Sherdog News June 2019
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Kevin Gastelum Cleared to Train, Targets November Return vs. Jack Hermansson
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Kelvin Gastelum needed some time to recover after a memorable five-round interim title fight with Israel Adesanya at UFC 236. Now that he’s... -
Three Title Bouts Announced for One Championship’s 100th Event in Tokyo
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Angela Lee, Aung La N Sang and Bibiano Fernandes have title defenses scheduled for One Championship’s 100th event in Tokyo on Oct. 13. -
Junior dos Santos Laments Strategic Gaffe That Led to KO Loss at UFC on ESPN 3
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Junior dos Santos didn’t have much time to get settled in against Francis Ngannou in the UFC on ESPN 3 headliner on Saturday night. -
Richard Commey Knocks Out Ray Beltran in Round 8
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Richard Commey made Ray Beltran pay for missing weight. -
With Retirement on the Horizon, Demian Maia Eyes Farewell Fight vs. Diego Sanchez
By: Mike Sloan
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While he may be one of the greatest jiu-jitsu players to ever put on a gi, Demian Maia never was able to capture a world title in MMA. But... -
Demetrius Andrade Dominates Maciej Sulecki Through 12, Calls Out 'Canelo'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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World Boxing Organization middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade outperformed challenger Maciej Sulecki through all 12 rounds of their title... -
Joseph Benavidez Says Henry Cejudo’s Recent Callouts ‘Don’t Make Sense’
By: Mike Sloan
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Joseph Benavidez has accomplished everything imaginable in the gloriously violent sport of mixed martial arts. Everything, that is, except... -
After Quick Knockout of Junior dos Santos, Francis Ngannou Primed for Second Title Shot
By: Mike Sloan
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Two years ago, Francis Ngannou was at the top of the UFC heavyweight contenders’ ladder, and he was expected to become world champion. -
Anthony Ivy Mauls Jason Langellier To Retain Welterweight Title at Fury FC 33
By: Ben Duffy
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Anthony Ivy killed two birds with one stone Saturday night in Houston, retaining his Fury Fighting Championship welterweight title and avenging a previous loss with a second-round mauling of... -
Nicolas Dalby, Ross Houston Fight To No-Contest In CW 106 Bloodbath
By: Tudor Leonte
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Six titles were on the line at CW 106, Cage Warriors Fighting Championship’s latest event, which went down June 29 at the Eventim Apollo arena... -
UFC on ESPN 3 Bonuses: Ngannou, Benavidez, Menifield, Anders Nab $50K Checks
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Four “Performance of the Night” checks were awarded at UFC on ESPN 3 on Saturday, as Francis Ngannou, Joseph Benavidez, Alonzo Menifield and Eryk Anders all received $50,000 for their efforts in Minneapolis. -
Francis Ngannou Preys Upon Junior dos Santos in UFC on ESPN 3 Main Event
By: Brian Knapp
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Francis Ngannou scores 71-second technical knockout against Junior dos Santos on Saturday in Minneapolis. -
UFC on ESPN 3 ‘Ngannou vs. Dos Santos’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Adam Martin
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Sherdog's live UFC on ESPN 3 coverage begins Saturday at 6 p.m. ET. -
UFC on ESPN 3: Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders Wrecks Vinicius Moreira
By: Brian Knapp
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Former Legacy Fighting Alliance champion Eryk Anders steadied himself inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s light heavyweight division, as he knocked out Vinicius Moreira with punches in the first round of their... -
Jermall Charlo Cruises to Easy Decision Win Over Brandon Adams
By: Mike Sloan
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Jermall Charlo turned in a workmanlike performance against Brandon Adams to retain his WBC middleweight title. -
Renan Ferreira Disqualified in Main Event as Brett Martin Earns Title Shot at LFA 70
By: Tyler Treese
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Renan Ferreira just couldn’t seem to follow the rules against Brett Martin, but Legacy Fighting Alliance is ready to crown a new heavyweight champion following... -
Anthony Rocco Martin: 'If I Can't Beat Demian Maia, I Can't Face Top Wrestlers in the Sport'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Anthony Rocco Martin got off to a shaky start with his Ultimate Fighting Championship career. -
Juan Francisco Estrada Signs with Matchroom Boxing
By: Natalie Zamudio
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World Boxing Council super-flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada has just secured a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing USA and Zanfer... -
Julia Budd Believes Bellator Has the Best Female Featherweights in the World
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Julia Budd will end a year's long layoff when she returns to the cage to headline Bellator 224. -
Dalcha Lungiambula on UFC Debut: 'I'm Here to Change My Life and Nobody Can Stop Me'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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African mixed martial artist Dalcha Lungiambula will make his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut this Saturday when he meets Dequan Townsend in a light heavyweight bout at... -
Jermall Charlo and Brandon Adams Make Weight for WBC Middleweight Title Bout
By: Tyler Treese
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Jermall Charlo will look to defend his World Boxing Council middleweight title against Brandon Adams. -
Ray Beltran Misses Weight, IBF Title Off the Table Against Richard Commey
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Former lightweight boxing champion Ray Beltran was set to challenge for a second 135-pound title tonight. -
All Fighters Make Weight for Cage Warriors 106: Night of Champions
By: Tudor Leonte
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Six titles will be on the line as soon as CW 106 goes down at the Eventim Apollo arena in London. -
UFC on ESPN 3 Weigh-in Results: Everyone Makes Weight in Minneapolis
By: Cole Shelton
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Everyone has successfully made weight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the... -
Miesha Tate Would Take Ronda Rousey's Career Over Amanda Nunes'
By: Nathan Zur
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Retired former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has admitted Ronda Rousey’s career path is more appealing to her than current dual-division champion... -
Francis Ngannou 'Would Definitely' Be Keen On a Jon Jones Fight At Heavyweight
By: Nathan Zur
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Jon Jones has stated in the past that he may look at moving up to the heavyweight division in the future to challenge himself, and one of the UFC’s most powerful heavyweights,... -
Vince Murdock Out of UFC Minneapolis Fight vs. Jordan Griffin
By: Cole Shelton
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UFC on ESPN 3 in Minneapolis has taken a hit. -
LFA 70 Weigh-in Results: Heavyweight Semifinal Set; One Heavy
By: Jay Pettry and Cole Shelton
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The Legacy Fighting Alliance is back this Friday in Madison, Wisconsin, for the second half of its heavyweight tournament semifinals. -
Amir Khan-Billy Dib No Longer for Pearl Championship, Will Be for Vacant International WBC Title Instead
By: Natalie Zamudio
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A day after the WBC announced Khan's new dance partner, the sanctioning body revealed that the two would no longer be swapping leather for the... -
Yushin Okami vs. James Nakashima Set for One Championship 'Dawn of Heroes'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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One Championship has confirmed a welterweight showdown for its Aug. 2 event in Manila, Philippines. -
Vinc Pichel Plans To 'Starch' Roosevelt Roberts and Hand Him His First Loss
By: Cole Shelton
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After a back injury and a motorcycle accident which resulted in another surgery, Vinc Pichel is back. -
Usman Surprised Covington Accepted Lawler Bout: 'Goes to Show You Who Is in Power'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is currently sidelined until the end of the year while he recovers from double... -
Formiga Won't Fight Until Cejudo Returns: 'I'm Going to Wait for my Chance at the Title'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Jussier Formiga is currently the No. 1 contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's beleaguered flyweight division. -
Junior dos Santos Eyes UFC Gold and Deontay Wilder Next
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Heavyweight mixed martial artist Junior dos Santos will face a lofty challenge this Saturday when he meets fellow big-man Francis "The Predator" Ngannou in the Octagon for... -
Norman Parke-Marian Ziolkowski Interim Title Fight Added to KSW 50
By: Jay Pettry
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Polish organization KSW continues to stack its 50th event, adding a third title fight to the card. -
After Two-Year Layoff, Keith Thurman 'Lost the Feeling of What It Felt Like to Be a Fighter'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Former World Boxing Council welterweight champion Keith Thurman is locked in to face legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao on July 20. -
Ryan Bader Wants to 'Get Back' His KO Loss to Machida with a Rematch in Bellator
