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Ask Ant: The Anthology Edition Ant Walker tackles topics from readers and forum users in this edition of Ask Ant.

Sep 30, 2019

Post-Fight Stock Report: UFC Fight Night 160 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday tested the waters in an untapped market, as it visited Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, for...

Jordan Colbert

Sep 30, 2019

Endeavor Pulls IPO: What That Means for the Company and the UFC Investors have plenty of reason to be cautious when it comes to the Ultimate Fighting Championship parent company’s financials, starting with...

Patrick Auger

Sep 30, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC Fight Night 160 The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first-ever stop in Denmark featured a whopping six upsets at Royal Arena in Copenhagen.

Fight Odds

Jay Pettry

Sep 30, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 160 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday made a splash in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a slew of surprising performances on the main card.

Jay Pettry

Sep 30, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Sept. 30 Errol Spence beat Shawn Porter in an instant "Fight of the Year" candidate, but it was far from the only major action this weekend in the boxing...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 30, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Bellator 227, Bellator 228 Bellator MMA executed a two-day doubleheader on opposite sides of the Atlantic. The two events brought with them some good, some bad and some ugly.

Anthony Walker

Sep 29, 2019

MMA Gradebook: Rating Every Fight From UFC Copenhagen Sherdog's Kevin Wilson rates all 12 fights from UFC Fight Night 160, letting you know which bouts are must-watch and which are must-skip.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 29, 2019

The Vanquished: What’s Next for the UFC Fight Night 160 Losers? What comes next for Jack Hermansson and other UFC Fight Night “Hermansson vs. Cannonier” losers?

Abhinav Kini

Sep 29, 2019

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 160 Jared Cannonier has entered a new competitive stratosphere.

Brian Knapp

Sep 28, 2019

The Walkmen: All UFC Fight Night 160 Tracks The Ultimate Fighting Championship invaded Denmark for the first time ever as the mixed martial arts giant filled the Royal Arena in Copenhagen on Saturday for...

Mike Sloan

Sep 28, 2019

UFC Fight Night 160 Slideshow Quick images from Saturday's early UFC Fight Night 160 card in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Mike Fridley

Sep 28, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: Bellator 228 Sherdog's editors, writers and forum staff put their pride on the line as they pick the main card winners for Bellator 228: Pitbull vs. Archuleta.

Staff Pick ‘Em

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 28, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC Fight Night 160 Sherdog's editors, writers and forum staff put their pride on the line as they pick the main card winners for UFC Fight Night 160 from...

Staff Pick ‘Em

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 28, 2019

Which Ranked Fighters Are Competing This Weekend? UFC Fight Night 160 Rankings Tracker The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will make its debut in Copenhagen, Denmark, as UFC Fight Night 160 touches down at Royal Arena. A...

Abhinav Kini

Sep 27, 2019

How to Watch Bellator 228 Bellator MMA on Saturday will return to The Forum in Inglewood, California, for a stacked Bellator 228 card.

Abhinav Kini

Sep 27, 2019

How to Watch UFC Fight Night 160 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will head to Copenhagen, Demark, for UFC Fight Night 160, which goes down at the Royal Arena.

Cole Shelton

Sep 27, 2019

Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Gary Russell Jr. found himself in some well-deserved hot water after he posted a video of himself speaking with Leo Santa Cruz’s father.

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 27, 2019

Bellator 228 Main Card Preview Keith Shillan previews the main card of Bellator 228, including the rest of the Featherweight Grand Prix opening round.

Keith Shillan

Sep 27, 2019

Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview James Kinneen takes a look at the weekend's more intriguing contests.

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 27, 2019

Pre-Fight Stock Report: UFC Fight Night 160 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday touches down in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an event headlined by a middleweight showdown between Jack Hermansson and...

Jordan Colbert

Sep 27, 2019

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 160 ‘Hermansson vs. Cannonier’ The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will plant its flag in Denmark for the first time with a deceptively intriguing card at the Royal...

