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Pictures: UFC 235 Media Day Staredowns Jon Jones and Anthony Smith stood face-to-face Wednesday at UFC 235 media day in Las Vegas.

Mike Sloan

Feb 28, 2019

Prime Picks: UFC 235 ‘Jones vs. Smith’ The Octagon heads back to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this Saturday night for UFC 235. The card is full of star power at the top as Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Jon Jones puts his...

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Adam Martin

Feb 28, 2019

The Film Room: Kamaru Usman “The Nigerian Nightmare” will challenge Tyron Woodley for the welterweight crown in the UFC 235 co-headliner on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 28, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Macy Chiasson Macy Chiasson (3-0) is a bantamweight combatant who is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She will be looking to keep her unblemished professional record intact when she faces Gina Mazany at...

Guy Portman

Feb 28, 2019

By the Numbers: Tyron Woodley After all of the social media ruckus, a welterweight championship match has finally been set between Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman. This is...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 28, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Zabit Magomedsharipov Zabit Magomedsharipov (16-1) is a featherweight pugilist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. For his next outing, the rising contender will face Jeremy Stephens on the prelims of...

Guy Portman

Feb 28, 2019

Preview: UFC 235 ‘Jones vs. Smith’ Jon Jones will defend his undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title against Anthony Smith on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Tom Feely

Feb 27, 2019

Fight Facts Retrospective: Georges St. Pierre The former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder on Feb. 21 announced his retirement from mixed martial arts. He left behind a...

Jay Pettry

Feb 27, 2019

The Film Room: Anthony Smith The journeyman turned contender will challenge Jon Jones for the light heavyweight championship at UFC 235 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 27, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Ben Askren Ben Askren (18-0-0-1) is a welterweight fighter who was signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2018. His next appearance will see him make his long-awaited promotional debut opposite Robbie Lawler at...

Guy Portman

Feb 27, 2019

How It was Booked: A History of Interactions Between Max Holloway & Dustin Poirier A couple of days ago, it seemed imminent that Max Holloway would be competing against Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title at UFC 236 on April 13. However, Ferguson declined the fight, and instead Dustin Poirier will...

Abhinav Kini

Feb 27, 2019

By the Numbers: Robbie Lawler A torn ACL forced Robbie Lawler out of action for the entirety of 2018, but “Ruthless” is back in action and ready to welcome former One Championship and Bellator MMA welterweight champion...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 27, 2019

By the Numbers: Jeremy Stephens With a decent list of top-caliber opponents on his résumé, Jeremy Stephens has shown that he has no problem facing the best of the best. After all, the guy has beaten two former Ultimate Fighting Championship...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 27, 2019

The Bottom Line: A Tale of Two Title Fights Jon Jones should be wise to the idea that upsets occur with more regularity at events like UFC 235, where multiple championships are on the...

Todd Martin

Feb 26, 2019

The Film Room: Jon Jones The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight titleholder will risk his crown against Anthony Smith in the UFC 235 main event on...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 26, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 145 The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s debut in Prague featured the rise of a new title contender at light heavyweight, a longtime heavyweight...

Jay Pettry

Feb 26, 2019

The Insane Prop Bets of UFC Fight Night 145 Judging by the odds, few saw Thiago Santos stopping Jan Blachowicz in the third round of their main event on Saturday in Prague.

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Adam Martin

Feb 26, 2019

By the Numbers: Zabit Magomedsharipov With four victories in four Ultimate Fighting Championship appearances, Zabit Magomedsharipov (16-1) looks poised to find his place at 145 pounds.

Mark Raymundo

Feb 26, 2019

Fight Facts: Bellator 217 Bellator MMA on Saturday visited Dublin with a card that was jammed with local fighters, including a rear-naked choke artist who put one more...

Jay Pettry

Feb 25, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC Fight Night 145 Three underdogs found their way to victory lane, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday planted its flag in the Czech Republic for...

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Adam Martin

Feb 25, 2019

High Fives: A Grand Prix, Heel Hook Savant and Successful Title Defense One Championship and the Legacy Fighting Alliance held sway over the mixed martial arts scene outside of the UFC and Bellator MMA.

Guy Portman

Feb 25, 2019

Fight Facts: LFA 61 The Legacy Fighting Alliance’s return to Prior Lake, Minnesota, on Friday produced some unusual and entertaining results.

Jay Pettry

Feb 25, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Feb. 25 Questionable cut stoppages, questionable scorecards and a, shall we say MMA-friendly title fight made for a pretty ugly weekend in boxing....

