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Strikeforce ‘Barnett vs. Cormier’ Live Results and Play-by-Play

Sherdog.com will report from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., at approximately 8:00 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier”, headlined by the heavyweight grand prix final between Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, and featuring the Strikeforce lightweight title rubber match between champion Gilbert Melendez and challenger Josh Thomson.

Posted on 20 May 2012 | 12:26 am

Strikeforce Prelims: Isaac Vallie-Flagg Split Decision Stuns ‘JZ’ Cavalcante

Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts export Isaac Vallie-Flagg looked nothing like an underdog.

Posted on 19 May 2012 | 10:43 pm

UFC Champ ‘Bones’ Jones Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in New York

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Posted on 19 May 2012 | 3:13 pm

Weigh-in Video: Strikeforce ‘Barnett vs. Cormier’

Friday’s Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier” weigh-in event can be viewed following the jump.

Posted on 19 May 2012 | 9:05 am

Renan Barao Faces Urijah Faber for Interim Bantamweight Belt at UFC 148

Renan Barao’s rumored promotion at UFC 148 is now official, as UFC President Dana White announced Friday night that the Brazilian will take on Urijah Faber for the UFC interim bantamweight championship.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 11:17 pm

Maiquel Falcao Tops Andreas Spang, Wins Bellator’s Season 6 Middleweight Tournament

Maiquel Falcao chose intelligence over bravado.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 10:56 pm

ShoFight Debuts First Pro Card on June 16 with UFC Vets Bailey, Parisyan, Grove, Martin

Missouri-based promotion ShoFight will host its first professional card on June 16, showcasing a pair of title fights between ex-UFC talents.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 9:19 pm

UFC 146 ‘Dos Santos vs. Mir’ Live Results and Play-by-Play

Sherdog.com will report from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 146, headlined by a UFC heavyweight title clash between champion Junior dos Santos and former champion Frank Mir.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 5:49 pm

Bellator 69 Live Results and Play-by-Play

Sherdog.com will report from the L’Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, La., at approximately 7:00 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Bellator 69, which features the finals of the Season 6 middleweight tournament between Maiquel Falcao and Andreas Spang.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 5:25 pm

Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier on Point for Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final

Former UFC champion Josh Barnett tipped the scales at 248 pounds for his showdown with the unbeaten Daniel Cormier (238) in the tournament final at Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier”.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 5:20 pm

Cody McKenzie Drops to Featherweight, Meets Chad Mendes at UFC 148 in Las Vegas

Cody McKenzie will move to the featherweight division to take on former title challenger Chad Mendes at UFC 148, promotion officials announced Friday.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:45 pm

Andreas Spang Claims No Hard Feelings Toward Maiquel Falcao Prior to Bellator 69 Bout

Andreas Spang values his personal space.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:40 pm

David Rickels on Bellator 69 Foe Karl Amoussou: ‘I Am Going to Lay Him Out’

David Rickels knows where the rubber meets the road.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 4:36 pm

Karl Amoussou Predicts Brutal, Bloody Ending for David Rickels at Bellator 69

Karl Amoussou can’t predict the future -- not exactly, anyway.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:21 pm

Hironaka Rolls, Ogikubo Upsets Okazaki in Shooto World Title Doubleheader

TOKYO -- Despite a less-than-stellar Friday night turnout at historic Korakuen Hall, Shooto 154-pound champion Kuniyoshi Hironaka crushed challenger Giovani Diniz to near-deafening applause in the main event of Shooto “5th Round.”

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 11:35 am

‘King Mo’ Lawal Puts MMA First, Pro Wrestling a Close Second

After signing a pro wrestling contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and an MMA deal with the Bellator Fighting Championships, Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal will be a busy man over the next few years.

