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Apr 30, 2017

Stories from the Road: Shonie Carter One of the most colorful characters in mixed martial arts history, “Mr. International” has a wealth of experiences upon which to reflect.

Joseph Santoliquito

Apr 29, 2017

Right-Hand Men: Dewey Cooper At Robert Follis’ side, the Xtreme Couture striking coach has overseen the development of fighters like Raquel Pa'aluhi, Kevin Lee and Noad Lahat.

Robert Horne

Apr 29, 2017

Opinion: The Anniversary of a Terminal, Beastly Sickness Fifteen years ago today -- April 28, 2002 to be exact – MMA caught a nasty virus. Today, most of its symptoms are dormant, but that destructive DNA still resides inside the host. This was the day of...

Apr 28, 2017

Sherdog’s Top 10: MMA-Connected Movies The sport’s world-class athletes, sold-out commitment, cutting-edge technique and breathtaking human drama make it a natural fit for Hollywood.

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Apr 27, 2017

‘TUF 25’ Recap: Episode 2 Episode 2 begins with coaches Cody Garbrandt and T.J. Dillashaw in each other’s faces during last week’s fight announcement for Eddie Gordon and...

Apr 26, 2017

New York State of Mind James Gallagher will put his undefeated record on the line when the 20-year-old prospect faces Chinzo Machida at Bellator 180 on June 24 at...

Apr 26, 2017

Sherdog Boxing Giveaway: Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez & Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Signed Glove! Enter for the opportunity to win a glove signed by Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., courtesy of our friends at HBO Boxing....

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Apr 25, 2017

MMA’s Greats of the States | Texas: Evan Tanner The former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder compiled a 32-8 career mark that included wins over Robbie Lawler, David Terrell and...

Apr 25, 2017

The Bottom Line: Cold Realities If the UFC fails to generate interest in Cody Garbrandt-T.J. Dillashaw through “The Ultimate Fighter,” it may be forced to rethink a...

Apr 25, 2017

Beating the Odds: UFC Fight Night ‘Swanson vs. Lobov’ Flyweight prospect Brandon Moreno upset Dustin Ortiz on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, choking him unconscious in the second round.

Apr 24, 2017

By the Numbers: UFC Fight Night 108 In a peculiar main event against an opponent with nothing to lose, Cub Swanson maintained his focus.

Apr 23, 2017

The Walkmen: UFC Fight Night ‘Swanson vs. Lobov’ The musical stylings of The Beatles, Motley Crue, Eric Church, Lorde and Johnny Cash all rang out on Saturday, as the Ultimate Fighting...

Apr 23, 2017

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night ‘Swanson vs. Lobov’ Artem Lobov had the desire but not the means with which to bring it to fruition.

Apr 22, 2017

Sunday Morning UFC Coffee: Who Won The Fight Last Night? Are you wondering who won the fight last night? Sherdog.com has you covered.

Apr 22, 2017

UFC Nashville Slideshow Quick images from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 108 “Swanson vs. Lobov” card:

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Apr 22, 2017

Bellator 178 ‘Straus vs. Freire 4’ Pictures Patricio “Pitbull” Freire put a cap on his rivalry with Daniel Straus at Bellator 178 in Uncasville, Connecticut, using his patented guillotine to regain the...

Apr 22, 2017

Saturday Morning UFC Coffee: Who Is Fighting Tonight? For those of you wondering “Who is fighting tonight?” and “What time is the fight tonight?” in relation to the latest Ultimate Fighting...

Apr 22, 2017

Bellator 178 Slideshow Quick images from Friday's Bellator 178 card:

Apr 21, 2017

Bellator 178 ‘Straus vs. Freire 4’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of Bellator 178 “Straus vs. Freire 4” kicks off Friday at 6:45 p.m. ET from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville,...

Apr 21, 2017

One Championship 'Kings of Destiny' Pictures Quick images from Friday's Kings of Destiny card:

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Apr 21, 2017

UFC Fight Night 108 Face-Off Pictures Quick images from Friday's UFC weigh-ins.

TJ De Santis

Apr 21, 2017

Opinion: Miguel Torres Was a Builder, Not a Bridge I thought I would be writing about the death of the World Series of Fighting in this space, its forthcoming “Professional Fighters League” rebirth notwithstanding. Instead, with the retirement of former...

Apr 21, 2017

Picking & Grinning: UFC Fight Night ‘Swanson vs. Lobov’ Cub Swanson will have a difficult time surpassing his latest performance.

Apr 21, 2017

Bellator 178 Weigh-in Pictures Quick images from Thursday's Bellator 178 weigh-ins

Apr 20, 2017

Preview: UFC Fight Night ‘Swanson vs. Lobov’ Cub Swanson takes on Artem Lobov in a puzzling Ultimate Fighting Championship main event on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.

