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Pictures: UFC 164 Post-Fight Press Conference Dana White and the participants of UFC 164 met with the media following the event.

Dave Mandel

Aug 31, 2013

Global Proving Ground – The Renzo Gracie Classic (PRESS RELEASE) -- Los Angeles, CA – Global Proving Ground (GPG) announces the next series of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) tournaments featuring one of the members of the famed Gracie Jiu Jitsu family...

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Aug 31, 2013

Cage Warrior Combat IX (PRESS RELEASE) -- Cage Warrior Combat IX Saturday, November 2 @ 7pm Cage Warrior Combat bringing hard-hitting MMA action back to Kent! Main Event: NW natives Mike Hayes vs....

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Aug 31, 2013

Pictures: UFC 164 Weigh-ins Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis successfully made weight Friday to put the official stamp on UFC 164's main event.

Dave Mandel

Aug 30, 2013

Agon Wrestling Championships To Announce Agon 1 - The Revolution This Weekend In Milwaukee (PRESS RELEASE) -- Milwaukee, WI -- Agon Wrestling Championships (AWC) will hold a press conference Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Marriott Milwaukee Downtown to announce the main event of Agon 1 - The...

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Aug 30, 2013

NFC Fights At Wild Bill's - Saturday, Sept 7 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The theme of the night with NFC #59 on Saturday, Sept 7 at Wild Bill’s will be CHAMPIONS! There are four champions fighting...

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Aug 30, 2013

Global Proving Ground – Warrior Island Casting Call (PRESS RELEASE) -- Los Angeles, CA – August 28th, 2013 – Global Proving Ground (GPG) announces the next casting call for their...

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Aug 30, 2013

UFC 164 ‘Henderson vs. Pettis 2’ Preview Nearly three years after their unforgettable first encounter, lightweight champion Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis meet again in Milwaukee.

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 30, 2013

Pictures: Chad Mendes Trains for UFC 164 Chad Mendes trained for his UFC 164 bout against Clay Guida at Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, Calif.

Dave Mandel

Aug 30, 2013

Pros Pick: Henderson vs. Pettis 2 Trainers, fellow fighters install Benson Henderson as a better than 2-to-1 favorite ahead of UFC 164 rematch with Anthony Pettis.

Mike Sloan

Aug 30, 2013

UMMAF Selects LAS VEGAS MMA as the Official Promoter for the First Amateur USA NATIONAL MMA Championships (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. LOUIS, MO - In May of this year, the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) announced that Las Vegas, Nevada will be the site of its first International Invitational, with...

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Aug 30, 2013

California Fight Syndicate is back! (PRESS RELEASE) – California Fight Syndicate (CFS) presents “Vendetta” on Saturday September 21, 2013. CFS, California’s premier fight...

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Aug 30, 2013

Darwish Congratulates New EFC Champs Jen Lopez and Barat Jan, All Other Fighters and Staff for Smashing Success of EFC WARRIOR (PRESS RELEASE) -- Promoter Hani Darwish of The Darwish Brothers sends his congratulations and thanks to all the participants, staff and fans...

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Aug 30, 2013

‘Fight Master: Bellator MMA’ Recap: Episode 10 It’s the end of the inaugural season of “Fight Master: Bellator MMA,” and only four fighters remain from the original field of 32.

Mike Whitman

Aug 29, 2013

Pictures: UFC 164 Pre-Fight Press Conference Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis squared off Thursday at the UFC 164 pre-fight press conference.

Dave Mandel

Aug 29, 2013

UFC 164 Statistical Matchup Analysis: Henderson vs. Pettis 2 Roufusport’s Anthony Pettis looks to end another Benson Henderson title reign in the UFC 164 main event on Saturday in Milwaukee.

Reed Kuhn

Aug 29, 2013

Maximum Fighting's Jonatas Novaes ready for War MFC 38 OCT 4 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Lightweight Jonatas Novaes is continuing forward in his pro fighting career with confidence as he prepares for his upcoming October 4th fight against...

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Aug 29, 2013

ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP™ ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LARGEST HEALTH SUPPLEMENT AND SPORT DRINK COMPANY IN INDONESIA (PRESS RELEASE) -- 28 August 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), the biggest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion in Asia...

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Aug 29, 2013

Fight Promoter University IX Finally Announced For December (PRESS RELEASE) -- After several postponements the next session of Fight Promoter University will finally happen and will feature two Fight Club...

