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fromSherdog
5 days ago
Women in technology

Valentina Shevchenko fires back at Khabib's comments on women in MMA

fromSherdog
6 days ago
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Brazilian Pancrase champ eyes future bouts with Rizin, Dana White's Contender Series

MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Brazilian Pancrase ace eyes future bouts with Rizin, Dana White's Contender Series

Rafael Barbosa won the Pancrase lightweight belt and aims to fight in Rizin or Dana White's Contender Series while improving his wrestling skills.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Daniel Cormier Reveals How Cain Velasquez Made Him Stop Fighting Southpaw

A Cain Velasquez head kick in 2010 convinced Daniel Cormier to leave Oklahoma, train full-time at AKA, and stop fighting from a southpaw stance.
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 hours ago

UFC Vegas 115's Hailey Cowan Talks Growth During Time Away

Hailey Cowan's year-long layoff was essential for recovery and personal growth, leading to improved training and mental well-being.
Women in technology
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Valentina Shevchenko fires back at Khabib's comments on women in MMA

Valentina Shevchenko and Khabib Nurmagomedov have opposing views on women's roles in MMA and society.
MMA
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

MMA madness: Which heavyweight would win a 16-man tournament?

Hypothetical MMA heavyweight tournament features top fighters, including Ngannou and Pereira, with predictions on match outcomes by experts.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Brazilian Pancrase champ eyes future bouts with Rizin, Dana White's Contender Series

Rafael Barbosa won the Pancrase lightweight belt and aims to fight in Rizin or Dana White's Contender Series.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Brazilian Pancrase ace eyes future bouts with Rizin, Dana White's Contender Series

Rafael Barbosa won the Pancrase lightweight belt and aims to fight in Rizin or Dana White's Contender Series while improving his wrestling skills.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 day ago

What You Do After Training Matters More Than You Think

After a tough workout, your body enters a state of stress: muscle fibers are damaged, energy stores are depleted, and hydration levels drop. This is a critical moment. If your body gets the right nutrients, it starts rebuilding immediately. If not, recovery slows down, and so does progress.
Alternative medicine
Running
fromRunner's World
3 days ago

These 7 Tips from Pro Half-Marathoners Helped Me Run My Strongest Race. Here's What You Can Learn from the Best.

Running a half marathon requires a balance of excitement and caution, with training strategies emphasizing gradual progress and body care.
Exercise
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Boxing is a dirty business, like politics, bro': Derek Chisora on Nigel Farage, brain damage and burgers

Derek Chisora prepares for his 50th fight against Deontay Wilder, reflecting on the fears of retirement and the end of boxing careers.
#ufc
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 day ago

Renato Moicano on Facing Teammate: 'I Respect Him... But I Go Over There to Finish Him'

Renato Moicano faces Chris Duncan at UFC Vegas 115, viewing the fight as crucial to avoid a three-fight losing streak.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 day ago

Francis Ngannou breaks down Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane

Francis Ngannou predicts Ciryl Gane's speed may challenge Alex Pereira's strength in their upcoming interim heavyweight title fight.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 day ago

Ex-UFC champ shatters nose in training, elects against corrective surgery

Merab Dvalishvili's nose has been severely injured again during sparring, requiring medical attention and potential surgery.
MMA
fromCageside Press
16 hours ago

Jamey-Lyn Horth Feeling Like a White Belt Again, Sees Opportunity at UFC Winnipeg

Jamey-Lyn Horth aims to break into the UFC flyweight top 15 by fighting JJ Aldrich in Winnipeg.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 day ago

Chris Duncan Opens Up on Fighting Teammate Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 115

Chris Duncan and Renato Moicano will fight at UFC Vegas 115, emphasizing mutual respect despite being teammates at American Top Team.
MMA
fromCageside Press
21 hours ago

Brendson Ribeiro Brings Urgency Into Clash With Rising Yakhyaev

Ribeiro emphasizes the urgency and importance of his upcoming fight to prove his worth in the UFC.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 day ago

Renato Moicano on Facing Teammate: 'I Respect Him... But I Go Over There to Finish Him'

Renato Moicano faces Chris Duncan at UFC Vegas 115, viewing the fight as crucial to avoid a three-fight losing streak.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 day ago

Francis Ngannou breaks down Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane

