Breen: Twitter and Its Potential Dumbing and Numbing Effect on MMA
March 23, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
This week marked 12 years since the founding of Twitter. Undoubtedly, it has changed the discourse and promotion of MMA forever. However, for as many positives that have been gained via social media in that culture shift, if we are not careful, it can amplify the ugliest parts of the sport, writes Jordan Breen. More...

UFC 185-Pound King Robert Whittaker Questioning Yoel Romeros Mindset Ahead of UFC 225
March 23, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Newly appointed Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight king Robert Whittaker has questioned Yoel Romeros motivations ahead of their much anticipated rematch after comments the Cuban made around retirement and the fact he didnt make weight in his last fight against Luke Rockhold. More...

Report: Demetrious Johnson-T.J. Dillashaw Superfight Shelved for Now
March 23, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It seems fans will have to wait for the superfight between arguably the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world and current Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and the two-time UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw. More...

Report: Colby Covington-Rafael dos Anjos Interim 170 Title Bout in the Works for UFC 224 in Rio
March 22, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos wants to fight for the welterweight title. Rising 170-pound firebrand Colby Covington wants to fight dos Anjos. Both men may soon get their way. More...

Fabricio Werdum Believes More Patience was Needed Against Alexander Volkov
March 22, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Its safe to say former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight king Fabricio Werdums last fight against Alexander Volkov didnt go to plan. More...

Anthony Pettis: I Need to Prepare Better Mentally to be Successful Again
March 22, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
In 2011, the Ultimate Fighting Championship claimed a young prodigy by the name of Anthony Pettis from the World Extreme Cagefighting roster following a merger. More...

Bellator, One Championship Vet Ana Julaton Announces Sudden Retirement from MMA, Boxing
March 22, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Any sort of rematch, boxing or otherwise, between Heather Hardy and Ana Julaton is ostensibly off the table, as the latter has announced her sudden retirement. More...

Sean OMalley to Undergo Surgery on Injured Foot Sustained at UFC 222
March 22, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Undefeated prospect Sean O'Malley, who was first noticed on Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series, is scheduled for surgery to repair the injury he suffered to his foot in his last fight against Andre Soukhamthath earlier this month at UFC 222. More...

Light Heavyweight Paul Craig's Last-Second Triangle Saves Career, Earns Him New 4-Fight UFC Deal
March 22, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight Paul Craig was less than a second away from retiring and hanging up his gloves. Now, hell be sticking around for at least another four fights. More...

Makwan Amirkhani Returns to Octagon, Faces Jason Knight at UFC Fight Night 130 in Liverpool
March 22, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Makwan Amirkhani will return to the Octagon after a year-long absence at UFC Fight Night 130, taking on Jason Knight. The bout was first reported by Swedish outlet Viaplay Fighting and was subsequently confirmed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Wednesday evening. More...

Anthony Joshua Interested in Working with Zuffa Boxing if Deal Makes Sense
March 21, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
On Wednesday, a report surfaced in the The Telegraph that the UFCs fledgling venture into the Sweet Science, Zuffa Boxing, was going to make a serious effort to sign heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. More...

Volkan Oezedmir vs. Shogun Rua Announced for UFC Fight Night in Chile on May 19
March 21, 2018 (17:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former title challenger Volkan Oezdemir will square off against ex-champion Mauricio Rua at UFC Fight Night 129. More...

UFC Veteran Takeya Mizugaki to Clash with Pietro Menga at ACB 87 on May 19
March 21, 2018 (16:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A bantamweight tilt between Takeya Mizugaki and Pietro Menga is on tap for Absolute Championship Berkut 87 on May 19. More...

Bellator 155-Pound Champ Brent Primus Issues Apology for Michael Chandler Rematch Cancellation
March 21, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Tuesday night MMA Fighting reported that Bellator MMA lightweight champion Brent Primus had to withdraw from his much-anticipated rematch against Michael Chandler. More...

Bellator 155-Pound Champ Brent Primus Issues Apology for Michael Chandler Rematch Cancelation
March 21, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Tuesday night MMA Fighting reported that Bellator MMA lightweight champion Brent Primus had to withdraw from his much-anticipated rematch against Michael Chandler. More...

UFC Fight Night Utica Update: Jake Ellenberger to Meet Bryan Barberena on June 1
March 21, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Jake Ellenberger and Bryan Barberena will lock horns at UFC Fight Night 131 in Utica, N.Y., on June 1. More...

