http://www.sherdog.com/ Sat, 25 May 2013 21:52:54 -0700 Copyright 2013 Sherdog.com Zend_Feed en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cain-Velasquez-Retains-Heavyweight-Crown-Stops-Antonio-Silva-in-First-Round-at-UFC-160-52751 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cain-Velasquez-Retains-Heavyweight-Crown-Stops-Antonio-Silva-in-First-Round-at-UFC-160-52751 Cain Velasquez needed less than a minute and a half.]]> Cain Velasquez Retains Heavyweight Crown, Stops Antonio Silva in First Round at UFC 160
This time Cain Velasquez needed less than a minute and a half.]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 21:07:12 -0700 Sherdog News news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-160-Results-Velasquez-vs-Bigfoot-2-PlaybyPlay-Updates-52649 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-160-Results-Velasquez-vs-Bigfoot-2-PlaybyPlay-Updates-52649 UFC 160 play-by-play.]]> UFC 160 Results: ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2’ Play-by-Play & Updates
Sherdog.com reports from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at approximately 6:35 p.m. ET/3:35 p.m. PT with live UFC 160 play-by-play.]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 20:46:12 -0700 Sherdog News bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-160-Prelims-Mike-Pyle-Survives-Rick-Story-Onslaught-Grabs-Split-Decision-52749 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-160-Prelims-Mike-Pyle-Survives-Rick-Story-Onslaught-Grabs-Split-Decision-52749 Rick Story was perhaps one punch away from stopping Mike Pyle, but his inability to finish the job came back to haunt him.]]> UFC 160 Prelims: Mike Pyle Survives Rick Story Onslaught, Grabs Split Decision
Rick Story was perhaps one punch away from stopping Mike Pyle, but his inability to finish the job came back to haunt him.]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 19:07:12 -0700 Sherdog News news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Weighin-Video-UFC-160-52725 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Weighin-Video-UFC-160-52725 UFC 160 weighin video can be viewed following the jump.]]> Weigh-in Video: UFC 160
Friday's UFC 160 weighin video can be viewed following the jump.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 23:28:12 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Transgender-Fighter-Fallon-Fox-Strikeforce-Veteran-Mike-Kyle-Victorious-at-CFA-11-52745 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Transgender-Fighter-Fallon-Fox-Strikeforce-Veteran-Mike-Kyle-Victorious-at-CFA-11-52745 Fallon Fox improved her professional record to a perfect 3-0, as she submitted Allanna Jones with a third-round shin choke and advanced to the Championship Fighting Alliance women’s featherweight tournament at CFA 11 on Friday at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Fla.]]> Transgender Fighter Fallon Fox, Strikeforce Veteran Mike Kyle Victorious at CFA 11
Transgender fighter Fallon Fox improved her professional record to a perfect 3-0, as she submitted Allanna Jones with a third-round shin choke and advanced to the Championship Fighting Alliance women’s featherweight tournament at CFA 11 on Friday at the BankUnited Center in Coral Gables, Fla.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:43:12 -0700 Sherdog News bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Champion-Cain-Velasquez-Challenger-Antonio-Silva-on-Weight-for-UFC-160-Headliner-52727 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Champion-Cain-Velasquez-Challenger-Antonio-Silva-on-Weight-for-UFC-160-Headliner-52727 Antonio Silva does not have fond memories of his first encounter with Cain Velasquez, a brief but bloody affair that resulted in his being stopped by gruesome ground-and-pound at UFC 146. Nearly a year to the day later, “Bigfoot” has a chance to erase them.]]> Champion Cain Velasquez, Challenger Antonio Silva on Weight for UFC 160 Headliner
Antonio Silva does not have fond memories of his first encounter with Cain Velasquez, a brief but bloody affair that resulted in his being stopped by gruesome ground-and-pound at UFC 146. Nearly a year to the day later, “Bigfoot” has a chance to erase them.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:12 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mark-Hunt-on-UFC-160-Clash-with-Junior-Dos-Santos-Im-Here-Until-the-End-52747 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mark-Hunt-on-UFC-160-Clash-with-Junior-Dos-Santos-Im-Here-Until-the-End-52747 Mark Hunt is a man who has seen his ups and downs during more than two decades of fighting.]]> Mark Hunt on UFC 160 Clash with Junior Dos Santos: I’m Here Until the End