Jay Pettry

Sep 27, 2019

How to Watch Bellator Dublin, Bellator 227 Bellator MMA on Friday returns to 3Arena in Dublin with Bellator Dublin and Bellator 227.

Abhinav Kini

Sep 27, 2019

The Film Room: Khalil Rountree Armed with a revamped style, “The War Horse” will tackle Ion Cutelaba at UFC Fight Night 160 on Saturday in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 27, 2019

The Film Room: Ion Cutelaba “The Hulk” will attempt to rebound from his most recent defeat when he squares off with Khalil Rountree at UFC Fight Night 160 on Saturday...

Kevin Wilson

Sep 27, 2019

By the Numbers: Macy Chiasson vs. Lina Lansberg Coming off a knockout victory over Sarah Moras, the still undefeated Macy Chiasson is slowly inching her way to the top of the rankings. For her...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 27, 2019

By the Numbers: Patricio Freire vs. Juan Archuleta Juan Archuleta is currently on an impressive winning run that includes four victories in Bellator MMA. As a result, he has been granted a date with two-division world champion...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 27, 2019

The Film Room: Jared Cannonier “The Killa Gorilla” will confront Jack Hermansson in the UFC Fight Night 160 main event this Saturday in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 26, 2019

By the Numbers: Benson Henderson vs. Myles Jury On a mission to capture his third world title in three different promotions, Benson Henderson made sure to win his last three fights. Blocking his path now is Myles Jury, whom he is set to welcome to the Bellator MMA cage on...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 26, 2019

The Film Room: Jack Hermansson The surging Swede will tackle Jared Cannonier in the UFC Fight Night 160 headliner on Saturday in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 26, 2019

By the Numbers: Ovince St. Preux vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk Consistency has been a problem for Ovince St. Preux for a good part of his Ultimate Fighting Championship career. Now out of the light heavyweight rankings, “OSP” will try to claw his way back into the top 15 by...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 25, 2019

‘The Polish Bear’ Pursues His Prey An Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran and former club bouncer, Daniel Omielanczuk finds himself a few steps away from fighting for the Absolute...

Dmytro Synyak Egor Sergachev

Sep 25, 2019

Preview: UFC Fight Night 160 ‘Hermansson vs. Cannonier’ Surprising middleweight contenders will lock horns on Saturday in Denmark, as Jack Hermansson meets Jared Cannonier under the Ultimate Fighting...

Tom Feely

Sep 25, 2019

Suman Mokhtarian: Portrait of the Hustle Jacob Debets catches up with Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight and aspiring MMA mogul Suman Mokhtarian to talk about his life as a...

Jacob Debets

Sep 25, 2019

By the Numbers: Gegard Mousasi vs. Lyoto Machida Gegard Mousasi and Lyoto Machida first crossed paths in a blockbuster showdown at UFC Fight Night 36, with the latter taking the victory via unanimous decision. They have since moved on to...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 25, 2019

By the Numbers: Jack Hermansson vs. Jared Cannonier As soon as Jack Hermansson heard about a looming Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Denmark, the Swedish middleweight they call “The Joker” wanted in. That wish was granted in the form of Alaskan...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 25, 2019

The Bottom Line: Center Stage Bellator MMA has the opportunity to grab the fighting world’s attention with a pair of events in Dublin and Los Angeles this weekend.

Todd Martin

Sep 24, 2019

Bellator 227 Primer: Reaping the Rewards of Expansion Bellator MMA’s push into the United Kingdom and Ireland has taken a step forward over the last few years, and it will take its next step on...

Sean Sheehan

Sep 24, 2019

Legacy Fighting Alliance: Where Does the UFC’s Farm System Go From Here? Patrick Auger explores what could be next for the world's premier regional mixed martial arts promotion.