By: Nathan Zur
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Ryan Bader’s career has gone from strength to strength since his move from the Ultimate Fighting Championship to Bellator MMA, where he has... -
Eddie Alvarez Discusses Pressure, 'Unearned Respect' Ahead of One Championship Debut
By: Nathan Zur
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Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has spoken about the expectations he faced ahead of his debut for One Championship after signing a... -
UFC Fighter Desmond Green Faces DUI Manslaughter Charge After Crash Kills Two Women
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Desmond Green is facing 20 charges – including DUI manslaughter – for his involvement in a... -
Jared Gordon Details Hamstring Injury that Kept Him From the Cage Since December
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Lightweight mixed martial artist Jared Gordon last fought in December 2018 on UFC on Fox 31. -
Neeraj Goyat Out of Amir Khan Fight After Car Crash, Billy Dib Steps In
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat was hospitalized recently after a car accident left him with "severe injuries" reports ESPN. -
Demetrius Andrade Wants to Show the Boxing World He's Ready for 'Canelo' and Golovkin
By: Natalie Zamudio
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World Boxing Organization middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade (27-0) is scheduled to make his second title defense on June 28. -
Referees, Judges Selected for Jones-Santos, Nunes-Holm Title Bouts at UFC 239
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Herb Dean will be the third man in the cage when Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight crown against Thiago Santos in the UFC 239 headliner. -
Welterweights Gunnar Nelson, Thiago Alves to Clash at UFC Copenhagen
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Gunnar Nelson will square off against Thiago Alves in a welterweight tilt at UFC Copenhagen on Sept. 28. -
Dana White Says UFC Needs to ‘Pump the Brakes’ on Darren Till Hype
By: Cole Shelton
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When Darren Till fought Tyron Woodley for the title at UFC 228, he had a ton of hype behind him. He was 17-0-1 as a pro, but it wasn’t enough... -
Dequan Townsend Steps In To Face Dalcha Lungiambula At UFC Minneapolis
By: Cole Shelton
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Octagon newcomer Dequan Townsend will replace Justin Ledet on short notice and face Dalcha Lungiambula at UFC on ESPN 3 in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday. -
Chad George Finds His True Calling at LXF 2
By: Edward Carbajal
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Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Chad George is walking away from mixed martial arts. -
Three Lightweight Tournament Qualifying Bouts Set for Rizin 17 on July 28
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Rizin 17 will include a trio of lightweight bouts that will determine qualifiers for the promotion’s upcoming grand prix. -
Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Luke Campbell Title Bout Confirmed for Aug. 31
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Top Rank has finally secured an Aug. 31 opponent for their boxing phenom Vasiliy Lomachenko. -
Amanda Nunes Wants 'Cyborg' Rematch Because '145 Is Dead Right Now'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Ultimate Fighting Championship two-division belt-holder Amanda Nunes is set to defend her bantamweight title on July 6 against former champ Holly... -
UFC Signs Miles Johns, Miguel Baeza After Episode 2 of Dana White’s Contender Series
By: Brian Knapp
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Miles Johns and Miguel Baeza left the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday with Ultimate Fighting Championship contracts in hand. -
Teixeira vs. Krylov, Duffee vs. Hughes Among Five Bouts Announced for UFC Vancouver
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The UFC Vancouver card is beginning to take shape, as the promotion revealed several contests for the Sept. 14 event on Tuesday. -
Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Season 3, Week 2’ Play-by-Play & Results
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Sherdog's live DWTNCS Season 3, Episode 2 coverage kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. -
Andy Ruiz Jr. on Anthony Joshua: 'I Know His Flaws'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Newly crowned heavyweight boxing champion Andy Ruiz Jr. shocked the world, and his opponent, last month when he finished British boxing star... -
Freddie Roach Predicts Manny Pacquiao Will Get His First KO at 147 Against Keith Thurman
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Freddie Roach, longtime coach of famed Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, is steering the final stages of training camp for his fighter's... -
Dan Lambert 'Had a Feeling' That Colby Covington Would Lose UFC Title Shot
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Colby Covington isn't getting the title shot he was "promised." -
Shakur Stevenson Gets First Main Event Slot Against Franklin Manzanilla on July 13
By: Natalie Zamudio
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2016 Olympic silver medalist in boxing Shakur Stevenson has made it to the big show, headlining his first main event on July 13 in his hometown... -
Volkan Oezdemir vs. Ilir Latifi Rescheduled for UFC on ESPN 5 in Newark
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A light heavyweight clash between Volkan Oezdemir and Ilir Latifi has been rebooked for UFC on ESPN 5. -
Jared Gordon Plans to Begin New UFC Deal with Finish of Dan Moret in Minneapolis
By: Cole Shelton
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After tearing his hamstring in his last fight, Jared Gordon will return to take on Dan Moret at UFC Minneapolis on Saturday. -
Romanian Fighter Cosmin Dusa Collapses before Scheduled Bout at Eagles FC, Dies
By: Tudor Leonte
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The Romanian MMA community was shaken by the tragic news of the sudden death of Cosmin Dusa on Tuesday. -
France to End Ban on Mixed Martial Arts Beginning in 2020
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Mixed martial arts has cleared yet another hurdle toward universal acceptance, as the sport will become legal in France beginning next year. -
KSW’s 50th Event Set for London with Two Title Fights on Sept. 14
By: Cole Shelton
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Polish promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki is returning to The SSE Arena in London for KSW 50 on Sept.14. -
Drew Dober Promises Exciting Fight Against Marco Polo Reyes at UFC Minneapolis
By: Cole Shelton
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Drew Dober will return to the Octagon on Saturday at UFC Minneapolis where he is taking on Marco Polo Reyes. However, the lightweight did not expect to return this soon after his loss to... -
Colby Covington vs. Robbie Lawler Nearly Finalized for UFC Newark Main Event on Aug. 3
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Colby Covington’s next Octagon appearance will not be a title shot as initially anticipated. Instead, the former interim welterweight titlist will square off against... -
Jose Aldo Signed UFC Contract Extension Prior to Loss vs. Alexander Volkanovski
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It appears that Jose Aldo is planning to stick around a little longer than originally anticipated. -
Jon Jones Hasn't Been Knocked Out Because 'No One's Been Smart Enough to Do It'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (24-1) is set to defend his title on July 6 at UFC 239. -
Colby Covington: Fight With Kamaru Usman is 'Set in Stone'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship interim welterweight champion Colby Covington (14-1) is confident that his next fight will be a championship tilt against... -
Eryk Anders Declares 'I'm Back' After Working With Hypnotist
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Eryk Anders suffered a lopsided unanimous decision loss to the newly improved Khalil Rountree in April. -
Jon Jones ‘Not Worried’ About Thiago Santos’ Power in UFC 239 Title Matchup
By: Cole Shelton
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At UFC 239, Jon Jones will look to defend his light heavyweight title once again when he takes on Thiago Santos. “Marreta” is 3-0 at 205... -
Misha Cirkunov vs. Jim Crute Announced for UFC Vancouver on Sept. 14
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The first bout for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s upcoming trip to Vancouver is official, as Misha Cirkunov will square off against Jim... -
Pannie Kianzad Replaces Melissa Gatto, Meets Julia Avila at UFC 239 in Las Vegas
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Pannie Kianzad will replace Melissa Gatto and face Julia Avila at UFC 239. -
Dana White’s Contender Series Weigh-in Results: Victor Reyna Comes in Seven Pounds Heavy
By: Tristen Critchfield
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The bout order for the second card of Dana White’s Contender Series' third season has undergone some reshuffling after Victor Reyna came in seven pounds overweight for his scheduled welterweight clash with... -
Scott Coker Says that Kyoji Horiguchi is 'Part of the Family'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Scott Coker discussed Bellator MMA's new bantamweight champion. -
James Gallagher Overcame Multiple Panic Attacks Weeks Before Bellator London Fight
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Speaking candidly to the media in a post-fight scrum, James Gallagher revealed that he suffered a mental breakdown two weeks prior. -
Brock Lesnar Played Role in Alton Cunningham’s Decision to Choose Mixed Martial Arts
By: Kevin Wilson
