UFC Fight Night 133 Weigh-in Results: All 26 Fighters On Target
July 13, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship touched down for the first time ever in Boise, Idaho, on Friday for early weigh-ins for Saturdays UFC Fight Night 133. More...

Bellator 203 Weigh-in Pictures & Results: Patricio Pitbull, Daniel Weichel Greenlit
July 13, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Bellator MMA featherweight belt will be on the line when Patricio Freire and Daniel Weichel meet for the second time in their career at Centrale Live Arena in Rome on Saturday. More...

Neck injury forces Alan Jouban out of UFC Hamburg fight against Danny Roberts
July 12, 2018 (21:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Alan Jouban announced he wont be facing Danny Roberts in Germany next weekend. The four-time UFC Fight of the Night winner took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal a nagging neck injury that may require surgery to correct. More...

Bellator 202 Weigh-in Pics, Video & Results: Julia Budd, Talita Nogueira Cleared for Title Tilt
July 12, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Bellator MMA womens featherweight champion Julia Budd (144.1) and Talita Nogueira (144.3) hit their marks Thursday at the Bellator 202 weigh-ins, making official Fridays event in Thackerville, Oklahoma. More...

Source: Karate Combats Follow-up to Thrilling Debut Set for Athens on July 28
July 12, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog.com has learned from a source close to the promotion the date and location for Karate Combats second event, as the first mainstream professional full-contact karate league will stream live from Athens on July 28. More...

Yoel Romero Claps Back at Daniel Cormier for Turning Him Down
July 12, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Yoel Romero is moving back up to the light heavyweight division after years of success at middleweight. More...

Tony Ferguson Still Wants Nurmagomedov Next, Not McGregor
July 12, 2018 (14:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Despite a record-setting history of near misses with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson claims he still wants a fight with "The Eagle" next, rather than Conor McGregor. More...

Junior Dos Santos Says Brock Lesnar Likely Wont Be Clean For UFC Return
July 12, 2018 (13:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The MMA world was turned upside down by the profane in-cage promo cut by Brock Lesnar after Daniel Cormier knocked out Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic in their title fight at UFC 226 on Saturday. However, it seems few within the sport other than Cormier are excited about the WWE superstars UFC return. Count Junior dos Santos in with those who are dubious about Lesnar's prospects. More...

Dominick Cruz Blames Himself for Recent Injury Layoff by Delaying Surgery
July 12, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has opened up about his frustration with his most recent injury and the fact hes only now fit for a return to Octagon after being out for so long. More...

Dual-Division UFC Champ Daniel Cormier Says hes Faster at Heavyweight
July 12, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Daniel Cormier became only the second fighter in Ultimate Fighting Championship history behind Conor McGregor to hold two UFC titles simultaneously after his knockout of former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic last Saturday night at UFC 226. More...

Dominick Cruz: Lesnar 'Absolutely Doping,' Wont Make it Past USADA
July 12, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Moments after Daniel Cormiers first-round knockout of Stipe Miocic, Brock Lesnar stormed the cage and cut one hell of a promo, but not everyone is so optimistic about Lesnars UFC return. Specifically, Fox Sports MMA analyst and former UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz doesnt think Lesnar will even make it past USADAs notoriously stringent drug testing. More...

Report: UFC Sends Bout Agreements to Cyborg, Amanda Nunes for Dec. 29 Fight
July 12, 2018 (01:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The wheels are apparently in motion for a UFC superfight between featherweight queen Cristiane Justino and bantamweight champ Amanda Nunes. Now its just a matter of getting both sides to agree on a date for their bout. More...

Junior dos Santos: Miocic Gave Cormier Chance to Win by Accepting Close Distance Fight
July 11, 2018 (22:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
After two dances in the Octagon with the ex-heavyweight champ, Junior dos Santos is pretty familiar with the skills Stipe Miocic brings to the table. More...

After 2-Year USADA Sanction, Chad Mendes Pays More Attention to What Goes in HIs Body
July 11, 2018 (21:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The last time Chad Mendes set foot in the Octagon, Jose Aldo was the UFCs featherweight champ. Its been that long. More...

Two More Felony Charges Added to Domestic Violence Case Against Nick Diaz
July 11, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The case continues to mount against controversial Ultimate Fighting Championship star Nick Diaz. More...