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James Kinneen

Feb 25, 2019

By The Numbers: Ben Askren Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler takes place on March 2, 2019. That’s a little less than a month of waiting for one of the most intriguing fights the ...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 25, 2019

5 Lessons Learned From UFC Fight Night 145 UFC Fight Night 145 came and went. Apart from being the Octagon’s debut in the Czech Republic, there was not an awful lot for us to report on,...

Jordan Breen

Feb 24, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC Fight Night 145 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday graced the Czech Republic with its presence for the first time at the O2 Arena in Prague. With it...

Anthony Walker

Feb 24, 2019

The Vanquished: What’s Next for UFC Fight Night 145 Losers? Sherdog’s Jacob Debets examines what the future may hold for the fighters who came up short on Saturday in Prague.

Jacob Debets

Feb 24, 2019

MMA Gradebook: Rating Every Fight From UFC on ESPN+ 3 Sherdog's Kevin Wilson rates all of the fights from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 145 in Prague -- also known as UFC on ESPN+ 3 -- letting you know...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 24, 2019

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 145 Perhaps a fight with Thiago Santos should come with a warning label attached.

Brian Knapp

Feb 23, 2019

By the Numbers: UFC Fight Night 145 The move to light heavyweight continues to pay dividends for Thiago Santos.

Tristen Critchfield

Feb 23, 2019

The Walkmen: UFC Fight Night 145 Billy Joel, DMX, Five Finger Death Punch and Queen were among those who provided the Ultimate Fighting Championship soundtrack on Saturday in Prague.

Mike Sloan

Feb 23, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC Fight Night 145 Sherdog's editors, writers and forum moderators put their pride on the line as they pick the main-card winners for UFC Fight Night 145:...

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Sherdog.com Staff

Feb 23, 2019

UFC Fight Night 145 Pictures Quick images from the Ultimate Fighting Championship's first visit to Prague.

Mike Fridley

Feb 23, 2019

Ask Ant: Farewell to Georges St. Pierre Edition The 'GSP' dream matchup we most wished we had gotten, the dubious importance of Octagon girls and the practice of signing mixed martial arts...

Anthony Walker

Feb 23, 2019

By the Numbers: John Dodson John Dodson has gone 3-3 since moving up to bantamweight, with victories over Manny Gamburyan, Eddie Wineland and Pedro Munhoz

Mark Raymundo

Feb 22, 2019

Which Ranked Fighters Are Competing This Weekend? UFC Fight Night 145 Rankings Tracker The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first-ever trip to the Czech Republic at UFC Fight Night 145 in Prague will be headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Jan Blachowicz and...

Abhinav Kini

Feb 22, 2019

Parlaying and Praying: UFC Fight Night 145 The national Czech motto is “Pravda vitezi,” or “Truth prevails,” so let’s figure out how we can sidestep some betting falsehoods and make some money at...

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Jordan Breen

Feb 22, 2019

Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview Pride, discipline and delusion. The driving forces behind this weekend's most important boxing matches are many and varied, and Sherdog's James...

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James Kinneen

Feb 22, 2019

Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap The Fury-Wilder rematch may be in jeopardy, but Vasyl Lomachenko said he would be willing to drop a weight class to fight Gervonta Davis. Boxing...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Feb 22, 2019

The Film Room: Petr Yan The 26-year-old Russian prospect will test his skills against John Dodson at UFC Fight Night 145 on Saturday in the Czech Republic.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 22, 2019

Carlo Pedersoli Jr. and the Pursuit of the Italian Torch Pass Carlo Pedersoli Jr. will enter the Octagon for the third time at UFC Fight Night 145, at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.

Jason Burgos

Feb 22, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About James Gallagher Bellator MMA featherweight prospect James Gallagher isn’t one to drown out from the sorrow of a first loss. He did weep for a while but is now...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 22, 2019

By the Numbers: Thiago Santos Thiago Santos was picked last during his stint at “The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 2,” but through hard work, dedication and using a pair of heavy hands, he’s slowly inching closer to the top of the rankings. Currently ranked No. 6, Santos has a chance to move even higher by defeating No. 4-ranked...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 22, 2019

By the Numbers: Rustam Khabilov Rustam Khabilov’s September 2018 return failed to live up to expectations as he took a split decision that could have easily gone his...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 22, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Stefan Struve Stefan Struve (28-11) is a Dutch heavyweight combatant who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In his next appearance, the 30-year-old will look to put the brakes on a three-bout losing streak when he meets Marcos Rogerio de...

Guy Portman

Feb 22, 2019

Zoila Frausto: Return of 'The Warrior Princess' After a three-year hiatus from the sport, women’s mixed martial arts pioneer Zoila Frausto will return to competition at Combate 31 on Friday...