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Like many mixed martial artists and combat sports fans, Alton Cunningham was raised on World Wrestling Entertainment. -
Paulie Malignaggi: ‘Bush League’ BKFC Judges Awarded Artem Lobov for Drawing Blood
By: Cole Shelton
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The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6 headliner between Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday night was not the slugfest many... -
Daniel Cormier Admits To Disappointment That Lesnar Fight Fell Through
By: Nathan Zur
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Daniel Cormier had planned on walking away from MMA by his 40th birthday in March after one last superfight against World Wrestling Entertainment star... -
Jason Knight Suggests Lobov and Malignaggi Were 'Scared' in their BKFC 6 Bout
By: Nathan Zur
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The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returned on Saturday night in Florida with BKFC 6, headlined by a grudge match featuring retired boxing welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi against former UFC... -
Rafael Lovato Jr. Expecting To Rematch Mousasi After Close Win
By: Nathan Zur
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Rafael Lovato Jr. sent shockwaves through the MMA world by securing a majority decision win over the heavily-favored Gegard Mousasi in their... -
‘The Korean Zombie’ Looking to Build Upon Quick Stoppage of Renato ‘Moicano’
By: Mike Sloan
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One of the most beloved fighters on the UFC’s roster is back on the winning track, and it might not be very long before Chan Sung Jung finds... -
Andrea Lee Calls Win Over Montana De La Rosa ‘Probably the Worst Fight I’ve Ever Had’
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In combat sports, it’s always a gift to emerge victorious when you’re not firing on all cylinders. -
Eric Spicely ‘F---ing Juiced’ to Add ‘Fight of the Night’ Bonus to Negative Bank Account
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Eric Spicely’s bank account was hurting heading into UFC Greenville. After putting on an entertaining performance in a loss to Deron Winn,... -
Clay Guida vs. Jim Miller Targeted for UFC on ESPN Card in Newark on Aug. 3
By: Tristen Critchfield
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A matchup between two lightweight veterans is in the works for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Aug. 3 trip to Newark, N.J. -
Artem Lobov Outpoints Paulie Malignaggi in Bare Knuckle FC 6 Main Event
By: Mike Sloan
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The main event of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6 between Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi was a passive sparring match, more than anything. -
UFC Greenville Bonuses: Jung, Rozenstruik, Winn, Spicely Earn $50K Checks
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Chan Sung Jung worked for less than a minute on Saturday night, but that was more than enough to net him a $50,000 bonus check. -
‘The Korean Zombie’ Lays Waste to ‘Moicano’ in Under a Minute at UFC Fight Night 154
By: Ben Duffy
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The “Korean Zombie” continued to shuffle up the Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight rankings, as Chan Sung Jung destroyed Renato Carneiro with first-round strikes in the... -
UFC Fight Night 154 ‘Moicano vs. Korean Zombie’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
By: Adam Martin
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Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 154 coverage begins at 4 p.m. ET. -
UFC Fight Night 154 Prelims: Dan Ige Outduels Kevin Aguilar in Entertaining Featherweight Tilt
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“Dynamite” went off in Greenville, South Carolina. -
Cedric Doumbe Destroys Alim Nabiyev to Retain Glory Welterweight Title
By: Mike Sloan
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Glory returned to France on Saturday with a trio of world title bouts. -
Lovato Jr. Edges Mousasi, Captures Middleweight Crown in Bellator London Headliner
By: Tyler Treese
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While it was difficult to follow due to an odd broadcasting schedule, Bellator MMA put on an entertaining card for their London crowd on Saturday. -
Cooper Gibson Submits Ricky Palacios in Combate 40 Main Event
By: Tyler Treese
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Combate Americas debuted in Hidalgo, Texas, and delivered an exciting night of fights. -
Jorge Masvidal Promises 'Extinction' of Ben Askren at UFC 239
By: Nathan Zur
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Jorge Masvidal is known as a no-nonsense person and he clearly has had enough of Ben Askren’s comments on social media ahead of their fight at UFC 239 next month, vowing to hurt the undefeated former One Championship and... -
Ashley Yoder Looking to Start a Winning Streak at UFC Greenville
By: Cole Shelton
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Ashley Yoder got her first Ultimate Fighting Championship win last time out and wants to taste victory again. -
John Lineker Out of UFC Greenville Co-Main Event Against Rob Font
By: Cole Shelton
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UFC Greenville’s co-main event will not go on as John Lineker is out of his scheduled bout against Rob Font. -
Francis Ngannou: I'm a Better Boxer Than Junior dos Santos
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Francis Ngannou will face the third-ranked Junior dos Santos on June 29 in Minneapolis. -
One Championship to Double Fighter Roster in 2020
By: Natalie Zamudio
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One Championship announced this week a large expansion of both its fighter roster and martial arts events. -
Valerie Loureda Struggled With Not Being Taken Seriously in MMA
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Bellator MMA prospect Valerie Loureda is still new to the mixed martial arts world but is already making waves with her exciting standup style. -
Bellator London Weigh-in Results: Title Fight Set as Everyone Makes Weight
By: Cole Shelton
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Bellator MMA heads to London this Saturday, where the middleweight title is on the line. -
Artem Lobov on Paulie Malignaggi: He’s 'Coming Off a Couch' For a Money Fight at BKFC 6
By: Nathan Zur
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The Bareknuckle Fighting Championship returns this Saturday for its sixth event, featuring a grudge match between former UFC fighter Artem Lobov... -
Combate Americas 40 Weigh-in Results: Everyone Hits Their Mark
By: Cole Shelton
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Combate Americas heads back to Texas this Friday, where every fighter has made weight before their respective battles. -
Andre Ewell Believes UFC Greenville Fight Is a 'Must Win'
By: Cole Shelton
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Andre Ewell will return to the Octagon to take on Anderson dos Santos. -
Joseph Benavidez Feels that He 'Just Makes the Most Sense' to Face Henry Cejudo Next
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez believes he should be next. -
Top Rank Signs Irish Boxer Paddy Donovan for Pro Debut
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Paddy Donovan, the southpaw amateur boxer from Limerick, Ireland, has signed a multi-year contract with Top Rank. -
Dana White Claims Brock Lesnar 'Made The Right Decision' in Retiring from MMA
By: Nathan Zur
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After months of teasing and speculation over whether he would return to the UFC to challenge for Daniel Cormier’s heavyweight title and provide a likely blockbuster payday to himself and “DC,”... -
Jorge Masvidal Warns Ben Askren Not to Invade His Personal Space; Askren Responds
By: Nathan Zur
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Jorge Masvidal has warned Ben Askren that he will receive a greeting like the one Leon Edwards received if he invades his personal space in the... -
Report: Whittaker-Adesanya Middleweight Unification Bout To Take Place at UFC 243 in Melbourne
By: Nathan Zur
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The hugely anticipated battle between Australian UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and the Nigerian-born New-Zealand based interim champ... -
Shoulder Injury Likely to Sideline Two-Division Champ Henry Cejudo for Rest of 2019
By: Tristen Critchfield
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It could be a while before Henry Cejudo has to make a decision on which UFC championship belt he defends next. -
Chael Sonnen Defined Why Bad Guys Are Necessary in MMA
By: Edward Carbajal
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Chael Sonnen worked hard during fights, but he spent just as much energy talking himself into them. -
Adam Borics Felt He Was Stronger on the Ground Against Aaron Pico
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Adam Borics earned a spectacular victory over Bellator MMA prospect Aaron Pico last week at Bellator 222. -
Roxanne Modafferi, Jennifer Maia Set for Rematch at UFC on ESPN 4
By: Tristen Critchfield
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After losing her initial opponent, Roxanne Modafferi will remain on the UFC on ESPN 4 card and face Jennifer Maia in a rematch on July 20 in San... -
Julianna Pena Replaces Sara McMann, Meets Nicco Montano at UFC Sacramento
By: Cole Shelton
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight champion Nicco Montano has a new opponent for her return to the Octagon at UFC Sacramento. -
Four Years Later, Edimilson ‘Kevin’ Souza Still Perplexed by UFC's Decision to Let Him Go
By: Joao Baptista
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Gegard Mousasi Not Interested in Holding Two Belts, Looking to Finish Rafael Lovato Jr.
