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SHERDOG NEWS AUGUST 2023
Sergei Pavlovich Tapped as Backup Fighter for Jones-Miocic UFC 295 Headliner
When it comes to main events involving
Jon Jones
, the UFC is leaving nothing to chance.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 31, 2023
Chris Weidman Says He Suffered Left Leg Fracture at UFC 292
Chris Weidman
didn’t emerge unscathed from his first mixed martial arts bout in more than two years — but it’s not as bad as initially expected.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 30, 2023
Paulo Costa Plans New Acclimating Strategy Ahead of Trip to Abu Dhabi for UFC 294
After facing adaptation problems in Abu Dhabi for his fight against
Israel Adesanya
in September 2020,
Paulo Costa
has a different schedule for his upcoming bout against
Khamzat Chimaev
in the same city at...
UFC
Marcelo Alonso
Aug 30, 2023
UFC Paris Update: Two New Fights Scheduled Due to Recent Withdrawals
Saturday’s
UFC Fight Night 226
lineup has undergone some shuffling.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 30, 2023
Mansour Barnaoui vs. Jay-Jay Wilson, Five Other Bouts Added to Bellator 299 Card
A lightweight clash pitting
Mansour Barnaoui
against
Jay-Jay Wilson
is among six new additions to the
Bellator 299
lineup.
Bellator MMA
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 30, 2023
PFL Announces Investment Agreement to Aid with Global Expansion
Professional Fighters League has partnered with SRJ Sports Investments for an investment agreement that will assist with the organization’s...
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 30, 2023
K-1, Quintet Joint Event ‘ReBoot’ to Stream via DAZN on Sept. 10
A joint event launched by fight promotion K-1 and grappling organization Quintet will stream via DAZN on Sept. 10.
Grappling
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 30, 2023
Carlos Prates, Two Others Land UFC Deals on Week 4 of Dana White’s Contender Series
Carlos Prates
could not have envisioned a cleaner performance.
Dana White’s Contender Series
Brian Knapp
Aug 29, 2023
UFC 292 Salaries: Strawweight Champ Weili Zhang Tops Disclosed Payroll
Strawweight champion
Weili Zhang
was dominant at
UFC 292
, and she was also the event’s top earner.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 29, 2023
Dana White's Contender Series 2023 Week 4 Play-by-Play and Results
Sherdog’s coverage of
DWCS 2023, Week 4
will begin Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET.
Dana White’s Contender Series
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 29, 2023
Jon Jones Dismisses Notion That Stipe Miocic is Huge Underdog at UFC 295
Jon Jones
believes the masses are underestimating
Stipe Miocic
heading into their heavyweight title bout at UFC 295.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 29, 2023
Francis Ngannou Vows to Make Tyson Fury ‘Hit the Canvas’ in October Boxing Match
Francis Ngannou
has been thinking about a potential fight against boxing champion
Tyson Fury
for quite some time now.
Boxing
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 29, 2023
Alexandre Pantoja Suggests Champion vs. Champion Bout Against Sean O’Malley
Newly UFC bantamweight champion
Sean O'Malley
has been called out by another recently-crowned champion in the promotion.
UFC
Marcelo Alonso
Aug 29, 2023
Middleweights Brendan Allen, Paul Craig to Headline UFC Fight Night Event on Nov. 18
A middleweight showdown pitting
Brendan Allen
against
Paul Craig
will serve as the main event for an Ultimate Fighting Championship card on Nov. 18.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 29, 2023
Joseph Pyfer vs. Abdul Razak Alhassan Booked for UFC Event on Oct. 7
Joseph Pyfer
will lock horns with
Abdul Razak Alhassan
in a middleweight bout at an
UFC Fighting Championship event on Oct. 7
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 28, 2023
Amanda Ribas to Face Luana Pinheiro at UFC Fight Night on Nov. 18
Amanda Ribas
will square off against
Luana Pinheiro
in a strawweight clash at
UFC Fight Night on Nov. 18
on Nov. 18.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 28, 2023
UFC Veteran Sam Alvey Signs with Karate Combat for Sept. 16 Debut
Longtime Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran
Sam Alvey
has a new combat sports home.