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Aug 29, 2013

GLORY 10 LOS ANGELES FULL CARD ANNOUNCED (PRESS RELEASE) -- New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced the full fight card for Glory 10 Los...

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Aug 29, 2013

Pictures: UFC Fight Night 27 Post-Fight Press Conference The athletes of UFC Fight Night 27 met with the media at the event’s post-fight press conference.

Dave Mandel

Aug 29, 2013

Ex-WEC Champ, UFC Veteran Miguel Torres Arrested in Indiana for Marijuana Possession Former World Extreme Cagefighting bantamweight champion and UFC veteran Miguel Torres was arrested in his home state of Indiana this past...

Mike Whitman

Aug 28, 2013

Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 164 Edition UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will try to defend his belt against Wisconsin native Anthony Pettis after Frank Mir and Josh Barnett...

RJ Clifford

Aug 28, 2013

UFC 164 Notebook: Perfect Match MMA enthusiasts have for years longed for a matchup between Frank Mir and Josh Barnett, two of the sport’s premier submission grapplers.

Brian Knapp

Aug 28, 2013

Weigh-in Pictures: UFC Fight Night 27 Martin Kampmann, Carlos Condit stood face-to-face Tuesday at the UFC Fight Night 27 weigh-ins.

Dave Mandel

Aug 27, 2013

The Serious Side of Josh Barnett “The Warmaster” will climb back into the Octagon for the first time in more than a decade when he confronts Frank Mir at UFC 164.

Yael Grauer

Aug 27, 2013

UFC Fight Night 27 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Watch Former Shooto and Sengoku champion Hatsu Hioki looks to recapture the magic that once had him near the top of the featherweight division.

Mike Whitman

Aug 27, 2013

The Dream Warrior Backed by unwavering self-belief, Erik Perez traveled a most difficult road from his native Mexico to the UFC’s Octagon.

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 27, 2013

THREE BOUTS ADDED TO COMPLETE WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING 5 EVENT ON SEPT. 14 AT REVEL IN ATLANTIC CITY (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS (Aug. 26, 2013) - A trio of contests have been added to September's "World Series of Fighting 5: Arlovski vs. Kyle" lineup, as Rick Glenn (13-2-1) meets Artur Rofi (6-0), Ozzy Dugulubgov (4-1) faces Andrew Osbourne (7-5) and...

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Aug 27, 2013

Lopez Evens Score, Wins Rematch with Darvishian at EFC WARRIOR (PRESS RELEASE) -- Whippany, New Jersey's Jen Lopez (5-1) evened the score with arch rival Roya Darvishian (5-3) on Saturday night (August 24)...

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Aug 27, 2013

Anthony Hamilton Retains Title at Highly Thrilling CageSport XXVI (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, WA (August 25th, 2013) – In a night full of fast paced action at Halquist Productions’ CageSport XXVI, heavyweight champion, Anthony Hamilton, stayed the course ending his...

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Aug 27, 2013

Joby Sanchez Looks To Leave XFC 25 The Same Way He Arrives. Perfect. (PRESS RELEASE) -- XFC 25: Boiling Point will see the long awaited return of Open Fighter Try Out winner Joby Sanchez. When Sanchez enters the cage on Sept 6th, it will have been nearly a year since we last saw him compete. The 22 year old made his promotional debut last September at XFC 20, where he submitted...

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Aug 26, 2013

David challenges Besam in his hometown Gothenburg (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Swedish MMA pioneer David Bielkheden from Stockholm challenges Gothenburg's most popular MMA star Besam Yousef at...

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Aug 26, 2013

Pictures: Jungle Fight 56 The next generation of stars were on display at Jungle Fight 56.

Marcelo Alonso

Aug 26, 2013

UFC 164 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Watch Once regarded as an afterthought, former WEC champion Jamie Varner has become an unlikely factor in the lightweight division.

Mike Whitman

Aug 26, 2013

The Water Cooler: UFC Fight Night 27 Edition Can Carlos Condit redeem himself with a victory over Martin Kampmann, the man who sullied his UFC debut in 2009?

