SHERDOG ARCHIVES: News

UFC 214 Salaries: Jon Jones Takes Reported $500,000, While Daniel Cormier Earns $1 Million Jon Jones might have knocked out Daniel Cormier and taken back the light heavyweight title at UFC 214 in Anaheim, California, but as far as the...

Jordan Breen

Jul 31, 2017

Jon Jones-Brock Lesnar Bout -160 Favorite To Happen; Jones Opens At -350 As a Futures Bet Will Jon Jones meet Brock Lesnar in the Octagon within the next 12 months? The odds say yes.

Jordan Breen

Jul 31, 2017

Mateusz Gamrot-Norman Parke Lightweight Title Rematch Added to Oct. 22 KSW 40 in Dublin Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki's lightweight title will be on the line in Ireland, as the preeminent Polish promotion announced that Mateusz Gamrot and Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Norman Parke....

Jordan Breen

Jul 31, 2017

Erin Blanchfield, Ilima-Lei MacFarlane Crowned Champions at Eddie Bravo Invitational 12 Teenaged wunderkind Erin Blanchfield and Bellator MMA veteran Ilima-Lei MacFarlane were the last competitors standing in their respective Eddie...

Grappling

Brian Knapp

Jul 31, 2017

Daniel Cormier Releases First Statement After Jon Jones Loss; Apologizes to Ref ‘Big’ John McCarthy Even in defeat, defeat to a once-in-a-lifetime rival, Daniel Cormier exudes class.

Jordan Breen

Jul 30, 2017

Kyoji Horiguchi Destroys Hideo Tokoro; Otsuka, Taha Advance in Rizin 2017 Bantamweight GP In the opening round of the Rizin 2017 Bantamweight Grand Prix, Kyoji Horiguchi looked every bit the focal point that Rizin Fighting Federation...

Jordan Breen

Jul 30, 2017

Jon Jones on Brock Lesnar Callout: ‘It’s About Time for Me to Be Involved in a ‘Superfight’ A fight that seemed like a pipe dream prior to UFC 214 seems to be gaining momentum.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 30, 2017

Dana White Blasts Woodley’s Performance at UFC 214, Plans to Revisit Bisping vs. GSP While Tyron Woodley was able to neutralize submission specialist Demian Maia for the better part of five rounds in the UFC 214 co-headliner, his performance may have cost him a potentially lucrative showdown...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 30, 2017

Jon Jones Reverses Course, Praises ‘Greatest Rival and Motivator’ Daniel Cormier Jon Jones concluded his UFC 182 triumph over Daniel Cormier with a crotch-chop and a little later, mockery of his opponent’s post-fight tears.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 30, 2017

Cris ‘Cyborg’ Targets Holly Holm for Next UFC Featherweight Title Defense Cristiane Justino was her usual dominant self at UFC 214, only this time she performed when the stakes were at their highest.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 30, 2017

UFC 214 Bonuses: Jones, Oezdemir, Ortega, ‘Moicano’ Earn $50K Awards Jon Jones' first finish in more than four years made him $50,000 richer.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 29, 2017

Return of the King: Jon Jones Head Kick Dethrones Daniel Cormier in UFC 214 Main Event Jon Jones recaptures the light heavyweight championship with a third-round stoppage of Daniel Cormier in UFC 214 headliner.

Brian Knapp

Jul 29, 2017

UFC 214 ‘Cormier vs. Jones 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of UFC 214 “Cormier vs. Jones 2” kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Sherdog.com Staff

Jul 29, 2017

UFC 214 Prelims: Ricardo Lamas Dispatches Jason Knight in Sustained Beating Ricardo Lamas showed everyone why they call him “The Bully.”

Brian Knapp

Jul 29, 2017

Undefeated Andre Harrison Dominates Steven Rodriguez in PFL ‘Everett’ Headliner Professional Fighters League featherweight champion Andre Harrison showed once again why he is considered one of MMA’s best-kept secrets, as he dominated Steven Rodriguez in the...

Mike Sloan

Jul 29, 2017

UFC to Hold First-Ever Event in Mainland China on Nov. 25 The Ultimate Fighting Championship will journey to mainland China for the first time ever on Nov. 25.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 29, 2017

UFC 214 Weigh-in Results: Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones Finally Able to Fight Again There is no doubt about it: Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones aren’t going to be baking cakes or cookies for each other anytime soon.

Mike Sloan Dave Mandel

Jul 28, 2017

PFL 2 ‘Everett’ Weigh-in Results: Andre Harrison, Steven Rodriguez Cleared for Combat The newly-formed Professional Fighters League is ready to unleash its second event as Xfinity Arena will serve as the host location for PFL: Everett.

Mike Sloan

Jul 28, 2017

Daniel Cormier Vows Not to Bring Animosity Into Octagon vs. Jon Jones at UFC 214 Daniel Cormier doesn’t plan on repeating the mistakes of the past in his rematch with Jon Jones at UFC 214.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 28, 2017

‘All Access: Mayweather vs. McGregor’ to Premiere Tonight on Showtime Fans who can’t get enough Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor content will have another viewing appointment tonight.