Francis Ngannou predicts Ciryl Gane's speed may challenge Alex Pereira's strength in their upcoming interim heavyweight title fight.
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fromCurbed
1 week ago

The Look Book Goes to a Muay Thai Competition

Sean McLaughlin transitioned from skateboarding to muay Thai for physical activity and personal growth after getting sober.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
MMA
fromCageside Press
19 hours ago

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev Backs Khamzat Chimaev, Eyes Win at UFC Vegas 115

Yakhyaev praises the fighting spirit of Chechen fighters and predicts Khamzat Chimaev will win his upcoming bout.
MMA
fromCageside Press
16 hours ago

LFA 230: Bartling vs. Cleveland Full Results

Nyle Bartling aimed for a comeback at LFA 230 against Charlie Cleveland after a series of finishes in his last three fights.
MMA
from
1 day ago

UFC matches rising welterweight talent against former Bellator champ at UFC 328

Joel Alvarez will face Yaroslav Amosov at UFC 328 on May 9, with potential rankings implications for the winner.
#khamzat-chimaev
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Khamzat Chimaev refuses to be put on same pedestal as former UFC champs

Khamzat Chimaev humbly acknowledges his single title win compared to T.J. Dillashaw and Demetrious Johnson's combined 20 title victories.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Video: Arman Tsarukyan finds Khamzat Chimaev gaming during fight camp

Khamzat Chimaev plays online video games with his entire team during fight camp preparation for his UFC 328 middleweight title defense against Sean Strickland.
fromSherdog
2 days ago

Michael Morales admits he hates Ian Garry: 'We don't have a very good vibe'

"I do hate him," Morales told Alvaro Colemenoro. "We don't have a very good vibe. But at the end of the day, he's still a fighter. I'm not gonna get overconfident if I had to prepare myself to fight him... That fight is gonna be intense if it happens... I think that if I were to fight him, it would be the first time that I would fight in a very aggressive way."
MMA
#arman-tsarukyan
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fromSherdog
2 days ago

Arman Tsarukyan booked against UFC Hall of Famer in RAF 8 co-main event

Arman Tsarukyan will face Urijah Faber at Real American Freestyle 8 on April 18 in Philadelphia.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 days ago

Arman Tsarukyan booked against UFC Hall of Famer in RAF 8 co-main event

Arman Tsarukyan will face Urijah Faber at Real American Freestyle 8 on April 18 in Philadelphia.
#islam-makhachev
MMA
fromSherdog
2 days ago

Islam Makhachev reacts to photo of Ilia Topuria and Michael Morales

Islam Makhachev hints at a potential matchup with Michael Morales after his cryptic response to a photo with Ilia Topuria.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 days ago

Islam Makhachev reacts to photo of Ilia Topuria and Michael Morales

Islam Makhachev hints at a potential matchup with Michael Morales after his cryptic response to a photo with Ilia Topuria.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Nate Diaz says he preferred BMF title fight over Conor McGregor trilogy

Nate Diaz seeks a fight for the BMF belt he conceptualized, criticizing Charles Oliveira for prioritizing a match against Conor McGregor instead.
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Oktagon MMA co-founder explains new 'Stand and Bang' rules

'Our new rules, 'Stand and Bang,' between Materla and Jungwirth, that would be something special. Now it's basically gonna be boxing with small gloves, with elbows also, clinch on the fence, but no takedowns, no kicks. And I believe this will be something special.'
MMA
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fromSherdog
3 days ago

Aljamain Sterling believes Israel Adesanya's reflexes have slowed down

Aljamain Sterling believes Israel Adesanya's reaction time and fighting strategy have declined, impacting his recent performances in the octagon.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Sean O'Malley admits to being jealous of Ilia Topuria's latest sponsorship deal

Sean O'Malley expressed jealousy over Ilia Topuria's partnership with Richard Mille but acknowledged Topuria's deserving success.
#colby-covington
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Colby Covington confirms he will focus primarily on RAF going forward

Colby Covington is committed to Real American Freestyle wrestling and will not return to UFC despite past achievements.
MMA
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Colby Covington accuses Arman Tsarukyan of lying about sparring sessions

Colby Covington claims he dominated Arman Tsarukyan in training, while Tsarukyan denies ever training with him at American Top Team.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Colby Covington: Chris Weidman matchup 'a done deal' for RAF 9

