Conor McGregor Launches Signature Irish Whiskey Ahead of UFC 229
September 17, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor continues to expand his reach outside the Octagon. More...

Joanna Jedrzejczyk Says Shes Gotten Offer to Fight Valentina Shevchenko
September 17, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship hasnt announced who Valentina Shevchenko will face for the vacant womens strawweight crown, but theres a pretty decent chance her opponent could be former muay Thai rival Joanna Jedrzejczyk. More...

Henry Cejudo Wants T.J. Dillashaw First, Then Demetrious Johnson Rematch
September 17, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Moments after capturing the Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight title last month at UFC 227, Henry Cejudo called out the winner of the preceding bantamweight bout between T.J. Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt. More...

Rory MacDonald Cautious About Bulking Up for Middleweight Bout Against Gegard Mousasi
September 17, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Bellator MMA welterweight champion Rory MacDonald will move up a division to take on the middleweight king Gegard Mousasi in the Bellator 206headliner on Sept. 29 in San Jose, California. More...

Report: Eryk Anders To Replace Jimi Manuwa on Six Days' Notice At UFC Sao Paulo
September 16, 2018 (21:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The oft-changed headliner of UFC Fight Night 137 just got changed one more time, less than a week out from the event. More...

Mark Hunt Says the UFC and I Have Issues, Hopes to Have Last Fight on Contract in Adelaide
September 16, 2018 (20:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Its been no secret that Mark Hunts days in the UFC are numbered, and The Super Samoan reiterated that point following his loss to Alexey Oleynik on Saturday in Moscow. More...

Saul Canelo Alvarez Edges Gennady GGG Golovkin by Majority Decision
September 16, 2018 (00:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Last September, Saul Canelo Alvarez and Gennady GGG Golovkin put on an epic fight with wild swings in momentum and drama on the scorecards. While the fight itself was a masterpiece, the controversy surrounding the resulting split draw and puzzling 118-110 nod for Canelo left a dark cloud over an otherwise stellar showing from both men. It was a tough act to follow. More...

UFC Fight Night 136 in Moscow Draws One of Largest Crowds in Promotion History
September 15, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championships first venture in Russia appears to have been a success. More...

UFC Fight Night 136 Bonuses: Oleynik, Blachowicz, Yan, Ankalaev Take Home $50K
September 15, 2018 (16:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Alexey Oleynik, Jan Blachowicz, Petr Yan and Magomed Ankalaev and garnered $50,000 bonuses for their work at UFC Fight Night 136 in Moscow on Saturday. More...

Alexey Oleynik Taps Mark Hunt in First Round at UFC Fight Night 136
September 15, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Russian submission savant Alexey Oleynik survived several hairy moments early on but he was able to prevail in front of nearly 20,000 fans in Moscow at UFC Fight Night 136. More...

UFC Fight Night 136 Prelims: Khalid Murtazaliev Wrecks C.B. Dollaway with Punches
September 15, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Khalid Murtazaliev took it to C.B. Dollaway for two full rounds, landing plenty of damaging kicks and punches to the head and body in the UFC Fight Night 136 preliminary card headliner. More...

Floyd Mayweather Says Manny Pacquiao Rematch Will Happen in 2018
September 15, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
With Canelo Alavrez-Gennady Golovkin 2 bringing boxing to the forefront of the mainstream sports media world, Floyd Mayweather Jr. used the opportunity to shift the attention to himself by announcing a pending rematch with Manny Pacquiao. More...

Sean Brady Stays Unbeaten, Downs Gilbert Urbina in Legacy Fighting Alliance 49 Main Event
September 14, 2018 (23:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Nine up, nine down for Sean Brady. More...

Antonio Carlos Jr. Says Hes Pulling Out of Elias Theodorou Fight Again
September 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight contender Antonio Carlos Jr. says hes out of his UFC 231 matchup against Elias Theodorou, marking the second time in a row the promotion has attempted to book the fight. More...

UFC Fight Night 136 Hunt vs. Oleynik Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring
September 14, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 136 coverage kicks off at 10:30 a.m. ET. More...

Tyron Woodley Releases Ill Beat Yo Ass Single Days After UFC 228 Victory
September 14, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight king Tyron Woodley reminded fight fans of his greatness after pulverizing Darren Till at UFC 228 last Saturday night in Dallas. More...

UFC Fight Night 136 Hunt vs. Alexey Oleynik Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring
September 14, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 136 coverage kicks off at 10:30 a.m. ET. More...