Former UFC Welterweight Nicolas Dalby to Return to Action at Cage Warriors 96
July 11, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former Cage Warriors welterweight champion Nicolas Dalby will be back in action, back in the country where he won the title. The 33 year-old Lokomotivo was announced as part of the Cage Warriors 96 card on Sept. 1 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, UK. More...

Heavyweight, Female Featherweight Cast of The Ultimate Fighter 28 Revealed
July 11, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The cast for 28th season of The Ultimate Fighter has been released. More...

Video: Daniel Cormier Discusses Breaking Conan Curse, Brock Lesnars Attire at UFC 226
July 11, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
With his victory over Stipe Miocic at UFC 226, Daniel Cormier was able to break the notorious Conan Curse. More...

Brian Ortega: Vacate the Belt if Max Holloway is Out Indefinitely
July 11, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has not provided an official diagnosis on why current featherweight champion Max Holloway was forced to pull out of last Saturdays co-main event at UFC 226 other than to say the Hawaiian had concussion-like symptoms. More...

Yoel Romeros Manager Confirms Move to Light Heavyweight, Wants Cormier Fight
July 11, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It appears that Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will get his wish and not have to fight Yoel Romero again, as the Cubans manager confirmed that the middleweight star will seek new challenges in the 205 pound division. More...

UFC Grants Bevon Lewis, Jordan Espinosa Contracts on Dana Whites Contender Series
July 10, 2018 (22:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
All went according to plan for Bevon Lewis. More...

UFC Grants Bevon Lewis, Jordan Espinosa Contracts on Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series
July 10, 2018 (21:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
All went according to plan for Bevon Lewis. More...

Matt Sayles vs. Sheymon Moraes Added to UFC 227 Lineup in Los Angeles
July 10, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Matt Sayles, one of the most recent contract winners from Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series, will make his Octagon debut against Sheymon Moraes at UFC 227. More...

Daniel Cormier: Cain Velasquez Still the Best Heavyweight the UFC Has Ever Seen
July 10, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
When Daniel Cormier left the UFC heavyweight division in 2013, he hadnt lost a round, much less a fight in the weight class. More...

Dana Whites Contender Series Season 2, Week 4 Play-by-Play & Results
July 10, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog's live DWTNCS Season 2, Episode 4 coverage kicks off at 8 p.m. ET. More...

After Receiving UFC Developmental Deal, Greg Hardy Booked for Second Contender Series Bout
July 10, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Greg Hardys mixed martial arts career will continue with another appearance at Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series. More...

Tina Lahdemaki, Part of UFCs First-Ever Female Strawweight Bout, Announces Retirement
July 10, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Tina Lahdemaki, who competed in the first-ever womens strawweight bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, has officially announced her retirement from mixed martial arts. More...

UFC Hall of Famer Matt Serra Describes Subduing Drunk Restaurant Patron in Las Vegas
July 10, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The same week he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, Matt Serra had to put his renowned Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills to use. More...

Bellator Grand Prix Semifinalists Matt Mitirone, Ryan Bader to Meet Oct. 12 in Connecticut
July 10, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
One Bellator heavyweight grand prix semifinal has a date and venue. More...

Michael Chiesa Confirms Wheels are in Motion in Legal Battle Against Conor McGregor
July 10, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Michael Chiesa was scheduled to face Anthony Pettis in a 155-pound fight in April at UFC 223 when he was forced off the card due to an injury as a result of an attack by fellow UFC fighter Conor McGregor. More...

TUF 27 Finale Medical Suspensions: Brad Tavares One of Seven Fighters Facing 6 Months
July 09, 2018 (22:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Brad Tavares showcased true grit and toughness in surviving five rounds against Israel Adesanya at "The Ultimate Fighter 27" finale, so its no surprise that he emerged from that contest with a couple potential injuries. More...

UFC 226 Medical Suspensions: Cormier, Felder, Costa Facing Potential 6-Month Layoffs
July 09, 2018 (22:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
New heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is one of three fighters from UFC 226 who could be looking at a lengthy time on the shelf due to injury. More...

ACB 91 Cancels Aug. 11 Event Scheduled for London Due to Technical Problems
July 09, 2018 (18:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Absolute Championship Berkut 91 will not take place in London as originally planned. More...