Max Holloway: Brian Ortega Undefeated for a Reason
March 21, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight king Max Holloway was preparing to defend his title against Frankie Edgar at UFC 222 when he was forced to pull out due to an ankle injury. More...

Surging Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes Has Unique Perspective on Stipe Miocic-Daniel Cormier
March 21, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight king Stipe Miocic will defend his belt against light heavyweight ace Daniel Cormier at UFC 226 on July 7. More...

Brent Primus Injured; Michael Chandler Now Meets Brandon Girtz in Bellator 197 Headliner
March 21, 2018 (00:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Michael Chandler wont get his chance to avenge a previous loss to Brent Primus at Bellator 197 as originally expected. More...

Augusto Mendes Pulled from UFC Fight Night 128 Due to Potential Anti-Doping Violation
March 21, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Augusto Mendes has been removed from a proposed bout against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC Fight Night 128 due to a potential anti-doping violation, the promotion announced on Tuesday. More...

Blue-Chip Prospect Ed Ruth Drops to Welterweight for Next Bout at Bellator 196
March 20, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ed Ruth is dropping from middleweight to welterweight for his next Bellator MMA appearance. More...

Frankie Edgar-Cub Swanson Rematch Targeted for UFC Fight Night 128 in Atlantic City
March 20, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson will square off for a second time at UFC Fight Night 128. More...

UFC Fight Night 127 Medical Suspensions: Blachowicz, Manuwa Facing 6 Months
March 20, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The light heavyweight rematch between Jan Blachowicz and Jimi Manuwa at UFC Fight Night 127 earned both men a $50,000 post-fight bonus, but it could also leave both sidelined for an extended period. More...

Darren Stewart vs. Eric Spicely Booked for UFC Fight Night 130 in Liverpool
March 20, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Darren Stewart will face Eric Spicely in a middleweight contest at UFC Fight Night 130. More...

Report: Floyd Mayweather Jr Applying for License to Compete in MMA
March 20, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
While many fans have completely written off the suggestion that Floyd Mayweather Jr. will ever compete in a mixed martial arts bout, the boxing legend keeps making strides towards his goal of fighting inside the Octagon. More...

Warlley Alves, Sultan Aliev to Lock Horns at UFC 224 in Rio de Janeiro
March 20, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A welterweight duel pitting Warlley Alves against Sultan Aliev has been added to the UFC 224 lineup. More...

Ex-Champ Ronda Rousey Discusses Final UFC Appearance During WWE Segment
March 20, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Even in rare interviews since her last Octagon appearance, Ronda Rousey hasnt spoken much about her 48-second knockout loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. More...

UFC Flyweight Queen Nicco Montano Says Shes not Ducking Valentina Shevchenko
March 20, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship womens flyweight champion Nicco Montano became the inaugural UFC womens 125-pound champion in December after earning a unanimous decision victory over veteran Roxanne Modafferi. More...

Report: Floyd Mayweather Jr Applying for Licence to Compete in MMA
March 20, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
While many fans have completely written off the suggestion that Floyd Mayweather Jr. will ever compete in a mixed martial arts bout, the boxing legend keeps making strides towards his goal of fighting inside the Octagon. More...

Grappling Standout Garry Tonon Set to Make MMA Debut Saturday in Thailand
March 20, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Grapplings great purveyor of pain is making his mixed martial arts debut this weekend. More...

Conor McGregor Opens as Big Favorite in Hypothetical MMA Bout vs. Floyd Mayweather
March 20, 2018 (00:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
There has been enough talk about a potential mixed martial arts bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather that odds have been released regarding an Octagon meeting between the two rivals. More...

Anastasia Yankova Returns to Face Kate Jackson at Bellator 200 in London on May 25
March 19, 2018 (16:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Unbeaten flyweight contender Anastasia Yankova will return to action for the first time in more than a year when she faces Kate Jackson at Bellator 200. More...

Khabib Nurmagomedov: Kevin Lee Wants to Be Tough, But He Has Very Small Heart
March 19, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Khabib Nurmagomedov has probably become quite familiar with Kevin Lees last Octagon appearance in recent months. More...

Video: Cris Cyborg Hands Out 222 Burgers to L.A. Homeless Following UFC 222 Triumph
March 19, 2018 (14:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
After successfully defending her featherweight crown for a third time earlier this month, Cristiane Justino made a distinctly UFC 222-themed donation to the homeless in downtown Los Angeles. More...