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Bellator MMA middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi (45-6-2) will defend his belt against Rafael Lovato Jr. at Bellator London. -
Cormier, Cejudo, Nunes, Adesanya Nominated for Best MMA Fighter ESPY Award
By: Tristen Critchfield
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For the first time, the some of the world’s top mixed martial artists will vie for an ESPY in a category all their own. -
Rafael Lovato Jr. ‘100 Percent’ Expects to Finish Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London
By: Cole Shelton
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After a slight delay, Rafael Lovato Jr. will indeed get his middleweight title fight against Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London. -
Dana White Says UFC Fight Pass Will Get ‘Relaunch’ in Fall
By: Tristen Critchfield
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While the ESPN+ streaming service seems to have garnered most of the attention since the Ultimate Fighting Championship announced its... -
Ben Askren Believes If He 'Beats Up' Masvidal, He May Get A Title Shot Before Covington
By: Nathan Zur
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Despite the strange circumstances surrounding his successful UFC debut earlier this year, Ben Askren believes he may have the inside track to a... -
Chael Sonnen Responds To 'Worst Drug Cheat' Article By Yahoo Sports
By: Nathan Zur
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Chael Sonnen may have retired from competition last Friday, but the sometimes self-deprecating wit that helped carry him to superstardom is... -
Paulo Costa Says Ex-Trainer Tried To Use Video of IV Treatment To Blackmail Him
By: Nathan Zur
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Undefeated UFC middleweight Paulo Henrique Costa has alleged that his former trainer tried to blackmail him by sending several people a video of the Brazilian being administered an IV, which ended up forcing... -
T.J. Dillashaw Hopes Urijah Faber Isn't Returning Because He's 'Hurting For Money'
By: Nathan Zur
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Urijah Faber will come out of retirement to face off against Ricky Simon at UFC Sacramento next month, a move which has former teammate T.J.... -
Punahele Soriano, Yorgan De Castro Net UFC Contracts on Dana White’s Contender Series
By: Brian Knapp
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Punahele Soriano passed the first serious test of his mixed martial arts career, and he was rewarded for his efforts. -
Karolline Rosa Cavedo Signs UFC Contract, Expected to Debut in China on Aug. 31
By: Joao Baptista
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Karolline Rosa Cavedo nearly made her Octagon debut at UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro, but the short-notice weight cut proved to be too difficult to... -
Dana White’s Contender Series ‘Season 3, Week 1’ Play-by-Play & Results
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Sherdog's live DWTNCS Season 3, Episode 1 coverage kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. -
Valentina Shevchenko To Defend Title Against Liz Carmouche In August At UFC Uruguay
By: Cole Shelton
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Valentina Shevchenko has her next title defense booked. The UFC flyweight champion will take on Liz Carmouche in the main event of UFC Uruguay. -
Karl Roberson Now Faces Wellington Turman at UFC Sacramento on July 13
By: Cole Shelton
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Karl Roberson has a new opponent for his UFC Sacramento bout. -
Bellator 222 Medical Suspensions: Eduardo Dantas Gets 90 Days After KO Defeat
By: Tristen Critchfield
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Eduardo Dantas will be sidelined 90 days following his second-round knockout loss to Juan Archuleta at Bellator 222. -
Even with Late Opponent Change, Chris Leben Still Expecting a Finish at BKFC 6
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Chris Leben is back fighting in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship this Saturday as he takes on Dakota Cochrane. -
After Greg Hardy win, Allen Crowder eyes early finish over Jairzinho Rozenstruik
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Allen Crowder is set to return to the Octagon this Saturday for his third fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. -
Ricardo Ramos, Jordan Griffin Get New Opponents for UFC Minneapolis
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Ricardo Ramos and Jordan Griffin have gotten new opponents for their UFC Minneapolis fights. -
Dana White: UFC Apex Facility to Be ‘Massive Game Changer for Combat Sports’
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When Dana White’s Contender Series begins its third season tonight, it will do so in a state-of-the-art 130,000 square-foot production... -
Elias Theodorou Claims 'No Ill Will' Towards UFC Over His Release
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The UFC’s decision to release middleweight Elias Theodorou after his decision loss to Derek Brunson last month turned a few heads, considering... -
Gegard Mousasi Unsurprised At T.J. Dillashaw's PED Bust; Had Suspected Him Of Drug Use
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Bellator MMA middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi has a reputation of being outspoken about use of performance-enhancing drugs and isn’t shying away from the subject of disgraced former UFC bantamweight... -
John Kavanagh Says Conor McGregor Is Hungry Again, Expects Him In The Octagon This Year
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John Kavanagh, the head coach at SBG Ireland, claims that Conor McGregor is hungry again and fans could potentially see him make his... -
Daniel Cormier Confirms His Likely Retirement After Rematch With Stipe Miocic in August
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UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier was supposed to have retired by his 40th birthday on Mar. 20 and envisioned going out in style with a... -
Joe Riggs Promises to Put on ‘Best Show Ever’ in Second BKFC Appearance
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UFC veteran Joe Riggs is set to return to action at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6 when he takes on Walber Brito de Barros on Saturday. Riggs is excited to make his second appearance with the promotion... -
UFC Exec Expects Promotion to Eventually Hold ‘Special Events’ in New Las Vegas Stadium
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The Oakland Raiders relocation to Las Vegas could be the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s gain. -
UFC 238 Medicals: Cerrone Handed Indefinite Suspension, Needs CT and MRI Clearance
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Donald Cerrone will need to be cleared before he can get back into the Octagon again. -
Eric Spicely Takes Short-Notice Matchup vs. Deron Winn at UFC Greenville
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Deron Winn has a third different opponent for his Octagon debut, as Eric Spicely has agreed to step in on short notice at UFC Greenville on Saturday. -
Matt Mitrione-Sergei Kharitonov Rematch Headlines Bellator 225 in Connecticut
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Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov will get the opportunity to finish what they started in February when they square off in a heavyweight... -
Dana White’s Contender Series Weigh-In Results: Leon Shahbazyan vs. Brok Weaver Scrapped
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Dana White’s Contenders Series will kick off its third season with a shorter-than-usual card after one bout was scratched during weigh-ins. -
'Moicano' Believes Holloway Should Be Fighting Volkanovski, Not Edgar, At UFC 240
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Max Holloway will defend his featherweight belt against Frankie Edgar next month at UFC 240, but according to fellow 145-pounder Renato Carneiro,... -
Alexander Volkanovski on Potential Holloway Fight: I'm A Very, Very Bad Matchup for Him
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Alexander Volkanovski won’t be competing against featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 240 in July, as the promotion elected to give the title shot to former lightweight champion... -
Rory MacDonald Targets Late 2019 for Douglas Lima Rematch in Welterweight Tournament
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Back-to-back five round fights within a two-month span have taken their toll on Rory MacDonald, and now Bellator’s reigning welterweight champ... -
Fedor Emelianenko Signs Multi-Fight Contract for ‘Farewell Tour’ in Bellator MMA
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Fedor Emelianenko is planning to conclude his illustrious mixed martial arts career under the Bellator MMA banner. -