Jason Burgos

Feb 21, 2019

Why it Could Be Booked: A History of Interactions Between Max Holloway & Tony Ferguson With Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov likely to return to the Octagon late this year, the division looks...

Abhinav Kini

Feb 21, 2019

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 145 The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its debut in Prague, Czech Republic, at The O2 Arena this Saturday.

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Adam Martin

Feb 21, 2019

Trainer to the Stars Tyron Woodley, Greg Hardy and Amanda Nunes present challenges all their own for longtime American Top Team coach Din Thomas.

Jason Burgos

Feb 21, 2019

The Film Room: John Dodson “The Ultimate Fighter 14” winner will face off with Petr Yan as part of the UFC Fight Night 145 main card on Saturday in Prague.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 21, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Jan Blachowicz Jan Blachowicz (23-7) is a Polish mixed martial artist who plies his trade in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight division. In his next outing, the 35-year-old will look to extend his four-bout winning streak when he headlines...

Guy Portman

Feb 21, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC on ESPN 1 The Ultimate Fighting Championship made its debut on the ESPN flagship network with some insane action and historic statistics. The event...

Jay Pettry

Feb 20, 2019

Fight Facts: Bellator 215 & 216 The Bellator MMA organization served up an eventful doubleheader on Friday and Saturday at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Jay Pettry

Feb 20, 2019

Preview: UFC Fight Night 145 ‘Blachowicz vs. Santos’ Former KSW champion Jan Blachowicz will face Thiago Santos in a key light heavyweight battle on Saturday in Prague.

Tom Feely

Feb 20, 2019

Bellator 217 Primer: Sky’s the Limit Bellator MMA’s deal with Sky Sports could be a game-changer in regards to business in the United Kingdom and Ireland, writes Sean Sheehan.

Sean Sheehan

Feb 20, 2019

The Film Room: Thiago Santos The Brazilian knockout artist will duke it out with Jan Blachowicz in the UFC Fight Night 145 headliner on Saturday in Prague.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 20, 2019

By the Numbers: Stefan Struve Stefan Struve is a reliable veteran who holds victories over the likes of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Silva, Paul Buentello and former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight king,...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 20, 2019

Ryan Bader: 5 Defining Moments Ryan Bader (27-5) is the first two division champion in Bellator MMA history. In his most recent outing, the 35-year-old Arizona native stopped all-time great...

Guy Portman

Feb 20, 2019

Man, Myth, Legend The what ifs associated with two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez have started to equal, if not outpace, his actual accomplishments,...

Eric Stinton

Feb 19, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC on ESPN 1, Bellator 215 and Bellator 216 The Ultimate Fighting Championship made its debut on ESPN, while Bellator MMA staged a doubleheader in Uncasville, Connecticut. With those...

Anthony Walker

Feb 19, 2019

Lessons Learned From UFC on ESPN 1 ‘Ngannou vs. Velasquez’ Cain Velasquez returning to the cage after two and a half years of inactivity seemed like the perfect way to end a busy weekend of MMA across...

Jordan Breen

Feb 19, 2019

The Bottom Line: Why You Should Care About Michel Prazeres In the midst of a historic winning streak, the Brazilian does not appear to have a path to upward mobility ahead of UFC Fight Night 145. Sherdog...

Todd Martin

Feb 19, 2019

The Maturation of Anthony Rocco Martin In an exclusive interview with Sherdog.com, the American Top Team welterweight touched on his development, his forthcoming UFC Fight Night 146 clash with Sergio Moraes and his relationship with two-time Olympic...

Jason Burgos

Feb 19, 2019

The Film Room: Jan Blachowicz The former KSW light heavyweight champion will meet Thiago Santos in the UFC Fight Night 145 headliner on Saturday in Prague.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 19, 2019

By the Numbers: Petr Yan Petr Yan has only fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship three times, but he’s slowly carving a name as one of the bantamweight...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 19, 2019

The Insane Prop Bets of UFC on ESPN 1 Considering the number of upsets that went down on Sunday in Phoenix, it comes as little surprise that the event also saw savvy bettors cash on...

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Adam Martin

Feb 19, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC on ESPN 1 Resurgent heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou led a parade of victorious underdogs on Sunday in Phoenix.

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Adam Martin

Feb 18, 2019

Fight Facts: LFA 60 The Legacy Fighting Alliance on Friday paid a visit to Iowa for the first time and featured a light heavyweight title fight between Julius Anglickas and...