Mark Hunt is a man who has seen his ups and downs during more than two decades of fighting.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:16 -0700 Sherdog News news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Video-UFC-160-PostFight-Press-Conference-52743 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Video-UFC-160-PostFight-Press-Conference-52743 UFC 160 address the press at the post-fight press conference.]]> Video: UFC 160 Post-Fight Press Conference
Watch Dana White and the athletes of UFC 160 address the press at the post-fight press conference.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:27:57 -0700 Sherdog News malonso@sherdog.com (Marcelo Alonso) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Minotauro-Defends-Belfort-in-TRT-Matter-Suggests-Strategies-for-Dos-Santos-Silva-52735 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Minotauro-Defends-Belfort-in-TRT-Matter-Suggests-Strategies-for-Dos-Santos-Silva-52735 Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira impressed.]]> ‘Minotauro’ Defends Belfort in TRT Matter, Suggests Strategies for Dos Santos, Silva
Color Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira impressed.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 08:08:14 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Josh-Barnett-on-UFC-Return-No-Heavyweight-is-Safe-52717 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Josh-Barnett-on-UFC-Return-No-Heavyweight-is-Safe-52717 Josh Barnett has a message for the UFC heavyweight division.]]> Josh Barnett on UFC Return: No Heavyweight is Safe
Josh Barnett has a message for the UFC heavyweight division.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:06 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Renan-Barao-Vows-to-Return-Even-Stronger-After-UFC-161-Injury-Withdrawal-52715 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Renan-Barao-Vows-to-Return-Even-Stronger-After-UFC-161-Injury-Withdrawal-52715 UFC 161 main event, the interim bantamweight champion took to Twitter to reassure fans that he will return action as soon as his foot injury is fully healed.]]> Renan Barao Vows to Return Even Stronger After UFC 161 Injury Withdrawal
Shortly following his withdrawal from the UFC 161 main event, the interim bantamweight champion took to Twitter to reassure fans that he will return action as soon as his foot injury is fully healed.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 12:24:55 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Former-Worlds-Strongest-Man-Mariusz-Pudzianowski-Meets-Sean-McCorkle-at-KSW-23-52713 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Former-Worlds-Strongest-Man-Mariusz-Pudzianowski-Meets-Sean-McCorkle-at-KSW-23-52713 KSW 23, as promotion officials revealed Thursday that the former strongman will lock horns with UFC veteran Sean McCorkle at the June 8 event.]]> Former World’s Strongest Man Mariusz Pudzianowski Meets Sean McCorkle at KSW 23
Mariusz Pudzianowski now has an opponent for KSW 23, as promotion officials revealed Thursday that the former strongman will lock horns with UFC veteran Sean McCorkle at the June 8 event.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:03:19 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Onetime-UFC-Champ-Matt-Serra-Walking-Away-from-MMA-But-Wants-Final-Fight-at-MSG-52699 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Onetime-UFC-Champ-Matt-Serra-Walking-Away-from-MMA-But-Wants-Final-Fight-at-MSG-52699 Matt Serra may not want to use the word “retired,” but odds are nevertheless good that the welterweight veteran has hung up his gloves.]]> Onetime UFC Champ Matt Serra ‘Walking Away’ from MMA, But Wants Final Fight at MSG
Matt Serra may not want to use the word “retired,” but odds are nevertheless good that the welterweight veteran has hung up his gloves.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:36:15 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alistair-OvereemTravis-Browne-Booked-for-Inaugural-UFC-on-Fox-Sports-1-Event-52697 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alistair-OvereemTravis-Browne-Booked-for-Inaugural-UFC-on-Fox-Sports-1-Event-52697 Alistair Overeem will return to the cage when the UFC debuts on Fox Sports 1, as “The Demolition Man” will square off with once-beaten Hawaiian Travis Browne on Aug. 17.]]> Alistair Overeem-Travis Browne Booked for Inaugural UFC on Fox Sports 1 Event