Brian Knapp Mike Whitman

Aug 26, 2013

UFC Fight Night 27 Preview Two of the world’s top 10 welterweights meet again, as Carlos Condit faces Martin Kampmann for a second time on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 26, 2013

Technique of the Week: 4-Year-Old Choke Bill Cooper demonstrates the 4 year-old choke technique at Fight Academy in Pasadena, Calif.

Mike Fridley

Aug 26, 2013

Pictures: Tachi Palace Fights 16 Tachi Palace Fights made its return to the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, Calif.

Jeff Sherwood

Aug 25, 2013

ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP™ ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH KAWASAKI MOTOR INDONESIA (PRESS RELEASE) -- 23 August 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), the biggest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion in Asia...

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Aug 24, 2013

A Lineal History: UFC Middleweight Championship Infographic The UFC middleweight championship holds a storied history.

Mike Fridley Brian Knapp

Aug 23, 2013

Duke Roufus Webinar ...

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Aug 23, 2013

UFC Fight Night 27 Notebook: Familiar Faces Sparks figure to fly, as Martin Kampmann renews acquaintances with Carlos Condit on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Brian Knapp

Aug 23, 2013

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and the Middle Ages The gentle art draws from a wide spectrum, but an increasing number of 30-, 40- and 50-somethings are donning the gi and hitting the mat.

Oliver Ortega

Aug 23, 2013

Full Card Announced for EFC WARRIOR This Saturday, August 24, at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City (PRESS RELEASE) -- The complete card has been announced for The Darwish Brothers' latest MMA blockbuster: EFC WARRIOR, being held this Saturday...

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Aug 23, 2013

Sweden’s heavyweight talent takes on the beast from Finland in the first Sweden vs. Finland MMA Country Clash (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Swedish heavyweight talent Yosef Ali Mohammad takes on the Finn Marko Patteri in the first Sweden vs. Finland MMA Country...

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Aug 23, 2013

Three members of MMA's First Family added to nationally televised World Series of Fighting 5 lineup (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS (Aug. 21, 2013) - The First Family of Mixed Martial Arts will leave a significant imprint on World Series of...

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Aug 23, 2013

XFCinsider Spotlight: Eric Moell Has Unfinished Business With Joby Sanchez (PRESS RELEASE) -- Eric Moell is seeking redemption, but he will have to travel across the country to find it. Moell will return to action at XFC 25 in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 6th live on AXS TV,...

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Aug 23, 2013

‘Fight Master: Bellator MMA’ Recap: Episode 9 This week on “Fight Master,” the quarterfinal round comes to a close, as Evan Cutts meets Joe Riggs and Eric Bradley faces Joe Williams to decide who will join Mike Bronzoulis and...

Mike Whitman

Aug 22, 2013

10 Questions for Fabricio Werdum Fabricio Werdum is eagerly awaiting the winner of the Cain Velasquez-Junior dos Santos trilogy.

Gleidson Venga

Aug 22, 2013

HONG KONG NATIVE EDDIE NG VS MALAYSIAN STAR PETER DAVIS SET FOR ONE FC: TOTAL DOMINATION ON 18 OCTOBER (PRESS RELEASE) -- 21 August 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), the world’s most exciting mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, has added three fights to the blockbuster Singapore card set to take place on 18 October at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The co-main event will feature two rising stars in the Lightweight division as Eddie Ng from Hong Kong clashes with the face of MMA in Malaysia, Peter Davis. Both Ng and Davis have been on a roll in ONE FC and a win will put them one step closer to a ONE FC Lightweight world championship opportunity. Also, Tatsuya Mizuno and ...

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Aug 21, 2013

BAMMA USA Brings Professional MMA Show to Southern California’s San Fernando Valley (PRESS RELEASE) -- BAMMA USA is proud to present another exciting night of professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights and live sports...

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Aug 21, 2013

KSW24: Karolina Kowalkiewicz vs. Jasminka Cive (PRESS RELEASE) -- KSW Federation announces the opponent for KSW world champion Karolina Kowalkiewicz at the upcoming KSW 24 show. Gracie Barra Łódź product will face...

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Aug 21, 2013

Darvishian Keeping a Level-Headed Approach to Lopez Rematch (PRESS RELEASE) -- EFC WARRIOR this Saturday, August 24, at Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City

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Aug 21, 2013

Beebe vs Caraballo added to Saturday's loaded Rock N Rumble card (PRESS RELEASE) -- 8/18/13 Cleveland, OH: Former WEC world champion Chase Beebe (24-10) has agreed to face current NAAFS Featherweight Champion...