Jay Pettry

Feb 18, 2019

High Fives: Dominant Performances, Freak Occurrences and a Triumphant ‘Tyson’ Events from One Championship, Invicta Fighting Championships, Cage Warriors Fighting Championship and the Legacy Fighting Alliance made for a...

SHERDOG

Feb 18, 2019

MMA Gradebook: Rating Every Fight From UFC on ESPN 1 In this edition of MMA Gradebook, Sherdog's Kevin Wilson breaks down every fight from Sunday's UFC on ESPN 1 card and lets you know which bouts...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 18, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Feb. 18 Leo Santa Cruz moves on, Omar Figueroa hangs on and Joshua Greer brings out the (body) pillow after a nasty delayed-reaction liver shot finish....

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James Kinneen

Feb 18, 2019

The Vanquished: What’s Next for the UFC on ESPN 1 Losers? In the first chapter of this new Sherdog series, we will weigh in on the action and explore the possibilities for the UFC on ESPN 1 main card losers.

Jacob Debets

Feb 18, 2019

Matches to Make After UFC on ESPN 1 Francis Ngannou was a mountain too steep for Cain Velasquez.

Brian Knapp

Feb 18, 2019

By the Numbers: UFC on ESPN 1 Francis Ngannou has regained just about all of the hype he lost over the past year.

Tristen Critchfield

Feb 18, 2019

The Walkmen: UFC on ESPN 1 Walkout Tracks Two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez made his long-awaited return opposite Francis Ngannou on Sunday in Phoenix.

Mike Sloan

Feb 17, 2019

Pictures: UFC on ESPN 1 Quick images from UFC Fight Night Phoenix.

Mike Fridley

Feb 17, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC on ESPN 1 and Bellator 216 Sherdog's editors, writers and forum moderators put their pride on the line as they pick the main-card winners for Bellator 216 and UFC on ESPN 1

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Sherdog.com Staff

Feb 17, 2019

Fight Facts: Invicta FC 34 Invicta Fighting Championships on Friday made its 2019 debut with its first tournament and a main event showdown for a vacant title.

Jay Pettry

Feb 16, 2019

The Film Room: James Vick After suffering the toughest loss of his career last summer against Justin Gaethje, James Vick returns to the Octagon this weekend to take on Paul Felder in the co-main event of...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 16, 2019

The Film Room: Cain Velasquez Former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez returns to the Octagon this weekend for the first time in nearly three years to take on Francis Ngannou in the main event of...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 16, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Cain Velasquez Cain Velasquez (14-2) is a former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion. Following a lengthy injury-induced absence, Velasquez will be seeking a convincing win when he faces powerful striker Francis Ngannou...

Guy Portman

Feb 16, 2019

Which Ranked Fighters Are Competing This Weekend? UFC on ESPN 1 Rankings Tracker Cain Velasquez’s return to the Octagon will headline the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first card to feature on ESPN television when it...

Abhinav Kini

Feb 16, 2019

Ask Ant: The UFC on ESPN 1 Edition The kinesthetic limitations of Cain Velasquez, the rise of African-born stars in MMA and the shortage of sodium chloride in dealing with fight...

Anthony Walker

Feb 16, 2019

5 Defining Moments: Cain Velasquez UFC on ESPN 1 marks the return of former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight king, Cain Velasquez. How long has he been out? During his absence,...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 16, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Aleksandra Albu Moldovan-born Russian strawweight Aleksandra Albu isn’t known to fight consistently as her last three fights were held in two-year intervals...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 16, 2019

By the Numbers: Paul Felder Paul Felder was supposed to fight James Vick in July of last year, but unforeseen circumstances caused the scheduled bout to crumble. This time, nothing will get in the way of these two hard-hitting lightweights when they collide...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 16, 2019

How to Watch UFC on ESPN 1 The Ultimate Fighting Championship is set for their first card on ESPN in Phoenix. The main event will feature former UFC heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez making his long-awaited return to the Octagon to take...

Cole Shelton

Feb 16, 2019

Back in the Saddle The undefeated Vitaly Minakov will make his way back to Bellator MMA for the first time in nearly five years at Bellator 216 on Saturday in...

Jason Burgos

Feb 15, 2019

Logan Storley: Process, Pressure, Perfection Talking with Logan Storley ahead of his co-headlining fight against Ion Pascu at Bellator 215, Sherdog’s Ben Duffy learned more about the...

Ben Duffy

Feb 15, 2019

Have You Heard of Jimmy Crute? Jim Crute is fast becoming a capital-G guy in the UFC’s talent-starved light heavyweight division. Sherdog’s Jacob Debets sat down with “The Brute” before and after his fight against...

