Chidi Njokuani: Growing Into A Contender
Longtime welterweight Chidi Njokuani looks to build on his
successful middleweight debut as he takes on John Salter in the
main event of...
Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
This weekend, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder square off in the
biggest heavyweight championship fight in years, and the card is
loaded with...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
Just call him Floyd "Crypto" Mayweather. Just kidding, please don't
do that. Sherdog's James Kinneen gives the lowdown on a seriously
wacky week...
‘Warhorse’ Riding Back into Battle
In the hypercompetitive world of sports, much of an athlete’s
character is revealed in how they react to a loss -- especially
their first loss. By that measure,...
‘TUF 28’ Recap: Episode 12
In this final episode of “The Ultimate Fighter Season 28: Heavy
Hitters,” we jump right into fight preparation for the final battle
between Team Whittaker’s Leah Letson
and Team Gastelum’s...
Alessio Sakara Expands His Portfolio
In addition to headlining
Bellator 211 on Saturday in Italy, “Legionarius” dabbles in the
entertainment industry and serves as an ambassador and talent scout
for...
The Bottom Line: Lone WinnerChuck
Liddell got to scratch the itch, and it seems unlikely he will
look back on the Golden Boy MMA experience with disappointment,
writes Todd...
The Expert Edge: UFC Fight Night 142
(SPONSORED CONTENT) -- It’s once again that time for the madness
that is Ultimate Fighting to descend on our humble nation, with the
upcoming
UFC...
Weekend Boxing Results, Nov. 26
Dmitry Bivol continues to dominate the wrong opponents, HBO Boxing
continues to stumble into the grave and Street Fighter II's most
underrated...
Fight Facts Retrospective: Chuck Liddell & Tito Ortiz
Fight Facts Retrospective is a branch of the Fight Facts series
that chronicles the accomplishments and achievements of legendary
fighters. In anticipation of their trilogy meeting at Golden Boy
MMA on Nov. 24, this piece will focus on the mixed martial arts
careers of former...
By the Numbers: Francis NgannouFrancis
Ngannou’s first encounter with Curtis
Blaydes was a war, and with their title aspirations on the
line, these top heavyweights promise to deliver the same level of
intensity when they meet for a second time at...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
Freddie Roach and Manny Pacquiao reunite, Adrien Broner says some
next-level stupid stuff and one more actor in a boxing film
suddenly thinks he...
Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
Dmitry Bivol eyes his next victim, while a real-life Creed vs.
Drago plays out in the ring. Sherdog's James Kinneen helps you snap
out of your...
An MMA Thanksgiving: 2018 All-Turkey Team
’Tis that time of year again, folks. While most Americans are
sitting around stuffing their faces with turkey and mashed potatoes
and...
Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 141
The Octagon makes its debut in Beijing, China this Saturday with
UFC Fight Night 141. Of course, "fight night" will actually be
"fight morning"...
The Film Room: Francis NgannouFrancis
Ngannou returns to the Octagon Saturday for the first time
since his embarrassing fight with Derrick
Lewis and is looking to reclaim his status as one of the
scariest heavyweights on the planet with a...
By the Numbers: Curtis BlaydesCurtis
Blaydes has been a professional mixed martial artist for only
four years and yet he has asserted himself well in the big leagues.
In fact, he could just be one or two victories away from
challenging for...
High Fives: A KO, TKO & Trio of Rear-Naked Chokes
The vacant welterweight strap was on the line at Saturday’s
One Championship: Warrior’s Dream, which took place at Gelora
Bung Karno Sports Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia. The card also
featured a number of other pivotal...
Fight Facts: Bellator 209
Bellator MMA on Thursday made its return to Israel and did so
featuring featherweight champion Patricio
Freire, now the winningest fighter in...
Financial FreedomJosh
Copeland has reaped the rewards of better pay in the
Professional Fighters League. Grateful for his opportunities, the
“Cuddly Bear”...
