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Feb 28, 2023

The Bottom Line: Justifiable Doubt Jon Jones will compete for the first time in more than three years when he meets Ciryl Gane in the UFC 285 main event, and he finds himself in...

UFC

Feb 28, 2023

The FF-Files: From Russia with Love Thirty years removed from the dawn of modern no-holds-barred fighting and over two decades since the introduction of the Unified Rules, some...

FF-Files

Feb 28, 2023

Sherdog’s Top 10: Greatest Canadian Fighters Lev Pisarsky presents Sherdog's list of the greatest fighters ever to hail from Canada.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Feb 27, 2023

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 220 ‘Muniz vs. Allen’ UFC Fight Night 220 featured a bonus trend that will hopefully continue going forward, a grappler vs. grappler affair with a shocking conclusion...

UFC

Feb 27, 2023

Fight Facts: Bellator 291 ‘Amosov vs. Storley 2’ Bellator 291 featured the pride of Ukraine representing his country brilliantly, a spoiler named “Seabass” and growing presence of a young...

Bellator MMA

Feb 27, 2023

Fight Facts: KSW 79 ‘De Fries vs. Duffee 2’ KSW 79 featured the continuation of an unequaled run, a smelling salts-requiring head kick and a slow roll for a longtime vet.

KSW

Feb 27, 2023

Pictures: Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul Tommy Fury (9-0, 4 KOs) dealt Jake Paul (6-1, 4 KOs) his first defeat via split decision Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Boxing

Feb 26, 2023

Pictures: UFC Fight Night 220 A busy Saturday was topped by an explosive UFC Fight Night 220 card in Sin City.

UFC

Feb 25, 2023

Pictures: Bellator 291 Bellator 291 was headlined by a rematch pitting Yaroslav Amosov against Logan Storley.

Bellator MMA

Feb 25, 2023

Pictures: 2023 PFL Challenger Series 5 Eight women took to the Smart Cage at PFL Challenger Series 5 in search of a Professional Fighters League contract.

Women’s MMA

Feb 24, 2023

Pictures: One Fight Night 7 ‘Lineker vs. Andrade II One Fight Night 7 featured a rematch between John Lineker and Fabricio Andrade.

One Championship

Feb 24, 2023

How to Watch UFC Fight Night 220 The Ultimate Fighting Championship will hitch its wagon to ranked light heavyweights with a penchant for showstopping violence when Nikita...

UFC

Feb 24, 2023

How to Watch Bellator 291 A unification bout between reigning welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov and interim titleholder Logan Storley on Saturday will headline Bellator...

Bellator MMA

Feb 24, 2023

How to Watch KSW 79 Philip De Fries will defend his Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki heavyweight championship against Todd Duffee on Saturday in the Czech Republic.

KSW

Feb 24, 2023

10 Questions for Ailin Perez The MMA Masters women’s bantamweight prospect will take a second crack at her first Octagon victory when she faces Hailey Cowan as part of the UFC...

Women’s MMA

Feb 24, 2023

Stars Align for Andre Muniz The Tata Fight Team representative will ride a nine-fight winning streak into his UFC Fight Night 220 co-headliner opposite Brendan Allen on...

UFC

Feb 24, 2023

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 220 ‘Krylov vs. Spann’ Sherdog’s Jay Pettry deviates a bit from standard analysis and focuses on time spent in the cage rather than choosing winners and upsets.

Fight Odds

Feb 24, 2023

Scouting Report: Yaroslav Amosov The Bellator MMA welterweight champ will put his belt, and his sterling 26-0 professional mark, on the line in a rematch with Logan Storley on...

Bellator MMA

Feb 24, 2023

Pedro Carvalho’s Evolving Perspective The SBG Ireland representative will try to take the next step toward his ultimate goal when he does battle with Jeremy Kennedy in the Bellator...

Bellator MMA

Feb 24, 2023

5 Defining Moments: Brendan Allen The 27-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt will risk his three-fight winning streak when he faces Andre Muniz in the UFC Fight Night 220...