Boxing

Mike Sloan

Jul 28, 2017

Video: UFC, Bellator Vet Melvin Guillard Absorbs Brutal Beating at Australian FC 20 Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA veteran Melvin Guillard absorbed a brutal beatdown at the hands of Israel Adesanya at Australian FC 20 on Friday.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 28, 2017

Weekend Fight Odds: Jones, Woodley, ‘Cyborg’ Favored at UFC 214 With one of the biggest fights in the history of the UFC looming less than two days away on a card loaded with excellent matchups, it’s no surprise that a litany of props bets are available for...

Mike Sloan

Jul 27, 2017

Tyron Woodley Claims Preparing for Demian Maia’s Style Made Him a Better Mixed Martial Artist As soon as Tyron Woodley captured welterweight gold with a first-round knockout of Robbie Lawler last July at UFC 201, he set his sights on a few...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 27, 2017

Mike Perry Announces UFC Fight Night 116 Showdown vs. Thiago Alves in Pittsburgh Mike Perry will get the opportunity to add another big name to his resume when he faces Thiago Alves at UFC Fight Night 116 in Pittsburgh.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 27, 2017

UFC on Fox 25 Medical Suspensions: Patrick Cummins, Ryan LaFlare Facing 90-Day Layoffs Patrick Cummins and Ryan LaFlare are facing the longest potential layoffs after this past weekend’s UFC on Fox 25 card.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 27, 2017

Demian Maia: I Couldn’t Make Any Mistakes During Abbreviated Camp for UFC 214 After Demian Maia earned his seventh straight Octagon triumph over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 211 to cement his status as the No. 1 contender in the...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 27, 2017

Jon Jones Says He Has No Desire to Fake Friendship with UFC President Dana White According to Jon Jones, the year-long silence between he and Dana White was his choice.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 26, 2017

Jake Shields: Danny Davis Jr. ‘Not in Same League’ as Previous Opponents A fighter with the talent and legacy such as Jake Shields is always a frightening proposition for an upcoming opponent.

Mike Sloan

Jul 26, 2017

Louis Taylor Embracing Uncertainty Ahead of Professional Fighters League Debut The last time the MMA world saw Louis Taylor inside the cage, he lost a spirited battle with David Branch for the World Series of Fighting...

Mike Sloan

Jul 26, 2017

Dana White: Still the Plan for GSP to Fight Tyron Woodley-Demian Maia Winner There doesn’t seem to be a consensus regarding the opponent for Georges St. Pierre’s first UFC appearance since November 2013.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 26, 2017

Association of Boxing Commissions Approves Addition of Four New Weight Classes for MMA The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports on Wednesday voted unanimously to adopt four new weight classes to mixed martial arts.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 26, 2017

Brock Lesnar on Potential Superfight with Jon Jones: ‘Anytime, Anywhere’ A Brock Lesnar vs. Jon Jones superfight seems highly unlikely given the current circumstances, but in the era of Mayweather vs. McGregor,...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 26, 2017

Invicta FC 25 Lineup Finalized with Addition of Seven Bouts The Invicta Fighting Championships 25 card is now complete after the promotion announced seven bouts will join its championship doubleheader on...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 26, 2017

Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Neil Magny, Mitch Clarke vs. Alex White Added to UFC 215 Lineup A pair of bouts have been added to the UFC 215 lineup, as Rafael dos Anjos will face Neil Magny at welterweight and Mitch Clarke will meet Alex...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 25, 2017

Karl Roberson, Geoff Neal Land UFC Contracts on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series Karl Roberson did optimal damage in a minimal amount of time.

Brian Knapp

Jul 25, 2017

Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Week 3’ Play-by-Play & Results Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series: Week 3 play-by-play kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET from the UFC Training Center in Las Vegas.

Jordan Breen

Jul 25, 2017

Jon Jones: People Don’t Realize I’ve Gotten My Life in Order Over the Past 2 Years It’s been more than two years since the trajectory of Jon Jones’ professional mixed martial arts career was forever altered, but he’s...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 25, 2017

Nik Lentz, Will Brooks Say They’ve Agreed to Fight at UFC 216 in Las Vegas Nik Lentz and Will Brooks have apparently agreed to a lightweight bout at UFC 216 in Las Vegas on Oct. 7.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 25, 2017

Lightweights Adam Piccolotti, Goiti Yamauchi Booked for Bellator 183 in San Jose Adam Piccolotti will square off against Goiti Yamauchi on the main card of Bellator 183 on Sept. 23.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 25, 2017

Chad Curry vs. Nick Barnes to Headline LFA 20 in Minnesota on Aug. 25 A welterweight showdown between Chad Curry and Nick Barnes will serve as the main event for Legacy Fighting Alliance 20 on Aug. 25.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 25, 2017

Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor to be Broadcast in Select Movie Theaters on Aug. 26 Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will be hitting the big screen next month.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 25, 2017

RingTV to Stream ‘Canelo vs. GGG’ Mega Fight Boxing fans that have ditched their cable boxes and are excited to watch the mega fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) and...

Boxing

Mike Sloan

Jul 25, 2017

Jon Jones: Anderson Silva Told Me Daniel Cormier ‘Has Fear in His Heart’ It's doubtful former light heavyweight ruler Jon Jones needs any extra confidence or inspiration ahead of his Ultimate Fighting Championship title rematch with hated rival...

Jordan Breen

Jul 24, 2017

Paul Daley-Lorenz Larkin 170-Pound Clash Added to Bellator 183 on Sept. 23 in San Jose Bellator 183 has a big addition.