Patrick Auger

Sep 24, 2019

By the Numbers: Gunnar Nelson vs. Gilbert Burns Gilbert Burns enters UFC Fight Night 160 as a replacement for the injured Thiago Alves. With 21 submission victories between him and his opponent,...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 24, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC Fight Night 159 UFC Fight Night 159 on Saturday came and went in Mexico City, with a few pick-’ems and over half the bouts on the card featuring odds with a...

Fight Odds

Jay Pettry

Sep 23, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 159 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday returned to Mexico City for the first time in a few years with a card that delivered -- until the...

Jay Pettry

Sep 23, 2019

UFC Fight Night 159 Post-Mortem: A Night to Forget Anger boiled over on Saturday at Mexico City Arena, where multiple fighters were purportedly assaulted by fans.

Keith Shillan

Sep 23, 2019

Post-Fight Stock Report: UFC Fight Night 159 The Ultimate Fighting Championship paid a visit to Mexico City with an event headlined by a featherweight showdown between Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy...

Jordan Colbert

Sep 23, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Sept. 23 Unhappy with the stoppage, the hometown crowd pelted the ring with drinks other debris. Yes, it was a bad look for fight fans from... checking...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 23, 2019

The Vanquished: What’s Next for the UFC Fight Night 159 Losers? Alexa Grasso, Vanessa Melo and Martin Bravo missed the mark on Saturday in Mexico City. Sherdog’s Abhinav Kini examines where they may be headed.

Abhinav Kini

Sep 22, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC Fight Night 159 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday touched down in Mexico City with a snakebitten event headlined by a featherweight battle between Yair Rodriguez and...

Feature

Anthony Walker

Sep 22, 2019

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 159 Fans rarely shy away from showing their displeasure when the situation calls for it. Case in point: UFC Fight Night 159.

Brian Knapp

Sep 21, 2019

By the Numbers: UFC Fight Night 159 There are few bouts in Ultimate Fighting Championship history that have ended in more disappointing fashion than Saturday’s headliner between Yair Rodriguez and...

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 21, 2019

UFC Mexico City Slideshow Quick images from Saturday's UFC Fight Night 159 card in Mexico City.

Mike Fridley

Sep 21, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC Fight Night 159 Sherdog's editors, writers and forum staff put their pride on the line as they pick the main card winners for UFC Fight Night 159 from Mexico City.

Staff Pick ‘Em

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 21, 2019

How to Watch UFC Fight Night 159 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will head South of the Border for UFC Fight Night 159, which goes down at Arena Ciudad de Mexico...

Cole Shelton

Sep 20, 2019

Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview James Kinneen takes a look at the weekend's most intriguing boxing matchups.

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 20, 2019

Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap Sherdog boxing scribe James Kinneen takes a look back at the week in the Sweet Science.

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 20, 2019

Which Ranked Fighters Are Competing This Weekend? UFC Fight Night 159 Rankings Tracker The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Mexico City, Mexico, as UFC Fight Night 159 takes place this Saturday. A number of top fighters...

Abhinav Kini

Sep 20, 2019

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 159 ‘Rodriguez vs. Stephens’ The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will head back to Mexico City for the first time in over two years.

Fight Odds

Jay Pettry

Sep 20, 2019

Pre-Fight Stock Report: UFC Fight Night 159 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will bring the Octagon to Mexico City, with Yair Rodriguez slotted opposite Jeremy Stephens in...

Jordan Colbert

Sep 20, 2019

Building Hype Not Necessary for Masvidal vs. Diaz It's no secret that both Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal would rather sit out media obligations for any fight they signed up for.

Edward Carbajal

Sep 20, 2019

By the Numbers: Sergio Pettis vs. Tyson Nam Tyson Nam is a 28-fight veteran who has never set foot in the Octagon. That will change on Sept. 21 when he faces Sergio Pettis in Mexico City for...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 19, 2019

The Film Room: Alexa Grasso The Lobo Gym standout will try to continue her climb on the strawweight ladder when she confronts Carla Esparza in the UFC Fight Night 159...