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 28, 2023
‘Wonderboy’ Reveals He Was Offered Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 293
After
Stephen Thompson
declined to face an overweight
Michel Pereira
at UFC 291, the promotion offered him another opponent a little more than a...
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 28, 2023
Contender Series Weigh-in Results: All Athletes Hit Contracted Marks for Week 4
All 10 fighters slated to compete on Week 4 of Dana White’s Contender Series made weight on Monday.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 28, 2023
Fight Nation Championship to Hold Upcoming Event in Ancient Roman Amphitheater
In the ongoing feud between billionaire tech moguls, Elon Musk has floated the idea about fighting Mark Zuckerberg at the Colosseum in Rome....
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 28, 2023
Giga Chikadze Targets Yair Rodriguez Matchup at UFC 296 for Next Octagon Appearance
After more than a year-and-a-half on the sidelines,
Giga Chikadze
made a successful return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 225.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 27, 2023
Hideo Tokoro vs. Alan Yamaniha Tops Rizin Landmark Vol. 6 Lineup
A bantamweight bout pitting
Hideo Tokoro
against
Alan Yamaniha
will headline the
Rizin Landmark Vol. 6
card on Oct. 1.
Rizin Fighting Federation
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 27, 2023
Erin Blanchfield Confident She’s ‘Next in Line’ for Title Shot After Taila Santos Win
Erin Blanchfield
had to weather some early adversity against
Taila Santos
, but she expected a difficult bout entering UFC Fight Night 225.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 26, 2023
Max Holloway Was ‘Due’ for Finish at UFC Singapore, Wants to ‘Win the Title Back’
Max Holloway
had an inkling that
Chan Sung Jung
might go for broke in their headlining bout at UFC Fight Night 225.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 26, 2023
Max Holloway Retires Chan Sung Jung in Thrilling UFC Fight Night 225 Main Event
Max Holloway
once again proved his legitimacy as the second-best featherweight in the world after finishing the indestructible
Chan Sung Jung
.
UFC
J.L. Kirven
Aug 26, 2023
UFC Fight Night 225 ‘Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
Sherdog's live
UFC Fight Night 225
coverage will begin Saturday at 5 a.m. ET.
UFC
Brian Knapp
Ben Duffy
Aug 26, 2023
UFC Fight Night 225 Prelims: Waldo Cortes-Acosta Destroys Lukasz Brzeski
After two straight first-round finishes, there was no way heavyweight bruiser
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
was gonna break the steak.
UFC
J.L. Kirven
Aug 26, 2023
UFC Fight Night 225 Bonuses: Max Holloway, Korean Zombie Take Home $50,000
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship
awarded four fighters performance bonuses following the
UFC Fight Night 225
card.
UFC
Tyler Treese
Aug 26, 2023
Coach of Mayra Bueno Silva Claims Fighter Cleared of Wrongdoing, Awaits Suspension
According to her coach, top
Ultimate Fighting Championship
bantamweight
Mayra Bueno Silva
should be ready to return to competition sooner than later.
UFC
Marcelo Alonso
Aug 25, 2023
Darren Elkins to Face T.J. Brown at UFC Fight Night Event on Oct. 14
The grizzled
Ultimate Fighting Championship
vet known as “The Damage” is not finished yet.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 25, 2023
Josh Fremd Replaces Anthony Hernandez Against Roman Kopylov at Noche UFC Card
A
Ultimate Fighting Championship
fight previously booked between
Chris Curtis
and
Anthony Hernandez
has completely transformed.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 24, 2023
Clay Collard Outduels Shane Burgos, Punches Ticket to First PFL Championship
Clay Collard
had to earn his first Professional Fighters League Championship appearance the hard way.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 23, 2023
Playoffs: 2023 PFL 9 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
The 2023
Professional Fighters League
Playoff semifinals wrap up on Wednesday in New York City at
PFL 9
. The undercard airs live on ESPN+ at...