Jordan Breen

Jul 24, 2017

One Championship Veteran Rocky Batolbatol Hit, Killed in Taxi Cab Incident in Philippines A week ago, Rocky Batolbatol was in the final stages of training camp. Then, his fight was cancelled. Now, he's dead.

Jordan Breen

Jul 24, 2017

UFC Signs New Internet TV Deal, Makes Fetch Its ‘Official Australian Broadcaster’ The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced a partnership with Australia's Fetch, making the internet protocol television provider its...

Jordan Breen

Jul 24, 2017

Kairat Akhmetov-Adriano Moraes Title Unifier Rescheduled for Aug. 5 One Card in Macau Monday, One Championship announced that a 135-pound title unification rematch between Kairat Akhmetov and Adriano Moraes has been added to its

Jordan Breen

Jul 24, 2017

LFA Returns to South Dakota With David Michaud-Ciro Rodrigues Headliner on Aug. 18 Card Legacy Fighting Alliance is headed back to the Mount Rushmore State. Monday, the promotion announced that LFA 19 will take place on Aug. 18 at...

Jordan Breen

Jul 24, 2017

UFC on Fox 25 Draws 1.64 Million in Overnights, Lowest UFC on Fox Overnight Rating to Date The initial ratings for the UFC on Fox 25 are anemic.

Jordan Breen

Jul 23, 2017

Chris Weidman: UFC on Fox 25 Triumph Felt Like Winning a Championship For Chris Weidman, winning a UFC bout inside Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, N.Y., ranks up there with the most significant accomplishments of...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 22, 2017

Elkins Felt ‘Nervous’ Before Announcement of Split-Decision Win Over Bermudez Darren Elkins achieved the improbable the last time he was inside the Octagon.

Mike Sloan

Jul 22, 2017

Chris Weidman Arm-Triangle Submits Kelvin Gastelum in UFC on Fox 25 Main Event Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman snaps three-fight losing streak with submission of Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday in New York.

Joseph Santoliquito

Jul 22, 2017

Gastelum Believes He Could Have Finished Weidman With ’30 More Seconds” in First Round In the waning moments of the opening round of the UFC on Fox 25 headliner, it appeared that Kelvin Gastelum was on the verge of handing Chris...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 22, 2017

UFC on Fox 25 Bonuses: dos Santos, Good, Oliveira, Albini Garner $50K Awards Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, Lyman Good, Alex Oliveira and Junior Albini all took home $50,000 post-fight bonuses for their work at UFC on Fox 25...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 22, 2017

UFC on Fox 25 ‘Weidman vs. Gastelum’ Play-by-Play & Results Sherdog.com's UFC on Fox 25 coverage kicks off Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.

SHERDOG

Jul 22, 2017

UFC on Fox 25 Prelims: Unbeaten Prospect Eryk Anders Makes Strong Octagon Debut UNIONDALE, NEW YORK -- Eryk Anders fought and beat Brendan Allen in a drawn-out, grueling five-round decision at Legacy Fighting Alliance 14...

Joseph Santoliquito

Jul 22, 2017

Luke Rockhold vs. David Branch Headlines UFC Fight Night in Pittsburgh on Sept. 16 Former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will return to the Octagon for the first time since June 2016 when he faces David Branch in the UFC Fight...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 22, 2017

Robert Watley Dominates Sluggish Thiago Moises to Claim Inaugural LFA Lightweight Title Thiago Moises entered the Legacy Fighting Alliance 17 main event with a head of steam and plenty of hype behind him. No one told Robert Watley.

Mike Sloan

Jul 22, 2017

UFC on Fox 25 Weigh-ins: Chris Weidman, Kelvin Gastelum Set for Middleweight Clash The newly-renovated Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, is set to host its first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Saturday as former middleweight champion Chris Weidman will look to turn his...

Mike Sloan

Jul 21, 2017

Injury, Illness Lead to Changes in Professional Fighters League ‘Everett’ Lineup An injury and an illness has resulted in some revisions to the Professional Fighters League card set for July 29 in Everett, Wash.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 21, 2017

‘Logistical Issues’ Force One Championship to Postpone July 29 Event Scheduled for Indonesia One Championship has been forced to scrap its July 29 event in Surabaya, Indonesia, due to “logistical issues.”

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 21, 2017

Nick Hein Drops to 145 Pounds, Meets Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night 115 Nick Hein will make his featherweight debut against Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night 115, promotion officials announced Friday.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 21, 2017

After Disappointing MMA Debut, Prospect Aaron Pico Gets Spot on Bellator 183 Main Card Aaron Pico had more hype surrounding his mixed martial arts debut than is normal for your average 20-year-old fighter.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 21, 2017

‘Mighty Mouse’ vs. Borg, Nunes vs. Shevchenko Top UFC 215 Lineup in Edmonton Demetrious Johnson will get his wish and make his next flyweight title defense against Ray Borg.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 20, 2017

Oklahoma Commission Denies Michael Chiesa’s Appeal of UFC Fight Night 112 Defeat The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission has dismissed Michael Chiesa’s appeal of his UFC Fight Night 112 submission loss to Kevin Lee.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 20, 2017

Tickets for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor to Go On Sale July 24 Regardless of how people feel about it, there’s no denying that the upcoming boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor has...