Kevin Wilson

Sep 19, 2019

Endeavor’s IPO Could Fall Flat: What Does that Mean for the UFC? Although the Ultimate Fighting Championship has made steps to reduce costs and increase guaranteed revenue, a dismal Endeavor IPO would most...

Patrick Auger

Sep 19, 2019

The Film Room: Jeremy Stephens “Lil’ Heathen” will do battle with Yair Rodriguez in the UFC Fight Night 159 headliner on Saturday in Mexico City.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 18, 2019

Preview: UFC Fight Night 159 ‘Rodriguez vs. Stephens’ Yair Rodriguez on Saturday will toe the line against Jeremy Stephens in what figures to be an action-packed Ultimate Fighting Championship...

Tom Feely

Sep 18, 2019

The Film Room: Yair Rodriguez “The Ultimate Fighter Latin America” winner will meet Jeremy Stephens in the UFC Fight Night 159 headliner on Saturday in Mexico.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 18, 2019

By the Numbers: Carla Esparza vs. Alexa Grasso Carla Esparza and Alexa Grasso are ranked 8th and 9th respectively at strawweight. They will both be looking to ascend the rankings latter when they meet inside the Octagon on Sept. 21 for...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 18, 2019

5 Defining Moments: Carla Esparza Since making her way into the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Carla Esparza has won some and lost some, but through it all she has consistently been in contention for the strawweight belt that she once held....

Mark Raymundo

Sep 18, 2019

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Rashad Evans Celebrates No. 40 The former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight titleholder’s climb to the top of the 205-pound weight class was nothing if not...

Brian Knapp

Sep 18, 2019

By the Numbers: Yair Rodriguez vs. Jeremy Stephens The Ultimate Fighting Championship last visited Mexico in 2017. This year, they are set to return with one of the country’s favorite sons...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 18, 2019

Fight Facts: KSW 50 KSW on Saturday in London staged its 50th numbered event with a show where several belts were on the line.

Jay Pettry

Sep 17, 2019

The Big Picture: Lightweight’s Best-Case Scenario No matter which matchups happen and no matter who wins, the future of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s 155-pound weight class is one of...

Eric Stinton

Sep 17, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC Fight Night 158 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday stopped in Vancouver and gave rise to a number of upsets inside Rogers Arena.

Fight Odds

Jay Pettry

Sep 17, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 158 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday returned to Vancouver, British Columbia, for the first time since August 2016 with an intriguing...

Jay Pettry

Sep 17, 2019

The Bottom Line: Harmless Fun for Some BMFs The creation of a symbolic title for the Jorge Masvidal-Nate Diaz showdown will not diminish the importance of championships the way interim...

Todd Martin

Sep 17, 2019

Post-Fight Stock Report: UFC Fight Night 158 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday touched down in Vancouver, British Columbia, with UFC Fight Night 158 at Rogers Arena.

Jordan Colbert

Sep 16, 2019

Fight Facts: LFA 76 The Legacy Fighting Alliance on Friday promoted its final show on the AXS-TV network, and it did not disappoint.

Jay Pettry

Sep 16, 2019

UFC Fight Night 158 Post-Mortem: Lying in Wait After his scintillating first-round stoppage of Donald Cerrone on Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia, Justin Gaethje turns his attention to...

Keith Shillan

Sep 16, 2019

MMA Gradebook: Rating Every Fight From UFC Vancouver Sherdog's Kevin Wilson rates all 12 fights from UFC Fight Night 158: Cowboy vs. Gaethje, letting you know which are must-watch and which are...

Kevin Wilson

Sep 16, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Sept. 16 Tyson Fury survives and preserves the big-bucks Wilder rematch, but not without difficulty. Sherdog's James Kinneen has Fury-Wallin and all the...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 16, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC Fight Night 158 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday brought the Octagon to Vancouver, British Columbia, with UFC Fight Night 158, which featured a lightweight showdown pitting Donald Cerrone against former World Series...