Jacob Debets

Feb 15, 2019

Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap At Sherdog, we always enjoy when the storylines of MMA and boxing intertwine, but unfortunately all we could come up with this week was "It looks like...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Feb 15, 2019

Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview Leo Santa Cruz defends his titles in a tricky matchup this weekend, and a sizable cast of hot up-and-comers will put their records on the line...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Feb 15, 2019

Parlaying and Praying: UFC on ESPN 1 ‘Ngannou vs. Velasquez’ Don’t call it a comeback, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship hosts its first main card on ESPN, with two-time heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez returning from two and a half years out of the cage to...

Jordan Breen

Feb 15, 2019

MMA Fighters That Could Become Crossover WWE Superstars & Their WWE Counterparts Let’s take a look at some MMA folks who would be intriguing to see on the WWE roster in short order.

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Sherdog.com Staff

Feb 14, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Kron Gracie With three stoppages in as many fights, Kron Gracie has proven to be a force in Rizin Fighting Federation. He also has a prior submission finish...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 14, 2019

The Film Room: Francis Ngannou Former heavyweight title challenger Francis Ngannou returns to the Octagon this Sunday to take on former champion Cain Velasquez in a fight...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 14, 2019

Prime Picks: UFC on ESPN 1 The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes its debut on big ESPN Sunday evening when the Octagon touches down at Talking Stick Resort Casino in Phoenix for...

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Adam Martin

Feb 14, 2019

The Film Room: Paul Felder Paul Felder returns to the Octagon for the first time since last summer to take on James Vick in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 1.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 14, 2019

Yaroslav Amosov’s Pursuit of Perfection The undefeated Ukrainian will put his 20-0 record on the line against Erick Silva at Bellator 216 on Saturday in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Jason Burgos

Feb 14, 2019

By the Numbers: Cain Velasquez Finally, former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight titleholder Cain Velasquez will return to action after more than two years...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 14, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Logan Storley Logan Storley (9-0) is a welterweight combatant signed to Bellator MMA. In his next outing, the unbeaten 26 year-old will look to keep his unblemished record intact when he faces Ion Pascu at...

Guy Portman

Feb 14, 2019

By the Numbers: Aljamain Sterling Aljamain Sterling has racked up two straight victories since suffering the first knockout loss of his career, which was dealt by Marlon Moraes. With a record of 8-3 inside the Octagon, he sits comfortably at No. 7 in the...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 14, 2019

Preview: UFC on ESPN 1 ‘Ngannou vs. Velasquez’ Francis Ngannou will welcome former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez back to the Octagon on Sunday in Phoenix.

Tom Feely

Feb 13, 2019

How It was Booked: A History of Interactions Between Cain Velasquez, Francis Ngannou Former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon at UFC on ESPN 1, which takes place Saturday in Phoenix.

Abhinav Kini

Feb 13, 2019

Cheick Kongo’s Final Push The Frenchman will tackle Vitaly Minakov in a rematch at Bellator 216 on Feb. 16, with an eye on earning a shot at the heavyweight championship.

Jason Burgos

Feb 13, 2019

Valerie Loureda: More than Just the Next Karate Kid In light of her age -- she doesn’t turn 21 until July -- and her background as a traditional martial arts prodigy, it would be easy to hang some clichéd headlines and tag lines on Valerie Loureda. However, in talking with the ...

Ben Duffy

Feb 13, 2019

The Renewed Focus of Amber Leibrock The 31-year-old Californian aims to return to the win column and get back into title contention at Bellator 215 on Friday in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Jason Burgos

Feb 13, 2019

By the Numbers: Sergei Kharitonov Sergei Kharitonov is coming off one of his most crucial career victories, knocking out Roy Nelson in the first round. Undefeated in his last six outings, Kharitonov will next face a man who is eager to bounce back from his first...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 13, 2019

The Bottom Line: The Phony King of Middleweights Kelvin Gastelum’s ill-conceived decision to embrace his inner troll could backfire on “The Ultimate Fighter 17” winner, writes Todd Martin.

Todd Martin

Feb 12, 2019

The Insane Prop Bets of UFC 234 Oddsmakers did not foresee Jim Crute cutting down Sam Alvey in the first round of their confrontation at 205 pounds on Saturday in Australia.

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Adam Martin

Feb 12, 2019

By The Numbers: Michael Page The undefeated Brit will take on Paul Daley in the Bellator MMA welterweight grand prix quarterfinals at Bellator 216.