UFC Moscow Weigh-in Results: Mairbek Taisumov, Jin Soo Son Miss Weight
September 14, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Two fighters missed their marks on Friday in Moscow. More...

Kamaru Usman Unfazed by Dana Whites Comments That Covington Will Fight Woodley Next
September 14, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
One might think Kamaru Usman would have an issue after hearing Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White announce that outspoken former interim champion Colby Covington would be next to challenge for Tyron Woodleys welterweight belt, but he professes not to be bothered by the news. More...

Mark Hunt Blasts Former Opponent Fabricio Werdum For Taking a Banned Substance
September 14, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
There are few more outspoken in the sport of MMA than Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight Mark Hunt when it comes to fighters taking banned substances. More...

Tatiana Suarez Confident Her Wrestling Would Be Too Much For Rose Namajunas
September 14, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Tatiana Suarez announced herself as a true title contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championships womens strawweight division last weekend at UFC 228 with her dominant victory over the divisions inaugural champion, Carla Esparza. The undefeated 27-year-old (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) never looked in danger as she cruised to victory over Cookie Monster, eventually finishing her in the third round. More...

Report: More Trouble Surfaces for Melvin Guillard; Charged in Separate Case
September 13, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
According to a report from TMZ, disturbing criminal charges have emerged over former UFC lightweight contender Melvin Guillard following an alleged fight in Colorado last week that saw multiple bar patrons attacked. More...

DAZN Inks Combate Americas to Multiyear English-Language Deal in North America
September 13, 2018 (13:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
DAZN has burst onto the combat sports scene after signing international deals with Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA. On Thursday, the streaming-based service announced that it has partnered with Combate Americas to bring English-language broadcasts to North American audiences. More...

Aung La N Sang to Defend One Championship Middleweight Crown Against Mohammad Karaki
September 13, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
One Championship middleweight and light heavyweight champion Aung La N Sang is set to defend his 185-pound title against undefeated Mohammad Karaki on Oct. 26 at Thuwunna Indoor Stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, the promotion announced on Thursday. More...

Joe Rogan Wants Bellator to Grow To Compete With The UFC
September 13, 2018 (08:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Joe Rogan may draw his paychecks from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, but he believes its best for the sport when there is a legitimate competitor out there for his employer. More...

Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz 3 Official Poster Revealed by Golden Boy
September 13, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Two MMA legends will throw down on Nov. 24 when Chuck Liddell, 48, faces off against Tito Ortiz, 43, for a third fight, this time under the Oscar De La Hoyas Golden Boy Promotions. The poster for the event has been released by Golden Boy Promotions through its official Twitter account. More...

Darren Tills Nutritionist Confident He Can Continue at 170 Pounds
September 13, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Much of the talk in the lead-up to UFC 228 this past Saturday revolved around Darren Till and his weight cut. The Englishman had failed to make the welterweight weight limit twice in four fights, most recently in May against Stephen Thompson, and many fans doubted he would make weight for UFC 228, especially without the one-pound allowance to which he had been accustomed. The Ultimate Fighting Championship even had fellow welterweight Kamaru Usman on standby as a possible replacement. More...

Lightweights B.J. Penn, Ryan Hall to Clash at UFC 232 in Las Vegas on Dec. 29
September 12, 2018 (22:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Winless in his last six Octagon appearances, former two-division champion B.J. Penn will return to action against Ryan Hall at UFC 232. More...

Yair Rodriguez Expects to Be Cleared Soon, Wants to Rebook Fight with Magomedsharipov
September 12, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Yair Rodriguez believes he still has unfinished business with Zabit Magomedsharipov. More...

Lyoto Machida to Make Bellator MMA Debut Against Rafael Carvalho in Hawaii on Dec. 15
September 12, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida will make his Bellator MMA debut against Rafael Carvalho when the promotion travels to Hawaii on Dec. 15. More...

New York State of Mind: Karate Combat is Coming to the Big Apple
September 12, 2018 (14:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Karate Combat is bringing its knockout-heavy events to New York City on Sept. 27 with their next event, Karate Combat: One World. More...

Khabib Nurmagomedov-Conor McGregor Press Conference Set for Sept. 20 in New York
September 12, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
One of the most anticipated promotional events in recent memory will take place next week in New York. More...

Jose Aldo: UFC Proposed Short-Notice Bout with Donald Cerrone to Headline Sao Paulo Card
September 12, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
If everything had worked out, UFC Fight Night 137 could have had quite the intriguing main event. More...