Colby Covington plans to wrestle Chris Weidman at RAF 9 on May 30 if a match against Arman Tsarukyan doesn't happen.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Colby Covington confirms he will focus primarily on RAF going forward

Colby Covington is committed to Real American Freestyle wrestling and will not return to UFC despite past achievements.
MMA
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Colby Covington accuses Arman Tsarukyan of lying about sparring sessions

Colby Covington claims he dominated Arman Tsarukyan in training, while Tsarukyan denies ever training with him at American Top Team.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Colby Covington: Chris Weidman matchup 'a done deal' for RAF 9

Colby Covington plans to wrestle Chris Weidman at RAF 9 on May 30 if a match against Arman Tsarukyan doesn't happen.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Former lightweight champ returns to action in PFL Sioux Falls co-headliner

Gadzhi Rabadanov faces Aleksandr Chizov in the PFL Sioux Falls co-main event after a recent loss ended his 12-fight winning streak.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Jose Delgado eyes ranked featherweights for next UFC appearance

Jose Delgado seeks high-profile matchups against David Onama, Dan Ige, and Josh Emmett after his recent victory.
MMA
fromCageside Press
4 days ago

What's Next: UFC Seattle Winners

UFC Seattle showcased thrilling fights and significant performances, establishing it as a standout event of 2026.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

After watching UFC 326, Arman Tsarukyan calls Max Holloway 'done'

Arman Tsarukyan believes Max Holloway is past his prime and unable to defend against takedowns, indicating a decline in his performance.
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Yoel Romero supports decision to review controversial bare-knuckle loss

"About the decision, about the fight, nobody stay happy. I think the only people who stay happy about the decision is my opponent and his team. The president is making the right choice with that, that's protecting the image of the company and not tainting their legacy and the sport."
MMA
#maycee-barber
MMA
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Maycee Barber reacts to UFC Seattle KO loss: 'I really don't remember a whole lot'

Maycee Barber suffered a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso but reassured fans she is okay after the fight.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Maycee Barber's condition updated following scary knockout loss at UFC Seattle

Maycee Barber suffered a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso but is reportedly in stable condition and optimistic about recovery.
MMA
fromSherdog
4 days ago

Maycee Barber reacts to UFC Seattle KO loss: 'I really don't remember a whole lot'

Maycee Barber suffered a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso but reassured fans she is okay after the fight.
MMA
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Maycee Barber's condition updated following scary knockout loss at UFC Seattle

Maycee Barber suffered a knockout loss to Alexa Grasso but is reportedly in stable condition and optimistic about recovery.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Jack Della Maddalena reflects on UFC title loss: 'It was a bit of laziness'

Jack Della Maddalena reflects on his loss to Islam Makhachev, admitting he should have been more aggressive during the fight.
MMA
fromSherdog
6 days ago

Nate Diaz teammate to face fellow UFC vet on MVP 'Rousey vs. Carano' card

Chris Avila will fight Brandon Jenkins in a 165-pound catchweight bout on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
fromSherdog
5 days ago

Chael Sonnen: Aspinall being used in 'public fight' between Dana White, Eddie Hearn

If you want to make money, fight. One year ago, Tom was saying things like, 'I'm the active champion. I don't care about Jon Jones. I just care about the belt.' We all supported that because Tom was completely correct. And now one year later Tom is the one that appears to be holding out.
MMA
#moses-itauma
MMA
from101GREATGOALS.COM
5 days ago

How Moses Itauma landed Jermaine Franklin KO - and why Anthony Joshua is 'different'

Moses Itauma respects the hierarchy in boxing while expressing confidence in his abilities after defeating Jermaine Franklin.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Moses Itauma inflicts first knockout defeat on Jermaine Franklin

Moses Itauma became the first fighter to stop Jermaine Franklin, winning by knockout in the fifth round.
MMA
from101GREATGOALS.COM
5 days ago

How Moses Itauma landed Jermaine Franklin KO - and why Anthony Joshua is 'different'

Moses Itauma respects the hierarchy in boxing while expressing confidence in his abilities after defeating Jermaine Franklin.
MMA
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Moses Itauma inflicts first knockout defeat on Jermaine Franklin