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Aug 21, 2013

Chris Weidman: Anderson Silva is Beatable, Not a Mythical Creature “I was convinced Chris [Weidman] could do something to shock the world and beat Anderson Silva,” Submission coach John Danaher tells...

John Joe O'Regan

Aug 21, 2013

Pictures: Challenge MMA 2 ‘Think Big’ UFC veteran David Loiseau got his hand raised while grappling star Ryan Hall continued a successful MMA transition at Challenge MMA 2 “Think...

Brian Townsend

Aug 21, 2013

Pictures: RFA 9 UFC, Pride, Strikeforce, WEC and Bellator veteran Jeff Curran fought his final mixed martial arts bout at RFA 9.

Jeff Sherwood

Aug 20, 2013

559 Fights touches down on Rawhide home plate on Saturday (PRESS RELEASE) -- VISALIA, Calif. – 559 Fights returns to Visalia’s Recreation Ballpark home of the Visalia Rawhide on Saturday for a night...

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Aug 20, 2013

Fight Week at the EQC; Hamilton and Kovacs Revved up for Title Fight (PRESS RELEASE) -- Tacoma, WA (August 19th, 2013) – Halquist Productions is returning with CageSport MMA to the Emerald Queen Casino this weekend where current heavyweight champion, Anthony Hamilton (9-2), will attempt to defend his title against the fearless, Matt Kovacs (8-11). In the semi-main event,...

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Aug 20, 2013

Fan voting will determine MFC 38 main event (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Maximum Fighting Championship has always taken great pride in being a organization that listens to its devoted fans. And...

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Aug 20, 2013

Pictures: CFFC 26 ‘Sullivan vs. Martinez’ George Sullivan kept his welterweight strap at CFFC 26, stopping Jesus Martinez to win his 10th bout in 11 outings.

Keith Mills

Aug 19, 2013

Technique of the Week: Taking the Back Part 2 Bill Cooper demonstrates another method to take the back at Fight Academy in Pasadena, Calif.

Mike Fridley

Aug 19, 2013

Monday Morning Reverie: Goods Delivered Chael Sonnen handled his business at UFC Fight Night 26, opening up all kinds of possibilities for his bosses.

Mike Sloan

Aug 19, 2013

MARK STRIEGL PREPARES TO MAKE HISTORY AT PXC-39 (PRESS RELEASE) -- This September 14th, mixed martial arts fans in the Philippines will be treated to another championship fight night of action...

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Aug 19, 2013

BAMMA USA Brings Down The House with Badbeat 10 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Los Angeles, CA, August 15, 2013 - BAMMA USA, Southern California’s top professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotions...

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Aug 19, 2013

XFCinsider Spotlight: Stephen Bass Looks To Reel In Title Shot With Win In Albuqurque (PRESS RELEASE) -- Everyone has a “Big Fish” story, right? Every angler tells a tale about the one that got away. On September 6th, Albuquerque fight fans will have their own “Big Fish” story to share. But this time he won’t get away, he’s going to climb into...

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Aug 18, 2013

THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER®: TEAM ROUSEY VS. TEAM TATE CAST REVEALED (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nev. – On Wednesday, Sept. 4, history will be made as the Ultimate Fighting Championship®’s long-running reality series, The Ultimate Fighter®, makes its debut on America's new sports network, FOX Sports 1. UFC women’s bantamweight...

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Aug 18, 2013

Special Slot Promotion Returns for Ticket Buyers of EFC WARRIOR on Saturday, August 24 at Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Darwish Brothers and the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City have decided to once again offer their very successful $10...

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Aug 18, 2013

Matches to Make After UFC Fight Night 26 Chael Sonnen talks an incomparable talk and walks a pretty good walk.

Brian Knapp

Aug 18, 2013

By the Numbers: UFC Fight Night 26 Fox needed something special to help launch its new 24-hour sports network, and UFC Fight Night 26 delivered the goods. In another...

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 18, 2013

Pictures: UFC Fight Night 26 Post-Fight Press Conference The athletes of UFC Fight Night 26 met with the media at the post-fight press conference.

Dave Mandel

Aug 17, 2013

Weigh-in Pictures: UFC Fight Night 26 Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen stood toe-to-toe Friday at the UFC Fight Night 26 weigh-ins.