Posted on 18 May 2012 | 5:56 am

Maiquel Falcao: I’m Going to Hurt Andreas Spang Badly, Teach Him How to Behave

Shoving Maiquel Falcao is not an act most men would attempt, but Andreas Spang had no reservations about putting his hands on “Big Rig” last month.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 11:49 pm

Mark Hunt Out, Lavar Johnson In Against Stefan Struve at Next Weekend’s UFC 146

One power puncher will replace another at UFC 146, as promotion officials announced Thursday that Mark Hunt has suffered an injury and will be unable to compete against Stefan Struve.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 6:40 pm

Bellator 69 Weigh-in Results: Falcao Cleared on Second Try, Tourney Final with Spang Official

It took Maiquel Falcao a little longer to make weight than his opponent, but the Brazilian got the job done on his second trip to the scale.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 2:42 pm

Junior Assuncao Gets Opponent for Aug. 17 Legacy FC Debut in Dallas

Junior Assuncao now has an opponent for his Legacy Fighting Championship debut.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 2:03 pm

Chris Lytle Learns Politics Are Dirty, But He’ll Run Again

Chris Lytle lost his first election last week, but he’s not giving up the fight.

Posted on 17 May 2012 | 7:38 am

UFC on Fuel TV 3 Ratings: ‘Korean Zombie vs. Poirier’ Averages 173,000 Viewers

UFC on Fuel TV 3 captured an average of 173,000 viewers during the cable network’s six-fight broadcast on Tuesday night.

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 8:30 pm

Rafael ‘Sapo’ Natal Announces Andrew Craig as Opponent for UFC on Fuel TV 4

The UFC on Fuel TV 4 fight bill continues to develop, as middleweight Rafael Natal today announced that he will square off with Andrew Craig on July 11.

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 4:44 pm

UFC on Fuel TV 4 Update: Tom DeBlass-Nick Penner Light Heavyweight Matchup On Tap

Tom DeBlass and Nick Penner are expected to square off at UFC on Fuel TV 4, Sherdog.com confirmed Wednesday with a source close to the bout.

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 1:50 pm

K-1 Parent Company FEG Declares Bankruptcy in Tokyo Court

TOKYO -- Long-beleaguered combat sports giant Fighting and Entertainment Group (FEG) has officially declared bankruptcy, according to a report by private credit research firm Teikoku Databank.

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 12:18 pm

Will Campuzano Meets Steve Garcia for Vacant Flyweight Belt in Legacy FC 12 Headliner

Legacy Fighting Championship 12 now has a main event.

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 11:21 am

Donald Cerrone Hoping for Homecoming at UFC 150, Lightweight Title Shot in 2012

Donald Cerrone is an Octagon rookie no longer.

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 2:37 am

‘Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung Believes He ‘Made a Point’ for Shot at UFC Champ Jose Aldo

Chan Sung Jung submitted Dustin Poirier on Tuesday in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 3, and the “Korean Zombie” may find himself fighting for the UFC featherweight title as a result.

Posted on 16 May 2012 | 1:44 am

UFC on Fuel TV 3 Bonuses: ‘Korean Zombie’ Earns Extra $80,000; Poirier, Lawlor Nab $40,000

Chan Sung Jung pocketed an extra $80,000 for his efforts in the main event of UFC on Fuel TV 3 on Tuesday night, while Dustin Poirier and Tom Lawlor each netted $40,000 for their performances at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 11:50 pm

Chan Sung Jung Chokes Out Dustin Poirier in UFC on Fuel TV 3 Headliner

The man they call “The Korean Zombie” left his mark on the Commonwealth, and it was indelible.

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 11:18 pm

UFC on Fuel TV 3 Results & Play-by-Play

Sherdog.com will report from the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va., at approximately 5:30 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC on Fuel TV 3, which is headlined by a featherweight contest between Chan Sung Jung and Dustin Poirier.

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 8:55 pm

UFC on Fuel TV 3 Prelims: Rafael dos Anjos Head Kick, Choke Finish Kamal Shalorus

Rafael dos Anjos won for the fifth time in seven appearances, as he submitted Kamal Shalorus with a first-round rear-naked choke in their brief undercard encounter at 155 pounds at UFC on Fuel TV 3 “Korean Zombie vs. Poirier” on Tuesday at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 7:18 pm

Joshua Sampo Meets Will Campuzano in Rumble Time Promotions Headliner on May 19

Once-beaten flyweight talent Joshua Sampo will face UFC veteran Will Campuzano in the May 19 Rumble Time Promotions headliner.

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 6:11 pm

Jay Hieron Faces Mike Bronzoulis at Legacy Fighting Championship 12 in Houston

Jay Hieron will make his Legacy Fighting Championship debut on July 13 against Mike Bronzoulis, LFC promoter Mick Maynard announced Tuesday.