Pictures: LFA 54
Sabina Mazo (6-0) defeated Carol Yariwaki (7-3) by unanimous
decision (50-45, 50-44. 50-44) in the LFA 54 headliner.
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By The Numbers: Khalil Rountree
“The Ultimate Fighter 23” finalist will square off with Johnny
Walker in a light heavyweight showcase at UFC Fight Night 140 on
Saturday in...
Ask Ant: Nov. 16
Flyweight fallout continues, and fans Ask Ant to solve the problem
of MMA over-saturation. All in a day's work for Sherdog's Anthony
Walker, who...
Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
300-plus-pound Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller is back in the ring, as
well as a couple of 160-pound women with serious power. Sherdog's
James Kinneen...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
Floyd Mayweather's Rizin debut, a Rizin-esque size disparity
between supposed welterweights and more bouts added to the
Fury-Wilder and 'Canelo'...
Excelsior: The Marvel/MMA Crossover
The recent passing of Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee was felt in
seemingly every corner of popular culture, MMA included. In
tribute, Sherdog's...
‘TUF 28’ Recap: Episode 10
We begin this week not with fight recovery or celebration, but
instead with Maurice
Greene sitting by himself, self-reflecting with a cigarette.
Sherdog Prospect Watch: Tyler McGuire
The undefeated Sikjitsu export will fight for the vacant One
Championship welterweight title on Nov. 17 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
A Restless ‘Pitbull’
Patricio Freire makes his displeasure with Bellator MMA known ahead
of his title defense against Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 209 on
Thursday in...
The UFC’s Flyweight Division: A Eulogy
Demetrious Johnson gallivanted off to Asia in pursuit of greener
pastures, placing the 125-pound weight class on life support. Jacob
Debets...
Review: Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey
Sherdog’s Ben Duffy, aficionado of fine spirits and sanctioned
violence, conducts a tasting of the debut offering from Proper
Whiskey, with a...
Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
One of the most famous names in boxing is on premium cable as "The
Contender" wraps its first season back, and upstart DAZN continues
its total...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
HBO Boxing looks to be going out with a whimper rather than a bang,
the 'Floyd isn't really fighting a Japanese kickboxer' story from
the angle...
The Insane Prop Bets of UFC 230
The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s annual trip to Madison Square
Garden saw another run of upsets and crazy prob bets cash on
Saturday in...
Third Time’s a CharmJon
Jones is back again for the third act of his never-ending
comeback story. However, with so little in the way of contrition,
it’s hard to...
The Bottom Line: Deepening Pockets
The biggest story in 2018 has arguably been the massive influx of
money into mixed martial arts. Sherdog columnist Todd Martin
wonders what role...
Making Middleweight Great Again
Mixed martial arts could be embarking upon a new golden era in the
185-pound weight class, Eric Stinton writes. He points to the
happenings at UFC...
A Lot of Moving Parts
As UFC 230 is upon us, Sherdog’s Ben Duffy takes a look at a couple
of narratives that are intertwined with the event, and one that's
been...
Ask Ant: UFC 230 Edition
The muddled middleweight picture, Daniel Cormier's risky payday and
"Platinum" fighting for gold? You asked, and Anthony Walker
answers.
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
To say this week's headlines in boxing highlight some of the best
and the worst in humanity would be fair. Manny Pacquiao, Tyson Fury
and, oh...
Prime Picks: UFC 230UFC
230 has undergone a number of significant changes to its lineup
over the last few months, but the card we are left with is still a
solid...
The Expert Edge: UFC 230
With MMA fever at an all-time high following the drama of UFC 229,
fans of the sport are being spoiled with upcoming UFC 230 set to be
just as...
UFC 230 Counterpunch: What's at Stake?
Jacob Debets recaps the drama leading up to the UFC’s tertiary
showing at Madison Square Garden, breaks down what’s at stake in
the UFC
230...
