Jon Jones: Anderson Silva Told Me Daniel Cormier Has Fear in His Heart
July 24, 2017 (22:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It's doubtful former light heavyweight ruler Jon Jones needs any extra confidence or inspiration ahead of his Ultimate Fighting Championship title rematch with hated rival Daniel Cormier. Nonetheless, he got some, and from a fellow, former pound-for-pound king, no less. More...

Paul Daley-Lorenz Larkin 170-Pound Clash Added to Bellator 183 on Sept. 23 in San Jose
July 24, 2017 (21:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Bellator 183 has a big addition. More...

One Championship Veteran Rocky Batolbatol Hit, Killed in Taxi Cab Incident in Philippines
July 24, 2017 (19:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A week ago, Rocky Batolbatol was in the final stages of training camp. Then, his fight was cancelled. Now, he's dead. More...

UFC Signs New Internet TV Deal, Makes Fetch Its Official Australian Broadcaster
July 24, 2017 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced a partnership with Australia's Fetch, making the internet protocol television provider its official Australian broadcaster. The partnership will begin immediately, with the Fetch platform offering both the undercard and pay-per-view broadcast of UFC 214 Cormier vs. Jones 2 this weekend. More...

Kairat Akhmetov-Adriano Moraes Title Unifier Rescheduled for Aug. 5 One Card in Macau
July 24, 2017 (14:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Monday, One Championship announced that a 135-pound title unification rematch between Kairat Akhmetov and Adriano Moraes has been added to its More...

LFA Returns to South Dakota With David Michaud-Ciro Rodrigues Headliner on Aug. 18 Card
July 24, 2017 (13:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Legacy Fighting Alliance is headed back to the Mount Rushmore State. Monday, the promotion announced that LFA 19 will take place on Aug. 18 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. More...

UFC on Fox 25 Draws 1.64 Million in Overnights, Lowest UFC on Fox Overnight Rating to Date
July 23, 2017 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The initial ratings for the UFC on Fox 25 are anemic. More...

Chris Weidman: UFC on Fox 25 Triumph Felt Like Winning a Championship
July 22, 2017 (23:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
For Chris Weidman, winning a UFC bout inside Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, N.Y., ranks up there with the most significant accomplishments of his professional career. And yes, that includes capturing middleweight gold against one of the sports pound-for-pound greats some four years ago. More...

Elkins Felt Nervous Before Announcement of Split-Decision Win Over Bermudez
July 22, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Darren Elkins achieved the improbable the last time he was inside the Octagon. More...

Chris Weidman Arm-Triangle Submits Kelvin Gastelum in UFC on Fox 25 Main Event
July 22, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman snaps three-fight losing streak with submission of Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday in New York. More...

Gastelum Believes He Could Have Finished Weidman With 30 More Seconds in First Round
July 22, 2017 (23:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
In the waning moments of the opening round of the UFC on Fox 25 headliner, it appeared that Kelvin Gastelum was on the verge of handing Chris Weidman his fourth straight defeat in the Octagon. More...

UFC on Fox 25 Bonuses: dos Santos, Good, Oliveira, Albini Garner $50K Awards
July 22, 2017 (22:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos, Lyman Good, Alex Oliveira and Junior Albini all took home $50,000 post-fight bonuses for their work at UFC on Fox 25 on Saturday night. More...

UFC on Fox 25 Prelims: Unbeaten Prospect Eryk Anders Makes Strong Octagon Debut
July 22, 2017 (21:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK -- Eryk Anders fought and beat Brendan Allen in a drawn-out, grueling five-round decision at Legacy Fighting Alliance 14 about a month ago, and he did not look particularly good doing it. More...

Luke Rockhold vs. David Branch Headlines UFC Fight Night in Pittsburgh on Sept. 16
July 22, 2017 (21:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold will return to the Octagon for the first time since June 2016 when he faces David Branch in the UFC Fight Night 116 headliner on Sept. 16. More...

Robert Watley Dominates Sluggish Thiago Moises to Claim Inaugural LFA Lightweight Title
July 22, 2017 (10:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Thiago Moises entered the Legacy Fighting Alliance 17 main event with a head of steam and plenty of hype behind him. No one told Robert Watley. More...

UFC on Fox 25 Weidman vs. Gastelum Play-by-Play & Results
July 21, 2017 (18:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog.com's UFC on Fox 25 coverage kicks off Saturday at 4 p.m. ET. More...

