118 in Boston, he fought every bit like a man who belonged on it.

For the second time in four months, "The Answer" won a unanimous decision nod over B.J. Penn.

Soto-Warren Greenlit for Bellator 27

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:54:46 PDT

Bellator Fighting Championships featherweight champion Joe Soto and No. 1 contender Joe Warren made their requisite weights in anticipation of their championship showdown on Thursday at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio.

Report: UFC 123 Bound for Michigan

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:44:46 PDT

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will make its first visit to Michigan since the sport’s regulation in the state in March 2008.

Belfort Confirms Bout Against Okami

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:34:46 PDT

Vitor Belfort announced Wednesday on his Twitter account that he will be fighting Yushin Okami on Nov. 13.

Wanderlei: ‘I Still Have Much to Do’

malonso@sherdog.com (malonso@sherdog.com (Marcelo Alonso)) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:15:59 PDT

LAS VEGAS -- A serious knee injury has not cooled Wanderlei Silva’s indomitable passion for mixed martial arts, even though it required reconstructive surgery and will keep him out for the rest of 2010.

Sherdog to Air Shark Fights 13 Undercard on Sept. 11

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:05:59 PDT

Sherdog.com will stream five undercard bouts live from Shark Fights 13 on Sept. 11 at the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas. The stream will begin at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Lawal Says Defeat Deserved for Abandoning Game Plan, Preps for Surgery Wednesday

jmyers@sherdog.com (jmyers@sherdog.com (Joe Myers)) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:59:59 PDT

Sometimes after a loss, fighters might take a long time to figure out what went wrong.

St. Pierre-Koscheck Rematch Headed to Montreal

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:30:22 PDT

All signs point to Montreal as the destination for the rematch between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck at UFC 124 on Dec. 11 at the Bell Centre in Quebec, Canada.

Herman Scratched from Shark Fights 13 Due to Bellator Litigation

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:53:04 PDT

Shark Fights has dropped heavyweight Dave Herman from its Sept. 11 event in Amarillo, Texas, due to his pending litigation with rival promotion Bellator Fighting Championships.

9-Bout Bellator 27 Lineup Complete

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:56:55 PDT

Tachi Palace Fights flyweight champion Ulysses Gomez will meet Travis Reddinger in the Bellator Fighting Championships Season 3 bantamweight tournament quarter-finals at Bellator 27 on Thursday

Weekend Rundown: Nelson, Marshall, Imanari Victorious

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:45:55 PDT

Undefeated European welterweight prospect Gunnar Nelson submitted Danny Mitchell with a first-round rear-naked choke in the Cage Contender 6

Bellator Chooses Philadelphia for Alvarez-Huerta

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:40:47 PDT

Bellator Fighting Championships lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez will meet UFC veteran Roger Huerta in a non-title super fight at Bellator 33 on Oct. 21 at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.

Technique of the Week: Double Underhook Pass II

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:58:59 PDT

Sean Flanery from Hollywood Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu showcases a double-under pass variation in this installment of Technique of the Week.

Edgar Beats Penn Again; Couture Chokes Toney

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:59:59 PDT

Solidifying himself as the kryptonite to B.J. Penn’s lightweight Superman, Frankie Edgar retained his 155-pound championship with a near flawless performance at UFC 118 » Recap

5 Best Moments | Toney’s Fall | Edgar's Dominance | Dana White

White, Couture Soften Toney’s Fall at UFC 118

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:07:20 PDT

James Toney’s UFC career appears over as quickly as it began.

White Praises Edgar’s Dominance of Penn, Says Maynard Rematch Is Marketable

joeh@sherdog.com (joeh@sherdog.com (Joe Hall)) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:04:20 PDT

Count UFC President Dana White among those impressed with Frankie Edgar’s victory Saturday over B.J. Penn in the main event of UFC 118.

UFC 118 Bonuses: Lauzon, Diaz, Davis Pocket $60K

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:48:37 PDT

“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 5 semi-finalist Joe Lauzon turned his homecoming into a nice little moneymaker.