Anthony Walker

Sep 15, 2019

The Vanquished: What's Next for UFC Vancouver Losers So what now for all the UFC Vancouver losers? Here's a look at who they should square off against next.

Abhinav Kini

Sep 15, 2019

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 158 Justin Gaethje might as well be swinging Thor’s hammer.

Brian Knapp

Sep 14, 2019

The Walkmen: All UFC Fight Night 158 Walkout Tracks The Ultimate Fighting Championship took over Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Saturday with a card anchored by a matchup...

Mike Sloan

Sep 14, 2019

UFC Vancouver Slideshow Vancouver hosted Saturday's UFC Fight Night 158 card.

Mike Fridley

Sep 14, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC Fight Night 158 Sherdog's editors, writers and forum staff put their pride on the line as they pick the main card winners for UFC Fight Night 158 from...

Staff Pick ‘Em

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 14, 2019

How to Watch UFC Fight Night 158 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday returns to Canada for UFC Fight Night 158, which goes down at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British...

Cole Shelton

Sep 13, 2019

By the Numbers: UFC Fight Night 158 Justin Gaethje continues to roll through the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight division.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 13, 2019

On the Heels of Two Major International Events, the UFC Looks to Capitalize on New Business Business is booming for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in at least two new international markets, opines Sherdog's Patrick Auger.

Patrick Auger

Sep 13, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov Wants Top Pound-for-Pound Recognition? It Comes via Tony Ferguson Jacob Debets argues that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s claim of pound-for-pound supremacy hinges on finally facing Tony Ferguson in the Octagon.

Jacob Debets

Sep 13, 2019

Pre-Fight Stock Report: UFC Fight Night 158 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will return to Vancouver with UFC Fight Night 158, an event headlined by Donald Cerrone and Justin...

Jordan Colbert

Sep 13, 2019

Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap UFC 244 will face some stiff competition in the combat sports world on Nov. 2.

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 13, 2019

Sherdog’s Weekend Boxing Preview Sherdog boxing scribe James Kinneen chimes in as one of boxing's biggest personalities takes to the ring Saturday.

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 13, 2019

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 158 ‘Cowboy vs. Gaethje’ The UFC is taking a trip to Vancouver for the fifth time. So let's make some loonies, shall we?

Fight Odds

Jay Pettry

Sep 13, 2019

Which Ranked Fighters Are Competing This Weekend? UFC Fight Night 158 Rankings Tracker The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Vancouver as UFC Fight Night 158 takes place this Saturday. A number of ranked fighters are...

Abhinav Kini

Sep 13, 2019

How to Watch Tyson Fury vs. Otto Wallin Former lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (28-0-1), who lost the designation when he retired back in 2016, continues to build his profile in...

Boxing

Abhinav Kini

Sep 12, 2019

Diaz vs. Masvidal: A Fan Favorite Fight At the Expense of Fighters While the majority of fans are happy to see the Diaz vs. Masvidal scrap get top billing and be officially slated for five rounds, not everyone...

Patrick Auger

Sep 12, 2019

The Film Room: Glover Teixeira The longtime light heavyweight contender will do battle with Nikita Krylov in the UFC Fight Night 158 co-main event on Saturday in Canada.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 12, 2019

The Film Room: Nikita Krylov The hard-hitting Ukrainian will take aim at Glover Teixeira in the UFC Fight Night 158 co-headliner on Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 12, 2019

5 Defining Moments: Justin Gaethje After suffering back-to-back losses to Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje bounced back by going 2-0 in his last two outings.

