Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
The last time Olexandr Gvozdyk got into the ring, he nearly killed
Adonis Stevenson. History has shown us that sometimes, it's nearly
as...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
Tyson Fury is fighting... who? Kubrat Pulev's problem isn't going
away, and 50 Cent is getting in more shots on Floyd Mayweather. In
other...
The Night 'Showtime' Showed Up
Nine minutes, 45 seconds. That’s how long it took for Anthony
Pettis to disrupt the narrative. From washed up, outgunned and
over the hill, to the most unlikely welterweight contender since a
1-4...
March MMAdness!
With that other big tournament going on, Sherdog's Alex Aboud gives
us what we really needed: a 16-man, open weight grand prix matching
up some of the best the ...
Matters of Adjustment
After seeing his five-year title reign halted in a surprising
upset, Bibiano Fernandes sets out to reclaim the One Championship
bantamweight...
Groomed for Greatness
Four-time NCAA wrestling champion Joey Davis
looks to continue his slow rise through the Bellator MMA ranks at
Bellator 219 on Friday in...
By the Numbers: David BranchDavid
Branch is a smart, rangy fighter who can stand his ground no
matter where the fight goes. Even if it means fighting a knockout
artist like...
Fight Facts: Bellator 218Bellator
MMA on Friday returned to Thackerville, Oklahoma, and managed
to put on a show with a card that was ravaged by short-notice
withdrawals.
Weekend Boxing Results, March 25
Kubrat Pulev follows up the biggest win of his career with maybe
the worst mistake, the Peterson brothers finish the weekend 0-1-1,
and we got...
Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
Kubrat Pulev and Bogdan Dinu try to conquer America, while the
patient Peterson brothers try and take a step towards gold.
Sherdog's James...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
DAZN's gambles big, and Gervonta Davis lands one of the hardest
knockout blows in Twitter history. Those are just two of the
headlines from the...
Linton Vassell, On To Bigger And Better Things
Ahead of his match at Bellator 218, the former light heavyweight
title challenger talked to Ben Duffy about his move to heavyweight,
the thrill of fighting in England and the prospect of a rematch
with...
The Bottom Line: A Bold Move
The surprising announcement that ESPN+ will be the exclusive
distributor of Ultimate Fighting Championship events is going to
have lasting...
5 Defining Moments: Mark ColemanMark
Coleman was highly pivotal in putting wrestling on the map
during mixed martial arts’ early years. He retired in 2010
following a loss to Randy
Couture, but his accomplishments inside the cage are hard to
overlook. Accolades include two...
By the Numbers: Maycee BarberMaycee
Barber (6-0) has quickly turned heads after her dominant
performances since turning pro in 2017. Undefeated at 21, Barber
has a whole...
Weekend Boxing Results, March 18
In what is fast becoming tradition, it was a full-on Irish takeover
at Madison Square Garden for St. Patrick's Day. Sherdog's James
Kinneen...
By the Numbers: Jack Marshman
With nicknames like “The Hammer” and “The Welsh Wrecking Machine,”
you know that the UFC Fight Night 147 encounter between Jack
Marshman and...
The Film Room: Darren Till
“The Gorilla” will carry a 17-1-1 record into his battle with
Jorge
Masvidal in the UFC Fight Night 147 main event on Saturday in
London.
Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
Ireland's own Mick Conlan caps off a St. Patrick's Day weekend
jam-packed with intriguing boxing matchups, and Sherdog's James
Kinneen is here...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
Deontay Wilder turning down $100 million? Floyd Mayweather back in
training (and clowning Conor McGregor's alleged phone incident)? It
was a...
Mick Conlan's New St. Paddy's Day Tradition
Unlike such holidays as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day,
St. Patrick's Day lacks a sporting tradition to go with it. If Mick
Conlan...
The Film Room: Leon Edwards
“Rocky” will look to continue his climb on the welterweight ladder
when he battles Gunnar
Nelson in the UFC Fight Night 147 co-main event on...
The Bottom Line: Middle Ground in the Pay Debate
While changes need to be made, fighters would be wise not to call
for the complete elimination of incentive-based compensation,
writes Todd Martin.
By the Numbers: Gunnar NelsonGunnar
Nelson has been limited to just four fights since losing to
Demian
Maia at the end of 2015. But “Gunni” has made the most of his
time out by going 3-1, including a spectacular second-round
submission...
Weekend Boxing Results, March 11
Dmitry Bivol keeps rolling, a "Ghost" fights nearly unseen and we
may have the worst reffing job in boxing history. Sherdog's James
Kinneen...
Ask Ant: The Whiskey Warriors Edition
From fighters who share the name of famous whiskeys to whiskeys
being peddled by famous fighters, you wanted Ant Walker to feel the
burn this...
Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
Dmitry Bivol spearheads what will be a big weekend in the light
heavyweight division, while several undefeated up-and-comers in the
lighter...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
Deontay Wilder's next fight is announced, Gervonta Davis is in
legal trouble again, but most importantly, Paulie Malignaggi might
be...
By the Numbers: Drew DoberDrew
Dober (20-8 1NC) has seen a number of highs and lows in his
professional career. Recently, however, he has achieved some
consistency, having raked in three consecutive wins at the expense
of Joshua
Burkman,...
Fight Facts Retrospective: Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic
A finisher of the highest order, Mirko "Cro Cop" endeared himself
to fans with his destructive ring and cage presence along with his
jovial demeanor outside of combat. Forced to retire due to health
issues, the MMA community will always remember the...
The Film Room: Curtis Millender
The fast-rising welterweight will attempt to continue his surge
when he squares off with Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in the UFC Fight
Night 146...
The Film Room: Derrick Lewis
“The Black Beast” will toe the line against former heavyweight
champion Junior dos Santos in the UFC Fight Night 146 main event.
By the Numbers: Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
With a six-fight winning streak and three spectacular knockouts,
Brazil’s Elizeu
Zaleski dos Santos is looking quite a force at welterweight.
He’s recently broken into the rankings and will look to further his
spot when he meets fellow prospect...
The Insane Prop Bets of UFC 235
Most observers expected Jon Jones to emerge victorious against
Anthony Smith, but few anticipated that he would have to go the
distance to do so.
Weekend Boxing Results, March 4
Big names including Luis Ortiz and Erislandy Lara came through, but
not exactly with flying colors. Speaking of which, did you notice
Lara's...
Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC 235
Sherdog's editors, writers and forum moderators put their pride on
the line as they pick the main-card winners for UFC 235: Jones vs.
Smith.
Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview
Luis Ortiz attempts to barge his way back to the heavyweight big
kids' table, while Erislandy Lara sets out to prove he's still one
of the most...
Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap
Oscar De La Hoya serving Floyd Mayweather a cease-and-desist?
Fury-Wilder 2 not happening? "Canelo" looking at light heavyweight?
Is normal, and...
The Film Room: Ben Askren
One of the greatest wrestlers of all time in mixed martial arts,
Ben
Askren finally steps inside the Octagon for the first time this
weekend when he takes on former welterweight champion Robbie
Lawler at...
The Film Room: Robbie Lawler
Former welterweight champion Robbie
Lawler (28-12-0-1) returns to the Octagon this weekend for the
first time since 2017 to welcome Ben Askren to
the big leagues. Lawler has had one of the greatest career
resurgences in the...