UFC 118 Results & Live Play-by-Play

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:47:37 PDT

Sherdog.com will report from the TD Garden in Boston, Mass., at 7:30 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 118, which is headlined by the anticipated Frankie Edgar-B.J. Penn rematch and Randy Couture vs. James Toney.

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Davis Identifies with Opponent Diaz

jmyers@sherdog.com (jmyers@sherdog.com (Joe Myers)) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:30:37 PDT

When UFC welterweight Marcus Davis looks at Nate Diaz, he sees a lot of himself in the 25-year-old Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu fighter.

Couture, Toney Official for UFC 118

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:59:59 PDT

Mayhem-Sakuraba Agreed for Dream 16

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:32:48 PDT

A middleweight bout between Jason “Mayhem” Miller and Japanese legend Kazushi Sakuraba has been agreed to for Dream 16 on Sept. 25 Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, according to a source close to the negotiations.

Zuffa Granted Restraining Order Against Streaming Site Over UFC 118

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:31:55 PDT

Zuffa LLC., the owners of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was granted a temporary restraining order on Thursday in the U.S. District Court of Nevada against Johnny Tike

11 Bouts Inked for UFC 119

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:03:04 PDT

Undefeated lightweight prospect Pat Audinwood will make his promotional debut against Thiago Tavares in a preliminary matchup at UFC 119 “Mir vs. Cro Cop” on Sept. 25 at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Akiyama Joins Jackson Camp for Bisping Bout at UFC 120

tcritchfield@sherdog.com (tcritchfield@sherdog.com (Tristen Critchfield)) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:15:18 PDT

ALBUQUERQUE -- As a spirited sparring session involving the likes of Donald Cerrone, Melvin Guillard and Leonard Garcia wound down at Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts on Thursday morning

Deep 49 Impact Play-by-Play and Chat Recap

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:14:18 PDT

Sherdog.com will host a play-by-play and live chat for Deep 49.

Dream 16 FEG’s Last MMA Show until New Year’s Eve’s ‘Dynamite’

tloiseleur@sherdog.com (tloiseleur@sherdog.com (Tony Loiseleur)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:59:58 PDT

Dream 16 on Sept. 25 will be the last mixed martial arts event scheduled by Japanese promoter Fighting and Entertainment Group in 2010, according to FEG USA President Mike Kogan and HDNet Fights CEO Andrew Simon.

Oleinik, Vega, Ward Advance at Bellator 26

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:59:37 PDT

What started out as a slow, plodding heavyweight duel between Mike Hayes and Alexey Oleinik turned into a bloodbath.

Werdum Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Predicts Early 2011 Return

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:49:05 PDT

Strikeforce upset king Fabricio Werdum underwent successful arthroscopic surgery for his left elbow on Aug. 18 in Los Angeles, and is eyeing his return to the promotion in early 2011.

Saffidiene-Larson Added to Shark Fights 13

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:48:46 PDT

Strikeforce up-and-comer Tarec Saffiedine will meet former WEC contender Brock Larson at Shark Fights 13 on Sept. 11 at the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum in Amarillo, Texas, the promotion announced on Wednesday.

10 Fights Greenlit for UFC 121

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:02:36 PDT

Unbeaten South Korean middleweight Dongi Yang will make his promotional debut against “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 11 cast member Chris Camozzi in a preliminary matchup at UFC 121 “Lesnar vs. Velasquez” on Oct. 23

Maynard: I'm The Best at 155 Pounds

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:59:00 PDT

Gray Maynard is set to take on Kenny Florian at UFC 118 in Boston, Mass., Saturday night and the undefeated lightweight sat down with Sherdog.com’s Greg Savage at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas to discuss the bout.

Florian Gunning for Third Title Shot After Maynard

jmyers@sherdog.com (jmyers@sherdog.com (Joe Myers)) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:39:57 PDT

Kenny Florian has already had two cracks at the UFC lightweight title, but following a pair of submission wins over Clay Guida and Takanori Gomi, the 34-year-old Florian may be just one victory away from another shot at a championship bout.