UFC President Dana White Believes Paulo Costa Could Be Next Big Brazilian Star
July 09, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Paulo Henrique Costa has both the look and the penchant for finishing fights that could make him a talent to watch in the coming months. More...

Jon Jones: There Will Be Many More Fights to Come If Its in Gods Will
July 09, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It took a little bit longer than expected, but Jon Jones has reacted to Daniel Cormier becoming the second simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history. More...

Charges Dropped in Felony Battery Case Against UFC Light Heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir
July 09, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Now that his legal issues have been resolved, Volkan Oezdemir can focus his attention on his upcoming fight with Alexander Gustafsson. More...

TUF 27 Finale Salaries: Middleweight Prospect Israel Adesanya Earns Event-High $103,000
July 09, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Israel Adesanya may be early in his Ultimate Fighting Championship career, but he is already bringing home some pretty decent-sized paychecks for his work in the Octagon. More...

Brian Ortega Defends Decision to Decline Short-Notice Bout at UFC 226: Im No Yes Man
July 09, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Brian Ortega spent UFC 226 as a spectator, watching from the stands as Daniel Cormier became the second simultaneous two-division champion in promotion history. More...

Former Champion Anthony Pettis Looks for Respect Following UFC 226 Win Over Michael Chiesa
July 09, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
On Saturday night, former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Anthony Pettis took on submission specialist Michael Chiesa in a 155-pound bout on the main card of UFC 226 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. More...

One Championship to Promote Boxing, Signs WBC Champ Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
July 09, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
One Championship is getting into the boxing business " at least for one event. More...

Francis Ngannou Apologizes for Lackluster Performance in UFC 226 Co-Main Event
July 09, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Very few UFC athletes have risen to stardom as quickly as Francis Ngannou, and just as few have seen their stock fall as precipitously in such a short period of time. More...

Title-Hungry Roy Nelson Ready to Step in as Alternate in Bellator Heavyweight Tourney
July 09, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Roy Nelson made the jump to Bellator MMA after fighting for nearly eight years under the UFC banner. Now, at 42 years old and nearing the end of his combat sports career, Big Country is looking for a title fight. More...

UFC Heavyweight Contender Curtis Blaydes Wants to Earn Title Shot Based on Performances
July 09, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes was an interested observer of the main and co-main events on Saturday night at UFC 226 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. More...

Former Champion Anthony Pettis Looking for Respect Following Win Over Michael Chiesa at UFC 226
July 09, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
On Saturday night, former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion Anthony Pettis took on submission specialist Michael Chiesa in a 155-pound bout on the main card of UFC 226 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. More...

Daniel Cormier Says He Doesnt Need Jon Jones Following Heavyweight Title Win
July 08, 2018 (17:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Make no mistake, Daniel Cormier would still be up for a third bout with longtime rival Jon Jones. More...

Corey Anderson Replaces Ilir Latifi, Meets Glover Teixeira at UFC Fight Night Hamburg
July 08, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC Fight Night Hamburg has an updated co-main event. More...

Stipe Miocic Offers No Excuses for Cormier Defeat at UFC 226: He Was the Better Man
July 08, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Stipe Miocic was in a bit of a hurry to leave Las Vegas on Saturday night. More...

Dana White: UFC Definitely Going to Make Cormier vs. Lesnar; Timetable for Fight Uncertain
July 08, 2018 (16:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Brock Lesnar hasnt officially won a fight since July 2010, but after Saturday nights confrontation with Daniel Cormier its pretty clear who the next heavyweight title challenger will be. More...

Video: Daniel Cormier, Brock Lesnar Trade Shoves in Octagon Following UFC 226 Headliner
July 08, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Whether you consider it to be legitimate beef or choreographed animosity straight from the sports entertainment playbook, theres no doubt that the Octagon confrontation between Daniel Cormier and Brock Lesnar had the MMA world buzzing on Saturday night. More...

UFC 226 Salaries: Heavyweight Headliners Miocic ($750K), Cormier ($500K) Top Event Payroll
July 08, 2018 (14:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The combatants in Saturdays heavyweight superfight at UFC 226 were also the events top earners. More...