Alexander Gustafsson on Biggest Enemy Jon Jones: He's Not a Good Person
May 29, 2017 (19:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Alexander Gustafsson is willing to give Jon Jones credit for a lot of things, including being the best MMA fighter of all time. But does The Mauler think Jones is a decent human? Not so fast. More...

Undefeated Ji Yeon Kim Faces Lucie Pudilova in Octagon Debut at UFC Fight Night 111 in Singapore
May 29, 2017 (18:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Ji Yeon Kim will make her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC Fight Night 111, squaring off with Lucie Pudilova in a bantamweight affair. More...

Retired Anthony Johnson Says He's Getting That Itch After Gustafsson's KO of Teixeira
May 29, 2017 (16:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Anthony Rumble Johnson is already feeling like he needs to scratch something specific. More...

UFC Fight Night 109 Bonuses: Gustafsson, Teixeira, Hadzovic, Velickovic Earn $50K
May 28, 2017 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Glover Teixeira didn't win a single round in his knockout loss to Alexander Gustafsson, but he's $50,000 richer anyhow. More...

Alexander Gustafsson Shreds Glover Teixeira in UFC Fight Night Main Event in Sweden
May 28, 2017 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Magnificent Alexander Gustafsson registers fifth-round knockout on Glover Teixeira on Sunday in Sweden. More...

UFC Fight Night 109 Prelims: Pedro Munhoz Wears Down Damian Stasiak in Stockholm
May 28, 2017 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Pedro Munhoz made the move from Kings MMA to American Top Team and did not skip a beat in the cross-country switch. More...

Heavyweight Title Up for Grabs at June 30s LFA 15
May 27, 2017 (21:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Houston-based Legacy Fighting Alliance announced Saturday afternoon that its inaugural heavyweight champion will be crowned next month. More...

Mamed Khalidov, Mariusz Pudzianowski Win; 58,000 Attend Historic KSW 39 in Warsaw
May 27, 2017 (19:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Saturday in Poland, Europe's preeminent MMA promotion Konfrontacja SztukWalki made history, putting over an estimated 58,000 fight fans inside PGE Narodowy Stadium. Yet, while KSW 39 was an instant and unique landmark in combat sports history, there was something strangely, perhaps unsettlingly, familiar about the main event. More...

Mamed Khalidov, Mariusz Pudzianowski Win; Over 58,000 Attend Historic KSW 39 in Warsaw
May 27, 2017 (19:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Saturday in Poland, Europe's preeminent MMA promotion Konfrontacja SztukWalki made history, putting over an estimated 58,000 fight fans inside PGE Narodowy Stadium. Yet, while KSW 39 was an instant and unique landmark in combat sports history, there was something strangely, perhaps unsettlingly, familiar about the main event. More...

UFC Fight Night 109 Weigh-ins: Alexander Gustafsson, Glover Teixeira Cleared
May 27, 2017 (09:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A pivotal light heavyweight matchup is on the menu for Sundays intriguing UFC Fight Night 109 Gustafsson vs. Teixeira card, as former world title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira will lock horns. More...

UFC Fight Night 109 Gustafsson vs. Teixeira Play-by-Play, Results & Round-by-Round Scoring
May 26, 2017 (20:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sherdog.com's live coverage of UFC Fight Night 109 Gustafsson vs. Teixeira kicks off Sunday at 10 a.m. ET from the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden. More...

Georges St. Pierre Says Eye Injury Will Prevent Him From Sparring Until September
May 26, 2017 (18:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
As it turns out, Georges St. Pierre has a pretty good reason for not wanting to make his UFC return until November. More...

Cortney Casey Fails Drug Test at UFC 211; Win vs. Jessica Aguilar Overturned
May 26, 2017 (16:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Cortney Caseys victory over Jessica Aguilar at UFC 211 was overturned after testing positive for elevated levels of testosterone in an in-competition drug screening. More...

KSW 39 Weigh-in Results: Mamed Khalidov, Borys Mankowski Cleared for Conflict
May 26, 2017 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki is set to unleash another night of action for the bloodthirsty fans who will inevitably cram inside PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw on Saturday night. More...

Heavyweight Roy Nelson Signs Exclusive, Multi-Fight Deal with Bellator MMA
May 26, 2017 (13:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Bellator MMA has made yet another move on the free agent market, this time signing heavyweight Roy Nelson to an exclusive, multi-fight contract. More...

Ryan LaFlare vs. Alex Oliveira, Two Other Contests Set for UFC on Fox 25
May 26, 2017 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The UFC on Fox 25 lineup continues to grow with the addition of three new bouts, including a welterweight showdown between Ryan LaFlare and Alex Oliveira. More...

