Report: T.J. Dillashaw-Henry Cejudo To Take Place At 125 Pounds
November 09, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The UFC 233 bout between flyweight champion Henry Cejudo and bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw will be taking place at 125 pounds, opening the possibility of Dillashaw becoming the sixth two-division champ in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. More...

Report: Dillashaw-Cejudo To Take Place At 125 Pounds
November 09, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The UFC 233 bout between flyweight champion Henry Cejudo and bantamweight champ T.J. Dillashaw will be taking place at 125 pounds, opening the possibility of Dillashaw becoming the sixth two-division champ in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. More...

Conor McGregor Urges ONE Championship To Sign The UFC's 125-Pound Division
November 09, 2018 (07:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
With the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the process of apparently dismantling its flyweight division in the wake of longtime champion Demetrious Johnson being released to sign with One Championship, one perhaps unexpected voice has spoken up. More...

'Cowboy' Says Fight With Perry Not Personal Despite Beef With Mike Winkeljohn
November 09, 2018 (07:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Donald Cerrone and Mike Perry square off in an intriguing fight this Saturday night in Denver at UFC Fight Night 139, with much of the pre-fight talk focused on Cerrones much-publicized exit from his longtime gym, Jackson-Wink MMA. More...

UFC Veteran Rick Story Announces Retirement Following 31-Bout Pro Career
November 08, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship and Professional Fighters League veteran Rick Story has closed the book on a lengthy career at the age of 34. More...

Report: Marion Reneau Slated to Face Yana Kunitskaya at UFC 233
November 08, 2018 (18:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A womens bantamweight scrap between Marion Reneau and Yana Kunitskaya is in the works for UFC 233 in Anaheim, California. More...

Report: Evans-Smith Out, Replaced by Kim against Antonina Shevchenko at TUF 28 Finale
November 08, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
An injury to a flyweight contender briefly shook up The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale on Nov. 30 in Las Vegas, but the promotion has already secured a replacement to salvage the matchup. More...

Conor McGregor Latest Addition at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
November 08, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
We can now add wax statue to the list of Conor McGregors achievements throughout his illustrious career. More...

Report: Ariane Lipski Set to Make Octagon Debut Against Joanne Calderwood at UFC 233
November 08, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
While Ariane Lipski was unable to make her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC Fight Night 140, she has now been booked with a new opponent for January. More...

CM Punk Joins CFFC as Commentator for First UFC Fight Pass Event
November 08, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
CM Punk is back, but not in the way you might think. More...

Mike Perry Claims Ray Borg's Illness is Fake And Borg is 'Scared'
November 08, 2018 (07:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It was announced Wednesday that the anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight bout this Saturday at UFC Fight Night 139 in Denver between Ray Borg and Joseph Benavidez had been cancelled after Borg came down with an undisclosed illness just days out from the bout. More...

Paulo Costa Withdraws From UFC Brooklyn Clash With Yoel Romero Due To Injury
November 08, 2018 (07:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A blockbuster middleweight clash between two-time middleweight title challenger Yoel Romero and rising star Paulo Costa has been cancelled for a second time, according to a report from ESPN. More...

Ex-UFC Bantamweight Queen Miesha Tate Named One Championship Vice President
November 08, 2018 (01:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Retired former UFC star Miesha Tate has been named vice president of One Championship. More...

Aaron Pico to Face Henry Corrales at Bellators Upcoming Event in Los Angeles on Jan. 26
November 07, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Talented prospect Aaron Pico will face another significant test when he fights Henry Corrales at Bellators scheduled event in Los Angeles on Jan. 26. More...

Jim Miller, Charles Oliveira Set for Rematch at UFC on Fox 31 in Milwaukee
November 07, 2018 (21:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Jim Miller will face Charles Oliveira in a rematch of a bout that occurred eight years ago at UFC on Fox 31. More...

Jose Torres Announces UFC Release, Hints at Removal of Flyweight Division
November 07, 2018 (18:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Jose Torres has been released from his Ultimate Fighting Championship contract, which he hinted is a sign of the demise of the promotions flyweight division. More...