Dave Mandel

Aug 16, 2013

UFC Fight Night 26 Notebook: Bonus Round Lightweight mainstay Joe Lauzon has earned more than half a million dollars in post-fight money during his time in the UFC.

Brian Knapp

Aug 16, 2013

‘Fight Master: Bellator MMA’ Recap: Episode 8 With the opening round now completed, “Bellator: Fight Master” moves forward with the quarterfinals.

Mike Whitman

Aug 15, 2013

Meet the ‘TUF 18’ Cast “The Ultimate Fighter” moves to Fox Sports 1 on Sept. 4, as the reality series returns with a co-ed twist featuring coaches Ronda Rousey and...

Brian Knapp

Aug 15, 2013

The Water Cooler: UFC Fight Night 26 Edition Can Chael Sonnen and Mauricio “Shogun” Rua recapture the magic that made them title contenders on multiple occasions?

Brian Knapp Mike Whitman

Aug 15, 2013

Maximum Fighting Championship announces 3 title fights for MFC 38 (PRESS RELEASE) -- MFC 38: Behind Enemy Lines will now be one of the most historic nights ever in the Maximum Fighting Championship.

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Aug 15, 2013

King of the Cage Returns to Coeur D'Alene Casino Resort Hotel ... "Double Impact" (PRESS RELEASE) -- Rancho Cucamonga, CA (August 14, 2013) On Friday, October 4, 2013, King of the Cage returns to the Coeur D’Alene Casino...

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Aug 15, 2013

Andrei Arlovski replaces Anthony Johnson, faces MIKE KYLE in main event of World Series of Fighting 5 (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS (Aug. 14, 2013) - The man who was victorious in the featured bout of World Series of Fighting's very first event...

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Aug 15, 2013

WOMEN’S SUPERSTAR FELICE HERRIG SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH INVICTA FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS (PRESS RELEASE) -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug. 13, 2012) – Twenty-eight year-old strawweight (115 pounds) superstar Felice Herrig (9-4) of Crystal...

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Aug 15, 2013

North American Catch Wrestling Association (PRESS RELEASE) -- Register Now For Liberty Bell Classic/East Coast King of Catch Tournament Before Fee Goes Up Thursday

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Aug 14, 2013

UFC Fight Night 26 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Watch Brad Pickett, Michael McDonald collide in a battle between two of the sport’s premier bantamweights on Saturday in Boston.

Mike Whitman

Aug 14, 2013

UFC Fight Night 26 Preview Light heavyweights Mauricio “Shogun” Rua, Chael Sonnen usher in the UFC on Fox Sports 1 era this Saturday in Boston.

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 14, 2013

Pictures: Jackson’s MMA Series 11 The next generation of stars were on display at Jackson’s MMA Series 11 in Albuquerque, N.M.

Wilson Fox

Aug 14, 2013

MMA Trail Blazer Dave Thomas’s TNT Fight Management Continues to Set the Bar with Tito Ortiz & Bubba Jenkins Deals (PRESS RELEASE) -- HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. (August 12 2013) – Tito Ortiz. David Abbott. “Razor” Rob McCullough. Ricco Rodriguez. Names synonymous with MMA’s expansive growth over the last decade both...

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Aug 14, 2013

Lopez to Rematch with Darvishian: Darwish Brothers EFC WARRIOR Show Now Topped by Female Main Event (PRESS RELEASE) -- Saturday, August 24 at Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City History will be in the making in the Grand Ballroom at Trump Taj Mahal...

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Aug 14, 2013

ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP™ RETURNS TO SINGAPORE ON 18 OCTOBER FOR ONE FC: TOTAL DOMINATION (PRESS RELEASE) -- 13 August 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC), the biggest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotion returns...

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Aug 13, 2013

He’s back; Brazilian Featherweight Junior Assuncao is returning to the XFC! (PRESS RELEASE) -- In 2010, Assuncao, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Black Rope in Capoeira, defeated John Mahlow to capture the XFC Lightweight Championship. Before being able to defend his new...

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Aug 13, 2013

Joe Riggs and Mikey Rukus Join Forces- Theme Song Chronicling His Story (PRESS RELEASE) -- Richmond, VA (Aug 12, 2013) Joe Riggs’ has teamed up with MMA Fight Music Producer Mikey Rukus to create a theme song chronicling his storied history and subsequent overcoming of the mountains of obstacles he has faced during his storied mixed...