Unbeaten Pro Boxer Heather Hardy to Make MMA Debut at Bellator 180
May 26, 2017 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Heather Hardy has signed with Bellator MMA and will make her promotional " and mixed martial arts debut " at Madison Square Garden. More...

Gavin Tucker to Face Rick Glenn at UFC 216 in Edmonton
May 26, 2017 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC 216 has its first confirmed matchup, as Gavin Tucker will face Rick Glenn in a featherweight bout on Sept. 9. More...

Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva to be Broadcast Live in Select Movie Theaters
May 26, 2017 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Fathom Events and Bellator MMA are teaming up for what is expected to be one of the biggest fight events of the first half of 2017. More...

Angela Lee, Ben Askren Stay Unbeaten, Retain One Championship Titles in Scintillating Style
May 26, 2017 (11:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The fervor surrounding Angela Lee continues to build. More...

M-1 Challenge 78 Weigh-in Results: Divnich, Ismagulov Cleared for Vacant Title Bout
May 25, 2017 (23:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
M-1 Global is set for another solid night of action on Friday night More...

Oscar De La Hoya: Boxing Might Not Ever Recover From Mayweather-McGregor Bout
May 25, 2017 (19:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Oscar De La Hoya is concerned about the long-term effect a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor might have on boxing. More...

John Salter vs. Kendall Grove Booked for Bellator 181 in Oklahoma on July 14
May 25, 2017 (15:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
John Salter will meet Kendall Grove in a middleweight contest at Bellator 181 on July 14. More...

NYSAC Updates Weigh-in Policy Following Daniel Cormier Towel Incident at UFC 210
May 25, 2017 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The New York State Athlete Commission has taken a few steps to ensure that there will be no repeat of the Daniel Cormier towel-grabbing incident at future weigh-ins for mixed martial arts and boxing events. More...

M-1 Challenge 78 Weigh-in Results: Divnich and Ismagulov Cleared for Vacant Title Bout
May 25, 2017 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
M-1 Global is set for another solid night of action on Friday night More...

Welterweights Jordan Mein, Belal Muhammad to Clash at UFC 213 on July 8
May 25, 2017 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Jordan Mein will lock horns with Belal Muhammad at UFC 213 on July 8. More...

UFC Signs Former Glory, K-1 Kickboxing Champ Gokhan Saki to Compete at Light Heavyweight
May 25, 2017 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The UFC has signed multi-time kickboxing world champion Gokhan Saki to a contract to compete in the light heavyweight division. More...

Two Bouts Added to UFC Fight Night 112 Lineup in Oklahoma City
May 25, 2017 (10:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A pair of bouts have been added to the UFC Fight Night 112 card, including one pairing that fell through at UFC 211. More...

Sage Northcutt to Make Octagon Return at UFC 214 in Anaheim
May 25, 2017 (10:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Sage Northcutt will attempt to end a mini-slump when he returns to the Octagon at UFC 214. More...

Gegard Mousasi on Current UFC Contract Negotiations: Its Not Good
May 25, 2017 (10:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Gegard Mousasis previous UFC deal expired following his last Octagon appearance in April, and the middleweight contender remains in limbo with the Las Vegas-based promotion. More...

Korean Zombie vs. Ricardo Lamas, Aljamain Sterling vs. Renan Barao Booked for UFC 214
May 24, 2017 (21:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The UFC 214 lineup is beginning to take shape behind its headliner, as the Las Vegas-based promotion on Wednesday announced six bouts for the July 29 event. More...

Jeremy Kennedy vs. Kyle Bochniak Slated for UFC on Fox 25 in Long Island
May 24, 2017 (17:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A featherweight duel pitting Jeremy Kennedy against Kyle Bochniak has been added to the UFC on Fox 25 lineup. More...

Jeremy Kennedy vs. Kyle Bocniak Slated for UFC on Fox 25 in Long Island
May 24, 2017 (16:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A featherweight duel pitting Jeremy Kennedy against Kyle Bochniak has been added to the UFC on Fox 25 lineup. More...

Tape-Delayed Bellator 179 Averages 877,000 Viewers for MacDonald-Daley Main Event
May 24, 2017 (16:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Bellator 179 headliner between recent UFC signee Rory MacDonald and British knockout artist Paul Daley attracted 877,000 viewers to Spike on Friday night. More...

Andre Fialho to Face A.J. Matthews in Welterweight Bout at Bellator 181
May 24, 2017 (16:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Andre Fialho will square off against A.J. Matthews at Bellator 181, the promotion announced Wednesday. More...