Popular heavyweight Alistair Overeem will return to the cage when the UFC debuts on Fox Sports 1, as “The Demolition Man” will square off with once-beaten Hawaiian Travis Browne on Aug. 17.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 14:07:09 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Signs-Brits-Paul-Sass-Rob-Sinclair-Martin-Stapleton-52693 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Signs-Brits-Paul-Sass-Rob-Sinclair-Martin-Stapleton-52693 Bellator has added a trio of English talents to its roster, signing Paul Sass, Rob Sinclair and Martin Stapleton to long-term deals.]]> Bellator Signs Brits Paul Sass, Rob Sinclair, Martin Stapleton
Bellator has added a trio of English talents to its roster, signing Paul Sass, Rob Sinclair and Martin Stapleton to long-term deals.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 11:34:45 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-MMA-Fighter-Friend-of-Suspected-Boston-Marathon-Bomber-Killed-in-Orlando-52691 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-MMA-Fighter-Friend-of-Suspected-Boston-Marathon-Bomber-Killed-in-Orlando-52691 Ibragim Todashev, an alleged friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was shot and killed early Wednesday.]]> Report: MMA Fighter, Friend of Suspected Boston Marathon Bomber, Killed in Orlando
Professional mixed martial artist Ibragim Todashev, an alleged friend of accused Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, was shot and killed early Wednesday.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 10:08:46 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Former-Heavyweight-Champion-Josh-Barnett-Returns-to-UFC-52675 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Former-Heavyweight-Champion-Josh-Barnett-Returns-to-UFC-52675 Josh Barnett’s return to the UFC is imminent.]]> Former Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett Returns to UFC
Josh Barnett’s return to the UFC is imminent.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 22:27:40 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Roy-NelsonStipe-Miocic-Heavyweight-Matchup-Added-to-UFC-161-Bill-52673 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Roy-NelsonStipe-Miocic-Heavyweight-Matchup-Added-to-UFC-161-Bill-52673 Roy Nelson and Stipe Miocic will lock horns in a heavyweight confrontation at UFC 161, promotion officials announced Tuesday.]]> Roy Nelson-Stipe Miocic Heavyweight Matchup Added to UFC 161 Bill
Roy Nelson and Stipe Miocic will lock horns in a heavyweight confrontation at UFC 161, promotion officials announced Tuesday.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 22:24:59 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Source-UFC-on-FX-8-Draws-13-Million-Viewers-on-Saturday-Night-52669 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Source-UFC-on-FX-8-Draws-13-Million-Viewers-on-Saturday-Night-52669 UFC on FX 8 main-card broadcast drew 1.3 million observers Saturday night on the Fox-owned cable network.]]> Source: UFC on FX 8 Draws 1.3 Million Viewers on Saturday Night
The UFC on FX 8 main-card broadcast drew 1.3 million observers Saturday night on the Fox-owned cable network.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 16:34:56 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Renan-Barao-Officially-Out-of-UFC-161-HendersonEvans-Named-New-Main-Event-52665 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Renan-Barao-Officially-Out-of-UFC-161-HendersonEvans-Named-New-Main-Event-52665 Renan Barao has officially withdrawn from the main event of UFC 161 due to injury.]]> Renan Barao Officially Out of UFC 161; Henderson-Evans Named New Main Event
UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao has officially withdrawn from the main event of UFC 161 due to injury.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 13:23:13 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ben-AskrenAndrey-Koreshkov-Welterweight-Title-Fight-Set-for-Bellator-97-52663 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Ben-AskrenAndrey-Koreshkov-Welterweight-Title-Fight-Set-for-Bellator-97-52663 Ben Askren will defend his Bellator MMA welterweight title on July 31, when “Funky” puts his title on the line against Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 97.]]> Ben Askren-Andrey Koreshkov Welterweight Title Fight Set for Bellator 97
