Video: Professional Fighters League 2018 Season PFL Championships Press Conference
December 27, 2018 (20:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Professional Fighters League championship event press conference takes place Friday at 11 a.m. from Chase Square at Madison Square Garden in New York City. More...

Rizin 14 to Air in North America, Sans Floyd Mayweather-Tenshin Nasukawa Bout
December 27, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Mere days before the event on New Years Eve, Rizin Fighting Federation has finally announced it will air its year-end event on the Fite.TV streaming service. More...

Video: UFC 232 Pre-Fight Press Conference
December 27, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Jon Jones, Alexander Gustafsson, Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes and Dana White host a press conference Thursday to promote Saturdays UFC 232 card in Los Angeles at 5 p.m. ET. More...

Jon Jones: Huge Money Fight vs. Brock Lesnar is Always Appealing
December 26, 2018 (20:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Before Daniel Cormier vs. Brock Lesnar was a thing, it was Jon Jones who called out the World Wrestling Entertainment star following what appeared to be a victory over DC at UFC 214. More...

Mike Beltran Replaces Injured Herb Dean to Referee UFC 232 Main Event
December 26, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC 232 already changed states and venues due to an abnormality in Jon Jones drug test results. Now Saturdays headliner will have a new referee. More...

Cain Velasquez vs. Francis Ngannou Official for UFC on ESPN 1 Headliner
December 26, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A previously rumored clash between Cain Velasquez and Francis Ngannou is now official for the Ultimate Fighting Championships debut on the ESPN Network. More...

UFC Partners with Cryptocurrency Company Litecoin Ahead of UFC 232
December 26, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
While it may not be the ideal week for UFC 232, it looks like the Las Vegas-based promotion will start adding its own cryptocurrency sponsor for the final pay-per-view of 2018. Today, the Litecoin Foundation announced it the official cryptocurrency sponsor of the event and looks to be a first for the UFC, but not in MMA. More...

Cris Cyborg Unhappy Promotion Didnt Contact UFC 232 Fighters Regarding Location Change
December 26, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship apparently didnt do a good job informing those competing on the UFC 232 card that the event would be relocating from Las Vegas to California on less than one weeks notice. More...

TUF 28 Winner Macy Chiasson to Meet Gina Mazany at UFC 235 on March 2
December 26, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighter 28 featherweight winner Macy Chiasson will drop to 135 pounds to face Gina Mazany at UFC 235. More...

Joe Rogan Doesn't Believe Jon Jones's Recent Test Result Indicates Continued PED Use
December 26, 2018 (08:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship went into crisis mode this week, moving the highly-anticipated UFC 232 from Las Vegas to Los Angeles on six days notice after learning that the Nevada Athletic Commission would not license headliner Jon Jones to fight. More...

Alex Oliveira Injured By Grenade Blast On Christmas Eve
December 25, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight contender Alex Oliveira suffered injuries to his leg and foot last night when he was caught in the blast of a thrown grenade. More...

Disappointed Corey Anderson Details Difficulties, Frustrations with UFC 232 Relocation
December 24, 2018 (18:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
In an alternate universe, Corey Anderson might have been a short-notice replacement for Jon Jones had UFC 232 remained in Las Vegas. More...

Jon Jones Mandated by CSAC to Enroll in VADA Testing in Order to Approve UFC 232 Bout
December 24, 2018 (17:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
When it was optional, Jon Jones said, No thanks. Now, the former UFC light heavyweight champion has no choice if but to enroll in Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing if he wants to fight on Saturday. More...

Jones Apologizes for UFC 232 Venue Change, Says Situation Completely Out of My Control
December 24, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
While Jon Jones had a predictably unfiltered response to rival Daniel Cormier regarding the irregular drug test that led to the relocation of UFC 232, Bones had a more thoughtful message to the fans affected by the venue change. More...

Alexander Gustafsson to Jon Jones: You Can Be on Rocket Fuel and Ill Still Finish You
December 24, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Alexander Gustafsson appears to be unfazed by the last-minute change of venue for his light heavyweight championship fight. More...

Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones Trade Barbs In The Wake of UFC 232 Relocation
December 24, 2018 (08:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The MMA world was in full meltdown on Sunday after the news broke that UFC 232 would be relocated from Las Vegas to Inglewood, California on six days notice due to an abnormality in Jon Jones test results, and one interested observer wasted little time in sounding off. More...