Tyson Fury Destroys Tom Schwarz on ESPN+, Calls Out Deontay Wilder
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Tyson Fury was looking to score an impressive win to set up his ballyhooed rematch with Deontay Wilder and on Saturday night, he did just that. -
Boxing: Tyson Fury vs. Tom Schwarz Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
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Sherdog's live Tyson Fury vs. Tom Schwarz coverage will begin at approximately 11:45 p.m. ET. -
Lindsey VanZandt Reflects On Bellator 222 Win Over Rena Kubota
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Lindsey VanZandt was able to submit Rena Kubota in the first round at Bellator 222. -
Agilan Thani Spoils Yoshihiro Akiyama's Promotional Debut At One: Legendary Quest
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One Championship converged on Shanghai once again as One: Legendary Quest went down on June 15. -
Mike Kimbel After Bellator 222 Win: 'I'm the Future'
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Mike Kimbel wants to make a few things clear after his Bellator 222 win over Sebastian Ruiz. -
T.J. Dillashaw Explains Why He Used EPO
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Now, for the first time, T.J. Dillashaw spoke openly about his decision to use EPO on Chael Sonnen's "You're Welcome" podcast. -
Rory MacDonald Thwarts Neiman Gracie, Retains Welterweight Title at Bellator 222
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Rory MacDonald looked like his old self. It was an unfortunate development for Neiman Gracie. -
Bellator 222 ‘MacDonald vs. Gracie’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
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Sherdog's live Bellator 222 coverage begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET. -
Tyson Fury and Tom Schwarz Official For ESPN+ Heavyweight Clash
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Despite ESPN advertising the bout as being for the lineal heavyweight championship, no actual titles will be on the line when Tyson Fury faces... -
UFC Heavyweight Yaozong Hu Suspended 10 Months by USADA
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Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Yaozong Hu has accepted a 10-month suspension from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive... -
Petr Yan Added to EA Sports UFC 3 Fighting Game
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Petr Yan has earned a spot in the EA Sports UFC 3 lineup. -
Tecia Torres-Marina Rodriguez Matchup Among Several Added to UFC Uruguay
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added several solid matchups to its inaugural trip to Uruguay, including a strawweight tilt between Tecia Torres and... -
Dana White Believes Conor McGregor Will Fight This Year, Dismisses Claims That He Turns Down Fights
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UFC President Dana White attended the recent UFC 242 press conference in the UK to promote the much anticipated title unification bout between the champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and the interim champion... -
Scott Coker Explains Jon Fitch's Presence As Backup Fighter For Bellator 222
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Bellator MMA will mark its return to Madison Square Garden on Friday night with a stacked card featuring championship bouts in the welterweight... -
Matt Schnell vs. Jordan Espinosa Slated for UFC on ESPN 5
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Another flyweight fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship has been booked, as Matt Schnell will take on Jordan Espinosa at UFC on ESPN 5. -
Aaron Pico Moved to Jackson-Wink to 'Learn How to Fight'
By: Natalie Zamudio
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Bellator MMA featherweight Aaron Pico has endured the ups and downs of professional mixed martial arts on one of the largest fight platforms in... -
Rafael dos Anjos vs. Leon Edwards to Headline UFC San Antonio
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The hunt for the main event of UFC San Antonio has finally come to a close, with the Ultimate Fighting Championship booking a pivotal... -
Alexander Hernandez vs. Francisco Trinaldo Rebooked For UFC on ESPN 4 in San Antonio
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Two top-15 lightweights in Alexander Hernandez and Francisco Trinaldo will throw down in San Antonio on July 20. -
Report: David Branch-Andrew Sanchez Battle Headed to UFC Vancouver
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On the heels of a previous middleweight fight announcement, the Ultimate Fighting Championship has added another significant 185-pound matchup... -
Flyweights Poliana Botelho and Maryna Moroz Meet at UFC 241
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship continues to build its UFC 241 card in August, where flyweights Poliana Botelho and Maryna Moroz will face off. -
Report: Uriah Hall-Antonio Carlos Jr. Slated for UFC Vancouver
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added an intriguing middleweight bout to its upcoming Fight Night card in September in Vancouver, British... -
Urijah Faber on Henry Cejudo's Callout: 'I Would Love to Do a Matchup'
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40-year-old Urijah Faber will suspend his almost two-year retirement when he returns to the Octagon on July 13 to face bantamweight prospect Ricky Simon at... -
Different Energy Will Make the Difference For Darrion Caldwell at Bellator 222
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Darrion Caldwell feels having his rematch with Kyoji Horiguchi on his turf at Bellator 222 will produce a different outcome. -
Report: ADCC Champion Rodolfo Vieira Signs with UFC, Faces Oskar Piechota at UFC Uruguay
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has picked up a highly touted grappler, who will make his promotional debut at the UFC's first trip to Uruguay. -
Adam Borics Says He's A Better MMA Fighter Than Pico
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Adam Borics is facing Aaron Pico at Bellator 222 in Madison Square Garden and he is well aware of Pico's power in his boxing and his deep... -
Heather Hardy Knows She's Still Green in MMA
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Heather Hardy is returning to mixed martial arts in the same place she made her pro debut at Bellator 222 in Madison Square Garden. -
Larkyn Dasch Has Nothing to Lose and a Lot to Win
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Larkyn Dasch is 0-1 in her pro mixed martial arts career but overall she feels her amateur fights gives her an edge over Valerie Loureda. -
Bellator 222 Weigh-in Results: Title Fights Set; One Misses Weight
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Bellator MMA returns to Madison Square Garden this Friday, June 7, for a stacked Bellator 222 card that features two title fights, and all title... -
Khabib Nurmagomedov Believes Tony Ferguson Deserves Title Shot
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Khabib Nurmagomedov makes his long awaited return to the Octagon on Sept. 7 at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi when he takes on interim champ Dustin Poirier to unify the ... -
Santiago Ponzinibbio Claims Darren Till Turned Down Fight Because Argentina Was 'Too Far'
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Vicente Luque has said he’d like to face Santiago Ponzinibbio at UFC Uruguay in August, but the Argentinean isn’t interested in the fight just yet, claiming Luque’s ranking is not high enough, and has... -
Dillon Danis Feels Pressure To Perform, But Refuses To Rush His Career Along
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Dillon Danis heads into Friday night’s fight against Max Humphrey at Bellator 222 at Madison Square Garden full of confidence, and believes... -
Rory MacDonald to Doubters: 'Tune in'
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Rory MacDonald knows what people were thinking prior to his arrival for the Bellator 222 media day. -
Mike Kimbel Says MMA is Deeper Than Wins and Losses
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Mike Kimbel lost his last fight at Bellator 215 but rather than wallow in his loss he took a trip to the UK and trained with Michael "Venom" Page. -
Ricky Bandejas is Used to Taking Away Zeros From Undefeated Fighters
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Ricky Bandejas is facing Patrick Mix at Bellator 222 in Madison Square Garden. -
Valerie Loureda Says Five Opponents Turned Down a Fight with Her
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Valerie Loureda (1-0) made her Bellator MMA debut earlier this year and she knows she needs more fights to establish herself at the professional... -
Dustin Poirier Expects to Take Khabib Nurmagomedov to ‘Places He’s Never Been’ at UFC 242