Mark Raymundo

Sep 12, 2019

By the Numbers: Todd Duffee vs. Jeff Hughes Todd Duffee has been plagued with injuries throughout his career. The owner of one of the most impressive Ultimate Fighting Championship debuts in promotional history will try to mount a thunderous comeback when he takes on fellow knockout artist...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 12, 2019

By the Numbers: Glover Teixeira vs. Nikita Krylov Glover Teixeira and Nikita Krylov are two dynamic light heavyweights who can win wherever the fight goes. On Sept. 14, they will square off as the Ultimate Fighting Championship heads over to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, for...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 12, 2019

5 Things You Might Not Know About Todd Duffee The returning Todd Duffee, though technically a veteran, is still very much a prospect in need of a big-name casualty to reestablish himself in the...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 11, 2019

By the Numbers: Donald Cerrone vs. Justin Gaethje Fans in Vancouver will be treated to an explosive main event pitting Donald Cerrone against Justin Gaethje. The two elite lightweights ranked fourth and fifth respectively will come to blows on Sept. 14 at...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 11, 2019

The Film Room: Donald Cerrone vs. Justin Gaethje The lightweight action heroes will lock horns in the UFC Fight Night 158 headliner on Saturday in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 11, 2019

Preview: UFC Fight Night 158 ‘Cowboy vs. Gaethje’ Donald Cerrone and Justin Gaethje will collide in an anticipated lightweight battle, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Canada.

Tom Feely

Sep 11, 2019

Fight Facts: LFA 75 The Legacy Fighting Alliance on Friday returned to Utah for its 75th numbered show.

Jay Pettry

Sep 10, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC 242 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday returned to the United Arab Emirates for the first time since 2014 and did so with a show that...

Jay Pettry

Sep 10, 2019

Fight Facts: Bellator 226 Bellator MMA on Saturday returned to San Jose, California, with a card jam-packed with fights.

Jay Pettry

Sep 10, 2019

The Bottom Line: In Good Company Given Khabib Nurmagomedov’s rampage through the UFC’s lightweight division, the time has come to reopen the discussion about the best...

Todd Martin

Sep 10, 2019

The Big Picture: A Different Kind of Dominance Khabib Nurmagomedov has already set himself apart from past UFC lightweight champions B.J. Penn, Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson, writes Eric...

Eric Stinton

Sep 10, 2019

UFC 242 Post-Mortem: Desert Dominance Khabib Nurmagomedov -- quite literally -- tightened his stranglehold on the lightweight division with his submission of Dustin Poirier on...

Keith Shillan

Sep 09, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC 242 Five betting upsets were sprinkled throughout the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s offering on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates, though...

Fight Odds

Jay Pettry

Sep 09, 2019

Fight Facts: Invicta Phoenix Rising Series 2 Invicta Fighting Championships on Friday went straight into the Danger Zone with its second one-night tournament, this time at flyweight.

Jay Pettry

Sep 09, 2019

Post-Fight Stock Report: UFC 242 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday made its way back to the Middle East with UFC 242 at The Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United...

Jordan Colbert

Sep 09, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Sept. 9 It was a very lean weekend in boxing, with many promoters loading up for Mexican Independence Day next weekend, but for what there was,...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 09, 2019

The MMA Hall of F@#$%&g Awesome: Evan Tanner Evan Tanner was a pioneer in the sport who also helped usher in the modern era, and for one unforgettable night, he was the greatest...

The MMA Hall of F@#$%&g Awesome

Ben Duffy

Sep 08, 2019

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of UFC 242 The Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC 242 on Saturday unified its lightweight title with a showdown between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin...

Anthony Walker

Sep 08, 2019

Matches to Make After Bellator 226 This certainly wasn’t the ending Ryan Bader envisioned for his first official heavyweight title defense.

Tristen Critchfield

Sep 07, 2019

The Vanquished: What's Next for UFC 242 Losers What now for all the UFC 242 losers? Here's a look at who they should square off against next.

Abhinav Kini

Sep 07, 2019

Matches to Make After UFC 242 Perhaps the gulf between Khabib Nurmagomedov and the rest of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight division was wider than first thought.

Brian Knapp

Sep 07, 2019

Pictures: UFC 242 Quick images from Saturday's UFC 242 in UAE.