Mark Raymundo

Feb 12, 2019

The Nervous Confidence of Austin Vanderford The undefeated welterweight prospect will make his promotional debut at Bellator 215 on Friday in Uncasville, Connecticut, where he faces Cody...

Jason Burgos

Feb 12, 2019

Fight Facts: Bellator ‘Newcastle’ The Bellator MMA organization on Saturday launched its European Series with a 15-fight card in Newcastle, England.

Jay Pettry

Feb 11, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC 234 Ricky Simon was the lone underdog to spring an upset on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia, as he took a unanimous decision from Rani Yahya.

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Adam Martin

Feb 11, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC 234 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday found its way back to Melbourne, Australia, where every betting favorite managed to win.

Jay Pettry

Feb 11, 2019

What Fighting is All About Part of the beauty of mixed martial arts is that it fits into whatever box we want to put it in -- a truth that was on display in the UFC 234...

Eric Stinton

Feb 11, 2019

Conor McGregor, Kelvin Gastelum Trade Barbs over 'Ringworm' Comment Former Ultimate Fighting Championship dual-division champion Conor McGregor was an interested observer over the weekend for the UFC 234 event...

Nathan Zur

Feb 11, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Feb. 11 Gervonta Davis gets booed for no good reason, Floyd Mayweather Jr. tries to go back to the well one more time and DAZN deals with the first...

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James Kinneen

Feb 10, 2019

MMA Gradebook: Rating Every Fight From UFC 234 In this edition of MMA Gradebook, Sherdog's Kevin Wilson breaks down every fight from Saturday's UFC 234 card and lets you know which bouts are...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 10, 2019

5 Lessons Learned From UFC 234 Saturday morning was quite the adventure for an MMA fan. Maybe you bought it, maybe you pirated it, but UFC 234 is sure to go down in infamy. For a not-so-great fight card, it certainly left us with a lot to learn from, whether it's Robert Whittaker's injury issues or...

Jordan Breen

Feb 10, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC 234 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday brought UFC 234 to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. With it came some good, some bad and...

Anthony Walker

Feb 10, 2019

Matches to Make After UFC 234 It lacked the finality for which many had hoped, but Israel Adesanya cleared the final hurdle standing between him and a shot at the Ultimate...

Brian Knapp

Feb 10, 2019

By the Numbers: UFC 234 Israel Adesanya got the main stage, and after defeating a legend, he moved himself one step closer to title contention.

Tristen Critchfield

Feb 10, 2019

The Walkmen: UFC 234 Walkout Tracks UFC 234 wound up losing its main event before it began, but at least the myriad of fighters on the rest of card were able to showcase their...

Mike Sloan

Feb 09, 2019

UFC 234 Pictures Quick images from Melbourne's UFC 234 card.

SHERDOG

Feb 09, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC 234 Sherdog's editors, writers and forum moderators put their pride on the line as they pick the main-card winners for UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva.

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Sherdog.com Staff

Feb 09, 2019

The Magician's Last, Greatest Trick As he nears the end of a career spent entertaining, dazzling, mystifying and yes, trolling opponents and fans alike, the great Anderson Silva...

Ben Duffy

Feb 09, 2019

Which Ranked Fighters Are Competing This Weekend? UFC 234 Rankings Tracker UFC 234 takes place Saturday at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, as middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will get the chance to defend his crown on home soil for the first time when he squares off...

Abhinav Kini

Feb 08, 2019

How to Watch UFC 234 The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first pay-per-view of the year is set to take place in Melbourne, Australia, with the middleweight title...

Cole Shelton

Feb 08, 2019

Ask Ant: UFC 234 Edition With UFC 234 looming, Sherdog's Anthony Walker took your questions on the latest in MMA happenings, including of course Colby Covington, a true...

Anthony Walker

Feb 08, 2019

Patricky Pitbull: ‘I’m The No. 1 Contender’ Patricky Freire feels he has more than paid his dues, and while he is frustrated with his promotion’s choice to have him labor on...

Jason Burgos

Feb 08, 2019

Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Anthony Joshua's (literal) biggest test, Daniel Jacobs ceding home-field advantage to "Canelo," and two sad reminders that boxing is not kind to...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Feb 08, 2019

Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview If you ever wondered what Gervonta Davis does in-between calling out MMA fighters on Twitter, now you get to find out. Sherdog's James Kinneen...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Feb 08, 2019

The Film Room: Israel Adesanya Israel Adesanya returns to the Octagon Saturday for a dream fight with Anderson Silva in the co-main event of UFC 234.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 08, 2019

The Film Room: Anderson Silva Arguably the greatest mixed martial artist of all time returns to the Octagon to this weekend to take on rising contender Israel Adesanya in the co-main event of...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 08, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Robert Whittaker Robert Whittaker (20-4) is the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s reigning middleweight champion.

