In a year during which the featherweight division has played a pivotal role, perhaps it is fitting that the division's hottest prospect will close out 2009 as its top-ranked competitor. ... Read More
A month full of MMA is already stirring movement in Sherdog’s rankings. Check out the latest update as we move into the second half of a very busy November. ... Read More
Mamed Khalidov stopped Jorge Santiago with punches at Sengoku “Eleventh Battle.” Daniel Herbertson was ringside at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo to photograph the event for Sherdog.com. ... Read More
TOKYO -- EliteXC veteran Mamed Khalidov stopped middleweight champion Jorge Santiago on first-round strikes in a non-title bout at Sengoku “Eleventh Battle” on Saturday at Ryogoku Kokugikan ... Read More
The Sengoku period in Japanese history was marked by social evolution, political drama straight out of “The West Wing” and more military conflict than a game of “Risk.” ... Read More
While UFC 104 was marked by main event controversy, up-and-comer Cain Velasquez left little doubt about his status as an elite heavyweight prospect. ... Read More
Neither bout was much of a secret, but World Victory Road added two matchups to Sengoku “Eleventh Battle” on Nov. 7 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo ... Read More
The Dream promotion crowned new lightweight and featherweight champions this week, capping an Oct. 6 fight card from Yokohama that drew passionate crowd response and encouraging television ratings. ... Read More
Sengoku’s featherweight and lightweight champions will put their crowns on the line on Dec. 31. However, the right to vie for those titles will be up for grabs next month. ... Read More
On a night in which the Ultimate Fighting Championship went head-to-head with one of boxing’s biggest stars, one of the most feared punchers in mixed martial arts returned to form. ... Read More