Connor Ruebusch

Apr 20, 2017

‘TUF 25’ Recap: Episode 1 After a lengthy and dramatic intro, Season 25 of “The Ultimate Fighter” officially begins with all of this season’s talent strolling into the...

Apr 19, 2017

Sherdog’s Top 10: Most Prolific Submission Fighters in UFC History Since the day the Ultimate Fighting Championship was born into existence, the threat of armbars, chokes and leg locks has had an undeniable...

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Apr 19, 2017

Dana White: Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather ‘Probably Going to Happen’ Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White talks about Rose Namajunas, Demetrious Johnson and Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr..

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Apr 19, 2017

Eduard Folayang: A Product of Perseverance The One Championship lightweight titleholder was one of nine children born to Peter and Mercedes Folayang. Five of his siblings died from...

Joseph Santoliquito

Apr 19, 2017

Pictures: Jessica Andrade Trains for Joanna Jedrzejczyk Jessica Andrade allowed access to her UFC 211 training camp, where she'll face Joanna Jedrzejczyk for the promotion's 115-pound title.

Joao Baptista

Apr 18, 2017

One Championship ‘Kings of Destiny’ Press Conference Eduard Folayang and Ev Ting stood face-to-face Tuesday at the One Championship “Kings of Destiny” pre-fight press conference.

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Apr 18, 2017

The Bottom Line: Best Ever? Prove It, ‘Mighty Mouse’ If Demetrious Johnson is serious about his stated goals, it is about time for him to quit playing hard-to-get with the Ultimate Fighting...

Apr 18, 2017

Artem Lobov’s Mystical Connections The SBG Ireland rep has reaped the benefits of having Conor McGregor as a teammate while preparing for the most important fight of his career.

Apr 18, 2017

What to Watch For: Bellator 178 Daniel Straus and Patricio Freire on Friday will meet for a fourth time, as the fate of the Bellator MMA featherweight championship hangs in the...

Apr 18, 2017

The Hit List: Undefeated Fighters in the UFC Joanna Jedrzejczyk will risk more than her women’s strawweight championship when she faces Jessica Andrade at UFC 211 on May 13.

Apr 17, 2017

Beating the Odds: UFC on Fox 24 Fast-rising middleweight contender Robert Whittaker cut down Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri, and did so as an...

Apr 17, 2017

Opinion: The Paradox of Perfection Demetrious Johnson never fights to the level of his opponent. Instead, he simply outclasses everyone without discrimination, writes Eric Stinton.

Eric Stinton

Apr 17, 2017

Matches to Make After UFC on Fox 24 The superlatives have been exhausted.

Apr 16, 2017

By the Numbers: UFC on Fox 24 Demetrious Johnson continues to maintain a stranglehold on the flyweight throne.

Apr 16, 2017

The Walkmen: UFC on Fox 24 A Tribe Called Quest, Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley and Brantley Gilbert were all part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship soundtrack on Saturday...

Apr 15, 2017

Sunday Morning UFC Coffee: Who Won The Fight Last Night? Are you wondering who won the fight last night? Sherdog.com has you covered.

Apr 15, 2017

Victory FC 56 Pictures Quick images from Friday's VFC 56 card:

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Apr 15, 2017

Bellator Kickboxing 6 Pictures Quick images from Friday's Bellator Kickboxing 6 card.

Kickboxing & Muay Thai

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Apr 15, 2017

UFC on Fox 24 Slideshow Quick images from Saturday's UFC on Fox 24 card:

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Apr 15, 2017

Saturday Morning Coffee: Who Is Fighting Tonight? For those of you wondering “Who is fighting tonight?” and “What time is the fight tonight?” in relation to the latest Ultimate Fighting...

Apr 15, 2017

Bellator 177 Slideshow Quick images from Friday's Bellator 177 card:

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Apr 14, 2017

Picking & Grinning: UFC on Fox 24 ‘Johnson vs. Reis’ The sport’s most dominant champion has a bead on his latest challenger.

Apr 14, 2017

Sherdog’s Top 10: UFC on Fox Main Events In the six-plus years since the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Fox linked arms, the partnership has given MMA its share of memorable...

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Apr 14, 2017

5 Things You Might Not Know About Wilson Reis The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt takes on Demetrious Johnson for the flyweight championship in the UFC on Fox 24 headliner this Saturday in...

Apr 14, 2017

Demetrious Johnson: 5 Defining Moments The flyweight champion finds himself on the verge of history heading into his latest title defense in the UFC on Fox 24 main event.

Apr 14, 2017

UFC on Fox 24 Early & Official Weigh-in Pictures Quick images from Friday's early and official UFC on Fox 24 weigh-ins.