Injury, Illness Lead to Changes in Professional Fighters League Everett Lineup
July 21, 2017 (17:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
An injury and an illness has resulted in some revisions to the Professional Fighters League card set for July 29 in Everett, Wash. More...

Injury, Illness Force Changes to Professional Fighters League Everett Lineup
July 21, 2017 (16:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
An injury and an illness has resulted in some revisions to the Professional Fighters League card set for July 29 in Everett, Wash. More...

Logistical Issues Force One Championship to Postpone July 29 Event Scheduled for Indonesia
July 21, 2017 (15:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
One Championship has been forced to scrap its July 29 event in Surabaya, Indonesia, due to logistical issues. More...

Nick Hein Drops to 145 Pounds, Meets Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night 115
July 21, 2017 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Nick Hein will make his featherweight debut against Zabit Magomedsharipov at UFC Fight Night 115, promotion officials announced Friday. More...

UFC on Fox 25 Weigh-ins: Chris Weidman, Kelvin Gastelum Set for Middleweight Clash
July 21, 2017 (12:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The newly-renovated Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, is set to host its first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship event on Saturday as former middleweight champion Chris Weidman will look to turn his career around against Kelvin Gastelum. More...

After Disappointing MMA Debut, Prospect Aaron Pico Gets Spot on Bellator 183 Main Card
July 21, 2017 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Aaron Pico had more hype surrounding his mixed martial arts debut than is normal for your average 20-year-old fighter. More...

LFA 17 Weigh-in Results: Thiago Moises, Robert Watley Cleared for Title Tilt
July 20, 2017 (20:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Houston-based Legacy Fighting Alliance is set to take full control of Grady Cole Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday night as the promotions inaugural lightweight champion will be crowned. More...

Mighty Mouse vs. Borg, Nunes vs. Shevchenko Top UFC 215 Lineup in Edmonton
July 20, 2017 (16:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Demetrious Johnson will get his wish and make his next flyweight title defense against Ray Borg. More...

Oklahoma Commission Denies Michael Chiesas Appeal of UFC Fight Night 112 Defeat
July 20, 2017 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission has dismissed Michael Chiesas appeal of his UFC Fight Night 112 submission loss to Kevin Lee. More...

Saul Almeida to Fight Pedro Gonzalez for Interim Featherweight Title at CES MMA 45
July 20, 2017 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
CES MMA announced on Wednesday that Saul Almeida will take on Pedro Gonzalez for the promotions interim featherweight title next months CES MMA 45. The action will take place at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., on Aug. 11 and will be televised live on AXS TV beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. More...

Combate Americas Announces Combate Clasico Event Will Stream on ESPN3
July 20, 2017 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Combate Americas announced on Wednesday that it has teamed up with Relevent Sports to host Combate Clasico, a live MMA event that will stream on ESPN3 and via the ESPN app. The event will take place July 27 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT from inside Mana Wynwood in Miami, Fla. More...

Tickets for Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor to Go On Sale July 24
July 20, 2017 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Regardless of how people feel about it, theres no denying that the upcoming boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor has grabbed the attention of the world and will be a hot-selling ticket. More...

Germaine de Randamie Returns to Bantamweight, Faces Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night 115
July 20, 2017 (10:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
After capturing the UFCs inaugural featherweight championship, Germaine de Randamie will return to bantamweight for her next Octagon appearance. More...

Ricky Rainey-Marc Stevens Welterweight Bout Added to Bellator 182 on Aug. 25
July 19, 2017 (21:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ricky Rainey will lock horns with Marc Stevens in a welterweight bout at Bellator 182 on Aug. 25. More...

Jon Jones Pokes Fun at Daniel Cormiers UFC 210 Towel Incident in Social Media Post
July 19, 2017 (18:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
With less than two weeks remaining before their championship rematch at UFC 214, Jon Jones is having some fun at Daniel Cormiers expense. More...

One Championship Secures Major Equity Investment, Plans to Hold as Many as 30 Events in 2018
July 19, 2017 (17:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Singapore-based mixed martial arts promotion One Championship has raised more than $100 million since its inception in September 2011, according to a report from the Associated Press. More...

UFC Fight Night 113 Medical Suspensions: Five Fighters Facing Possible 6-Month Terms
July 19, 2017 (14:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Five fighters from UFC Fight Night 113 are facing potentially lengthy medical suspensions. More...

UFC Fight Night 113 Attracts 402,000 Viewers for Sunday Afternoon Card
July 19, 2017 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC Fight Night 113 drew 402,000 viewers to Fox Sports 1 for its Sunday afternoon card in Glasgow, according to Nielsen figures. More...