Mike Sloan

Jul 20, 2017

Germaine de Randamie Returns to Bantamweight, Faces Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night 115 After capturing the UFC’s inaugural featherweight championship, Germaine de Randamie will return to bantamweight for her next Octagon appearance.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 20, 2017

Combate Americas Announces ‘Combate Clasico’ Event Will Stream on ESPN3 Combate Americas announced on Wednesday that it has teamed up with Relevent Sports to host “Combate Clasico,” a live MMA event that will...

Mike Sloan

Jul 20, 2017

Saul Almeida to Fight Pedro Gonzalez for Interim Featherweight Title at CES MMA 45 CES MMA announced on Wednesday that Saul Almeida will take on Pedro Gonzalez for the promotion’s interim featherweight title next month’s...

Mike Sloan

Jul 20, 2017

LFA 17 Weigh-in Results: Thiago Moises, Robert Watley Cleared for Title Tilt Houston-based Legacy Fighting Alliance is set to take full control of Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday night as the...

Mike Sloan

Jul 20, 2017

Jon Jones Pokes Fun at Daniel Cormier’s UFC 210 Towel Incident in Social Media Post With less than two weeks remaining before their championship rematch at UFC 214, Jon Jones is having some fun at Daniel Cormier’s expense.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 19, 2017

Ricky Rainey-Marc Stevens Welterweight Bout Added to Bellator 182 on Aug. 25 Ricky Rainey will lock horns with Marc Stevens in a welterweight bout at Bellator 182 on Aug. 25.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 19, 2017

One Championship Secures Major Equity Investment, Plans to Hold as Many as 30 Events in 2018 Singapore-based mixed martial arts promotion One Championship has raised more than $100 million since its inception in September 2011, according to a report from the...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 19, 2017

UFC Fight Night 113 Medical Suspensions: Five Fighters Facing Possible 6-Month Terms Five fighters from UFC Fight Night 113 are facing potentially lengthy medical suspensions.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 19, 2017

UFC Fight Night 113 Attracts 402,000 Viewers for Sunday Afternoon Card UFC Fight Night 113 drew 402,000 viewers to Fox Sports 1 for its Sunday afternoon card in Glasgow, according to Nielsen figures.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 19, 2017

Bellator 181 Averages 573,000 Viewers, Peaks at 912,000 for Campos-Girtz 3 The audience for Bellator 181 peaked when the action was the bloodiest.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 19, 2017

Sean O’Malley Earns UFC Deal with KO Win at Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 2 The “Sugar” show will be making its way to the Octagon in the very near future.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 18, 2017

Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Week 2’ Play-by-Play & Results Sherdog's live Dana White's Contender Series: Week 2 play-by-play kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.

Jordan Breen

Jul 18, 2017

Bellator 182 Update: Featherweights Noad Lahat, Henry Corrales to Clash on Aug. 25 A featherweight contest pitting Noad Lahat against Henry Corrales has been added to the Bellator 182 preliminary bill.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 18, 2017

Former UFC, Bellator Competitor Cody Pfister Arrested for Assaulting Family Member Former Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA talent Cody Pfister was arrested early Saturday morning, according to a report from the...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 18, 2017

Mayweather vs. McGregor Odds: Over/Under for Pay-Per View Buys Set at 4.99 Million Those who are confident that Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor will generate record breaking pay-per-view sales can make a little cash...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 18, 2017

‘TUF 21’ Cast Member Valdir Araujo to Meet Adriano Capitulino in Titan FC 45 Main Event A welterweight showdown between “The Ultimate Fighter 21” cast member Valdir Araujo and Adriano Capitulino will square off in the Titan...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 18, 2017

Kevin Aguilar to Defend Flyweight Crown vs. Justin Rader in LFA 18 Headliner on Aug. 4 Kevin Aguilar will make his first Legacy Fighting Alliance flyweight title defense against Justin Rader on Aug. 4, the promotion announced Tuesday.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 18, 2017

Report: Amanda Nunes-Valentina Shevchenko Title Rematch Rebooked for UFC 215 in Edmonton According to a Monday evening report by Combate, Amanda Nunes will defend her UFC women's bantamweight title against top challenger Valentina Shevchenko at...

Jordan Breen

Jul 17, 2017

Calvin Kattar Signs With the UFC, Steps in For Doo Ho Choi Versus Andre Fili at UFC 214 It's not exactly a showdown with Doo Ho Choi, but Andre Fili is going to get to stay on the UFC 214 card: Fili will meet Octagon newcomer Calvin...

Jordan Breen

Jul 17, 2017

Undefeated 145 Prospect A.J. McKee Returns at Bellator 182, Faces Blair Tugman Monday, Bellator revealed that undefeated A.J. McKee will return to action at Bellator 182, set for Aug. 25 at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York. “The Mercenary” will take on...

Jordan Breen

Jul 17, 2017

Combate Americas to Promote ‘Combate Clasico’ Around Real Madrid-Barcelona Rivalry Sherdog.com has learned that Combate Americas is set to announce “Combate Clasico,” an MMA event co-promoted with Relevant Sports, a firm...

Jordan Breen

Jul 17, 2017

Comedian's Daughter ‘Juju’ Nozawa-Auclair To Make Pro MMA Debut at July 30 Rizin Grand Prix Can Shinju Nozawa-Auclair be a star in Japan like her mother? Rizin Fighting Federation hopes so.