Moses Itauma became the first fighter to stop Jermaine Franklin, winning by knockout in the fifth round.
MMA
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Floyd Mayweather pumps brakes on rematch with Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather's rematch with Manny Pacquiao is uncertain and may only be an exhibition fight, contradicting previous announcements.
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Cris Cyborg preps for latest title bout, life after fighting

"This belt will be special if I win it, God willing. It's the belt that Laila Ali, Holly Holm and Amanda Serrano have held. They are legends of the sport."
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fromSherdog
1 week ago

Post-UFC Bryan Battle eager to turn the page at PFL Pittsburgh

Bryan Battle makes his PFL debut against Johnny Eblen in a high-stakes middleweight clash on March 28.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 week ago

UFC Seattle's Kyle Nelson Feeling at Home at Lightweight

Kyle Nelson's move back to lightweight has improved his performance and well-being during fights.
MMA
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

UFC set to bring cage-match bout to White House as part of nation's 250th anniversary celebration

Cage-match fighting will be held at the White House to celebrate Trump's 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Top heavyweight MMA prospect inks multi-match deal with RAF

Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, has signed a multi-match deal with Real American Freestyle and remains undefeated in MMA with three quick finishes.
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Jon Jones believes he beats most fighters despite arthritis

Arthritis hurts, it doesn't make you cripple. I'm still smashing 99.47% of you out there.
MMA
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Luke Rockhold recalls Daniel Cormier's uncanny athleticism at AKA

Daniel Cormier's exceptional athleticism and wrestling skills at heavyweight enabled him to become a two-division UFC champion despite starting MMA at age 30.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Coach: Sean Strickland, Khamzat Chimaev 'got along really well' in training

Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev trained together amicably at Xtreme Couture gym despite current rivalry, with their coach noting competitive but positive dynamics before tensions emerged.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Khalil Rountree elaborates on 'humbling' training experience

The Treigning Lab's intense training under coach Sam Calavitta humbles elite fighters by revealing gaps in their fitness and conditioning despite their professional accomplishments.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Sean O'Malley reveals 'embarrassing' aspect of losses against Merab Dvalishvili

Sean O'Malley felt embarrassed losing to shorter fighter Merab Dvalishvili despite his height advantage, acknowledging Dvalishvili's exceptional strength.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Arman Tsarukyan responds to dual callout from Georgio Poullas, Paulo Costa

Arman Tsarukyan dismisses Paulo Costa and Georgio Poullas's joint callout, claiming Khamzat Chimaev could defeat both opponents simultaneously.
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Colby Covington calls out Kamaru Usman for wrestling match at RAF

I'd like to see Usman in Real American Freestyle. We need to settle the trilogy in RAF. If Usman doesn't get the title fight, come see daddy at Real American Freestyle and let's do this trilogy, bitch... I think he would take the challenge - he's a competitor, he likes to compete. He still has that fire and drive; he wants these title fights, he wants these big matchups. It's a huge matchup, there's a huge market for RAF right now.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

Don Frye Gives Take on Most Dominant Style in MMA Today

Khabib Nurmagomedov's Dagestani/Chechen wrestling is unbeatable and superior to all other MMA grappling styles.
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Muhammad Mokaev Claims He's Been Offered UFC BJJ Title Fight vs. Mikey Musumeci

Muhammad Mokaev has seemingly been invited back to the UFC, but not to compete in MMA. Mokaev (15-0) recently won the under-65 kilogram title at the English Senior Wrestling Championships in freestyle wrestling. Mokaev claims he has now been offered to fight jiu-jitsu ace Mikey Musumeci for a UFC BJJ title. "I have been offered to compete against Mikey Mussumeci for the UFC BJJ belt. What do you think guys?" Mokaev wrote on X.
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fromSherdog
1 month ago

Dillon Danis, Craig Jones to Compete for the Title of 'Greatest Grappler in the World'

Dillon Danis and Craig Jones will headline Craig Jones Invitational 3 and face each other for the 'Greatest Grappler in the World' title.
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

MMA 2025 Year in Review: Comeback of the Year

It's hard not to pick Jiri Procházka's comeback knockout over Rountree Jr. when you consider how brutal those first two rounds were. Rountree appeared to be cruising to a clear decision win, but a brilliantly timed combination flipped the entire fight on its head, giving the former champion one of the year's most dramatic finishes.
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