Professional Fighters League
Ben Duffy
Aug 23, 2023
IVC Founder to Launch New Organization Featuring $1 Million Prize
Sergio Batarelli
, the creator of International Vale Tudo Championship (IVC), an event that showcased MMA legends such as
Wanderlei Silva
and
Pedro
...
Marcelo Alonso
Aug 23, 2023
Rico Verhoeven-Tariq Osaro Heavyweight Title Bout Confirmed for Glory Collision 6
Rico Verhoeven
will square off against Tariq Osaro in a heavyweight championship unification bout at Glory Collision 6 on Nov. 4.
Kickboxing & Muay Thai
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 23, 2023
2023 PFL Championships to Be Held in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 24
Professional Fighters League has a location and venue for its premier event.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 23, 2023
Zachary Reese, Two Others Book UFC Roster Spots on Week 3 of DWCS
Zachary Reese
thrives on the quick finish.
Dana White’s Contender Series
Brian Knapp
Aug 22, 2023
Dana White's Contender Series 2023 Week 3 Play-by-Play and Results
Sherdog's live coverage of
DWCS 2023, Week 3
will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Dana White’s Contender Series
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 22, 2023
Coach: Charles Oliveira Gained Valuable Info from Volkanovski vs. Makhachev
Charles Oliveira
will have a chance to regain the lightweight crown when he meets
Islam Makhachev
at
UFC 294
in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 21.
UFC
Marcelo Alonso
Aug 22, 2023
Bellator 300 Update: Sara McMann to Face Leah McCourt in San Diego on Oct. 7
A women’s featherweight showdown pitting
Sara McMann
against
Leah McCourt
has been added to the Bellator 300 lineup.
Bellator MMA
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 22, 2023
PFL 9 Weigh-in Results: Carlos Leal Miranda Comes in Heavy for Semifinal Bout
Carlos Leal Miranda
will be facing an uphill climb if he is to advance to the Professional Fighters League Championships in November.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 22, 2023
John Lineker vs. Stephen Loman, Blake Cooper Debut Set for One on Prime Video 14
John Lineker
will make a quick return to action when he faces
Stephen Loman
at One on Prime Video 14 on Sept. 29.
One Championship
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 22, 2023
Boxing Champ Savannah Marshall Signs Multi-Year Deal with PFL
Super middleweight boxing champion Savannah Marshall has signed a multi-year contract with Professional Fighters League.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 22, 2023
Nearing Retirement, Ronys Torres Looks to Capture Gold at Shooto Brazil 119
Ronys Torres
is a true MMA veteran.
Joao Baptista
Aug 21, 2023
Mayra Bueno Silva Announces Failed Drug Test in Relation to Win Over Holly Holm
Mayra Bueno Silva
has failed a drug test in relation to her victory over
Holly Holm
on July 15.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 21, 2023
Michel Pereira Moves to 185, Meets Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC Event on Oct. 14
Michel Pereira
’s weight miss ahead of a proposed clash against
Stephen Thompson
at UFC 291 has prompted the Brazilian striker to change divisions.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 21, 2023
Shane Burgos Feels Bad for Suspended Schulte, Manfio: ’It’s a S—t Position to Be In’
Shane Burgos
wasn’t supposed to be here.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 21, 2023
UPDATED Kai Kara-France Withdraws from UFC 293 in Sydney Due to Concussion
The
UFC 293
pay-per-view lineup has taken a significant hit.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 21, 2023
Clay Collard: Shane Burgos ‘Lucked Out’ Getting Into PFL Postseason
Clay Collard
is the featured attraction in his main event matchup with
Shane Burgos
at PFL 9. Just ask him.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 21, 2023
Contender Series Weigh-in Results: One Bout Canceled Due to Medical Issues
Week 3 of Dana White’s Contender Series will feature four bouts after a flyweight clash pitting
Luciano Pereira
against
Felipe dos Santos
was...