Guy Portman

Feb 08, 2019

By the Numbers: Kelvin Gastelum Kelvin Gastelum has long hoped for a title shot, and his wish has finally been granted after two big victories. He will have to do it in enemy’s territory, though, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship takes another trip...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 08, 2019

Preview: UFC 234 ‘Whittaker vs. Gastelum’ Robert Whittaker will defend his middleweight crown against Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday in Melbourne.

Tom Feely

Feb 07, 2019

The Film Room: Robert Whittaker Robert Whittaker returns to the Octagon Saturday for the first time in eight months to defend his middleweight title against rising contender Kelvin Gastelum at...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 07, 2019

Prime Picks: UFC 234 ‘Whittaker vs. Gastelum’ The first major pay-per-view of 2019 is on deck this Saturday night when the Ultimate Fighting Championship heads back to Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, for...

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Adam Martin

Feb 07, 2019

Thomas Q Jones: Football, Fighting & ‘A Violent Man’ Former NFL player and actor Thomas Q Jones talks with Jacob Debets about his new MMA-themed film “A Violent Man,” working with Chuck Liddell and...

Jacob Debets

Feb 07, 2019

By the Numbers: Israel Adesanya When news broke out that Israel Adesanya and Anderson Silva were fighting at UFC 234, many were euphoric. It didn’t matter that Silva is...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 07, 2019

John Lewis: Fighting, Film and the Fertittas Jacob Debets spoke with the MMA pioneer about his fighting career in the late 1990s, his role in introducing the Fertitta brothers to MMA, his...

Jacob Debets

Feb 06, 2019

The Bottom Line: The Prototypical Boxing Pay-Per-View Beyond the top two fights, UFC 234 does not offer much in terms of quality depth. Sherdog columnist Todd Martin hopes it is an aberration and...

Todd Martin

Feb 06, 2019

10 Fights to Watch for February Mixed martial arts fans were thrown for a loop to start 2019.

Keith Shillan

Feb 06, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Kelvin Gastelum Kelvin Gastelum will vie for the promotion’s middleweight strap against reigning champion Robert Whittaker at UFC 234.

Guy Portman

Feb 06, 2019

Louis Taylor: Champion, Millionaire and Activist Fresh from winning the Professional Fighters League middleweight tournament and its $1 million prize, Louis Taylor talked to Sherdog's Jason...

Jason Burgos

Feb 06, 2019

By The Numbers: Anderson Silva The former middleweight champion will face rising star Israel Adesanya in the UFC 234 co-headliner on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia.

Mark Raymundo

Feb 06, 2019

MMA Gradebook: Rating Every Fight from UFC on ESPN+ 2 In this edition of MMA Gradebook, Sherdog's Kevin Wilson breaks down Saturday's UFC Fight Night 144 main card and lets you know which bouts are...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 05, 2019

The Film Room: Kelvin Gastelum “The Ultimate Fighter 17” winner will challenge Robert Whittaker for the undisputed middleweight championship in the UFC 234 headliner on...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 05, 2019

The Insane Prop Bets of UFC Fight Night 144 Judging by the odds, few saw Marlon Moraes submitting Raphael Assuncao in their main event rematch on Saturday in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Fight Odds

Adam Martin

Feb 05, 2019

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Michael Bisping Turns 40 Michael Bisping’s achievements in mixed martial arts seemed destined to age well, even as he goes down in history as one of the sport’s most polarizing figures. One of 10 men who have captured the undisputed...

Brian Knapp

Feb 05, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Lando Vannata Victory has been elusive for Lando Vannata since his thrashing of John Makdessi at UFC 206. However, the lightweight continues to persevere, and proof of this is his four post-fight bonuses. On Feb. 9, he will take...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 05, 2019

By the Numbers: Robert Whittaker Robert Whittaker has been itching to make his first title defense after Yoel Romero failed to make weight for their UFC 225 bout. Who better to share the cage with him than fellow “The Ultimate Fighter”...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 05, 2019

5 Lessons Learned From UFC Fight Night 144 The expectations of a being a dominant champion in a lesser promotion? The adversity of faltering in his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut? The mosquitoes of Brazil giving him unceasing diarrhea during fight week? At...

Jordan Breen

Feb 04, 2019

Fight Facts: LFA 59 The Legacy Fighting Alliance on Friday returned to Phoenix for the sixth time in its brief history, staging a card with some spectacular...