Jordan Breen

Jul 17, 2017

Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje Officially Announced as ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Season 26 Coaches Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje are now officially “Ultimate Fighter” coaches.

Jordan Breen

Jul 17, 2017

UFC Fight Night 113 Bonuses: Ponzinibbio, Felder, Henry, Teymur Leave Scotland with $50K Immediately following UFC Fight Night 113 at the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, the promotion announced its slate of post-event bonuses: “Fight of the Night” honors went to Scotland's own Daniel Henry, who prevailed over David Teymur in an exciting 15-minute decision,...

Jordan Breen

Jul 16, 2017

Santiago Ponzinibbio Knocks Out Gunnar Nelson in UFC Fight Night 113 Headliner Santiago Ponzinibbio made a statement in the biggest way possible Sunday, taking just 1:22 to knock out Gunnar Nelson in the first round of a welterweight clash that served as the main event of...

Joe Myers

Jul 16, 2017

UFC Fight Night 113 Prelims: Danny Roberts Flattens Bobby Nash in Second Round Danny Roberts got back on the winning track in a big way Sunday, knocking out Bobby Nash in the second round of a welterweight fight that served as the featured preliminary bout of...

Joe Myers

Jul 16, 2017

UFC Fight Night 113 ‘Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of UFC Fight Night 113 “Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio" kicks off Sunday at 12 p.m. ET from the SSE Hydro Arena in...

Jordan Breen

Jul 16, 2017

Report: Amateur MMA Fighter Donshay White Dies After Fight at Hardrock MMA 90 According to a report from BluegrassMMA, amateur mixed martial arts fighter Donshay White has passed away following a fight on Saturday night in...

Mike Sloan

Jul 15, 2017

Mara Romero Borella Rallies for Split Verdict, Edges Milana Dudieva in Invicta 24 Main Event KANSAS CITY, Missouri -- Mara Romero Borella once again proved that it’s not how you start a fight but how you finish it.

Joe Myers

Jul 15, 2017

Invicta FC 24 ‘Dudieva vs. Borella’ Results, Play-by-Play & Updates Sherdog.com's live coverage of Invicta FC 24 “Dudieva vs. Borella” kicks off Saturday at 8 p.m. ET from the Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas...

Sherdog.com Staff

Jul 15, 2017

UFC Fight Night 113 Weigh-in Pics, Video & Results: Joanne Calderwood Misses Mark The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the U.K. on Sunday as SSE Hyrdo Arena in Glasgow, Scotland, will serve as the host venue for UFC Fight...

Mike Sloan Jerry McCarthy/KO! Media

Jul 15, 2017

Inocente Edges Adegbuyi; Vannostrand Wins Featherweight Tournament at Glory 43 Glory invaded the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday night with another excellent event loaded with combat and a few...

Kickboxing & Muay Thai

Mike Sloan

Jul 15, 2017

Jimmy Flick Upset of Johnny Bedford Caps Choke-Filled Legacy Fighting Alliance 16 Nearly every bout at Legacy Fighting Alliance 16 on Friday ended in a choke, including the main event, as Jimmy Flick choked Johnny Bedford...

Mike Sloan

Jul 14, 2017

Horrific Gash Stops Brandon Girtz at Bellator 181, Gives Derek Campos 2-1 Lead in Series Brandon Girtz looked like he had been struck by the claw side of a hammer.

Brian Knapp

Jul 14, 2017

Bellator 185 Gets Mousasi-Shlemenko Headliner, ‘King Mo’ vs. McGeary Co-Main Event In his quest to become Bellator middleweight champion, Gegard Mousasi will make his promotional debut against a former titlist.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 14, 2017

Eduardo Dantas to Defend Bantamweight Crown vs. Darrion Caldwell at Bellator 184 on Oct. 6 Eduardo Dantas will put his bantamweight title on the line against Darrion Caldwell in the Bellator 184 headliner on Oct. 6.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 14, 2017

Bellator 181 ‘Campos vs. Girtz 3’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of Bellator 181 “Campos vs. Girtz 3” kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. ET from WinStar World Casino and Resort in...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 14, 2017

Invicta FC 24 Weigh-in Results: Milana Dudieva, Mara Romero Borella Come in on Weight Invicta Fighting Championships is set to return to Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City on Saturday night with another even loaded with...

Mike Sloan

Jul 14, 2017

Sage Northcutt vs. John Makdessi Removed from UFC 214 Lineup Due to Injuries A proposed lightweight clash between Sage Northcutt and John Makdessi has been removed from the UFC 214 card after both fighters suffered injuries.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 14, 2017

Kickboxing Star Gokhan Saki to Make Octagon Debut at UFC Fight Night in Japan Former Glory and K-1 kickboxing world champion Gokhan Saki has a date for his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 14, 2017

Bellator 181 Weigh-in Results: Brandon Girtz Misses Weight for Rubber Match Bellator MMA returns to Winstar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, on Friday with another night of action.

Mike Sloan

Jul 13, 2017

Justin Gaethje, Eddie Alvarez to Serve as Coaches on Season 26 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ New Octagon sensation Justin Gaethje will coach opposite former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez on Season 26 of “The Ultimate Fighter.”

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 13, 2017

LFA 16 Weigh-in Results: Johnny Bedford, Jimmy Flick Cleared for Conflict Houston-based Legacy Fighting Alliance will stay in the great state of Texas on Friday as The Bomb Factory in Dallas will serve as the host venue for...