Dana White’s Contender Series
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 21, 2023
Mackenzie Dern vs. Jessica Andrade Announced for UFC 295 on Nov. 11
A strawweight showdown pitting
Mackenzie Dern
against
Jessica Andrade
is on tap for UFC 295.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 20, 2023
Aljamain Sterling Credits Sean O’Malley for Capitalizing on His Mistake at UFC 292
Aljamain Sterling
is willing to give credit where credit is due following his second-round technical knockout loss to Sean O’Malley in the
UFC
...
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 20, 2023
Sean O'Malley Analyzes Fight-Ending Sequence at UFC 292: 'I’m a Sniper'
Sean O'Malley
is highly-confident in his skills — and for good reason.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 20, 2023
Weili Zhang Likes Suarez as Next Challenger, Also Considering Move to 125 Pounds
Weili Zhang
was absolutely dominant against
Amanda Lemos
in the
UFC 292
co-main event.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 20, 2023
Dana White Urges Chris Weidman to Retire Following UFC 292 Defeat
It was not a triumphant return to the Octagon for
Chris Weidman
at
UFC 292
.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 20, 2023
UFC 292 Bonuses: Sean O'Malley Gets $50,000 Extra for Title Win
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship
gave four fighters performance bonuses following the
UFC 292
pay-per-view card.
UFC
Tyler Treese
Aug 20, 2023
Sean O’Malley Unseats Aljamain Sterling, Assumes Bantamweight Throne at UFC 292
Sean O’Malley
talked the talk for years, and he walked the walk when it mattered most.
UFC
Brian Knapp
Aug 19, 2023
UFC 292 ‘Sterling vs. O’Malley’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
Sherdog's live
UFC 292
coverage will begin Saturday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 19, 2023
UFC 292 Prelims: Unflappable Brad Tavares Ruins Chris Weidman’s Return in Boston
Brad Tavares
’ sympathies only go so far.
UFC
Brian Knapp
Aug 19, 2023
Salahdine Parnasse Melts Robert Ruchala to Unify Featherweight Title at KSW 85
KSW
double champ
Salahdine Parnasse
rules solidly over the 145-pound division.
KSW
Tudor Leonte
Aug 19, 2023
Renan Ferreira, Denis Goltsov Ticketed for PFL Heavyweight Final
Renan Ferreira
operating at peak performance should strike some fear into all of his peers.
Professional Fighters League
Brian Knapp
Aug 18, 2023
Playoffs: 2023 PFL 8 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
The 2023
Professional Fighters League
Playoffs continue Friday in new York City with
PFL 8
at 7:30 p.m. ET. The action airs live on ESPN+ and...
Professional Fighters League
Tyler Treese
Aug 18, 2023
UFC 292 Weigh-in Results: 2 Title Fights Set
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship
returns to pay-per-view with
UFC 292
.
UFC
Tyler Treese
Aug 18, 2023
Kevin Holland Meets Jack Della Maddalena at Sept. 16 Noche UFC Card
On about a month’s notice, the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
has found a replacement co-headlining match for its Noche UFC event.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 18, 2023
Surging Brazilian Featherweight Lorrany Santos Signs Bellator Contract
In 2022,
Lorrany Santos
captured titles from two organizations in Brazil, which ultimately earned her a place on the
Bellator MMA
roster.
Women’s MMA
Joao Baptista
Aug 18, 2023
Daniel Rodriguez Announces Drug Test Failure, Withdrawal From Noche UFC Event
A
Ultimate Fighting Championship
fighter has taken it upon himself to unveil the news of his recent positive drug test.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 18, 2023
KSW 85 Weigh-in Results: 2 Fighters Heavy
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
returns for its August offering that features two championship fights.