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Aug 13, 2013

Pictures: Bamma USA ‘Badbeat 10’ Chris Culley stopped Jesse Newell in the main event of Bamma USA: Badbeat 10.

Dave Mandel

Aug 13, 2013

The ‘Doomsday’ Clock A pair of injuries leads to a second chance for John Howard, as he returns to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 26.

Mike Sloan

Aug 13, 2013

Viewpoint: Options Beyond Armbars Ronda Rousey would be foolish not to consider potentially lucrative opportunities outside the cage, writes Tristen Critchfield.

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 12, 2013

Aung La N Sang Looking to Get Closer to the CFFC Welterweight Title at CFFC 26! (PRESS RELEASE) -- Atlantic City, NJ – Simply known as the “Burmese Python”, Aung La Nsang will try to earn another victory inside the ring and out when he takes on...

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Aug 12, 2013

NEW VENUE, SAME HIGH-IMPACT MMA ACTION FOR DONOFRIO'S ANNUAL 'BRAWL IN THE FALL' EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 14 (PRESS RELEASE) -- On Saturday, September 14, promoter Joseph Donofrio of Donofrio Entertainment will return with his annual outdoor "Brawl in...

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Aug 12, 2013

The Gothenburg fighter Domingos Mestre will stand against his toughest opponent so far, the Norwegian Simeon Thoresen (PRESS RELEASE) -- Domingos Mestre will take on the Norwegian Simeon Thoresen in front of his home crowd at Superior Challenge 9 on November 23...

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Aug 12, 2013

Cage Warriors 59: Blackwell vs. Edwards (PRESS RELEASE) -- Kris Edwards (pictured) will return to bantamweight to face Aaron Blackwell at Cage Warriors 59 at Cardiff’s Motorpoint...

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Aug 12, 2013

Pictures: WSOF 4 ‘Spong vs. DeAnda’ Tyrone Spong, Nick Newell and Marlon Moraes claimed impressive victories at World Series of Fighting 4.

Dave Mandel

Aug 12, 2013

Technique of the Week: Taking the Back Bill Cooper demonstrates a method to take the back at Herb Dean's Fight Academy in Pasadena, Calif.

Mike Fridley

Aug 12, 2013

Fight Medicine: Fighting After 40 The question of when age plays a role in a fighter’s career is becoming an increasingly important point.

Jon Gelber M.D.

Aug 12, 2013

Pictures: The Victorium ‘Episode 2’ At The Victorium's “Episode 2,” Samir Farid choked out former training partner Bryan Robey in the first sanctioned men's strawweight bout in...

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Aug 11, 2013

Birchak to face Jones for MFC bantamweight crown (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Maximum Fighting Championship, a worldwide leader in mixed martial arts, is excited to announce one of the two title...

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Aug 10, 2013

Boost Mobile Announces Partnership with World Series of Fighting (WSOF) (PRESS RELEASE) -- IRVINE, Calif. - Aug. 8, 2013 - Boost Mobile, a leader in the no-contract wireless industry with its exclusive Monthly...

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Aug 10, 2013

The Ultimate Fighter® 19 Tryouts open to Middleweights and light heavyweights (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, Nevada – The Ultimate Fighter®, The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s® long-running reality series, which launched the careers of more than 100 UFC fighters and produced champions such as Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans and Matt Serra and season winners including...

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Aug 10, 2013

Heavyweight Champion Headlines CageSport XXVI: Hamilton vs. Kovacs (PRESS RELEASE) -- August 7th, 2013 (Tacoma, WA) – Northwest fight fans are in for a treat when two of the Northwest’s most exciting heavyweights clash on August 24th at the Emerald Queen Casino to take what they believe is rightfully theirs, the CageSport Heavyweight Title. Current champion,...

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Aug 10, 2013

Pictures: WSOF 4 ‘Spong vs. DeAnda’ Weigh-ins The athletes of World Series of Fighting took to the scales Friday in Southern California.

Dave Mandel

Aug 10, 2013

A Study in Evolution After some trial and error, World Series of Fighting’s Marlon Moraes found his calling as a mixed martial artist at 135 pounds.