NAC Refuses to License Jon Jones After Drug Test Abnormality; UFC 232 Moved to California
December 23, 2018 (19:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC 232 has been moved from Las Vegas to California after the Nevada Athletic Commission refused to license Jon Jones due to an abnormal finding in his drug test results. More...

Amanda Nunes: Bout vs. Cyborg Definitely Bigger Than the Ronda Rousey Fight
December 23, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC womens bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes has seen her share of high-profile bouts. More...

John Lineker vs. Cory Sandhagen Added to UFC on ESPN+ 1 Lineup in Brooklyn
December 23, 2018 (13:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
John Lineker and Cory Sandhagen will square off at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in Brooklyn on Dec. 23. More...

Arnold Berdon Allegedly Heard Threatening Rachael Ostovich in Cell Phone Video
December 23, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Disturbing audio has surfaced in the alleged domestic assault case involving Racheal Ostovich and her estranged husband, Arnold Berdon. More...

Heavyweights Stefan Struve, Marcos Rogerio de Lima to Clash at UFC Prague
December 23, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A heavyweight duel pitting Stefan Struve against Marcos Rogerio de Lima has been booked for UFC on ESPN+ 3 in Prague, Czech Republic. More...

Professional Fighters League Partners with Draft Kings for $25,000 Prize
December 21, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The PFL finalists are not the only ones in the running for big money, as the Professional Fighters League, along with Draft Kings, is giving fans a chance to win $25,000. More...

Holly Holm-Aspen Ladd Scrap Added to UFC 235
December 21, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Coming off a first-round knockout of Tonya Evinger in October, Aspen Ladd has earned herself a fight against the elites of the division, as she will face Holly Holm at UFC 235. More...

Jan Blachowicz-Thiago Santos Light Heavyweight Affair Set to Headline UFC Prague Card
December 21, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship will be giving fans in the Czech Republic plenty to cheer about, booking what is sure to be a slugfest between Jan Blachowicz and Thiago Santos. More...

Karate Combat Returns in 2019
December 21, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Karate Combat burst on the scene in 2018 in a nondescript building in Budapest, Hungary, but with a unique production style, to rave reviews. More...

Israel Adesanya: I Know Anderson Silva Better Than He Knows Himself in Some Ways
December 21, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
When Israel Adesanya takes on Anderson Silva at UFC 234 in February, he will be meeting one of his longtime idols. In a way, he feels that is an advantage. More...

Michael Bisping Would Change 'A Lot of Things' If He Were Starting Out Today
December 21, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
By almost any measure, Michael Bisping had a very successful mixed martial arts career. Nonetheless, the first Englishman to win an Ultimate Fighting Championship title says there are a lot of things hed change if he could. More...

Report: Gregor Gillespie-Yancy Medeiros Matchup Added to UFC Brooklyn
December 20, 2018 (18:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The undefeated Gregor Gillespie gets his next test in a bout all but guaranteed to result in fireworks against Yancy Medeiros this January. More...

Report: Gegard Mousasi Injured, Out of Title Fight at Bellator 214
December 20, 2018 (18:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Eleven days before the start of the new year and 2019 has already lost a big fight, with Gegard Mousasi pulling out of his title bout against Rafael Lovato Jr. at Bellator 214 due to injury. More...

Deron Winn Signs With UFC, Plans To Compete At Middleweight
December 20, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Perhaps the best prospect to compete at Golden Boy MMA, Deron Winn just signed with the ultimate proving ground in mixed martial arts, the Ultimate Fighting Championship. More...

Brazilian Promotion Future FC Debuts in 2019 with Ambitious Plan
December 20, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A new Brazilian mixed martial arts promotion is set to emerge starting in 2019, with its eyes firmly focused on the future of the sport. More...

Colby Covington on Scrapped Nick Diaz Fight: He's Washed Up, He's Done
December 20, 2018 (07:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A welterweight bout between former interim welterweight champion Colby Covington and Nick Diaz was rumored to be in the works for the main event at UFC 230 last month before the promotion decided to go with the heavyweight title fight between Daniel Cormier and Derrick Lewis. More...