Bellator 181 Averages 573,000 Viewers, Peaks at 912,000 for Campos-Girtz 3
July 19, 2017 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The audience for Bellator 181 peaked when the action was the bloodiest. More...

Sean OMalley Earns UFC Deal with KO Win at Dana Whites Tuesday Night Contender Series 2
July 18, 2017 (21:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Sugar show will be making its way to the Octagon in the very near future. More...

Bellator 182 Update: Featherweights Noad Lahat, Henry Corrales to Clash on Aug. 25
July 18, 2017 (19:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A featherweight contest pitting Noad Lahat against Henry Corrales has been added to the Bellator 182 preliminary bill. More...

TUF 21 Cast Member Valdir Araujo to Meet Adriano Capitulino in Titan FC 45 Main Event
July 18, 2017 (16:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A welterweight showdown between The Ultimate Fighter 21 cast member Valdir Araujo and Adriano Capitulino will square off in the Titan Fighting Championship 45 main event on Aug. 16. More...

Former UFC, Bellator Competitor Cody Pfister Arrested for Assaulting Family Member
July 18, 2017 (16:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator MMA talent Cody Pfister was arrested early Saturday morning, according to a report from the Amarillo Globe-News. More...

Mayweather vs. McGregor Odds: Over/Under for Pay-Per View Buys Set at 4.99 Million
July 18, 2017 (14:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Those who are confident that Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor will generate record breaking pay-per-view sales can make a little cash themselves if it does as well as anticipated. More...

Kevin Aguilar to Defend Flyweight Crown vs. Justin Rader in LFA 18 Headliner on Aug. 4
July 18, 2017 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Kevin Aguilar will make his first Legacy Fighting Alliance flyweight title defense against Justin Rader on Aug. 4, the promotion announced Tuesday. More...

Dana Whites Contender Series Week 2 Play-by-Play & Results
July 18, 2017 (11:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog's live Dana White's Contender Series: Week 2 play-by-play kicks off Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. More...

Report: Amanda Nunes-Valentina Shevchenko Title Rematch Rebooked for UFC 215 in Edmonton
July 17, 2017 (23:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
According to a Monday evening report by Combate, Amanda Nunes will defend her UFC women's bantamweight title against top challenger Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 215 on Sept. 9 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. More...

Report: Amanda Nunes-Valentina Shevchenko Title Rematch To Be Rescheduled for UFC 215 in Edmonton
July 17, 2017 (23:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
According to a Monday evening report by Combate, Amanda Nunes will defend her UFC women's bantamweight title against top challenger Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 215 on Sept. 9 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. More...

Calvin Kattar Signs with the UFC, Steps in For Doo Ho Choi Versus Andre Fili at UFC 214
July 17, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It's not exactly a showdown with Doo Ho Choi, but Andre Fili is going to get to stay on the UFC 214 card: Fili will meet Octagon newcomer Calvin Kattar at UFC 214, scheduled for July 29 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. More...

Undefeated 145 Prospect A.J. McKee Returns at Bellator 182, Faces Blair Tugman
July 17, 2017 (19:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Monday, Bellator revealed that undefeated A.J. McKee will return to action at Bellator 182, set for Aug. 25 at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York. The Mercenary will take on Blair Tugman in a featherweight contest. More...

Combate Americas to Promote Combate Clasico Around Real Madrid-Barcelona Rivalry
July 17, 2017 (17:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog.com has learned that Combate Americas is set to announce Combate Clasico, an MMA event co-promoted with Relevant Sports, a firm specializing in building soccer's presence in the United States and promoting international football matches. Sources close to the promotion confirmed the news on Monday. More...

Comedian's Daughter Juju Nozawa-Auclair To Make Pro MMA Debut at July 30 Rizin Grand Prix
July 17, 2017 (17:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Can Shinju Nozawa-Auclair be a star in Japan like her mother? Rizin Fighting Federation hopes so. More...

Comedian's Daughter Juju Nozawa-Auclair To Make Pro MMA Debut at July 30 Rizin World Grand Prix
July 17, 2017 (17:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Can Shinju Nozawa-Auclair be a star in Japan like her mother? Rizin Fighting Federation hopes so. More...

Eddie Alvarez, Justin Gaethje Officially Announced as Ultimate Fighter Season 26 Coaches
July 17, 2017 (14:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Eddie Alvarez and Justin Gaethje are now officially Ultimate Fighter coaches. More...