UFC

Feb 24, 2023

By The Numbers: Peter Queally vs. Bryce Logan The reeling lightweights will attempt to get on track against one another at Bellator 291 on Saturday in Dublin.

Bellator MMA

Feb 24, 2023

How to Watch PFL Challenger Series 5 Eight women’s flyweight hopefuls will take their swings at one Professional Fighters League contract on Friday in Orlando, Florida.

Women’s MMA

Feb 23, 2023

Preview: UFC Fight Night 220 ‘Krylov vs. Spann’ Ranked light heavyweights will take center stage when Nikita Krylov squares off with Ryan Spann in the Ultimate Fighting Championship main event...

Fight Odds

Feb 23, 2023

Scouting Report: Logan Storley The four-time NCAA All-American wrestler will challenge Yaroslav Amosov for the Bellator MMA welterweight championship when their rematch headlines...

Bellator MMA

Feb 23, 2023

By The Numbers: Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann The ranked contenders will look to improve their standing in the light heavyweight division when they lock horns in the UFC Fight Night 220 headliner.

UFC

Feb 23, 2023

5 Things You Might Not Know About Jeremy Kennedy The 30-year-old Canadian will put his modest two-fight winning streak on the line when he confronts Pedro Carvalho in the Bellator 291 co-headliner.

Bellator MMA

Feb 22, 2023

Failure Not an Option for Augusto Sakai The 31-year-old Brazilian will attempt to snap a career-worst four-fight losing streak when he takes on Don’Tale Mayes in a UFC Fight Night...

UFC

Feb 22, 2023

Preview: UFC Fight Night 220 Prelims The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s latest offering from the UFC Apex showcases some interesting if unproven talent.

Fight Odds

Feb 22, 2023

By The Numbers: Yaroslav Amosov vs. Logan Storley The rivals will unify the Bellator MMA welterweight championship when their rematch serves as the Bellator 291 main event on Saturday in Ireland.

Bellator MMA

Feb 22, 2023

UFC Fight Night 219 Aftermath: How Erin Blanchfield’s Decision Making Bested Jessica Andrade Sherdog analyst Blaine Henry examines what went down in the eventful Ultimate Fighting Championship headliner on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Women’s MMA

Feb 21, 2023

The Bottom Line: Youth Movement Erin Blanchfield could find herself in rarified air if she maintains her current trajectory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s...

Women’s MMA

Feb 21, 2023

Opinion: A Masterclass in Awful Matchmaking UFC Fight Night 219 on Saturday was a case study in how not to book fights, writes Lev Pisarsky.

Opinion

Feb 21, 2023

Rafael Carino: Where is He Now? The UFC 9 veteran drifted into drug addiction before returning to his roots under Andre Pederneiras at Nova Uniao, where he helped give rise to...

Where Is He Now?

Marcelo Alonso

Feb 21, 2023

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 219 UFC Fight 219 was headlined by an important showdown in the women's flyweight division, even if it was cobbled together at the last moment.

Women’s MMA

Feb 20, 2023

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 219 ‘Andrade vs. Blanchfield’ The Ultimate Fighting Championship schlepped back to its headquarters of the UFC Apex for the first of a two-event showcase before departing for...

UFC

Feb 20, 2023

Rickson Gracie vs. Byron Amona: A Tale of Jiu-Jitsu, Surfing and Acai One seemingly nondescript street fight over a surfboard ended up popularizing a fruit and changing the landscape of jiu-jitsu forever.

MMA Roots

Marcelo Alonso

Feb 20, 2023

By the Numbers: UFC Fight Night 219 If it wasn’t clear already, Erin Blanchfield has arrived as a contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s flyweight division.

Women’s MMA

Tristen Critchfield

Feb 18, 2023

Pictures: UFC Fight Night 219 UFC Fight 219 featured a makeshift main event pitting Jessica Andrade against Erin Blanchfield.

UFC

Feb 18, 2023

Pictures: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 4 Eight lightweights took to the Smart Cage to vie for a Professional Fighters League contract.