Demetrious Johnson Says He Hasnt Agreed to Title Defense vs. T.J. Dillashaw
May 24, 2017 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Pump the brakes on the proposed showdown between reigning flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson and ex-bantamweight king T.J. Dillashaw. More...

Horiguchi, Tokoro, Birchak Among Those to Compete in Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix
May 24, 2017 (13:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The first three bouts for Rizin Fighting Federations bantamweight grand prix have been revealed, and there are already some intriguing matchups. More...

Tyrone Spong Bolsters FITE TV Internet PPV on Saturday
May 24, 2017 (10:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
There will be an intriguing boxing card down in Merida Yucatan, Mexico, this Saturday as a href="http://www.fite.tv/v/2k2yb/" target="_blank">FITE TV will stream the action live on Internet pay-per-view. Headlining the Brave Warriors in Action marquee will be Manuel Ceballos (12-1, 8 KOs) taking on Cesar Hernan Reynoso (14-8-4, 7 KOs) for a regional super middleweight title over 10 rounds. More...

UFC 213 Update: Garbrandt vs. Dillashaw Scrapped; Romero-Whittaker Interim Title Bout Set
May 23, 2017 (21:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
UFC 213 has undergone some significant changes at the top of the card. More...

Dana White: UFC Looking Into Very Serious Altercation Between Cris Cyborg, Angela Magana
May 23, 2017 (17:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has not yet determined the course of action it will take regarding the incident where Cristiane Justino punched Angela Magana at the promotions UFC Athlete Retreat on May 21. More...

Retired UFC Competitor Cathal Pendred Lands Role in Amazon Horror Series Lore
May 23, 2017 (14:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Life after fighting seems to be going pretty well for Cathal Pendred. More...

Bellator 181 Update: Former Two-Division Champ Joe Warren to Face Steve Garcia on July 14
May 23, 2017 (13:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
A bantamweight showdown between Joe Warren and Steve Garcia has been added to the Bellator 181 lineup. More...

Keri Anne Melendez to Make Sophomore MMA Appearance at Bellator 180 in New York
May 23, 2017 (12:45) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Keri Anne Taylor-Melendez, the wife of UFC and Strikeforce veteran Gilbert Melendez, has received a spot on the Bellator 180 card. More...

Featherweights Darren Elkins, Dennis Bermudez to Clash at UFC on Fox 25
May 23, 2017 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Darren Elkins will lock horns with Dennis Bermudez in a featherweight pairing at UFC on Fox 25 on July 22. More...

Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov Faces Lifetime Ban After Attack on Russian MMA Official
May 23, 2017 (10:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Dagestani fighter Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov is facing a lifetime ban from the Rusian Mixed Martial Arts Union (RMMAU) after attacking the sanctioning body's vice president Radmir Gabdullin. More...

Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov Faces Lifetime Ban After Attack on Russian MMA Union Vice President
May 23, 2017 (01:00) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Dagestani fighter Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov is facing a lifetime ban from the Rusian Mixed Martial Arts Union (RMMAU) after attacking the sanctioning body's vice president Radmir Gabdullin. More...

Update: Cyborg Cited for Misdemeanor Battery in Magana Scuffle, Could Face 6 Months in Jail
May 22, 2017 (17:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The physical confrontation between Cyborg Cristiane Justino and Angela Magana may have started and ended in a heartbeat but the fallout is just beginning. More...

Vitor Belfort Ahead of UFC 212: I Will Leave the UFC, But I Will Continue Competing
May 22, 2017 (15:15) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
Vitor Belfort's alleged last Ultimate Fighting Championship is on the horizon but don't think that means The Phenom is ready to call it a career. More...

Video: Cris Cyborg Swings on Angela Magana at UFC Athlete Retreat
May 22, 2017 (13:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
It won't win any awards for direction, editing or cinematography, but the first video of the now-infamous confrontation between Cyborg Cristiane Justino and Angela Magana this past Sunday has surfaced. FanSided's Cage Pages published the video on Monday. The blurry, 14-second video clip shows the former Invicta Fighting Championships and Strikeforce women's featherweight champ in a verbal altercation with Magana during the UFC's Athlete Retreat in Las Vegas, then landing a right hand to Magana's face before the situation is broken up. The 31-year-old Justino was reportedly upset over Magana's recent jabs at her on social media, including a Twitter post in which a picture of Cyborg alongside child cancer patients in a hospital was put alongside a screenshot of villainous horror movie mascot Jigsaw from the Saw franchise. Check out the full video after the jump. More...

Cris Cyborg, Angela Magana Involved in Altercation Over Social Media Jabs at UFC Athlete Retreat
May 22, 2017 (12:30) [ Indexed from Sherdog.com ]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's Athlete Retreat certainly isn't a vacation or a picnic. More...