Mike Sloan

Jul 13, 2017

Glory 43 Weigh-in results: Everybody on Marquee Comes in on Point Glory returns to the Big Apple on Friday with another card loaded with action. Anchoring Glory 43: New York will be a heavyweight scrum between veterans Benjamin Adegbuyi and...

Kickboxing & Muay Thai

Mike Sloan

Jul 13, 2017

Talita Nogueira vs. Gabrielle Holloway Booked for Bellator 182 on Aug. 25 A women’s featherweight clash between Talita Nogueira and Gabrielle Holloway has been added to the Bellator 182 lineup.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 13, 2017

Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series Salaries: All Winners Pocket $10K All the winners from the opening week of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series received a $10,000 payday.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 13, 2017

UFC Flyweight Champ Demetrious Johnson Wins ESPY for ‘Best Fighter’ Demetrious Johnson, currently regarded as perhaps the best pound-for-pound mixed martial artist in the world, can add the ESPY award for “Best...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 13, 2017

Fite TV to Stream Rizin World Grand Prix 2017 Surging internet powerhouse Fite TV announced on Thursday that it will stream Rizin Fighting Federation World Grand Prix 2017 on July 30, live...

Mike Sloan

Jul 13, 2017

Lineup for Victory FC 58 Card on July 22 Finalized Victory Fighting Championship is set to invade Baxter Arena in Omaha, Neb., on Saturday, July 22 and a pair of welterweights are slated to clash in a pivotal showdown. Longtime veteran Dakota Cochrane will...

Mike Sloan

Jul 13, 2017

Conor McGregor in Peak Form During Second Leg of Promotional Tour for Mayweather Bout After a lukewarm start to the promotional tour for his bout with Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor delivered in a big way during Wednesday’s...

Boxing

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 12, 2017

Showtime Exec Denies Cutting McGregor’s Microphone During Press Conference in Los Angeles During Ultimate Fighting Championship press conferences, Conor McGregor is known for holding court even when the spotlight is supposed to be on...

Boxing

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 12, 2017

‘TUF 25 Finale’ Medical Suspensions: Justin Gaethje Among Six Fighters Facing 6 Months Justin Gaethje’s UFC debut was one to remember, but it could leave him sidelined until early next year.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 12, 2017

UFC 213 Medical Suspensions: Robert Whittaker Facing 6-Month Layoff for Knee Injury Robert Whittaker wasn’t 100 percent for most of his UFC 213 clash with Yoel Romero.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 12, 2017

Rafael Carvalho to Make Next Bellator MW Title Defense vs. Alessio Sakara in Italy Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho will make his next title defense against Alessio Sakara at the end of the year.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 12, 2017

UFC 213 Prelim Ratings Fall Short of Recent International Fight Week Standards The preliminary card for UFC 213 attracted 657,000 viewers to Fox Sports 1 on Saturday night, well below the prelim ratings for recent...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 12, 2017

Finalized ‘PFL’ Everett Undercard Includes Copeland vs. Kyle, Rosholt vs. Rossborough The preliminary draw for the Professional Fighters League’s second event is complete, and it includes some familiar faces.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 12, 2017

Kurt Holobaugh Levels Matt Bessette at Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series 1 If Kurt Holobaugh’s aim was to make a statement, consider the deed done.

Brian Knapp

Jul 11, 2017

Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Week 1’ Play-by-Play & Results Sherdog's live Dana White's Contender Series: Week 1 play-by-play kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.

Sherdog.com Staff

Jul 11, 2017

Conor McGregor Vows to Knock Out Floyd Mayweather ‘Inside Four Rounds’ Conor McGregor didn’t get as much microphone time on Tuesday as he normally would at an Ultimate Fighting Championship press conference, but he still was able to make one of his trademark predictions regarding...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 11, 2017

‘TUF 25’ Finale Salaries: Former WSOF Champ Justin Gaethje Earns $200K in UFC Debut Justin Gaethje took home a nice paycheck for his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 11, 2017

Angel DeAnda, Dan Spohn Top Week 2 Lineup of Dana White’s ‘Contender Series’ A light heavyweight duel between Angel DeAnda and Dan Spohn will serve as the headliner for Week 2 of “Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 11, 2017

Big3 Basketball Agrees to Move Title Game from T-Mobile Arena for Mayweather-McGregor A potential scheduling conflict that could have affected the venue for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor has been resolved.

Boxing

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 11, 2017

Valerie Letourneau Injured; Jessica Middleton Steps In Versus Emily Ducote at Bellator 181 Valerie Letourneau's Bellator MMA and return to the flyweight division will have to wait.

Jordan Breen

Jul 11, 2017

Gegard Mousasi: Freedom a Deciding Factor in Choosing Bellator MMA Over UFC Choosing Bellator MMA boiled down to one major factor for Gegard Mousasi: freedom.

Brian Knapp

Jul 10, 2017

Unbeaten Prospects Joseph Morales, Roberto Sanchez To Meet at UFC Fight Night 114 in Mexico The UFC's return to Mexico now has two new, undefeated prospects in tow, as the promotion has added a flyweight contest between 8-0 Joseph Morales and 7-0 Roberto Sanchez to its...