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As is usually the case with someone regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world, Khabib Nurmagomedov doesn’t have a lot... -
Corey Anderson Fires Back at Anthony Smith: ’Three of Your Four Wins Weren’t Even Relevant’
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When Anthony Smith beat Alexander Gustafsson in the main event of UFC Stockholm, it showed “Lionheart” was the real deal and a top contender. However, light heavyweight contender,... -
Khabib Nurmagomedov Lays Out Plan to Become MMA’s No. 1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter
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Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently 27-0 and will look to defend his lightweight at UFC 242 against the interim lightweight champion in Dustin Poirier. -
Sabina Mazo to Face Shana Dobson at UFC 241 in Anaheim on Aug. 17
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Sabina Mazo will meet Shana Dobson in a flyweight clash at UFC 241. -
British Reality TV Star Aaron Chalmers Added to Bellator London Card on June 22
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British MTV reality star Aaron Chalmers will square off against Fred Freeman in a 160-pound catchweight bout at Bellator London, the promotion... -
For Bellator Newcomer Patrick Mix, Fighting at Madison Square Garden is ‘Everything’
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Undefeated prospect Patrick Mix is set to make his Bellator MMA debut this Friday against Ricky Bandejas. For “Patchy” to not only finally... -
Coach Eric Albarracin Defends Henry Cejudo's Call To Be Paid 'Heavyweight Money'
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Henry Cejudo became only the fourth fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold belts in two different weight classes after beating Marlon... -
Rose Namajunas' Manager Says Ex-Champ Wants Rematch With Andrade After Healing Up
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Jessica Andrade’s first title defense will not be a rematch against the woman she beat for the belt in Rose Namajunas last month. Instead, the Brazilian will reportedly defend her belt against... -
Lyoto Machida Surprised By Lack Of Trash Talk From Chael Sonnen Ahead Of Bellator 222
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This Friday, two MMA veterans will face off at the world-famous Madison Square Garden as former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida takes on... -
UFC Bantamweight Macy Chiasson Uninjured After Crane Crashes Into Apartment Complex
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UFC bantamweight Macy Chiasson is lucky to be alive after a crane crashed into her Dallas apartment complex on Sunday. -
Jessica Andrade Title Defense vs. Weili Zhang Nearly Finalized for UFC China on Aug. 31
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to mainland China will feature a title bout at the top of the card. -
Donald Cerrone Provides Positive Update on Health Following UFC 238
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Donald Cerrone’s condition isn’t nearly as bad as initially feared following his loss to Tony Ferguson at UFC 238. -
Conor McGregor Ranks No. 21 Among Forbes’ Top-Earning Athletes for 2018
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It wasn’t nearly as lucrative as 2017, but Conor McGregor nonetheless did quite well for himself financially this past year. -
Ricardo Lamas Suffered Three Fractures in Jaw from KO Loss to Calvin Kattar at UFC 238
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Ricardo Lamas’ knockout loss to Calvin Kattar at UFC 238 was painful for more than just the usual sting of defeat. -
Karolina Kowalkiewicz Admits ‘The Best Years’ Are Behind Her After UFC 238 Defeat
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Karolina Kowalkiewicz was looking to get back into the win column at UFC 238 against Alexa Grasso. Ultimately, it did not go as planned, as... -
Retired KSW Vet Mamed Khalidov Arrested for Allegedly Importing Stolen Cars Into Poland
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Former KSW champion Mamed Khalidov was arrested by Anti-Terrorist Operations Office in Poland for allegedly importing stolen cars from the Czech Republic, according to a report from... -
Cris ‘Cyborg’ Plans on Testing Free Agency After Fighting Out Contract at UFC 240
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight champion Cristiane Justino will return to the Octagon in July at UFC 240 against Felicia Spencer, who is coming off of a submission win over... -
Ricky Bandejas Believes He'll Be Too Much for Patrick Mix
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Ricky Bandejas is set to return to the cage at Bellator 222, which takes place inside Madison Square Garden. -
Michelle Waterson Blasts UFC Rankings, Believes She Should Be Fighting For The Title Next
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It’s safe to say Michelle Waterson isn’t a fan of the official rankings after the No. 7-ranked strawweight was snubbed by UFC President Dana... -
Blagoy Ivanov Eyeing Some Time Off, Then A Bout With Derrick Lewis
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Blagoy Ivanov provided an upset this past weekend at UFC 238 in Chicago by beating the younger and more athletic Tai Tuivasa, and is now eyeing a future fight against knockout artist... -
Henry Cejudo Wants To Fight Frankie Edgar For A Third Belt, Provided Edgar Beats Holloway
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Henry Cejudo has big goals and after Saturday night’s come-from-behind win over Marlon Moraes to claim the vacant bantamweight belt, the... -
UFC Prospect Mackenzie Dern Announces Birth of Baby Daughter
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Mackenzie Dern became a mother for the first time on Sunday. -
Bellator 222 Main Card Set with Six Bouts; Prelims Include Pico, Hardy, Loureda
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The lineup for Bellator 222 will include a six-bout main card, the promotion announced Monday. -
Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan Each Make Case for Next Bantamweight Title Shot
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Tatiana Suarez Says UFC 238 Win Over Nina Ansaroff Was ‘Not My Best Performance’
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The UFC 238 preliminary matchup between Tatiana Suarez and Nina Ansaroff had all the makings of a No. 1 contender bout for the strawweight division. -
UFC 241 Update: Gabriel Benitez, Sodiq Yusuff to Meet in Anaheim on Aug. 17
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Gabriel Benitez will lock horns with Sodiq Yusuff in a featherweight contest at UFC 241. -
Ex-UFC Middleweight Champ Chris Weidman Planning to Move to 205 Pounds
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Chris Weidman’s next Octagon appearance will be in the light heavyweight division. -
Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez Get Fights at One ‘Dawn of Heroes’ on Aug. 2
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UFC veterans Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez have their next One Championship fights booked. -
Lightweights, Featherweights Featured on PFL 5: 2019 Regular Season Card
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Playoff participants and seedings will be at stake at PFL 5: 2019 regular season on July 25. -
Curtis Blaydes vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov Official for UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi
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A heavyweight clash pitting Curtis Blaydes Shamil Abdurakhimov has been officially added to the UFC 242 lineup. -
Jessica Eye: ‘I Made Some Mistakes That Cost Me Dearly’ in Brutal KO Loss at UFC 238
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Jessica Eye is going to be on highlight reels for a long time, but not in the way she would have envisioned it heading into her title bout with... -
Henry Cejudo Wants ‘Heavyweight Money’ After Winning Bantamweight Title at UFC 238
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Henry Cejudo sent a message to the rest of the MMA world on Saturday night by becoming the fourth fighter in UFC history to hold world titles in... -
Tony Ferguson ‘Pissed’ at Early Ending to Cerrone Bout: ‘It’s Not the Way I Wanted to Win’
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It’s been nine years since Tony Ferguson was last beaten in an MMA match and he doesn’t expect to lose anytime soon. -
Shevchenko Open to All Challengers for Flyweight Title, ‘But Nobody Will Take It Away from Me’
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Valentina Shevchenko has always been a terrific striker in MMA due to her championship-level muay Thai background, but she never showed off... -
Dana White Credits Henry Cejudo, Says Male Flyweight Division to Remain in UFC