Doug McKay

Aug 09, 2013

GLORY 11 COMES TO CHICAGO! (PRESS RELEASE) -- New York, NY – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, today announced a world-class fight card for Glory 11...

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Aug 08, 2013

King of the Cage Returns to Eastside Cannery in Las Vegas for "Future Legends 16" (PRESS RELEASE) -- Rancho Cucamonga, CA (August 6, 2013) On Saturday, August 31, King of the Cage returns to the Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. Future Legends 16 will be a show worth remembering. The girls will take center stage where...

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Aug 08, 2013

Fans invited to Friday's World Series of Fighting 4 weigh-ins in ontario, Calif. (PRESS RELEASE) -- LAS VEGAS (Aug. 6, 2013) – It's fight week in Ontario, Calif., and fans are invited to attend Friday's "World Series of...

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Aug 08, 2013

NACWA Holds First Submission Wrestling Tournament, August 31 in Philadelphia A new take on grappling tournaments (PRESS RELEASE) -- On Saturday, August 31, the North American Catch Wrestling Association will be hosting their first submission wrestling...

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Aug 08, 2013

Knows No Limits Unbeaten lightweight Nick Newell enters his World Series of fighting debut having beaten back doubters from day one.

Doug McKay

Aug 08, 2013

World Series of Fighting 4 Preview Kickboxing great Tyrone Spong ventures back into the MMA arena for the second time on Saturday in Ontario, Calif.

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 08, 2013

‘Fight Master: Bellator MMA’ Recap: Episode 7 With three fighters from coach Joe Warren’s squad already eliminated, the former Bellator champ’s hopes rest solely on Evan Cutts.

Sherdog.com Staff

Aug 07, 2013

Fact Check: World Series of Fighting 4 Statistical anomalies and obscure tidbits precede the arrival of the World Series of Fighting’s latest offering on Saturday in California.

Brian Knapp

Aug 07, 2013

Stream Test Test

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Aug 07, 2013

10 August Tussles Worth Watching World-ranked Marlon Moraes looks to continue his push in the bantamweight division at World Series of Fighting 4.

Brian Knapp

Aug 07, 2013

BAMMA USA’s Badbeat 10 to be Broadcast on Live Television (PRESS RELEASE) -- BAMMA USA’s professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight series, Badbeat MMA, proudly announces the agreement with KILM TV...

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Aug 06, 2013

Holtzman Extends Contract; 1st Title Defense Set Against Roger Carroll at Night Of Champions III (PRESS RELEASE) -- He earned his title shot in North Carolina, won his title fight in Florida, and now, after signing a new multi-fight deal with Xtreme Fighting Championships, Scott Holtzman is set to defend his Lightweight Title in his home state of Tennessee! On October...

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Aug 06, 2013

Rocktagon MMA Names CAMO Veteran Steve Bleecker as Director of Regulatory Affairs and National Matchmaking (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, NV – August 2, 2013 Rocktagon Worldwide has announced the addition of Steve Bleecker to the promotion’s...

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Aug 06, 2013

Viewpoint: Walking the Tightrope Lyoto Machida has no one to blame but himself for missing an opportunity to challenge champion Jon Jones again.

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 06, 2013

Robert Drysdale’s Technique of the Week: Knee Bar to Toe Hold UFC signee Robert Drysdale demonstrates a slick knee bar to toe hold transition in this edition of Sherdog.com’s Technique of the Week.

Mike Sloan

Aug 06, 2013

V3FIGHTS: WILLIS VS MCGLOTHLIN SET FOR SEPTEMBER 28 (PRESS RELEASE) -- Newly crowned lightweight champion, Jaleel Willis, will step into the cage against top contender, Eli McGlothlin, in a three...

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Aug 05, 2013

FIGHT TIME 16 - FRI. AUG. 23rd (PRESS RELEASE) -- Don't miss the most talked-about Professional MMA Lightweight Championship fight of 2013 in Florida!

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Aug 05, 2013

Fighters Only: 2012 World MMA Awards ENCORE airing on FIGHT NOW TV (PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas, NV. (August 1, 2013) – Fans will get one more chance to see the most glamorous evening in mixed martial arts...

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Aug 05, 2013

Fight Medicine: A Burdened Shoulder During the UFC 163 main event on Saturday at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Chan Sung Jung threw an overhand right that appeared to catch behind the shoulder of featherweight champion...