Edson Barboza Claims To Have No Problems With Teammate Colby Covington's Remarks
December 20, 2018 (07:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Despite Colby Covingtons apparent best efforts to make himself Public Enemy No. 1 in Brazil, theres at least one prominent Brazilian in the fight game who claims to have no beef with him. More...

Dana White Claims His Biggest Problem With McGregor is Punctuality
December 20, 2018 (07:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It is no secret that Conor McGregor is given a longer leash than other athletes fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship due to the revenue he brings in for the promotion every time he fights. More...

Demetrious Johnson, Eddie Alvarez Set for One Championship Debuts in Japan on March 31
December 19, 2018 (21:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez will make their highly-anticipated One Championship debuts in Tokyo on March 31. More...

Jon Jones Elects to Bypass VADA Testing Recommended by CSAC Ahead of UFC 232
December 19, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
While Jon Jones remains in the USADA drug testing pool, he will not submit to Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing prior to UFC 232. More...

UFC Partners with Meal Delivery Service to Launch Nutritional Support Program for Fighters
December 19, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has partnered with Trifecta, the nations largest all-organic meal delivery service, to create a program to help athletes in the promotion meet their nutritional needs during fight camp. More...

Middleweights Jack Marshman, John Phillips to Clash at UFC Fight Night London
December 19, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Jack Marshman will lock horns with John Phillips at UFC Fight Night London on March 16. More...

Nainoa Dung Signs Multi-Fight Bellator Contract After TKO Triumph in Hawaii
December 19, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Nainoa Dung's impressive Bellator MMA debut has earned him a multi-fight contract with the California-based promotion. More...

UFC on Fox 31 Averages 1.828 Million Viewers in Final Ratings, Lower Than Fast Nationals
December 19, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The overnight ratings for UFC on Fox 31 turned out to be a bit of a tease, as the final ratings for this past Saturdays event fell closer to the promotions average on Fox Network for 2018. More...

Conor McGregor Teases 2019 Return to UFC on Twitter
December 19, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Conor McGregor has a history of keeping fans guessing about his career, and a recent tweet continues that trend. More...

Brandon Gibson Believes Jon Jones' Absence From MMA Will Prolong His Career
December 19, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
While most would agree that Jon Jones lengthy absences from the Octagon in recent years are a loss for the former champs legacy as well as the sport in general, there is at least one expert observer who sees a silver lining. More...

UFC Fighter Stefan Sekulic Accepts 2-Year USADA Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation
December 18, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Stefan Sekulic has accepted a two-year suspension from USADA after failing an in-competition drug test in relation to UFC Fight Night Moscow on Sept. 15. More...

Kevin Lee Defiant After Loss to Al Iaquinta at UFC on Fox 31: 'F--k Being Humble'
December 18, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Kevin Lee only needed to be a couple days removed from his loss to Al Iaquinta to regain his trademark confidence. More...

Sage Northcutt Open to Competing in Multiple Disciplines for One Championship
December 18, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Before his MMA career, Sage Northcutt came from a background in traditional martial arts. As One Championships newest high-profile signing, he sees an opportunity to revisit his roots. More...

Anderson Silva 'Surprised' By Jacare's Criticism of His Potential Title Shot
December 18, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
When Anderson Silva makes his long awaited return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon against the surging Israel Adesanya in February, there will reportedly be a middleweight title shot on the line for him, and not everyone is happy about that. More...

Ray Longo Wants Iaquinta to Fight Conor McGregor Next
December 18, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
In the wake of the biggest win of Al Iaquintas career, his head coach Ray Longo, has revealed Conor McGregor is next on his personal wish list. More...

Free Agent Vitor Belfort Talking to Various Promotions, Plans Comeback in 2019
December 17, 2018 (22:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Vitor Belforts brief retirement from mixed martial arts isnt going to stick. More...

Jeremy Stephens vs. Zabit Magomedsharipov Targeted for UFC 235 in Las Vegas
December 17, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
An intriguing featherweight clash pitting Jeremy Stephens against Zabit Magomedsharipov is in the works for UFC 235. More...

SBG Ireland Fighter, Bellator Talent Luka Jelcic Retires from MMA at Age 29
December 17, 2018 (21:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Luka Jelcic has decided to hang up his gloves at the age of 29. More...