KSW
Tyler Treese
Aug 18, 2023
PFL 8 Weigh-in Results: Olena Kolesnyk Misses Weight for Semifinal
The weigh-ins ahead of
Professional Fighters League
's heavyweight and women's featherweight semifinals were far from drama-free.
Professional Fighters League
Tyler Treese
Aug 17, 2023
Raul Rosas Jr. Returns, Meets Terrence Mitchell at UFC Fight Night 227
Bantamweight prospect
Raul Rosas Jr.
will attempt to bounce back from the first loss of his professional tenure when he faces
Terrence Mitchell
at...
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 16, 2023
From Rivals to Friends: Hugo Duarte, Renzo Gracie Become Business Partners in U.S.
Rivals for over three decades — even considering themselves to be fierce enemies —
Hugo Duarte
and
Renzo Gracie
are now partners at a gym in...
Marcelo Alonso
Aug 16, 2023
Larissa Pacheco Wants to Continue Building Legacy By Winning PFL Featherweight Title
Larissa Pacheco
proved the doubters wrong in 2022 when she upset
Kayla Harrison
to win the Professional Fighters League lightweight crown.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 16, 2023
Jordan Heiderman Embraces Dark Horse Role Ahead of PFL Semifinal Bout
Jordan Heiderman
might be most unknown commodity among the PFL heavyweight semifinalists.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 16, 2023
Chris Curtis Injured; Roman Kopylov Faces Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 227
Anthony Hernandez
has a new opponent at
UFC Fight Night 227
.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 16, 2023
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, Four Others Granted Entry to UFC on Week 2 of DWCS
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
was virtually flawless in terms of execution.
Dana White’s Contender Series
Brian Knapp
Aug 15, 2023
Dana White's Contender Series 2023 Week 2 Play-by-Play and Results
Sherdog's live
DWCS 2023 Week 1
coverage will begin Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Dana White’s Contender Series
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 15, 2023
One Championship CEO Weighs In on Mark Zuckerberg-Elon Musk Beef
The possibility of a mixed martial arts bout between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk has generated a fair amount of attention — both from the...
One Championship
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 15, 2023
Combat Sports Documentary Traces Origins of Jiu-Jitsu
Those interested in the history of combat sports in Brazil have just gained a significant option for knowledge.
Sherdog.com Staff
Aug 15, 2023
Da’Mon Blackshear Makes Quick Turnaround, Meets Mario Bautista at UFC 292
One week after earning just the third twister submission in promotion history,
Da'Mon Blackshear
will attempt to give an encore performance at
UFC
...
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 15, 2023
‘Shara Bullet’ Set for Octagon Debut vs. Bruno Silva at UFC 294
Sharabutdin Magomedov
, otherwise known as “Shara Bullet” will make his first promotional foray against
Bruno Silva
at
UFC 294
....
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 15, 2023
Renan Ferreira: Potential PFL Championship the ‘Culmination of a Dream’
Renan Ferreira
stands just two victories away from a life-changing moment.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 14, 2023
Maurice Greene: Training with Jon Jones ‘Resparked Flame’ for Fighting Career
There was a time when
Maurice Greene
would take virtually any fight offered in hopes of a payday.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 14, 2023
Contender Series Weigh-in Results: Emrah Sonmez Misses Weight By 1 Pound
All but one athlete made weight on Monday ahead of Week 2 of Dana White’s Contender Series.
Dana White’s Contender Series
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 14, 2023
Source: Timofey Nastyukhin vs. Lipeng Zhang Booked for ONE on Prime Video 15
ONE on Prime Video 15
has gained an intriguing clash as
Timofey Nastyukhin
and
Lipeng Zhang
will collide in
ONE Championship
’s lightweight...