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 4:06 pm

Aaron Simpson to Make Welterweight Debut Against Jon Fitch at UFC on Fuel TV 4

Aaron Simpson’s rumored drop to welterweight has become reality.

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 1:55 pm

Renan Barao Open to Interim Title Bout but Focused on Ivan Menjivar

When Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight kingpin Dominick Cruz went down with a torn knee ligament, attention immediately turned to opponent Urijah Faber and who he could face in an interim title bout at UFC 148 on July 7 in Las Vegas.

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 10:41 am

Weigh-in Video: UFC on Fuel TV 3

Monday’s weigh-ins can be viewed foillowing the jump ...

Posted on 15 May 2012 | 2:12 am

Chan Sung Jung, Dustin Poirier Cleared for UFC on Fuel TV 3 Main Event

A pair of blue-chip featherweights find themselves on a collision course with one another as the Ultimate Fighting Championship drops anchor in Virginia for the first time in more than two years

Posted on 14 May 2012 | 4:32 pm

‘The Ultimate Fighter 15’ Episode 10 Attracts 948,000 Viewers to FX

Episode 10 of “The Ultimate Fighter 15” drew an average of 948,000 viewers to FX, according to an industry source.

Posted on 14 May 2012 | 4:20 pm

Chad Griggs to Make Light Heavyweight Debut Against Phil Davis at UFC on Fox 4

Phil Davis will welcome Chad Griggs to the light heavyweight division on Aug. 4

Posted on 14 May 2012 | 3:55 pm

‘The Ultimate Fighter ’ Season 9 Winner James Wilks Announces Retirement From MMA

“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 9 winner James Wilks recently announced that he has been forced to retire from mixed martial arts.

Posted on 14 May 2012 | 2:44 pm

Louis Gaudinot Wants Flyweight Tournament Participant Next

After choking out John Lineker on May 5 at UFC on Fox 3, Louis Gaudinot would like to fight one of the participants in the UFC’s four-man flyweight tournament.

Posted on 14 May 2012 | 11:46 am

Bjorn Rebney Expects Hector Lombard to Become UFC Middleweight Champ

With another Bellator season winding down, CEO Bjorn Rebney joined the Sherdog Radio Network’s “Beatdown” show to discuss two of the biggest stars in the promotion’s history: Hector Lombard and Eddie Alvarez.

Posted on 13 May 2012 | 9:35 am

Mariusz Pudzianowski Clobbers Bob Sapp at KSW 19; Mamed Khalidov Victorious

Five-time World’s Strongest Man titleholder Mariusz Pudzianowski put away Bob Sapp with first-round punches less than a minute into their KSW 19 headliner on Saturday at the Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 10:59 pm

Daniel Straus: Whoever Has the Belt, That’s Who I’m Going to Fight

After nine rounds and 45 minutes of fighting, Daniel Straus took home the latest Bellator featherweight tournament crown in Atlantic City, N.J., with a win over Marlon Sandro.

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 6:40 pm

Nick Diaz Counsel Responds to NAC’s Opposition of Preliminary Injunction Request

Counsel for Nick Diaz has responded to the Nevada Athletic Commission’s opposition of its motion for an injunction against the fighter’s temporary suspension.

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 6:12 pm

Opportunity to Work with Hulk Hogan a Factor in King Mo’s Decision to Sign with Bellator, TNA

Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal talked with Sherdog.com’s Sam Genovese shortly after news of his signing with Bellator and TNA wrestling came to light.

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 3:30 pm

Bellator 68 Post-Fight Video Interviews: Daniel Straus » Marcos Galvao » Bjorn Rebney »

Bellator 68 Post-Fight Video Interviews: Daniel Straus » Marcos Galvao » Bjorn Rebney »

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 4:42 am

‘Minotauro’ Nogueira Joins Brazil’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’

Move over Chuck Liddell.

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 1:43 am

Daniel Straus Dismisses Marlon Sandro, Wins Bellator Featherweight Tournament

There are no more hurdles for Daniel Straus to clear in the Bellator Fighting Championships Season 6 featherweight tournament.

Posted on 11 May 2012 | 10:34 pm