Jay Pettry

Feb 04, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC Fight Night 144 Six underdogs sprang upsets, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday re-introduced itself to Fortaleza, Brazil.

Fight Odds

Adam Martin

Feb 04, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 144 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday made its way back to Fortaleza, Brazil, with bantamweights Marlon Moraes and Raphael Assuncao on...

Jay Pettry

Feb 04, 2019

Don’t Call It a Comeback UFC Fight Night 144 on Saturday proved that this generation of Brazilian MMA has not gone anywhere and the next one is already on its way,...

Eric Stinton

Feb 04, 2019

UFC Fight Night 144 Post-Mortem: Vintage Brazilian Beatdowns Marlon Moraes erased the lone blemish of his Ultimate Fighting Championship run so far, and made a strong case for himself as the next challenger for...

Jordan Colbert

Feb 04, 2019

The 'Pitbull' Bites Back Bellator MMA featherweight champ Patricio Freire, irritated by recent remarks from lightweight champ Michael Chandler, spoke to Sherdog's Jason...

Jason Burgos

Feb 04, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC Fight Night 144 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday made its return to Fortaleza, Brazil. With it came some good, some bad and some ugly.

Anthony Walker

Feb 03, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Feb. 4 Should the narrative be "Sergey Kovalev is back," or "Sergey Kovalev is a new fighter?" Sherdog's James Kinneen addressed that question, and...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Feb 03, 2019

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 144 If there was any doubt before, there can be none now: The Ultimate Fighting Championship knows the identity of its No. 1 contender at 135 pounds.

Brian Knapp

Feb 03, 2019

By the Numbers: UFC Fight Night 144 Marlon Moraes left no doubt the second time around.

Tristen Critchfield

Feb 03, 2019

The Walkmen: UFC Fight Night 144 The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Brazil on Saturday with an event loaded with local talent and a former world champion. As...

Mike Sloan

Feb 03, 2019

UFC Fight Night 144 Pictures Quick UFC Fight Night 144 photos from Fortaleza, Brazil.

SHERDOG

Feb 02, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC Fortaleza Sherdog's editors, writers and forum moderators put their pride on the line as they pick the main-card winners for UFC Fight Night 144: Assuncao...

Staff Pick ‘Em

Sherdog.com Staff

Feb 02, 2019

Ask Ant: Feb. 2 Mailbag It's only fitting that on Groundhog Day, we focus on three divisions recently stuck in the endless loop of interim title juggling. Sherdog's Ant...

Anthony Walker

Feb 02, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Lyman Good Lyman Good has battled through adversity in life and in his career, having sustained major injuries but managed to soldier on. He’s the type who’d make the most out of every opportunity presented to him,...

Mark Raymundo

Feb 01, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Demian Maia Demian Maia has been a staple of the Ultimate Fighting Championship since he debuted in 2007. The 41-year-old veteran will take on Lyman Good in a welterweight main card matchup at...

Guy Portman

Feb 01, 2019

Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap What you need to know about boxing this week can be summed up with "Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are officially running it back." Get the...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Feb 01, 2019

Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview Every fight matters, but some matter more. Sherdog's James Kinneen believes that for Sergey Kovalev, his rematch with Eleider Alvarez this...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Feb 01, 2019

By the Numbers: Raphael Assuncao When Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes first met inside the Octagon, both were inching closer to a title shot

SHERDOG

Feb 01, 2019

5 Defining Moments: Marlon Moraes Marlon Moraes is aching to settle the score with Raphael Assuncao.

Mark Raymundo

Feb 01, 2019

The Film Room: Jose Aldo The former featherweight champion will duke it out with Renato Carneiro at UFC Fight Night 144 on Feb. 2 in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Kevin Wilson

Feb 01, 2019

Pictures: UFC 235 Staredowns The stars of UFC 235 stood face-to-face Thursday in Las Vegas.

Mike Sloan

Feb 01, 2019

Parlaying and Praying: UFC Fight Night 144 UFC Fight Night 144 features a de facto bantamweight title eliminator between Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes. Plus, one of the greatest fighters ever, Jose Aldo, has been bet down to an underdog against...

Fight Odds

Jordan Breen

Feb 01, 2019

Dan Kelly: The Swan Song That Wasn't Sherdog’s Jacob Debets spoke with former Olympic judoka and 10-fight UFC veteran Dan Kelly, who confirmed he’s retired from MMA and weighed...

Jacob Debets

Feb 01, 2019

The Film Room: Renato Carneiro Inching toward title contention at 145 pounds, the surging Brazilian will square off with Jose Aldo in the UFC Fight Night 144 co-main event on...

Kevin Wilson

Feb 01, 2019

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