After UFC London Exit, Haqparast Says Dangerous Infection Could Have Moved to Brain
March 19, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Nasrat Haqparast was removed from a scheduled lightweight bout against Nad Narimani at UFC Fight Night 127 on Saturday due to what was described by promotion officials as an "infectious eye condition." More...

UFC Vet Christian Colombo, Invicta Title Challenger Pannie Kianzad Featured at Danish MMA Night 1
March 19, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Danish MMA Night has big plans to highlight local mixed martial arts talent to the world. More...

Raquel Pennington Explains Frustration of Talk Between Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes
March 19, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Before the official announcement earlier this month of the bantamweight title bout between Amanda Nunes and Raquel Pennington, rumors were circulating that the contest would be put on the backburner to accommodate a superfight More...

Paige VanZant Staying at Flyweight After Witnessing Uriah Hall Weight-Cutting Incident
March 19, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Rising mixed martial arts fighter Paige VanZant recently moved from strawweight to the flyweight division citing the brutal weight cut as the deciding factor behind her decision. More...

Leon Edwards Pushes for Darren Till Matchup in Liverpool: Ive Beaten Better Guys Than Hes Fought
March 18, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Shortly after Leon Edwards finished off Peter Sobotta at UFC Fight Night 127 in London, he turned his attention to a fellow Englishman who has a considerably higher profile in the welterweight division. More...

Sad Fabricio Werdum Releases Statement Following UFC Fight Night London Defeat
March 18, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
An admittedly sad Fabricio Werdum issued a statement thanking his fans and vowing to keep his head up following a loss to Alexander Volkov at UFC Fight Night 127. More...

After Brief Hiatus, Francis Ngannou Responds to Derrick Lewis: Im Here Now
March 18, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Francis Ngannou needed a little bit of time off following his loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 220. More...

Colby Covington Taunts Fabricio Werdum on Social Media After UFC Fight Night London Loss
March 18, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Colby Covington didnt address Fabricio Werdum directly, but he didnt need to. The target of his mockery was abundantly clear. More...

Alexander Volkov Seeking Heavyweight Title Shot at UFCs Debut Event in Russia
March 17, 2018 (20:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Stipe Miocic is already slated to defend the heavyweight crown against Daniel Cormier in a champion vs. champion superfight at UFC 226, but once that concludes, Alexander Volkov believes he has the resume to be next in line. More...

UFC Fight Night 127 Bonuses: Volkov, Blachowicz, Manuwa, Craig Garner $50K Awards
March 17, 2018 (19:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Alexander Volkov, Jan Blachowicz, Jimi Manuwa and Paul Craig were the recipients of $50,000 bonuses for their work at UFC Fight Night 127 on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London. More...

Alexander Volkov Knocks Out Fabricio Werdum in UFC London Headliner
March 17, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Hes been M-1 Challenge heavyweight champ, Bellator MMAs too. Now, after a fourth-round knockout of former UFC champion Fabricio Werdum at UFC Fight Night 127, Alexander Volkov is coming for the Octagons heavyweight prize, too. More...

UFC London Prelims: Charles Byrd Taps John Phillips in Octagon Debut
March 17, 2018 (16:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Charles Byrd needed to win twice on Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series to catch an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract, but he was thankful for the experience it gave him. When he finally got into the Octagon, that experience paid off in spades as he choked out power-punching Welshman John Phillips in the first frame. More...

Infectious Eye Condition Forces Nasrat Haqparast Out of UFC Fight Night 127
March 17, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
An eye infection ultimately kept Nasrat Haqparast from competing at UFC Fight Night 127 in London on Saturday. More...

UFC 225 Update: Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa, Andrei Arlovski to Meet in Chicago
March 17, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Heavyweight prospect Tai Tuivasa will face his most experienced foe to date when he squares off against former champ Andrei Arlovski at UFC 225. More...

Scouser Darren Till Gets His Wish, Headlines UFC Fight Night 130 in Octagon's May Liverpool Debut
March 16, 2018 (18:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
On the eve of the Ultimate Fighting Championship headed to London for the tenth event in the city, Liverpool, England, is now on the UFC docket. More...

UFC Fight Night 127 Werdum vs. Volkov Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring
March 16, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 127 coverage kicks off Saturday at 1:45 p.m. ET. More...