Ben Askren will defend his Bellator MMA welterweight title on July 31, when “Funky” puts his title on the line against Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 97.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 12:46:20 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ABC-Medical-Committee-to-Discuss-WADAs-Increased-Marijuana-Threshold-52659 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ABC-Medical-Committee-to-Discuss-WADAs-Increased-Marijuana-Threshold-52659 ABC Medical Committee to Discuss WADA’s Increased Marijuana Threshold
The Association of Boxing Commissions will soon examine and consider the World Anti-Doping Agency’s new marijuana threshold.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:15 -0700 Sherdog News (Sherdog.com Staff) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/KJ-Noons-Respects-Donald-Cerrone-But-Isnt-Sure-Hell-Stay-Standing-at-UFC-160-52643 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/KJ-Noons-Respects-Donald-Cerrone-But-Isnt-Sure-Hell-Stay-Standing-at-UFC-160-52643 K.J. Noons to let him know he’d be fighting Donald Cerrone in his promotional debut at UFC 160, the Strikeforce veteran immediately liked the matchup.]]> K.J. Noons Respects Donald Cerrone, But Isn’t Sure He’ll Stay Standing at UFC 160
When the UFC called K.J. Noons to let him know he’d be fighting Donald Cerrone in his promotional debut at UFC 160, the Strikeforce veteran immediately liked the matchup.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 06:07:52 -0700 Sherdog News (Sherdog.com Staff) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Justin-Kingsley-Who-Wrote-Way-of-the-Fight-with-GSP-Discusses-the-Champ-52629 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Justin-Kingsley-Who-Wrote-Way-of-the-Fight-with-GSP-Discusses-the-Champ-52629 Georges St. Pierre’s story.]]> Justin Kingsley, Who Wrote ‘Way of the Fight’ with GSP, Discusses the Champ
Justin Kingsley wanted to find the best way to tell Georges St. Pierre’s story.]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 05:52:50 -0700 Sherdog News tcritchfield@sherdog.com (Tristen Critchfield) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mark-Hunt-Receives-Visa-Cleared-to-Meet-Junior-dos-Santos-in-UFC-160-CoHeadliner-52621 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mark-Hunt-Receives-Visa-Cleared-to-Meet-Junior-dos-Santos-in-UFC-160-CoHeadliner-52621 Mark Hunt appears to have alleviated the concerns of UFC brass and fans alike.]]> Mark Hunt Receives Visa, Cleared to Meet Junior dos Santos in UFC 160 Co-Headliner
With one short tweet, Mark Hunt appears to have alleviated the concerns of UFC brass and fans alike.]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 15:04:41 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Vitor-Belfort-I-Made-A-Promise-to-UFC-Family-to-Finish-My-Career-Strong-52617 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Vitor-Belfort-I-Made-A-Promise-to-UFC-Family-to-Finish-My-Career-Strong-52617 Vitor Belfort has been on a roll of late.]]> Vitor Belfort: I Made A Promise to UFC, Family to Finish My Career Strong
Few could deny that Vitor Belfort has been on a roll of late.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 22:20:40 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-UFC-161-Headliner-in-Jeopardy-due-to-Renan-Barao-Foot-Injury-52613 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-UFC-161-Headliner-in-Jeopardy-due-to-Renan-Barao-Foot-Injury-52613 Renan Barao has reportedly suffered a foot injury that may prevent him from defending his title next month at UFC 161.]]> Report: UFC 161 Headliner in Jeopardy due to Renan Barao Foot Injury
UFC interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao has reportedly suffered a foot injury that may prevent him from defending his title next month at UFC 161.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 21:41:03 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-FX-8-Bonuses-Vitor-Belfort-Jacare-Lucas-Martins-Jeremy-Larsen-Pocket-3650K-52607 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-FX-8-Bonuses-Vitor-Belfort-Jacare-Lucas-Martins-Jeremy-Larsen-Pocket-3650K-52607 UFC on FX 8, as Vitor Belfort, Ronaldo Souza, Lucas Martins and Jeremy Larsen each pocketed an extra $50,000.]]> UFC on FX 8 Bonuses: Vitor Belfort, ‘Jacare,’ Lucas Martins, Jeremy Larsen Pocket $50K