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Winning the vacant bantamweight crown seemingly cleared the way for Henry Cejudo to exit the flyweight division and pursue a title reign in a... -
Diego Sanchez vs. Clay Guida to Be Inducted into UFC Hall of Fame ‘Fight Wing’
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Throughout their mixed martial arts careers, both Diego Sanchez and Clay Guida have been known bringing an all-out mentality to the Octagon.... -
UFC 238 Bonuses: Cejudo, Shevchenko, Ferguson, Cerrone Garner $50K Checks
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Virtually all the big names at the top of the UFC 238 card delivered on Saturday night, as Henry Cejudo, Valentina Shevchenko, Tony Ferguson and... -
Henry Cejudo Stops Marlon Moraes, Becomes Two-Division Champion in UFC 238 Headliner
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Henry Cejudo claims second divisional title at UFC 238 in Chicago. -
UFC 238 ‘Cejudo vs. Moraes’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring
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Sherdog's UFC 238 coverage kicks off Saturday at 6:15 p.m. ET. -
Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin Scores Sensational KO of Steve Rolls, Calls Out ‘Canelo’
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In his first fight since losing his WBC, WBA and IBF middleweight world titles to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez last September, it took Gennady... -
UFC 238 Prelims: Undefeated Tatiana Suarez Moves to 8-0, Decisions Nina Ansaroff
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Tatiana Suarez could be next in line for the throne. -
Boxing: Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin vs. Steve Rolls Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
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Sherdog's live Gennady “GGG” Golovkin vs. Steve Rolls coverage will begin as soon as the men take to the ring at approximately 11 p.m. ET. -
UFC President Urges Sage Northcutt to Retire ‘Before He Seriously Gets Hurt’
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Once upon a time, the Ultimate Fighting Championship put considerable promotional muscle behind Sage Northcutt. -
Dana White Won’t Offer B.J. Penn Another UFC Bout After Seven-Fight Losing Streak
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If B.J. Penn elects to fight again, he will probably have to find a new promotional home. -
Jose Alday Outpoints Juan Pablo Gonzalez in Combate 39 Main Event
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Jose Alday took one step closer to potentially landing a crack at regaining his Combate Americas bantamweight title. -
UFC Vet Brandon Moreno Knocks Out Maikel Perez, Claims Flyweight Title at LFA 69
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The Legacy Fighting Alliance on Friday stopped in Cabazon, California, with LFA 69 at the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa. -
Karina Rodriguez Nets Contentious Decision, Downs DeAnna Bennett in Invicta 35 Rematch
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Karina Rodriguez with a boost from the judges cleared the final hurdle standing between her and a shot at an Invicta Fighting Championships title.
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Report: Cynthia Calvillo Out, Brianna Van Buren In Against Livinha Souza at UFC Sacramento
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to Sacramento, California, is reorganizing, as Cynthia Calvillo has been forced to pull out of her strawweight fight against Livinha Souza, and will reportedly be... -
Gennady Golovkin and Steve Rolls Official for Catchweight Bout
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Gennady Golovkin and Steve Rolls have officially made weight for their 164-pound catchweight contest. -
Makhachev-Ramos, Taisumov-Ferreira Matchups Added to UFC 242
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has added two exciting lightweight matchups to the upcoming UFC 242 card, both between fighters on impressive... -
UFC 238 Weigh-in Results: Everyone Makes Weight
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The Octagon returns to Chicago, Illinois, for UFC 238. The card will be headlined by a bantamweight title fight between flyweight champion Henry Cejudo and... -
Jessica Andrade Shares Harrowing Details Of Robbery At Gunpoint
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UFC strawweight champion Jessica Andrade and her wife Fernanda were the victims of a carjacking at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro last week, and the... -
Emiliano Sordi Upsets Vinny Magalhaes In PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season Main Event
By: Mike Sloan and Tyler Treese
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Professional Fighters League was back for their third event of the 2019 season. -
LFA 69 Weigh-in Results: All Fighters on Target
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The Legacy Fighting Alliance is back this Friday, June 7 in Cabazon, California, for LFA 69, where every fighter has successfully made weight. -
Combate Americas 39 Weigh-in Results: Headliners Hit Mark; One Misses Weight
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Combate Americas heads to Tucson, Arizona, for Combate Americas 39, this Friday, June 7. -
UFC President Dana White Approved Tony Ferguson’s Fight After Medical Clearance
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Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Tony Ferguson has been cleared medically and even had UFC President Dana White personally sit down... -
Iranian Amir Aliakbari Released from ACA Contract to Go to UFC
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Highly touted prospect Amir Aliakbari is free from his contractual obligations and is now ready to fight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship soon. -
Invicta FC 35 Weigh-in Results: Headliner Official; Three Heavy
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Invicta Fighting Championships is back this Friday, June 7, in Kansas City, Kansas, for Invicta FC 35, where three fighters came in heavy but... -
Donald Cerrone Credits Maturity, Not Fatherhood, For His Recent Resurgence
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Donald Cerrone takes on Tony Ferguson this weekend in one of the most anticipated fights of the year, and he is excited about what the fight may... -
Tony Ferguson Says Questions About His Recent Personal Issues Are Off-Limits
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Tony Ferguson likely sees this weekend’s tilt with Donald Cerrone as a step towards putting his recent personal issues behind him, and the... -
Michael Bisping Surprised By Urijah Faber's Return In Light Of Success Outside The Octagon
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Urijah Faber’s decision to return to competition surprised former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping, who said the news caught him off... -
UFC 239 Update: Melissa Gatto, Julia Avila to Square Off in Las Vegas on July 6
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After a brief delay, Melissa Gatto will make her Octagon debut against Julia Avila at UFC 239. -
Combate Americas to Host its First-Ever Heavyweight Main Event in Texas
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Hispanic-based mixed martial arts promotion Combate Americas, in collaboration with TS-1 Promotions, will bring three Mexico vs. U.S. pairings... -
John Lineker, Rob Font Booked for Rematch at UFC Greenville on June 22
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John Lineker and Rob Font will square off for a second time at UFC Greenville on June 22. -
UFC Stockholm Preliminary Card Averages 257,000 Viewers on ESPN2
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The UFC Stockholm preliminary card attracted an audience of 257,000 viewers to ESPN2, according to ShowBuzz Daily. -
Justin Gaethje Tells Conor McGregor ‘Stop S----ing on the Integrity of the Sport’
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As he has been known to do more and more frequently when a big fight occurs in combat sports, Conor McGregor to Twitter to share his thoughts... -
Gavin Tucker Returns at UFC 240 Against Sung Woo Choi
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Canadian Gavin Tucker will return to the Octagon to take on Sung Woo Choi at UFC 240. -
PFL 2019 3 Weigh-in Results: Main Event Competitors Cleared, Ronny Markes Heavy
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The Professional Fighters League is back in the NYCB Live at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, for PFL 3: 2019 Regular Season on Thursday... -
Ali Abdelaziz Claims Khabib Nurmagomedov Is Now The UFC's Highest-Paid Fighter
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Controversial manager Ali Abdelaziz claims that his client, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, is now the highest paid fighter in the UFC. -