Mike Fridley

Sep 07, 2019

The Walkmen: All UFC 242 Walkout Tracks The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to Abu Dhabi on Saturday as the promotion took over Du Arena for UFC 242.

Mike Sloan

Sep 07, 2019

Who You Got? Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC 242 Sherdog's editors, writers and forum staff put their pride on the line as they pick the main card winners for UFC 242 from Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Staff Pick ‘Em

Sherdog.com Staff

Sep 07, 2019

Both Sides of the Story: Three Chapters that Changed Vale Tudo History in Brazil “History is written by the victors.” -- Winston Churchill
This iconic statement, attributed to many, fits perfectly in the history of...

MMA Roots

Gleidson Venga Marcelo Alonso

Sep 06, 2019

Ask Ant: The Super-Size Edition The column is the same size, but the topics -- Darren Till and Anthony Johnson, just to name two -- are going anabolic and possibly ballistic....

Anthony Walker

Sep 06, 2019

Pre-Fight Stock Report: UFC 242 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday will return to the United Arab Emirates with UFC 242, an event headlined by a lightweight title...

Jordan Colbert

Sep 06, 2019

Bellator Looks to MMA’s Roots to Entice Fans The Scott Coker-led promotion has turned to grand prix tournaments in multiple weight classes and a partnership with Rizin Fighting Federation...

Patrick Auger

Sep 06, 2019

Sherdog Boxing: The Weekly Wrap After Julian Williams upset Jarrett Hurd and took his 154-pound titles in May, the two immediately agreed to have the rematch next -- Hurd had a...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 06, 2019

How to Watch UFC 242 The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back in Abu Dhabi for UFC 242. It’s the first event of a new five-year agreement with the United Arab...

Cole Shelton

Sep 06, 2019

Prime Picks: UFC 242 ‘Khabib vs. Poirier’ The Ultimate Fighting Championship is heading to the United Arab Emirates. Let's make some dirham.

Fight Odds

Jay Pettry

Sep 06, 2019

Which Ranked Fighters Are Competing This Weekend? UFC 242 Rankings Tracker The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Abu Dhabi for the first time in five years this Saturday for UFC 242. A number of ranked fighters...

Abhinav Kini

Sep 06, 2019

By the Numbers: Edson Barboza vs. Paul Felder Edson Barboza is the man who dealt Paul Felder the first loss of his career. For the latter, it’s payback time as he runs it back with the former on Sept. 7 at...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 06, 2019

How to Watch Bellator 226 On Saturday night, Bellator MMA returns to the SAP Center in San Jose, California, for Bellator 226.

Abhinav Kini

Sep 06, 2019

By the Numbers: Islam Makhachev vs. Davi Ramos On the strength of his impressive winning streak, Islam Makhachev has entered the Top 15 in the lightweight rankings. Intent on stopping his continued ascent on Sept. 7 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is jiu-jitsu world champion...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 05, 2019

MMA’s Ever-Expanding Global Reach A week after history was made in China, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will make a trip to Abu Dhabi.

Patrick Auger

Sep 05, 2019

By the Numbers: Dustin Poirier For Dustin Poirier, the road to the top was a long one, which makes the interim Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight strap around his waist feel a lot sweeter. Now it’s time to unify the belts as he faces Khabib...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 05, 2019

The Film Room: Edson Barboza The former Ring of Combat champion will rematch Paul Felder in the UFC 242 co-main event on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates.

Kevin Wilson

Sep 05, 2019

The Film Room: Paul Felder In a rematch of a July 2015 encounter, “The Irish Dragon” will battle Edson Barboza in the UFC 242 co-main event on Saturday in the United...

Kevin Wilson

Sep 05, 2019

Prospect Watch: Brad Riddell Sherdog’s Jacob Debets caught up with former kickboxing world champion and City Kickboxing alum to talk about his transition to MMA.