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane to Defend Title vs. Valerie Letourneau at Bellators First Hawaii Event
September 12, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane will defend her flyweight crown on home soil when Bellator MMA makes its first-ever trip to Hawaii on Dec. 15. More...

Valentina Shevchenko Says Shell Gladly Fight Joanna Jedrzejczyk For Vacant 125-Pound Title
September 12, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Valentina Shevchenko is ready to move on with her Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight career, and she already has a next step in mind. More...

Din Thomas Comments On Fans' Frustration With Tyron Woodley, Changes After UFC 228
September 12, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Tyron Woodley entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship heralded as an explosive wrestler with one-punch knockout power. That reputation was borne out by his initial run with the promotion, up to and including his highlight-reel starching of Robbie Lawler to win the welterweight championship in 2016. More...

Conor McGregor Posts Highlight Video of Training Camp Ahead of UFC 229
September 11, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Some in the MMA community have bemoaned the lack of promotion leading up to the blockbuster lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor at UFC 229. More...

UFC 228 Medical Suspensions: Four Fighters Facing Indefinite Layoffs
September 11, 2018 (21:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Four competitors from this past Saturdays UFC 228 card are facing potential indefinite suspensions. More...

Ex-UFC Champ Fabricio Werdum Suspended 2 Years for Anti-Doping Violation
September 11, 2018 (20:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Fabricio Werdum has been suspended for two years by USADA for an anti-doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on April 25. More...

Oscar Winner Halle Berry to Direct, Star in MMA-Themed Movie Entitled Bruised
September 11, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry will direct and star in a mixed martial arts themed film set to begin production next year, according to Deadline. More...

Ben Askren Calls UFC Welterweight Contender Colby Covington a Poor Mans Version of Me
September 11, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
According to Ben Askren, Colby Covington doesnt belong in the discussion of best welterweights in the world. More...

Chris Fishgold vs. Calvin Kattar, TeJovan Edwards vs. Don Madge Added to UFC Moncton
September 11, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Two more bouts have been added to the UFC Moncton lineup, as Chris Fishgold will square off against Calvin Kattar at featherweight, while TeJovan Edwards will face Don Madge at lightweight on Oct. 27. More...

PFL 8 to Feature Featherweight, Heavyweight Playoffs in New Orleans on Oct. 5
September 11, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Professional Fighters League playoffs will begin with featherweight and heavyweight quarterfinal and semifinal bouts in New Orleans on Oct. 5. More...

Urijah Faber Reassures Fans Regarding Cody Garbrandts Social Media Absence
September 11, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Last month, former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight king Cody Garbrandt suffered his second consecutive loss to bitter rival and former teammate T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 227 in an unsuccessful attempt to recapture his bantamweight title. More...

Michael Chiesa Files Lawsuit Against Conor McGregor Over Bus Attack
September 11, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Michael Chiesa files lawsuit against Conor McGregor as a result of bus attack Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Michael Chiesa is officially the first fighter to file a lawsuit against Conor McGregor for damages resulting from the Irishman's April attack of a charter bus which contained several UFC fighters including Chiesa. More...

Khalil Rountree vs. Johnny Walker, Multiple Other Bouts Confirmed For UFC Buenos Aires
September 10, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The card for the Ultimate Fighting Championships first-ever visit to Argentina is filling up rapidly, as the Las Vegas-based promotion recently confirmed a number of bouts for the Nov. 17 event. More...

Tatiana Suarez Plans on Winning UFC Strawweight Crown, Then Moving to 125 Pounds
September 10, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Tatiana Suarez looked every bit the part of future strawweight title contender at UFC 228. More...

Brennan Ward Withdraws from Bellator 207, Informs Promotion of Plans to Retire
September 10, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It appears that Brennan Ward will be calling it a career at 30 years old. More...

Darren Till Wont Rule Out Staying at 170 Pounds Following UFC 228 Defeat
September 10, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Despite weight cut issues in the past, Darren Till might very well remain in the welterweight division his second round submission loss to Tyron Woodley in the UFC 228 headliner. More...

Jessica Andrade Offered to Face Valentina Shevchenko for Flyweight Belt at UFC 228
September 10, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Jessica Andrades one-punch knockout of Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 228 may have earned her another strawweight title shot down the road, but Bate Estaca would have been willing to fight for championship gold on Saturday in Dallas. More...