Luis Pena Says UFC Forced Him Up To Lightweight After Missing Weight In His Last Fight
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Luis Pena’s future in the UFC featherweight division has been cut short, as the man affectionately known as “Violent Bob Ross” says the... -
Eddie Bravo Says Tony Ferguson 'Coming For War' This Weekend Against Donald Cerrone
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While UFC 238 this weekend features two exciting championship bouts, a highly anticipated “Fight of the Night” contender is brewing in the lightweight division when the returning Tony Ferguson takes on fan... -
Santiago Ponzinibbio Recovering After 1-Week Hospital Stay Due to Bacterial Infection
By: Tristen Critchfield
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UFC welterweight contender Santiago Ponzinibbio recently spent a week in the hospital to recover from a bacterial infection in his blood. -
Report: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s New UFC Contract Includes Georges St. Pierre Stipulation
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Khabib Nurmagomedov has a new Ultimate Fighting Championship deal, and the contract comes with one especially noteworthy clause. -
UFC Vet Bec Rawlings to Sign with Bellator MMA After 3-0 Bareknuckle Boxing Stint
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After a brief and successful stint in bareknuckle boxing, Bec Rawlings is returning to the mixed martial arts arena. -
Dana White ‘Absolutely Could’ Envision Future Nurmagomedov-McGregor Rematch
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s next lightweight title defense is finally official, but an eventual Conor McGregor rematch remains very much in play. -
Johnny Walker Medically Cleared After Shoulder Surgery, Targets September UFC Return
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Rising light heavyweight star Johnny Walker has been cleared to compete following shoulder surgery. -
Khabib Nurmagomedov-Dustin Poirier Lightweight Title Bout Official for UFC 242
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced that Khabib Nurmagomedov will defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier at UFC 242. -
Bellator 224 Gets Leslie Smith vs. Sinead Kavanagh, A.J. Agazarm’s Second MMA Bout
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Leslie Smith will make her promotional debut against Sinead Kavanagh, and A.J. Agazarm will face Jacob Landin at Bellator 224. -
Undefeated Prospect Natan Levy Says His LFA 69 Opponent Is Toughest to Date
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Two undefeated prospects will face off at Legacy Fighting Alliance 69 this weekend as Natan Levy faces Frank Meno. -
Jimi Manuwa Announces Retirement from Mixed Martial Arts
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Jimi Manuwa suffered his fourth loss in a row at UFC Fight Night 153 on June 1 as surging prospect Aleksandar Rakic knocked him out in the... -
Nate Diaz 'Not Interested At All' In Trilogy Fight With Conor McGregor
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Nate Diaz has closed the door on a third fight against former dual-division champion Conor McGregor, claiming he has no interest at all in... -
Anthony Smith Calls Win Over Gustafsson 'The One I'm Most Proud Of'
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Fans were left speechless when three-time light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson announced his retirement from the sport following a tough loss to... -
James Vick vs. Dan Hooker, Ray Borg vs. Gabriel Silva Added to UFC on ESPN 4 in San Antonio
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The lineup for UFC on ESPN 4 is nearly complete, James Vick will meet Dan Hooker at lightweight and Ray Borg will face Gabriel Silva in a... -
Nate Diaz Says Pettis Was Most Interesting Foe for UFC Return: ‘Everyone is Getting Boring’
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Nate Diaz is finally set to return to the Octagon when he takes on Anthony Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 241. -
Ex-Strikeforce Champ, Longtime Bellator Veteran ‘King Mo’ Retires from MMA
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Muhammed Lawal is the latest fighter to call it a career. -
Daniel Cormier Praises ‘Warrior’ Alexander Gustafsson: ‘You Made the Sport Better’
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If this is indeed farewell for Alexander Gustafsson, Daniel Cormier has nothing but praise for his former foe. -
Paige VanZant to Undergo Third Surgery After Re-injuring Arm
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Paige VanZant’s return to the Octagon will have to be delayed once again. -
Yuta Sasaki vs. Shintaro Ishiwatari, Two Other Bouts Set for Rizin 17
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Ex-UFC talent Yuta Sasaki will square off against Shintaro Ishiwatari at Rizin Fighting Federation 17. -
Back for PFL Season Two, Rakim Cleveland Ready to Fix Mistakes and Win $1M Prize
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Juan Adams Claims One Of Greg Hardy's Exes Reached Out, Wants Him To 'Beat His Ass'
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Juan Adams has been calling out Greg Hardy for months, and now that he’s finally gotten his wish, he claims he’s received an additional bit... -
Jack Hermansson Wants Kelvin Gastelum Next, Predicts A First-Round Finish
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Jack Hermansson’s profile in the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight division has never been higher, and his confidence is at an... -
Marlon Moraes Believes Cejudo's Win Over Dillashaw Was 'A Fluke'
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Anthony Smith Says He Gets Paid More Than He’s Worth: ‘I’m Doing Something I’d Do for Free’
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Aside from capturing a world championship inside the UFC’s famed Octagon, there isn’t much more that Anthony Smith needs to achieve in his career. -
Aleksandar Rakic Ready to Make an Impact on UFC's Light Heavyweight Rankings
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Aleksandar Rakic was on the fringe of the UFC’s light heavyweight rankings coming into his co-headlining bout with Jimi Manuwa on Saturday.... -
AKA Coach ‘Excited to Start Camp’ for Khabib Nurmagomedov Title Defense vs. Dustin Poirier
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The UFC has not yet formally announced that Khabib Nurmagomedov’s lightweight title defense against Dustin Poirier will headline the... -
German Lightweight Nick Hein Announces Retirement After UFC Stockholm Defeat
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Eight-time Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Nick Hein has elected to hang up his four-ounce gloves. -
Ayaka Hamasaki Outpoints Jinh Yu Frey, Retains Atomweight Crown at Rizin 16
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Score another one for Rizin Fighting Federation in cross-promotional champion vs. champion superfights. -
Andy Ruiz Jr. Shocks the World with Huge TKO Over Anthony Joshua
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In a matchup that many boxing experts expected to be a virtual waste of everybody's time, Andy Ruiz Jr. threw mud at them all. -
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
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Alexander Gustafsson Confirms Retirement: ‘I Don’t Feel Like I Have It in Me Anymore’
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Shortly after Alexander Gustafsson suffered a disappointing defeat to Anthony Smith in the UFC Stockholm headliner, he took his gloves off in... -
UFC Stockholm Bonuses: Aleksandar Rakic Gets $50K for ‘Knockout of the Year’ Contender
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Aleksandar Rakic needed less than a minute to leave no doubt that a post-fight bonus check would be in his possession when UFC Stockholm reached... -
UFC to Hold Inaugural Event in Denmark on Sept. 28
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will make its maiden voyage to Denmark this fall. -
Anthony Smith Retires Alexander Gustafsson in UFC Fight Night 153 Main Event
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Anthony Smith is still a force to be reckoned with in the light heavyweight division. -
UFC Fight Night 153 ‘Gustafsson vs. Smith’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
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Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 153 coverage kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. ET. -
UFC Fight Night 153 Prelims: Sergey Khandozhko Edges Rostem Akman
By: Jay Pettry
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The debuting Sergey Khandozhko (27-5-1, 1-0 UFC) handed the Swedish crowd its first loss of the night by taking a competitive decision over fellow Octagon debutant Rostem Akman (6-1, 0-1 UFC) in the featured...