Four fighters were awarded post-fight bonuses Saturday night at UFC on FX 8, as Vitor Belfort, Ronaldo Souza, Lucas Martins and Jeremy Larsen each pocketed an extra $50,000.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 20:30:53 -0700 Sherdog News bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Spectacular-Vitor-Belfort-Heel-Kick-Dismisses-Luke-Rockhold-in-UFC-on-FX-8-Main-Event-52603 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Spectacular-Vitor-Belfort-Heel-Kick-Dismisses-Luke-Rockhold-in-UFC-on-FX-8-Main-Event-52603 Vitor Belfort’s contribution to the “Knockout of the Year” pool for 2013.]]> Spectacular Vitor Belfort Heel Kick Dismisses Luke Rockhold in UFC on FX 8 Main Event
Consider this Vitor Belfort’s contribution to the “Knockout of the Year” pool for 2013.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 20:10:12 -0700 Sherdog News news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-FX-8-Results-Belfort-vs-Rockhold-PlaybyPlay-Updates-52585 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-FX-8-Results-Belfort-vs-Rockhold-PlaybyPlay-Updates-52585 UFC on FX 8, which is headlined by Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold.]]> UFC on FX 8 Results: ‘Belfort vs. Rockhold’ Play-by-Play & Updates
Sherdog.com will report from Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil, with play-by-play and live results of UFC on FX 8, which is headlined by Vitor Belfort vs. Luke Rockhold.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 19:10:12 -0700 Sherdog News bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-FX-8-Prelims-Surging-Nik-Lentz-Grinds-Out-Decision-Over-Hacran-Dias-52601 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-FX-8-Prelims-Surging-Nik-Lentz-Grinds-Out-Decision-Over-Hacran-Dias-52601 Nik Lentz.]]> UFC on FX 8 Prelims: Surging Nik Lentz Grinds Out Decision Over Hacran Dias
The beat goes on for Nik Lentz.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 18:03:12 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Inks-UFC-Vet-Matt-Riddle-after-Legacy-FC-Contract-Buyout-52599 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Inks-UFC-Vet-Matt-Riddle-after-Legacy-FC-Contract-Buyout-52599 UFC veteran Matt Riddle is now a member of the Bellator roster after the Viacom-owned promotion bought out the fighter’s Legacy Fighting Championship contract.]]> Bellator Inks UFC Vet Matt Riddle after Legacy FC Contract Buyout
UFC veteran Matt Riddle is now a member of the Bellator roster after the Viacom-owned promotion bought out the fighter’s Legacy Fighting Championship contract.]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 11:34:53 -0700 Sherdog News news@sherdog.com (news@sherdog.com) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Weighin-Video-UFC-on-FX-8-52559 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Weighin-Video-UFC-on-FX-8-52559 UFC on FX 8 weigh-in video can be watched following the jump.]]> Weigh-in Video: UFC on FX 8
Friday's UFC on FX 8 weigh-in video can be watched following the jump.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 23:39:12 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-ExUFC-Talent-Paul-Kelly-Convicted-of-Heroin-Trafficking-in-England-52581 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-ExUFC-Talent-Paul-Kelly-Convicted-of-Heroin-Trafficking-in-England-52581 UFC competitor Paul Kelly has been convicted on heroin trafficking charges in his home country of England, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo.]]> Report: Ex-UFC Talent Paul Kelly Convicted of Heroin Trafficking in England
Former UFC competitor Paul Kelly has been convicted on heroin trafficking charges in his home country of England, according to a report from the Liverpool Echo.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 18:16:12 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Suspends-Nate-Diaz-90-Days-Fines-Lightweight-3620000-for-Violating-Code-of-Conduct-52579 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Suspends-Nate-Diaz-90-Days-Fines-Lightweight-3620000-for-Violating-Code-of-Conduct-52579 Ultimate Fighting Championship has suspended and fined Nate Diaz for his use of language in a recent tweet.]]> UFC Suspends Nate Diaz 90 Days, Fines Lightweight $20,000 for Violating Code of Conduct