Jordan Breen

Jul 10, 2017

Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor PPV Priced at $99.95 for High Definition Broadcast Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor's forthcoming clash is a guaranteed spectacle and now it's officially got the spectacular price to match.

Jordan Breen

Jul 10, 2017

UFC 213 Salaries: Alistair Oveerem Leads All Earners With $800,000 Payday Alistair Overeem may not have been in the main event, but after UFC 213, he's officially taking home more than both headliners combined.

Jordan Breen

Jul 10, 2017

Gegard Mousasi Ends UFC Tenure, Signs 6-Fight Deal With Bellator MMA Gegard Mousasi is reuniting with Scott Coker, signing a six-fight deal with Bellator MMA.

Jordan Breen

Jul 10, 2017

Robert Whittaker: Michael Bisping and I Are Fated to Fight When Robert Whittaker was first booked to face Michael Bisping at UFC 193, neither man had championship hardware to call his own.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 09, 2017

Dana White Believes Amanda Nunes’ Withdrawal from UFC 213 Was ’90 Percent Mental’ According to Dana White, Amanda Nunes’ decision to pull out of her title defense at UFC 213 was more about what was going on in her head than...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 09, 2017

UFC 213 Bonuses: Whittaker, Romero, Font, Laprise Capture $50K Awards The bout with the highest stakes was also the evening’s best at UFC 213.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 08, 2017

UFC 213 ‘Romero vs. Whittaker’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of UFC 213 “Nunes vs. Shevchenko 2” kicks off Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Sherdog.com Staff

Jul 08, 2017

UFC 213 Prelims: Alexey Oleynik Squeezes Travis Browne into Submission in Las Vegas Travis Browne found himself trapped in the squeeze of Alexey Oleynik, and his situation quickly deteriorated from dire to hopeless.

Brian Knapp

Jul 08, 2017

Robert Whittaker Outlasts Yoel Romero in UFC 213 Headliner, Seizes Interim Title Robert Whittaker takes home the interim middleweight championship with a unanimous decision over Yoel Romero at UFC 213 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Brian Knapp

Jul 08, 2017

Strawweight Champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk Offered to Fight Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213 With very little notice, Joanna Jedrzejczyk was apparently willing to step in and save UFC 213.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 08, 2017

UFC 213 Bantamweight Championship Headliner Scrapped Due to Amanda Nunes Illness The UFC 213 card has been dealt a devastating blow on the day of the event.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 08, 2017

‘TUF 25’ Finale Bonuses: Justin Gaethje Garners $100K in Spectacular UFC Debut It’s hard to put a price on Justin Gaethje’s memorable Ultimate Fighter Championship debut, but the $100,000 worth of bonus checks he...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 07, 2017

Justin Gaethje Vanquishes Michael Johnson in ‘The Ultimate Fighter 25’ Finale Main Event Justin Gaethje stops Michael Johnson in “Fight of the Year” contender at “The Ultimate Fighter” 25 Finale on Friday in Las Vegas.

Brian Knapp

Jul 07, 2017

‘The Ultimate Fighter 25’ Finale Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring Sherdog.com's live coverage of ”The Ultimate Fighter” Season 25 Finale kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. ET from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Sherdog.com Staff

Jul 07, 2017

‘The Ultimate Fighter 25’ Finale Prelims: Angela Hill Decisions Ashley Yoder for First UFC Win Angela Hill finally got her hand raised under the Ultimate Fighting Championship flag.

Brian Knapp

Jul 07, 2017

UFC 213 Weigh-in Video, Pics & Results: Both Title Fights Greenlit The biggest fight card of the summer is upon the mixed martial arts world as the Ultimate Fighting Championship is set to invade T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with...

Mike Sloan

Jul 07, 2017

Aspen Ladd vs. Jessica Eye Removed From ‘The Ultimate Fighter 25’ Finale Lineup A bantamweight clash between Aspen Ladd and Jessica Eye at "The Ultimate Fighter 25” finale has been canceled.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 07, 2017

Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor Promotional Tour to Cover Four Cities, Three Countries The dates and destinations for the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor promotional tour are now official.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 07, 2017

Video: Rousimar Palhares Scores 37-Second Submission in Fight Nights Global 70 Headliner Rousimar Palhares was up to his old tricks in the Fight Nights Global 70 main event on Friday.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 07, 2017

‘TUF 25’ Finale Weigh-in Results: Michael Johnson, Justin Gaethje Set for Showdown The 25th season of “The Ultimate Fighter” will come to a close on Friday night as veterans Jesse Taylor and Dhiego Lima will go toe-to-toe...

Mike Sloan

Jul 06, 2017

Professional Fighters League Inaugural Event Peaks at 495,000 Viewers on NBCSN The Professional Fighters League debut event on June 30 drew the second-largest audience ever on NBC Sports Network.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 06, 2017

Gilbert Melendez Moves to Featherweight, Faces Jeremy Stephens at UFC 215 Gilbert Melendez will drop to 145 pounds and square off against Jeremy Stephens at UFC 215.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 06, 2017

Coach: Conor McGregor Doing Four Times the Amount of Sparring He Would for MMA Camp It sounds as though Conor McGregor is settling into a training camp groove as he prepares to face Floyd Mayweather in their boxing megafight on...