One Championship
Tudor Leonte
Aug 14, 2023
Renfro Replaces Umalatov, Meets Magomedkerimov in PFL Playoffs on Aug. 23
The Professional Fighters League has lost an intriguing welterweight semifinal matchup.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 13, 2023
Khalil Rountree Seeks Five-Round Main Event for Next UFC Appearance
In the midst of a four-bout winning streak,
Khalil Rountree
appears to be in peak form — but he still has greater goals to achieve.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 13, 2023
After Health Scare, Vicente Luque Reflects on ‘Special Win’ at UFC on ESPN 51
This one meant a little bit more to
Vicente Luque
.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 13, 2023
Cub Swanson Thought He Was ‘Down Two Rounds’ Against Hakeem Dawodu
Cub Swanson
looked as surprised as anyone when his unanimous decision victory over
Hakeem Dawodu
in the
UFC on ESPN 51
co-main event was announced.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 13, 2023
UFC on ESPN 51 Bonuses: Da'Mon Blackshear Earns $50K for Twister Submission
Da'Mon Blackshear
scored himself a piece of history at
UFC on ESPN 51
, and he was compensated accordingly for his work.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 12, 2023
Vicente Luque Grinds Past Rafael dos Anjos in UFC on ESPN 51 Main Event
Vicente Luque
remains a force in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
welterweight division.
UFC
Brian Knapp
Aug 12, 2023
UFC on ESPN 51 ‘Luque vs. Dos Anjos’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
Sherdog's live
UFC on ESPN 51
coverage will begin Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 12, 2023
UFC on ESPN 51 Prelims: Marcus McGhee Decks Spiraling J.P. Buys in Las Vegas
A narrow opening was enough for
Marcus McGhee
to strengthen his position on the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
roster.
UFC
Brian Knapp
Aug 12, 2023
Ex-Bantamweight Champ Cody Garbrandt Withdraws from UFC 292 in Boston
Cody Garbrandt
has pulled out of a proposed clash against
Mario Bautista
at
UFC 292
.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 12, 2023
Logan Storley Dispatches Brennan Ward in Front of Hometown Crowd at Bellator 298
Logan Storley
unleashed a hurricane of punishment on
Brennan Ward
in the
Bellator 298
main event at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Fall, South Dakota.
Bellator MMA
J.L. Kirven
Aug 11, 2023
Bellator 298 ‘Storley vs. Ward’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
Sherdog's live
Bellator 298
coverage will begin Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Bellator MMA
Brian Knapp
Aug 11, 2023
UFC on ESPN 51 Weigh-in Results: Luque, dos Anjos Clear; 2 Come in Heavy
Vicente Luque
can undoubtedly hear the whispers and would like nothing more than to quiet the doubters who believe him to be on the backside of an outstanding run in the...
UFC
Brian Knapp
Aug 11, 2023
Former Belfort Striking Coach Breaks Down Top UFC Fighters, Potential Matchups
Jayme Sandall, well-regarded karateka and coach of former
Ultimate Fighting Championship
champ
Vitor Belfort
, weighed in on how he sees the...
UFC
Marcelo Alonso
Aug 11, 2023
Court Grants Class Certification in UFC Antitrust Lawsuit
The antitrust case against the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
is moving forward in a big way.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 10, 2023
UFC Locks Heavyweight Derrick Lewis Down With 8-Fight Contract
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship
may have secured the services of a fan-favorite heavyweight for the remainder of his career.
UFC
Jay Pettry
Aug 10, 2023
PFL Europe Playoffs Event on Sept. 30 to Feature 12 Fights, Including Cedric Doumbe
The
Professional Fighters League
has established its playoff event for its European tournament.
Professional Fighters League
Jay Pettry
Aug 10, 2023
Bellator 298 Weigh-in Results: Storley, Ward Cleared; Avsaragova Heavy
A whole 34 fighters hit the scales ahead of the upcoming
Bellator MMA
fight card, and just one could not make their proper marks.
Bellator MMA
Tyler Treese
Aug 10, 2023
Updated: Neal Withdraws from UFC 292; Magny Steps In Against Garry
UFC 292
has taken another hit, as
Geoff Neal
has withdrawn from a proposed clash against
Ian Garry
on Aug. 19.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 09, 2023
Bellator 300 to Feature Four Title Fights, Including Return of Cris 'Cyborg'
Bellator MMA is planning an extravaganza for its 300th event.