Sherdog’s Prospect Watch

Jacob Debets

Sep 05, 2019

Opinion: Weili Zhang Will be a Referendum on the UFC’s Cultural Power Sherdog’s Jacob Debets breaks down the implications of Weili Zhang’s emphatic victory over the weekend.

Jacob Debets

Sep 05, 2019

By the Numbers: Emmanuel Sanchez vs. Tywan Claxton Former Bellator MMA featherweight title challenger Emmanuel Sanchez will collide with Tywan Claxton in San Jose, California, on Sept. 7 at Bellator...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 04, 2019

Preview: UFC 242 ‘Khabib vs. Poirier’ Khabib Nurmagomedov will meet Dustin Poirier in a lightweight championship unification bout in the main event on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates.

Tom Feely

Sep 04, 2019

The Film Room: Khabib Nurmagomedov The undefeated Dagestani brute will put his lightweight championship on the line against Dustin Poirier in the UFC 242 headliner on Saturday in...

Kevin Wilson

Sep 04, 2019

5 Defining Moments: Ryan Bader Whether he’s fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship or Bellator MMA, Ryan Bader has always been viewed as an exceptional talent.

Mark Raymundo

Sep 04, 2019

Fight Facts: DWCS Season 3 The third season of Dana White’s Contender Series delivered plenty of great performances and showcased several potential future stars in the sport.

Jay Pettry

Sep 04, 2019

Aung La N Sang Believes a Win Over Brandon Vera Adds Credibility to His Career Aung La N Sang is the reigning One Championship middleweight and light heavyweight champion and is on a six-fight winning streak.

Cole Shelton

Sep 03, 2019

All Roads Lead to Frankie Edgar for Conor McGregor Conor McGregor's last interview on SportsCenter made for a lot of chatter as far as his return to fighting goes.

Edward Carbajal

Sep 03, 2019

The Bottom Line: MMA’s Most Difficult Task For champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov, reaching the top has its own set of challenges. Staying there has proven to be an entirely different...

Todd Martin

Sep 03, 2019

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 157 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday visited mainland China for the third time with UFC Fight Night 157 in Shenzhen.

Jay Pettry

Sep 03, 2019

The Film Room: Dustin Poirier The American Top Team star will seek to unify the lightweight championship in a showdown with Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC 242 headliner on...

Kevin Wilson

Sep 03, 2019

By the Numbers: Ryan Bader vs. Cheick Kongo Cheick Kongo will look to ruin Ryan Bader’s first heavyweight title defense when they meet on Sept. 7 at Bellator 226.

Mark Raymundo

Sep 03, 2019

By the Numbers: Khabib Nurmagomedov Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be back in action on Sept. 7. He will look to unify the 155-pound belts by beating interim titleholder...

Mark Raymundo

Sep 03, 2019

Five Things We Learned From UFC Antitrust Hearings Back in December of 2014, several former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters including Jon Fitch, Cung Le and Nate Quarry, banded together...

Patrick Auger

Sep 02, 2019

Fight Facts: LFA 74 The Legacy Fighting Alliance on Friday in Riverside, California, held its 75th event in a little over two and a half years, and it demonstrated...

Jay Pettry

Sep 02, 2019

UFC Fight Night 157 Post-Mortem: ‘Magnum’ Force Weili Zhang set the MMA world on fire with her upset of women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade on Saturday in Shenzhen, China.

Keith Shillan

Sep 02, 2019

Beating the Books: UFC Fight Night 157 UFC Fight Night 157 on Saturday in Shenzhen, China, started strong and ended even stronger, with surprising results across the card.

Fight Odds

Jay Pettry

Sep 02, 2019

Weekend Boxing Results, Sept. 2 Vasiliy Lomachenko's belt collection tour rolls on, but it wasn't such a great weekend for the Fury or Alvarez -- the "other" Fury and Alvarez,...

Boxing

James Kinneen

Sep 02, 2019