Apr 14, 2017

Opinion: A ‘Mighty Mouse’ and a Lucky ‘Spider’ Demetrious Johnson is heavily favored to tie Anderson Silva's record of 10 consecutive Ultimate Fighting Championship title defenses at UFC on Fox...

Apr 14, 2017

Bellator 177 Weigh-in & Face-Off Pictures The stars of Bellator 177 took to the scales and stood face-to-face at Thursday's weigh-ins

Kickboxing & Muay Thai

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Apr 13, 2017

Samurai Spirit A two-fight losing streak has done little to shake Louis Smolka’s resolve ahead of his UFC on Fox 24 matchup with Tim Elliott.

Apr 13, 2017

Preview: UFC on Fox 24 ‘Johnson vs. Reis’ Flyweight champion and pound-for-pound dynamo Demetrious Johnson stakes his title against Wilson Reis on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri.

Connor Ruebusch

Apr 13, 2017

The Ups and Downs of Eduardo Dantas In the midst of a second Bellator MMA title reign, the Brazilian seeks an extended stay at the top of the bantamweight division. He meets Leandro Higo on Friday in the...

Apr 12, 2017

The Physical and Mental Evolution of Robert Whittaker The 26-year-old Kiwi finds himself on the cusp of title contention ahead of his UFC on Fox 24 clash with Ronaldo Souza.

Apr 12, 2017

Bellator 177 Press Conference Pictures The stars of Bellator 177 and Bellator Kickboxing 6 gathered in Budapest.

Kickboxing & Muay Thai

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Apr 11, 2017

Pictures: Eduardo ‘Dudu’ Dantas Trains for Bellator 177 Eduardo Dantas gave Joao Baptista access to his Bellator 177 training camp.

Joao Baptista

Apr 11, 2017

What to Watch For: Bellator 177 Leandro Higo has his sights fixed on Bellator MMA gold, as he challenges bantamweight champion Eduardo Dantas on Friday in Budapest, Hungary.

Apr 11, 2017

The Bottom Line: In MMA, Easy Solutions are Usually Illusory In wake of Gegard Mousasi-Chris Weidman, Sherdog columnist Todd Martin finds frustration in how little appreciation there seems to be for what a...

Apr 11, 2017

Opinion: The Most MMA Event of the Year UFC 210 was so relentlessly ridiculous and chaotic that it is hard to determine whether it was a gift from or a sacrifice to the MMA gods,...

Eric Stinton

Apr 10, 2017

Beating the Odds: UFC 210 Charles Oliveira shined as an underdog on Saturday in Buffalo, New York, as he submitted former Bellator MMA champion Will Brooks with a...

Apr 10, 2017

Matches to Make After UFC 210 Minus some superficial damage to his face, it could not have gone smoother for Daniel Cormier.

Apr 09, 2017

By the Numbers: UFC 210 It was a case of same opponent, same result for Daniel Cormier in his light heavyweight championship rematch with Anthony Johnson at UFC 210.

Apr 09, 2017

The Walkmen: UFC 210 ‘Cormier vs. Johnson 2’ LL Cool J, Young Money, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Artsakh helped provide the soundtrack for the Ultimate Fighting Championship on...

Apr 08, 2017

Patrick Cote Announces Retirement Following Loss to Thiago Alves at UFC 210 After 15 years and 34 professional fights, Patrick Cote is calling it a career.

Apr 08, 2017

Bellator Kickboxing 5 Pictures Quick images from Saturday's Bellator Kickboxing 5 card:

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Apr 08, 2017

UFC 210 Slideshow Quick images from Saturday's UFC 210 card:

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Apr 08, 2017

Bellator 176 Pictures Quick images from Saturday's Bellator 176 card.

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Apr 08, 2017

Picking & Grinning: UFC 210 ‘Cormier vs. Johnson 2’ Daniel Cormier has his work cut out for him yet again, as he confronts perhaps the scariest man on the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster for...

Apr 08, 2017

Saturday Morning UFC Coffee: Who Is Fighting Tonight? For those of you wondering “Who is fighting tonight?” and “What time is the fight tonight?” in relation to the latest Ultimate Fighting...

Apr 08, 2017

UFC 210 Betting Preview: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 (SPONSORED CONTENT) -- It’s been a long time since we’ve seen the light heavyweight title up for grabs, and if the UFC 210 betting odds are...

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Apr 08, 2017

Sherdog Remembers: The Upset of All Upsets Ten years ago, Matt Serra knocked off Georges St. Pierre to win the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title at UFC 67 in Houston.

Apr 07, 2017

UFC 210 Early Weigh-in Pictures Quick images from Friday's early and official UFC 210 weigh-ins:

Apr 07, 2017

Opinion: Gegard Mousasi's Time for Talking In the cage and the ring, Gegard Mousasi has struggled with aggression over the years. However, ahead of the biggest fight of his career, he has...