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has suspended and fined Nate Diaz for his use of language in a recent tweet.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 17:48:24 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bigfoot-Silva-on-UFC-160-Rematch-with-Cain-Velasquez-Nobody-Is-Invincible-52573 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bigfoot-Silva-on-UFC-160-Rematch-with-Cain-Velasquez-Nobody-Is-Invincible-52573 Antonio Silva enters the Octagon next Saturday for his rematch with Cain Velasquez at UFC 160, he will do so as a heavy underdog.]]> ‘Bigfoot’ Silva on UFC 160 Rematch with Cain Velasquez: ‘Nobody Is Invincible’
When Antonio Silva enters the Octagon next Saturday for his rematch with Cain Velasquez at UFC 160, he will do so as a heavy underdog.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:44 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/World-AntiDoping-Agency-Raises-Cannabis-Threshold-for-Athletes-52571 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/World-AntiDoping-Agency-Raises-Cannabis-Threshold-for-Athletes-52571 World Anti-Doping Agency Raises Cannabis Threshold for Athletes
The World Anti-Doping Agency has increased the threshold required for an athlete to test positive for cannabis use.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:52:51 -0700 Sherdog News bknapp@sherdog.com (Brian Knapp) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Vitor-Belfort-Luke-Rockhold-Cleared-for-UFC-on-FX-8-Main-Event-in-Brazil-52561 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Vitor-Belfort-Luke-Rockhold-Cleared-for-UFC-on-FX-8-Main-Event-in-Brazil-52561 Luke Rockhold was 12 years old when Vitor Belfort made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on Feb. 7, 1997. Soon, the former Strikeforce middleweight champion will find himself standing across the Octagon from “The Phenom.”]]> Vitor Belfort, Luke Rockhold Cleared for UFC on FX 8 Main Event in Brazil
Luke Rockhold was 12 years old when Vitor Belfort made his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on Feb. 7, 1997. Soon, the former Strikeforce middleweight champion will find himself standing across the Octagon from “The Phenom.”]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:12 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jimmy-Flick-Out-at-Legacy-FC-20-Antonio-Banuelos-Now-Meets-Alptekin-Ozkilic-52553 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jimmy-Flick-Out-at-Legacy-FC-20-Antonio-Banuelos-Now-Meets-Alptekin-Ozkilic-52553 Jimmy Flick has withdrawn from a flyweight showdown with Alptekin Ozkilic at Legacy Fighting Championship 20.]]> Jimmy Flick Out at Legacy FC 20; Antonio Banuelos Now Meets Alptekin Ozkilic
Once-beaten prospect Jimmy Flick has withdrawn from a flyweight showdown with Alptekin Ozkilic at Legacy Fighting Championship 20.]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:03:56 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Suspends-Nate-Diaz-for-Posting-Controversial-Tweet-52547 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Suspends-Nate-Diaz-for-Posting-Controversial-Tweet-52547 Ultimate Fighting Championshiphas suspended Nate Diaz indefinitely for posting a controversial tweet on Thursday.]]> UFC Suspends Nate Diaz for Posting Controversial Tweet
The Ultimate Fighting Championshiphas suspended Nate Diaz indefinitely for posting a controversial tweet on Thursday.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 18:36:36 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Velasquez-on-UFC-160-Rematch-with-Bigfoot-Silva-Its-a-Whole-New-Fight-52539 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Velasquez-on-UFC-160-Rematch-with-Bigfoot-Silva-Its-a-Whole-New-Fight-52539 UFC history last year, but that does not mean the UFC heavyweight champion is overlooking the massive Brazilian in their rematch.]]> Velasquez on UFC 160 Rematch with ‘Bigfoot’ Silva: It’s a Whole New Fight
Cain Velasquez may have handed Antonio Silva one of the bloodiest defeats in UFC history last year, but that does not mean the UFC heavyweight champion is overlooking the massive Brazilian in their rematch.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:54 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Brandon-Vera-Returns-to-Heavyweight-for-UFC-164-Clash-with-Ben-Rothwell-52535 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Brandon-Vera-Returns-to-Heavyweight-for-UFC-164-Clash-with-Ben-Rothwell-52535 Brandon Vera will compete at heavyweight for the first time in five years when “The Truth” locks horns with Ben Rothwell at 164 .

]]> Brandon Vera Returns to Heavyweight for UFC 164 Clash with Ben Rothwell
Brandon Vera will compete at heavyweight for the first time in five years when “The Truth” locks horns with Ben Rothwell at 164 .