Ray Borg Withdraws from UFC Denver Due to Medical Issues, Bout vs. Benavidez Canceled
November 07, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The bad luck continues for Ray Borg, who has been forced to withdraw from a proposed flyweight clash against Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Night 139 in Denver due to medical issues. More...

Floyd Mayweather Denies Agreeing to Official Bout vs. Tenshin Nasukawa at Rizin 14
November 07, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Well, that didnt take long. More...

One Announces Flyweight, Lightweight Tourneys Featuring Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez
November 07, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
One Championships two recent high-profile acquisitions will take part in grand prix tournaments in the near future. More...

Former Ultimate Fighter 20 Hopeful Sharice Davids Elected to Congress
November 07, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former mixed martial arts fighter Sharice Davids scored a major political victory in her home state, as she was elected in Kansas 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday night. More...

Ben Askren: UFC Booked Me With Lawler Because They Don't Want Me To Win
November 07, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White promised that Ben Askren would be given a top-five welterweight in his debut and delivered, with Askren now scheduled to fight No. 5-ranked former champion Robbie Lawler at UFC 233 in January. More...

Daniel Cormier: 'I Truly Believe Lesnar Is A Tougher Fight Than Derrick Lewis'
November 07, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Daniel Cormier headed into his Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title defense against Derrick Lewis as the overwhelming favorite, with most observers expecting DC to nullify Lewis power with his Olympic-caliber wrestling. The fight played out as expected and set Cormier up with a much-hyped showdown against World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Brock Lesnar next March in what will apparently be the champs swan song fight. More...

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Title Challenger Volkan Oezdemir Undergoes Knee Surgery
November 06, 2018 (20:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Volkan Oezdemir has undergone knee surgery following his loss to Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night Moncton last month. More...

Felder-Vick Rebooked for UFC 233; Brawl Participant Makhachev Also Slated to Compete
November 06, 2018 (20:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Two matchups have been added to the Ultimate Fighting Championships first pay-per-view of 2019. More...

UFC 232 Update: Chad Mendes vs. Alexander Volkanovski Set for Las Vegas
November 06, 2018 (19:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A pivotal featherweight duel pitting Chad Mendes against Alexander Volkanovski has been added to the UFC 232 lineup. More...

Paige VanZant, Rachael Ostovich Official for UFCs Jan. 18 Debut on ESPN+
November 06, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A previously rumored clash between Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich is now set for the UFCs debut on ESPN+ next year. More...

UFC 230 Medical Suspensions: Chris Weidman Gets 90 Days After Knockout Loss
November 06, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Chris Weidman will be sidelined 90 days following his third-round knockout loss to Ronaldo Souza in the UFC 230 co-main event. More...

Tenshin Nasukawa Responds to Conor McGregor: I Promise to Avenge Your Loss
November 06, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Conor McGregor seemed perplexed by the identity of Floyd Mayweathers next opponent. Tenshin Nasukawa is planning on making his presence known. More...

Anthony Johnson Interested In Returning to UFC at Heavyweight, Fighting Jon Jones
November 06, 2018 (07:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Fans were left stunned and disappointed last April when former two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title contender Anthony Johnson announced his retirement from the sport after a second loss to 205-pound champion Daniel Cormier. More...

Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler Targeted for UFC 233 in Anaheim on Jan. 26
November 06, 2018 (01:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ben Askrens Octagon debut is nearly finalized, as the promotion is targeting a matchup with Robbie Lawler at UFC 233. More...

Conor McGregor Taunts Floyd Mayweather with Profanity-Laden Social Media Post
November 05, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It didnt take too long for Conor McGregor to react the announcement of Floyd Mayweathers next combat sports endeavor. More...

Joe Rogan: Mayweather Could Have Terrible Night Against Nasukawa If Kicks Are Allowed
November 05, 2018 (16:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The combat sports community is still abuzz after Rizin Fighting Federation announced undefeated boxing star Floyd Mayweather would square off against unbeaten kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa on New Years Eve. More...

Back Injury Forces Angela Lee Out of Bid for Second Title at One Championship Heart of the Lion
November 05, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Reigning One Championship atomweight titlist Angela Lee will have to put her dreams of being a two-division queen on hold. More...