Apr 07, 2017

10 April Tussles Worth Watching Former UFC flyweight title contender Kyoji Horiguchi returns home for his Rizin Fighting Federation debut on April 16 in Yokohama, Japan.

Apr 07, 2017

Bellator 176 Weigh-in Pictures Quick images from Friday's Bellator 176 weigh-ins.

Kickboxing & Muay Thai

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Apr 07, 2017

UFC 210 Betting: Is Rumble Ready to Dethrone Daniel Cormier? (SPONSORED CONTENT) -- It’s almost hard to believe that Daniel Cormier has been the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion for almost two years.

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Apr 07, 2017

Pictures: Bellator 176, BKB 5 Pre-Fight Press Conference Quick images from Thursday's pre-fight press conference.

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Apr 06, 2017

Looking Back in Anger Melvin Manhoef plans to right past wrongs in his Bellator 176 rematch with middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho on Saturday in Torino, Italy.

Apr 06, 2017

Opinion: Why a Rematch of the Worst Title Fight in MMA History is Necessary David Bixenspan explores why Bellator MMA is hosting a rematch between Rafael Carvalho and Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 176.

David Bixenspan

Apr 06, 2017

UFC 210 Statistical Matchup Analysis: Cormier vs. Johnson 2 Daniel Cormier meets Anthony Johnson in a rematch for the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title on Saturday in Buffalo, New...

Eric Stinton

Apr 06, 2017

UFC 210 Betting Odds: Can Weidman Rebound Against Mousasi? (SPONSORED CONTENT) -- You wouldn’t be remiss if you’d forgotten that Chris Weidman used to rule the middleweight class with an iron fist.

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Apr 06, 2017

UFC 210 Face-Off Pictures The fighters of UFC 210 stood face-to-face Wednesday to promote Saturday's pay-per-view card.

Apr 05, 2017

UFC 210 Free Picks: Cote is a No-Brainer Against Thiago Alves (SPONSORED CONTENT) -- To say that the road for Patrick Cote in the UFC has been long and winding is an understatement.

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Apr 05, 2017

Preview: UFC 210 ‘Cormier vs. Johnson 2’ Daniel Cormier puts his light heavyweight title on the line in a rematch with Anthony Johnson on Saturday in Buffalo, New York.

Connor Ruebusch

Apr 05, 2017

5 Things You Might Not Know About Gegard Mousasi The former Dream, Strikeforce and Cage Warriors Fighting Championship champion meets Chris Weidman in the UFC 210 co-headliner on Saturday in...

Apr 05, 2017

What to Watch For: Bellator 176 Rafael Carvalho will defend the Bellator MMA middleweight crown against Melvin Manhoef on Saturday in Italy.

Apr 04, 2017

Daniel Cormier: 5 Defining Moments Looking back on the rise of the UFC light heavyweight titleholder, it almost seems as if he was destined for mixed martial arts superstardom.

Apr 04, 2017

The Bottom Line: The UFC’s Next Frontiers Honolulu and St. Petersburg, Russia, are among the more intriguing markets the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to visit, writes Todd Martin.

Apr 04, 2017

UFC 210 Odds: Calvillo Needs a Huge Performance to Boost Stock (SPONSORED CONTENT) -- The women’s strawweight fight on the main card is essentially a filler, but it could be a platform for either fighter...

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Apr 04, 2017

UFC 210 Betting Line: Oliveira & Brooks Clash With Lopsided Odds (SPONSORED CONTENT) -- When it comes to news and gossip, the lightweight division doesn’t disappoint.

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Apr 03, 2017

Sherdog Prospect Watch: Jose Torres The undefeated 24-year-old will attempt to become a two-division Titan Fighting Championships titleholder in May.

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Nick Grinups

Apr 03, 2017

Opinion: The Brief and Intermittent Flashes of ‘Rampage’ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson's rematch with Muhammed Lawal at Bellator 175 on Friday went exactly as most expected. In this case, that's not a...

Apr 03, 2017

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Chael Sonnen Turns 40 The “Gangster of West Linn” spent much of his career as a hired gun but emerged as a top middleweight in the UFC in 2009. He will celebrate...

Apr 03, 2017

Bellator 175 ‘Rampage vs. King Mo 2’ Pictures Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal gained some revenge over rival Quinton “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 175, winning a unanimous decision over the...

Apr 02, 2017

Surviving Self: The Shane Kruchten Story After a 2009 suicide attempt, the Purple Heart recipient set out on the road to recovery that led to a World Series of Fighting appearance at...

Joseph Santoliquito

Apr 02, 2017

Matches to Make After Bellator 175 Quinton Jackson has some self-examination ahead of him.