Professional Fighters League

Feb 17, 2023

By The Numbers: Lina Lansberg vs. Mayra Bueno Silva The ranked women’s bantamweights will do battle in the featured UFC Fight Night 219 prelim on Saturday in Las Vegas.

UFC

Feb 17, 2023

5 Things You Might Not Know About Josh Parisian The heavy-handed West Virginia native will attempt to improve upon a middling 2-2 record within the promotion when he dukes it out with Syndicate MMA export Jamal Pogues in a three-round...

UFC

Feb 17, 2023

How to Watch UFC Fight Night 219 World-class women’s flyweights will carry the freight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship when Jessica Andrade collides with Erin...

UFC

Feb 17, 2023

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 219 ‘Andrade vs. Blanchfield’ Sherdog’s Jay Pettry takes the easy way out in a hastily created main event, while turning the majority of the attention to three underdogs...

Fight Odds

Feb 17, 2023

Preview: UFC Fight Night 219 ‘Andrade vs. Blanchfield’ Jessica Andrade will step in on short notice to take on the surging Erin Blanchfield in the Ultimate Fighting Championship headliner on Saturday...

UFC

Feb 16, 2023

UFC Fight Night 219 Beforemath: Can Erin Blanchfield Deal with the Physicality? With frame-by-frame illustrations, Blaine Henry breaks down the compelling style matchup of Erin Blanchfield vs. Jessica Andrade in the short-notice main event of...

UFC

Feb 16, 2023

How to Watch PFL Challenger Series 4 Eight prospective lightweights will vie for one Professional Fighters League contract on Friday in Orlando, Florida.

Professional Fighters League

Feb 16, 2023

By The Numbers: William Knight vs. Marcin Prachnio The uncertain paths of the light heavyweight hopefuls will cross in a featured UFC Fight Night 219 attraction on Saturday in Las Vegas.

UFC

Feb 16, 2023

Preview: UFC Fight Night 219 Prelims Ranked women’s bantamweights will anchor the Ultimate Fighting Championship undercard, as Mayra Bueno Silva faces Lina Lansberg on Saturday in...

UFC

Feb 15, 2023

By The Numbers: Jim Miller vs. Alexander Hernandez The lightweights will lock horns in a three-round UFC Fight Night 219 lightweight showcase on Saturday in Las Vegas.

UFC

Feb 15, 2023

5 Defining Moments: Ovince St. Preux “OSP” will climb into the Octagon for the 26th time when he faces Philipe Lins in a UFC Fight Night 219 light heavyweight prelim.

UFC

Feb 15, 2023

5 Things You Might Not Know About Jordan Wright The Texas native will look to put a stop to a three-fight losing streak when he takes on “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 30 finalist Zac Pauga in the...

UFC

Feb 14, 2023

By The Numbers: Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield The women’s flyweight contenders will collide in the UFC Fight Night 219 main event this Saturday in Las Vegas.

Women’s MMA

Feb 14, 2023

The Bottom Line: The Spoils of Defeat Alexander Volkanovski’s loss in the UFC 284 headliner might have done more to elevate his popularity than any of his previous wins, writes...

UFC

Feb 14, 2023

Opinion: The Good and Bad of UFC Champ-Champ Fights In the wake of UFC 284, Lev Pisarsky analyzes the seven meetings between reigning undisputed champs in UFC history and their impact on the...

UFC

Feb 14, 2023

Sherdog’s Top 10: Greatest Brazilian Fighters Lev Pisarsky presents Sherdog's list of the 10 greatest fighters from the birthplace of BJJ and vale tudo.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Feb 13, 2023

Fight Facts: UFC 284 ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovski’ UFC 284 featured a steep price for an unexpected quartet of results, the potential emergence of the new pound-for-pound king and a tough night...

UFC

Feb 13, 2023

Stock Report: UFC 284 Several fighters—and at least one non-fighter—raised or lowered their stock with their performances at UFC 284

UFC

Ben Duffy

Feb 12, 2023

Matches to Make After UFC 284 UFC 284 at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, featured 2023's biggest fight thus far: Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski moved up to challenge lightweight king...