Boxing

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 06, 2017

Octagon Newcomers Daniel Teymur, Daniel Henry Finalize UFC Fight Night 113 Lineup The lineup for UFC Fight Night 113 in Glasgow is complete with the addition of a featherweight contest pitting Daniel Teymur against Daniel Henry.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 06, 2017

Ovince St. Preux-‘Shogun’ Rua Rematch Booked for UFC Fight Night in Japan on Sept. 23 A rematch between Ovince St. Preux and Mauricio Rua is set for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Sept. 23 trip to Japan.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 05, 2017

Michael Johnson: UFC Lightweight Division Doesn’t Have a Champion Right Now Michael Johnson wants to make a statement at "The Ultimate Fighter 25” finale, and not just because he’s lost three of his last four bouts.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 05, 2017

Gaethje Vows to Deliver at ‘TUF 25’ Finale, Says Moraes Could Have Given More Effort in UFC Debut Justin Gaethje enters his Octagon debut at “The Ultimate Fighter 25” finale as an undefeated fighter with a championship pedigree from...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 05, 2017

Fight Nights Global 70 Weigh-in Results: Palhares, Ivanov Cleared for Main Event Clash The Fight Nights Global 70 headliner will move forward as planned, as both Rousimar Pahlares and Alexei Ivanov have been cleared for their...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 05, 2017

NYSAC Denies Chris Weidman’s Appeal of Loss to Gegard Mousasi at UFC 210 Chris Weidman’s controversial loss to Gegard Mousasi at UFC 210 will remain on his mixed martial arts record.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 05, 2017

American Top Team Member Aaron Rajman Shot, Killed at Florida Home Mixed martial arts fighter Aaron Rajman was shot and killed at his home in Boca Raton, Florida, on Monday.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 05, 2017

Report: Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor Media Tour to Begin at London’s Wembley Stadium Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will kick off a worldwide media tour at Wembley Stadium in July later this month, according to a report from BBC.

Boxing

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 05, 2017

Jarod Cannonier Gets New Opponent at ‘The Ultimate Fighter 25’ Finale Jared Cannonier will face a new opponent at "The Ultimate Fighter 25” finale following a late withdrawal by original foe Steve Bosse.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 04, 2017

UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes Off Ventilator, Showing ‘Small Signs’ of Improvement UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes continues to make incremental progress in his recovery from an accident that occurred last month.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 04, 2017

Albert Morales Replaces Mitch Gagnon, Meets Brett Johns at UFC Fight Night 113 in Scotland Albert Morales will step in for Mitch Gagnon and face Brett Johns at UFC Fight Night 113 on July 16.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 04, 2017

UFC 213 Competitor Alistair Overeem Uninjured After Fire at Albuquerque Hotel Alistair Overeem had a slightly harrowing experience less than a week from his fight at UFC 213.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 04, 2017

Invicta FC Goes West, Takes Invicta 25 Title Doubleheader to Tachi Palace in Lemoore on Aug. 31 Invicta Fighting Championships is headed back to the West Coast with a championship doubleheader on Aug. 31 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino...

Jordan Breen

Jul 03, 2017

Gabi Garcia Makes Stand-Up Debut Versus MMA Pioneer Megumi Yabushita on July 7 in Shoot Boxing Gabi Garcia was already scheduled for her fifth pro MMA bout on July 30 at Rizin Fighting Federation's World Grand Prix. However, before that, the grappling powerhouse is going to have her first stand-up rules...

Jordan Breen

Jul 03, 2017

Bryan Barberena-Leon Edwards Welterweight Tilt Joins Sept. 2 UFC Fight Night 115 in Rotterdam On Monday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship' officially added a bout between Bryan Barberena and slick-boxing Brit Leon Edwards to its UFC...

Jordan Breen

Jul 03, 2017

Despite Injury, Anticipated Donald Cerrone-Robbie Lawler Clash Rescheduled for UFC 214 in Anaheim The anticipated welterweight clash between former Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight king Robbie Lawler and “Cowboy” Donald Cerrone...

Jordan Breen

Jul 03, 2017

Boxing: Jeff Horn Scores Controversial Unanimous Decision Over Manny Pacquiao The running theme of the week that was Jeff Horn was a real-life Rocky, that he was this local kid with no chance to win against an all-time...

Boxing

Mike Sloan

Jul 01, 2017

Manny Pacquiao vs. Jeff Horn Results, Round-by-Round Scoring & Play-by-Play Sherdog's live boxing play-by-play will begin Sunday morning at approximately 12 a.m. ET.

Boxing

Mike Sloan

Jul 01, 2017

Cortney Casey Gets Suspension Lifted, UFC 211 Win Over Jessica Aguilar Reinstated The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has cleared Cortney Casey of any wrongdoing following a controversial failed drug test at UFC 211, according to reports by both BloodyElbow.com and...

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 01, 2017

UFC 213 Lineup Complete with Addition of Two New Bouts The UFC 213 card has been finalized with the addition of two contests featuring a quartet of Octagon newcomers.

Tristen Critchfield

Jul 01, 2017

EVENTS / FIGHTS

POLL

FIGHT FINDER

FIGHTER OF THE WEEK

TOP TRENDING FIGHTERS

MORE FIGHTERS...

Subscribe to our Newsletter

EVENTS / FIGHTS

POLL

FIGHT FINDER

FIGHTER OF THE WEEK

TOP TRENDING FIGHTERS

MORE FIGHTERS...