Bellator MMA
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 09, 2023
Claressa Shields Re-Signs with PFL, Targets 2024 for Next MMA Bout
Claressa Shields
still plans on making on impact in mixed martial arts.
Professional Fighters League
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 09, 2023
UFC Boss on 'Wonderboy' Pay Controversy: 'There’s a Bigger Story Behind the Scenes'
When proposed
UFC 291
opponent
Michel Pereira
missed weight by three pounds,
Stephen Thompson
made a business decision and elected not to take...
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 09, 2023
Dana White: Conor McGregor ‘Ready to Fight,’ Michael Chandler Still Expected Opponent
While
Conor McGregor
recently indicated that UFC was ready to move on from
Michael Chandler
as a potential opponent, Dana White says that’s...
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 09, 2023
Australian Tom Nolan Leads Wave of Five UFC Signees on Week 1 of DWCS
Tom Nolan
did not disappoint.
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Brian Knapp
Aug 08, 2023
Dana White's Contender Series 2023 Week 1 Play-by-Play and Results
Sherdog's live
DWCS 2023 Week 1
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Dana White’s Contender Series
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 08, 2023
Israel Adesanya vs. Sean Strickland to Headline UFC 293 in Sydney on Sept. 9
Israel Adesanya
’s next middleweight title defense will not come against the opponent many initially anticipated.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 08, 2023
Dillon Danis to Face Logan Paul in Boxing Match in Manchester on Oct. 14
Dillon Danis
is scheduled to make his return to combat sports in a boxing match against social media personality
Logan Paul
on Oct. 14.
Boxing
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 08, 2023
Jose Johnson Replaces Brady Hiestand, Meets Da'Mon Blackshear at UFC on ESPN 51
Dana White’s Contender Series alum
Jose Johnson
will step in on short notice to face Da’Mon Blackshear at
UFC on ESPN 51
this Saturday.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 08, 2023
Viviane Araujo Exits UFC 293 Card, Now Meets Jennifer Maia on Oct. 14
Viviane Araujo
will have both an opponent and venue change for her next fight.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 07, 2023
Kevin Holland Tops Limited Disclosed Salary List from UFC 291 in Salt Lake City
Only a handful of fighters elected to reveal their payouts from
UFC 291
following a change in policy from the Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 07, 2023
Contender Series Weigh-in Results: All 10 Fighters Hit Contracted Marks for Week 1
The first week for a new season of Dana White’s Contender Series is now official.
Dana White’s Contender Series
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 07, 2023
UFC on ESPN 50 Medical Suspensions: Cory Sandhagen Gets 6 Months for Torn Tricep
Cory Sandhagen
did quite well despite not fighting at full capacity.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 07, 2023
Cory Sandhagen Understands Boos, Defends Game Plan vs. Rob Font at UFC Nashville
Things went exactly according to plan for
Cory Sandhagen
against
Rob Font
in the
UFC on ESPN 50
main event.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 06, 2023
Tatiana Suarez: ‘I Deserve to Fight for the Title’ After UFC Nashville Victory
If there was any question before, there isn’t now:
Tatiana Suarez
is back.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 06, 2023
UFC on ESPN 50 Bonuses: 5 Fighters Take Home $50,000
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship
awarded five fighters performance bonuses following the
UFC on ESPN 50
card.
UFC
Tyler Treese
Aug 06, 2023
Cory Sandhagen Suffocates Frustrated Rob Font in Lopsided UFC on ESPN 50 Headliner
Cory Sandhagen
operated on a level to which
Rob Font
simply could not rise.
UFC
Brian Knapp
Aug 05, 2023
UFC on ESPN 50 ‘Sandhagen vs. Font’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
Sherdog's live
UFC on ESPN 50
coverage will begin Saturday at 6 p.m. ET.