]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 09:45:27 -0700 Sherdog News (Sherdog.com Staff) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/For-Leonard-Garcia-UFC-Losses-Always-Hurt-But-Bonuses-Helped-52531 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/For-Leonard-Garcia-UFC-Losses-Always-Hurt-But-Bonuses-Helped-52531 Cody McKenzie at UFC 159 for his fifth loss in a row, Leonard Garcia knew the UFC was going to cut him.]]> For Leonard Garcia, UFC Losses Always Hurt But Bonuses Helped
After dropping a unanimous decision to Cody McKenzie at UFC 159 for his fifth loss in a row, Leonard Garcia knew the UFC was going to cut him.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 07:36:56 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/GruetzemacherSanders-BeebeMurphy-Added-to-WSOF-3-Prelims-on-June-14-52525 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/GruetzemacherSanders-BeebeMurphy-Added-to-WSOF-3-Prelims-on-June-14-52525 Chris Gruetzemacher faces Jerrod Sanders at featherweight while Carson Beebe locks horns with Joe Murphy at bantamweight.]]> Gruetzemacher-Sanders, Beebe-Murphy Added to WSOF 3 Prelims on June 14
Two new preliminary bouts have been added to the World Series of Fighting’s upcoming show, as Chris Gruetzemacher faces Jerrod Sanders at featherweight while Carson Beebe locks horns with Joe Murphy at bantamweight.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 17:27:24 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-South-Florida-Mayors-to-Fight-in-Charity-MMA-Bout-52523 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-South-Florida-Mayors-to-Fight-in-Charity-MMA-Bout-52523 Report: South Florida Mayors to Fight in Charity MMA Bout
Two South Florida mayors plan to square off in a mixed martial arts bout to benefit charity, according to a report from the Miami Herald.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 12:42:27 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Heavyweights-Hale-Minakov-Sparks-Spartan-Join-Bellators-Summer-Tourney-on-June-19-52521 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Heavyweights-Hale-Minakov-Sparks-Spartan-Join-Bellators-Summer-Tourney-on-June-19-52521 Richard Hale, Vinicius Kappke de Queiroz, Vitaly Minakov and Ron Sparks.]]> Heavyweights Hale, Minakov, Sparks, ‘Spartan’ Join Bellator’s Summer Tourney on June 19
Bellator’s upcoming four-man heavyweight tournament will begin June 19 and will feature Richard Hale, Vinicius Kappke de Queiroz, Vitaly Minakov and Ron Sparks.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:37:36 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dana-White-Bryan-Caraway-to-Receive-Pat-Healys-UFC-159-Submission-Bonus-52519 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dana-White-Bryan-Caraway-to-Receive-Pat-Healys-UFC-159-Submission-Bonus-52519 Pat Healy’s positive marijuana test will take a heavy toll on the fighter’s pocketbook.]]> Dana White: Bryan Caraway to Receive Pat Healy’s UFC 159 Submission Bonus
It appears Pat Healy’s positive marijuana test will take a heavy toll on the fighter’s pocketbook.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:32:43 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jorge-Masvidal-Replaces-Reza-Madadi-Meets-Michael-Chiesa-at-UFC-on-Fox-8-in-Seattle-52517 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jorge-Masvidal-Replaces-Reza-Madadi-Meets-Michael-Chiesa-at-UFC-on-Fox-8-in-Seattle-52517 Reza Madadi from facing Michael Chiesa at UFC on Fox 8, according to a report from “UFC Tonight.”]]> Jorge Masvidal Replaces Reza Madadi, Meets Michael Chiesa at UFC on Fox 8 in Seattle
Visa issues will prevent Reza Madadi from facing Michael Chiesa at UFC on Fox 8, according to a report from “UFC Tonight.”]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:16:25 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/WSOF-Middleweight-Title-Tourney-Features-JT-Money-Mutapcic-Villefort-Branch-52515 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/WSOF-Middleweight-Title-Tourney-Features-JT-Money-Mutapcic-Villefort-Branch-52515 Jesse Taylor, Elvis Mutapcic, David Branch and Danillo Villefort.]]> WSOF Middleweight Title Tourney Features ‘JT Money,’ Mutapcic, Villefort, Branch
The World Series of Fighting will crown its inaugural middleweight champion through a four-man tournament featuring Jesse Taylor, Elvis Mutapcic, David Branch and Danillo Villefort.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:12:10 -0700 Sherdog News mwhitman@sherdog.com (Mike Whitman) http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Missouri-Commission-Changes-Jessamyn-Dukes-Loss-at-Invicta-FC-5-to-NoContest-52513 http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Missouri-Commission-Changes-Jessamyn-Dukes-Loss-at-Invicta-FC-5-to-NoContest-52513 Jessamyn Duke’s professional fight record is once again unblemished after the Missouri Office of Athletics changed her loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5 to a no-contest.]]> Missouri Commission Changes Jessamyn Duke’s Loss at Invicta FC 5 to No-Contest
Jessamyn Duke’s professional fight record is once again unblemished after the Missouri Office of Athletics changed her loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5 to a no-contest.]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:03:40 -0700 Sherdog News