UFC

Feb 12, 2023

The Walkmen: All UFC 284 Walkout Tracks The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday returned to The Land Down Under for a stacked card with two title fights on the marquee.

UFC

Mike Fridley Jay Pettry

Feb 12, 2023

Pictures: UFC 284 UFC 284 was topped by two title fights.

UFC

Feb 11, 2023

Pictures: Jose Aldo's Pro Boxing Debut Ultimate Fighting Championship hall of famer Jose Aldo made his professional boxing debut Friday night in Brazil. The former pound-for-pound...

Boxing

Joao Baptista

Feb 11, 2023

Pictures: PFL Challenger Series 2023 Week 3 A crop of eight heavyweight hopefuls took to the Smart Cage in search of a Professional Fighters League contract at PFL Challenger Series 3.

Professional Fighters League

Feb 10, 2023

Scouting Report: Yair Rodriguez “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 1 winner will face Josh Emmett for the interim featherweight championship in the UFC 284 co-main event.

UFC

Feb 10, 2023

No Soft Landing for Elves Brener Oliveira The 25-year-old Brazilian prospect will make his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut opposite Zubaira Tukhugov in a UFC 284 prelim.

UFC

Feb 10, 2023

How to Watch UFC 284 The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday visits Australia for the first time since 2019 and does so with two title bouts in tow.

UFC

Feb 10, 2023

Prime Picks: UFC 284 ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovski’ Sherdog’s Jay Pettry weighs in on the right play for the main event, suggests caution for an action fighter coming off a long layoff, gives...

Fight Odds

Feb 10, 2023

Preview: UFC 284 ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovski’ The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Saturday returns to Australia for the first time since 2019 and does so with a top-heavy lineup.

UFC

Feb 09, 2023

How to Watch PFL Challenger Series 3 Eight heavyweight hopefuls will compete for one Professional Fighters League contract on Friday in Orlando, Florida.

Professional Fighters League

Feb 09, 2023

Scouting Report: Alexander Volkanovski The Australian dynamo will seek to become a simultaneous two division champion when he challenges lightweight titleholder Charles Oliveira in the...

UFC

Feb 09, 2023

By The Numbers: UFC 284 Pre-Fight Edition A champion-versus-champion superfight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski on Saturday will headline the Ultimate Fighting...

UFC

Feb 08, 2023

Preview: UFC 284 Prelims Light heavyweights will anchor the latest Ultimate Fighting Championship undercard, as Tyson Pedro takes on Modestas Bukauskas this Saturday in...

UFC

Feb 08, 2023

The Bottom Line: Gauging Greatness Fedor Emelianenko has his warts, but he checks all the boxes when it comes to being considered one of the best fighters of all-time, writes Todd...

Bellator MMA

Feb 07, 2023

Opinion: A New Way to Rank Champions Lev Pisarsky offers up a different perspective on ranking the best fighters in the world across different promotions.

UFC

Feb 07, 2023

Sherdog’s Top 10: Greatest British Fighters Lev Pisarsky presents Sherdog's list of the greatest fighters to hail from the United Kingdom.

Sherdog’s Top 10

Feb 06, 2023

Fight Facts: Bellator 290 ‘Bader vs. Fedor 2’ Bellator 290 ended with an exceptionally low finish rate while featuring an ultra-rare unanimously scored draw and the potential end to a...

Bellator MMA

Feb 06, 2023

Fight Facts: UFC Fight Night 218 ‘Lewis vs. Spivak’ UFC Fight Night 218 featured an overwhelming grappling attack that would make Daniel Cormier proud, a pair of countries now on the map in the...

UFC

Feb 06, 2023

UFC Aftermath: How Sergey Spivak Smothered Derrick Lewis Blaine Henry serves up a frame-by-frame analysis of Sergey Spivak's one-sided destruction of Derrick Lewis at “UFC Vegas 68.”

UFC

Feb 06, 2023

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 218 Lev Pisarsky looks at possible next matchups for some of the notable winners at "UFC Vegas 68."

UFC

Feb 05, 2023

By The Numbers: UFC Fight Night 218 Sergey Spivak just put the rest of the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight division on notice.