Jon Gelber M.D.

Aug 05, 2013

Pictures: UFC 163 Sherdog.com was cageside to photgraph Saturday's memorable UFC 163 event in Rio de Janeiro.

Gleidson Venga

Aug 05, 2013

Monday Morning Reverie: Head and Shoulders Featherweights have already lined up for the next shot at UFC champion Jose Aldo, but one stands out.

Mike Sloan

Aug 05, 2013

Matches to Make After UFC 163 The mixed martial arts community has come to expect the extraordinary from Ultimate Fighting Championship featherweight titleholder Jose Aldo....

Brian Knapp

Aug 04, 2013

By the Numbers: UFC 163 Jose Aldo wasn’t his usual dominant self at UFC 163, but he didn’t have to be.

Tristen Critchfield

Aug 04, 2013

A Night of Tweets: UFC 163 Mixed martial arts journalism is a serious business. Following the MMA community on Twitter, is not. The following is a light-hearted (and sometimes insightful) look at how the combat sports world viewed...

Jordan Breen Mike Fridley

Aug 04, 2013

Beating the Odds: UFC 163 Add another bout to the list drawing collective outrage from MMA enthusiasts and casual UFC fans alike.

Yael Grauer

Aug 03, 2013

ONE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP™ FINALIZES FIGHT CARD FOR ONE FC: KOJIMA VS LEONE ON 13 SEPTEMBER FROM ISTORA SENAYAN IN JAKARTA INDONESIA (PRESS RELEASE) -- 02 August 2013 – Singapore: ONE Fighting Championship™ (ONE FC) returns to Indonesia on Friday, 13 September, with a finalized fight card that includes a featured undercard bout between veteran Caros Fodor and undefeated South Korean Yang Seung Ho. Three other bouts have also been added to the card. In the final main card bout, it will be a clash of goliaths as Muay Thai champion Alain Ngalani meets Egyptian boxing expert...

SHERDOG

Aug 02, 2013

King of the Cage Presents "Unprecedented" at Gold Country Casino (PRESS RELEASE) -- Rancho Cucamonga, CA (August 1, 2013) On Saturday, August 17, King of the Cage returns to the Gold Country Casino & Hotel. The fight card promises to be action packed and will feature on the main event with the 125 lb. Junior Flyweight belt on the line, Josh Paiva (3-0) of Fairfield, CA. against...

SHERDOG

Aug 02, 2013

GLORY CONTINUES U.S. CONQUEST WITH MULTIPLE FIGHT DATES SPANNING BOTH COASTS (PRESS RELEASE) -- New York, NY (August 1st, 2013) – GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, televised in over 170 countries,...

SHERDOG

Aug 02, 2013

Ultimate Warrior Challenge to Heat International Tournament (PRESS RELEASE) -- UWC are proud to announce a change in company name and a refresh in branding from Ultimate Warrior Challenge to Heat International

SHERDOG

Aug 02, 2013

XFC 26: Night Of Champions III will crown First Ever Women’s Flyweight Champion, Casey vs Gonzalez (PRESS RELEASE) -- “Why put off the Inevitable?” Those were the words of XFC President John Prisco; moments after Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten announced on Inside MMA, that the promotions Inaugural Flyweight Championship match between...

SHERDOG

Aug 02, 2013

Pictures: UFC 163 Weigh-ins Jose Aldo, Chan Sung Jung stood toe-to-toe Friday at the UFC 163 weigh-ins.

Gleidson Venga

Aug 02, 2013

Pros Pick: Aldo vs. Jung Thirty-two of the 33 fighters and trainers polled expect Jose Aldo to retain his featherweight title at UFC 163.

Mike Sloan

Aug 01, 2013

Pictures: Bellator 97 Michael Chandler and Ben Askren destroyed their challengers at Bellator 97.

Wilson Fox

Aug 01, 2013

Pics: UFC 163 Pre-Fight Press Conference Jose Aldo, Korean Zombie met with the press Thursday in Rio de Janeiro to promote Saturday’s UFC 163 pay-per-view.

Marcelo Alonso

Aug 01, 2013

Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 163 Edition Featherweight champion Jose Aldo returns to his homeland, where he hopes to prevent a “Zombie” apocalypse.

RJ Clifford

Aug 01, 2013

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