Rick Glenn Replaces Injured Gilbert Melendez, Meets Arnold Allen at TUF 28 Finale
November 05, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former Strikeforce champion and UFC title challenger Gilbert Melendez will have to wait to make his Octagon return. More...

Promotional Video Released for Floyd Mayweather-Tenshin Nasukawa Bout at Rizin 14
November 05, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Theres still plenty of skepticism regarding whether Floyd Mayweather will actually face Tenshin Nasukawa under the Rizin Fighting Federation banner on New Years Eve. More...

UFC Boss Laughs Off Pay Demands by Khabibs Team: They Know Whats Realistic for Them
November 05, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Last week Khabib Nurmagomedovs manager, Ali Abdelaziz, made some outlandish demands regarding his fighters next payday. More...

Dana White Calls Israel Adesanya 'The Future'
November 05, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The main card of UFC 230 in New York kicked off with a near-perfect performance by one of the sports fastest-rising stars in Israel Adesanya, who completed his transition from middleweight prospect to bona fide contender. More...

Floyd Mayweather vs. Tenshin Nasukawa Announced for Rizin's NYE Event; Rule Set Unclear
November 04, 2018 (22:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Floyd Mayweather will return from a short-lived retirement to face Tenshin Nasukawa under the Rizin Fighting Federation banner on New Years Eve. More...

Dana White Disputes Notion That He Hates Ben Askren: This Deal Was My Idea
November 04, 2018 (20:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A few years back, it seemed laughable that UFC President Dana White would have any interest in signing Ben Askren. More...

Daniel Cormier Admits He Nearly Pulled Out of UFC 230 After Injuring Back While Sneezing
November 04, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC 230 had its share of issues leading up to Saturdays event at Madison Square Garden, including the promotions well-documented struggles to find a suitable headliner. More...

Derrick Lewis on UFC 230 Loss: Daniel Cormier Did What We Thought He Was Going to Do
November 04, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
There weren't many surprises for Derrick Lewis when it came the approach of Daniel Cormier at UFC 230. More...

Daniel Cormier Targeting UFC 235 for Potential Retirement Fight vs. Brock Lesnar
November 04, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
After stepping in on short notice to help save the UFC 230 main event, the end is in sight for Daniel Cormier. More...

After Easy Night at the Office vs. Brunson, Israel Adesanya Not Rushing to Decide Next Move
November 04, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Israel Adesanya may very well be the most intriguing up-and-coming talent in the Ultimate Fighting Championships middleweight division. More...

Eubanks Vows to Fix Scale Issues, Says She Deserves Shevchenko-Jedrzejczyk Winner
November 04, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
For a short period of time, Sijara Eubanks was primed for her moment in the spotlight at UFC 230. More...

UFC Unveils First Quarter 2019 Schedule, Including ESPN+, ESPN Network Debuts
November 04, 2018 (00:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championships schedule for the first quarter of 2019 is set and will include multiple events marking the beginning of the promotions partnership with ESPN. More...

UFC 230 Bonuses: Jacare, Weidman, Adesanya, Cannonier Pocket $50K Awards
November 04, 2018 (00:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Middleweights owned the post-fight bonuses at UFC 230, as Ronaldo Souza, Chris Weidman, Israel Adesanya and Jared Cannonier all received $50,000 for their work at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. More...

Daniel Cormier Retains Heavyweight Title with Submission of Derrick Lewis at UFC 230
November 04, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Daniel Cormier solidified his claim as the best heavyweight in mixed martial arts and one of the best fighters to ever grace the Octagon. More...

UFC 230 Prelims: Jordan Rinaldi Scores Lopsided Decision Over Jason Knight
November 03, 2018 (21:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Betting underdog Jordan Rinaldi lived up to his nickname as he was on foe Jason Knights back all day in the UFC 230 prelim headliner. More...

Brian Kelleher Withdraws from UFC 230 Due to Illness, Bout vs. Montel Jackson Canceled
November 03, 2018 (16:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC 230 has lost a bout just before the promotions third event at Madison Square Garden was scheduled to begin. More...

Slam Knockout Delivers Vacant CES MMA Bantamweight Championship to Tony Gravely
November 02, 2018 (23:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Clinging to an armbar has its risks -- a fact to which Kody Nordby can now attest. More...