Overeem Scoffs at Timing of Fedor Challenge, Rumored Blood Testing Demands

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:38:57 PDT

Recently defeated legend Fedor Emelianenko has issued a challenge to Strikeforce heavyweight champion Alistair Overeem to face him in either November or December.

Toney Jaws, Couture Quiet About ‘MMA vs. Boxing’ Bout Saturday

jmyers@sherdog.com (jmyers@sherdog.com (Joe Myers)) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:28:57 PDT

Professional boxer James Toney, who makes his mixed martial arts debut Saturday night at UFC 118 at the TD Garden in Boston, has had a lot to say leading up to his fight against six-time promotional champion Randy Couture.

White: Florian-Maynard Winner Gets Title Shot

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:08:00 PDT

Kenny Florian and Gray Maynard will have a title shot on the line when they face off at UFC 118 on Saturday at the TD Garden in Boston.

Diaz-Noons Rematch Announced for Oct. 9

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:07:00 PDT

Welterweight champion Nick Diaz will have the opportunity to avenge his only loss in three years when he face K.J. Noons at Strikeforce “Diaz vs. Noons” on Oct. 9 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif.

Penn: 'The 10-9 System Doesn’t Work'

jmyers@sherdog.com (jmyers@sherdog.com (Joe Myers)) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:06:00 PDT

B.J. Penn has focused on more than just his physical training as he heads into his rematch against UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar UFC 118 on Saturday at the TD Garden in Boston.

8-Bout Bellator 26 Lineup Finalized

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:06:00 PDT

Unbeaten Irish import Aisling Daly will meet Lisa Ward in the quarter-finals of the Bellator Fighting Championships Season 3 women’s 115-pound tournament at Bellator 26 on Thursday at the Kansas City Power and Light District in Kansas City, Mo.

Ryan Couture Tapped for Strikeforce Challengers 12 on Nov. 19

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:25:41 PDT

Fresh off his professional debut win on Aug. 13, Ryan Couture has already been assigned to a lightweight bout at Strikeforce Challengers 12 on Nov. 19, the promotion confirmed to Sherdog.com this week.

Johnson Returns to Strikeforce Challengers 11 on Oct. 22

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:15:41 PDT

Unlikely comeback king Lavar Johnson will return to action at Strikeforce Challengers 11 on Oct. 22 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., the promotion confirmed to Sherdog.com this week.

Sanchez Reunites with Jackson’s Academy

tcritchfield@sherdog.com (tcritchfield@sherdog.com (Tristen Critchfield)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:25:09 PDT

It was in April that Diego Sanchez first held a news conference to announce his plans to return to Albuquerque, N.M., to live and train. The theme that day was simple: "A Return to the Roots."

UFC Fills Vacancies for ‘Bisping vs. Akiyama’

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:59:59 PDT

Long lauded as one of Europe’s prized prospects, Olympian MMA Championships lightweight titleholder Paul Sass will make his promotional debut against Mark Holst in a preliminary matchup at UFC 120 “Bisping vs. Akiyama” on Oct. 16 at the O2 Arena in London.

9 Fights Official for WEC 51

bknapp@sherdog.com (bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:55:09 PDT

The world-ranked Diego Nunes will lock horns with Tyler Toner in a showdown between once-beaten featherweights at WEC 51 “Aldo vs. Gamburyan” on Sept. 30 at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo.

Fight Week: Edgar & Couture

news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:24:22 PDT

UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and Randy Couture sat down for an exclusive interview with Greg Savage on this week’s Sherdog.com/iBN Sports “Fight Week.”

Belfort: Return Opponent Won’t Be Sonnen

malonso@sherdog.com (malonso@sherdog.com (Marcelo Alonso)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:09:38 PDT

Vitor Belfort will return in November, but he will not be fighting fellow middleweight contender Chael Sonnen, the Brazilian told Sherdog.com on Monday.

Manager: Lawal Out 9 Months for Knee Surgery

lhunt@sherdog.com (lhunt@sherdog.com (Loretta Hunt)) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:12:48 PDT

Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal will undergo knee surgery to replace both his anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee, which could sideline the former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion for nine months, said his manager Ryan Parsons.

The 29-year-old Lawal

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