UFC
Tristen Critchfield
Aug 05, 2023
UFC on ESPN 50 Prelims: Kyler Phillips Makes Triumphant Return, Downs Raoni Barcelos
Kyler Phillips
still looks like a man who intends to make some significant noise in the Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight division.
UFC
Brian Knapp
Aug 05, 2023
Diego Lima Believes Ian Garry Will KO Geoff Neal, Eventually Capture UFC Title
UFC welterweight prospect
Ian Garry
, who is undefeated in 12 professional outings, recently spent part of his camp in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at...
UFC
Marcelo Alonso
Aug 05, 2023
Four Advance to 2023 Professional Fighters League Championship Event
The 2023
Professional Fighters League
playoffs kicked off at the Boeing Center in San Antonio with semifinals at light heavyweight and...
Professional Fighters League
Lev Pisarsky
Aug 04, 2023
Chingiz Allazov, Mikey Musumeci Shine in ONE Fight Night 13 Victories
Chingiz Allazov
has waited nearly a decade to enact his revenge on rival
Marat Grigorian
. On Friday, he finally got his chance.
One Championship
J.L. Kirven
Aug 04, 2023
Playoffs: 2023 PFL 7 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
The 2023
Professional Fighters League
Playoffs begin Friday in San Antonio with
PFL 7
at 6:30 p.m. ET. The action airs live on ESPN+ and then...
Professional Fighters League
Brian Knapp
Aug 04, 2023
ONE on Prime Video 13 ‘Allazov vs. Grigorian’ Play-by-Play & Results
Sherdog's live
ONE on Prime Video 13
coverage kicks off Friday at 8 p.m. ET.
One Championship
Tyler Treese
Aug 04, 2023
Source: Asa Ten Pow vs. Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon Booked for One on Prime Video 14
Sept. 29’s
One Championship
card just gained an intriguing bantamweight muay thai matchup as Glory Kickboxing veteran
Asa Ten Pow
and Thailand knockout artist Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon will collide at...
Kickboxing & Muay Thai
Tudor Leonte
Aug 04, 2023
UFC on ESPN 50 Weigh-in Results: 1 Fighter Heavy
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship
returns to ESPN airwaves for its first event of August.
UFC
Tyler Treese
Aug 04, 2023
PFL 7 Playoffs Weigh-in Results: Jesus Pinedo Heavy for Main Event
Professional Fighters League
kicks off its 2023 playoffs this week with
PFL 7
.
Professional Fighters League
Tyler Treese
Aug 03, 2023
Former KSW Title Contender Michal Andryszak to Face Ivan Vitasovic at FNC 12
The upcoming
Fight Nation Championship
event will feature two behemoths colliding for the heavyweight title in an actual Roman Colosseum.
Tudor Leonte
Aug 03, 2023
Amanda Serrano Signs with PFL to Compete in the PPV Super Fight Division
The Puerto Rican boxing star is the
Professional Fighters League
’s latest high-profile acquisition.
Boxing
Tudor Leonte
Aug 03, 2023
Kelvin Gastelum Out of Shavkat Rakhmonov Clash Booked for UFC Fight Night 227
Sept. 16’s
UFC Fight Night 227
Las Vegas card lost one of its protagonists after
Kelvin Gastelum
suffered an injury in training.
UFC
Tudor Leonte
Aug 02, 2023
2023 World MMA Award Nominees Announced
Fighters Only announced its nominees for its 2023 World MMA Awards on Tuesday, and Sherdog.com has been nominated for MMA Media Source of the Year.
Sherdog.com Staff
Aug 01, 2023
Sean Woodson Gets Third Opponent in Mairon Santos Alves at UFC on ESPN 50
Legacy Fighting Alliance
alum
Mairon Santos Alves
will face the "Sniper" on just five days' notice at UFC on ESPN 50 in Nashville.
UFC
Tudor Leonte
Aug 01, 2023
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