UFC

Tristen Critchfield

Feb 05, 2023

Pictures: Bellator 290 Bellator 290 featured the final in-cage performance from Fedor Emelianenko.

Bellator MMA

Feb 04, 2023

Pictures: UFC Fight Night 218 UFC Fight Night 218 was headlined by a clash of ranked heavyweights.

UFC

Feb 04, 2023

Matches to Make After Bellator 290 Bellator MMA’s first event of 2023 was one of its biggest ever, headlined by a rematch between arguably the greatest heavyweight ever, Fedor Emelianenko, in his last match against the promotion’s first...

Bellator MMA

Feb 04, 2023

Pictures: PFL Challenger Series 2 Female featherweights took to the smart cage on Friday in search of a Professional Fighters League contract.

Women’s MMA

Feb 03, 2023

5 Things You Might Not Know About Fedor Emelianenko The Russian icon will bid farewell to the mixed martial arts world when he challenges Ryan Bader for the undisputed Bellator MMA heavyweight championship in the...

Bellator MMA

Feb 03, 2023

How to Watch UFC Fight Night 218 Ranked heavyweights who appear headed in opposite directions will draw headlining duty for the Ultimate Fighting Championship when Derrick Lewis locks horns with...

UFC

Feb 03, 2023

How to Watch Bellator 290 All eyes will be on the historic Bellator MMA main event between current heavyweight champion Ryan Bader and the retiring Fedor Emelianenko this...

Bellator MMA

Feb 03, 2023

Neiman Gracie: ‘I’m Going Back to My Origins’ The accomplished Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and Top 10-ranked Bellator MMA welterweight will face Dante Schiro in the featured Bellator 290...

Bellator MMA

Feb 03, 2023

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 218 ‘Lewis vs. Spivak’ Betting lines are all over the map for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s re-routed return to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Fight Odds

Feb 03, 2023

Prime Picks: Bellator 290 ‘Bader vs. Fedor 2’ Bellator MMA takes a rare Saturday to take on the Ultimate Fighting Championship, doing so with its first jaunt on the CBS airwaves and a pair...

Fight Odds

Feb 03, 2023

Pictures: Bellator 290 Press Conference The main and co-main event principals of Bellator 290 spoke to the press ahead on Wednesday in Los Angeles, Calif....

Bellator MMA

Feb 02, 2023

Scouting Report: Derrick Lewis The veteran heavyweight contender will look to extend his UFC knockout record against Sergey Spivak in the main event of UFC Fight Night 218 on...

UFC

Feb 02, 2023

How to Watch PFL Challenger Series 2 Eight unproven women’s featherweights will vie for one Professional Fighters League contract on Friday in Orlando, Florida.

Professional Fighters League

Feb 02, 2023

Preview: UFC Fight Night 218 ‘Lewis vs. Spivak’ Ranked heavyweights will collide when Derrick Lewis faces Sergey Spivak in the Ultimate Fighting Championship headliner on Saturday in Las Vegas.

UFC

Feb 02, 2023

Stories from the Road: Fedor Emelianenko The people who encountered “The Last Emperor” tell of a quiet, forceful charisma forged on competitive success.

Bellator MMA

Josh Gross

Feb 02, 2023

UFC Beforemath: How to Take Down Derrick Lewis and Not Get Knocked Out Blaine Henry breaks down the Derrick Lewis—Sergey Spivak main event of "UFC Vegas 68" with frame-by-frame tactical analysis.

UFC

Feb 01, 2023

Preview: UFC Fight Night 218 Prelims The Ultimate Fighting Championship undercard carries a distinct Asian flavor and features four “Road to UFC” tournament finals on Saturday...

UFC

Feb 01, 2023

3 Reasons to Watch Bellator 290 Bellator MMA will break out some of its biggest guns when it kicks off its 2023 campaign this Saturday in Inglewood, California.

Bellator MMA

Feb 01, 2023

Rivalries: Fedor Emelianenko “The Last Emperor” will ride off into the proverbial sunset after he challenges Ryan Bader for the Bellator MMA heavyweight championship in the...

Bellator MMA