Boxing: 10 Historically Underrated Fighters
The Sweet Science is populated by a number of competitors whose
considerable gifts often went overlooked, from Vernon Forrest to
Pernell Whitaker.
Boxing: 10 Historically Overrated Fighters
The Sweet Science is littered by a number of competitors whose
considerable hype did not match reality, from Zab Judah to Rocky
Marciano.
Sherdog Prospect Watch: Matthew Lopez
The undefeated bantamweight will bring his talents to the Octagon
on July 13, when he faces Rani Yahya at a UFC Fight Night event in
South Dakota.
Boxing: A Thin Line Between Joy and Sorrow
The restoration to health of Tom Casino and the death of Jack
Obermayer created complex and conflicting emotions for those in the
boxing world.
The 2016 MMA National Olympic Teams: Canada
There is no doubt that Canada has a strong MMA legacy that belies
the country’s pacifist profile and the fact that its population
pales in comparison to the likes of the United States, Brazil and
Russia. But,...
Opinion: Money On Our Mind
We’re in the calm before the storm now. With all due respect to
Bellator
157, which felt very much like a good Division II team compared
to the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s D-I, the time between the
last UFC event...
Postal Connections: No Exact Change
In his weekly mailbag, Sherdog.com Executive Editor Greg Savage
fields questions on the future of UFC President Dana White and the
potential return of...
‘TUF 23’ Recap: Episode 10
After highlights from last week and a few snippets of Team Claudia
training, Episode 10 essentially starts with Cory
Hendricks still working...
Opinion: UFC Should Still Pursue Fedor Emelianenko
The man who is widely considered one of the greatest -- if not the
greatest -- mixed martial artists in the history of the sport was
inching closer to finally making his...
Postal Connections: The Looming Sale
In his weekly mailbag, Sherdog.com Executive Editor Greg Savage
fields questions on Zuffa’s UFC price tag reportedly being met, the
Ali Act...
Sherdog’s Top 10: Best MMA Fights of All-Time
The debate never ceases, and with each passing event, the potential
for one of the greatest fights of all-time continues to threaten...
‘TUF 23’ Recap: Episode 9
After highlights from last week’s episode and some brief footage of
the two teams training, Cory
Hendricks walks gingerly into the gym and he...
Boxing: The Arrival of Vasyl Lomachenko
The arrival of Vasyl Lomachenko came in a dazzling display of art
and violence when the Ukrainian boxer demolished the usually
durable Rocky Martinez.
The Bottom Line: Rory MacDonald’s Path Back
With the passing of the legendary Muhammad Ali, there was much
discussion about the latter stages of his life when Parkinson’s
disease took...
Boxing: The Plight of the Action Fighter
Those who can leaven their natural brawling style with elements of
actual ring skill can gain admittance into the International Boxing
Hall of...
The Hit List: Quickest Knockouts in UFC History
They elicit a visceral reaction from an audience like nothing else
in combat sports. Quick knockouts are a staple of the Ultimate
Fighting Championship and date back to...
Opinion: Exploring the UFC 199 Narratives
There’s something refreshing about the fact that a fight card can
still stand out on its merits of fighting more than anything else,
especially given the various change-ups...
Thoughts & Shots From UFC 199
Let’s start off with the good:
UFC 199 was one of the best fight cards I’ve seen in my 17-plus
years of covering this sport. Surely, it is...
UFC 199 By The Numbers
It took 26 professional bouts for Michael
Bisping to receive his first title shot. It took him 3:36 to
become the UFC’s eighth middleweight...
‘TUF 23’ Recap: Episode 7
This week’s episode of “The Ultimate Fighter” begins with
controversy spilling over from last week, when coach Joanna
Jedrzejczyk said that her fighter, Jamie Moyle,
would have an easy time against...
