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MMA
fromCageside Press
11 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.
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
21 hours ago

UFC Vegas 115: Moicano vs. Duncan Weigh-In Results

UFC Vegas 115 features Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan and lacks star power, but includes potential future title contenders.
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
fromSherdog
1 day ago

UFC Macau update: Kai Asakura to face fighter who collapsed at UFC 324 weigh-ins

One of the two UFC fighters will end their losing streak at UFC Macau on May 30.
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.
Washington DC
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

D.C. Commission: UFC White House card requires permit to be sanctioned

The UFC's Freedom Fights 250 event at the White House on June 14 risks losing official status due to a $100 permit dispute with the District of Columbia Combat Sports Commission.
MMA
fromCageside Press
21 hours ago

UFC Vegas 115: Moicano vs. Duncan Weigh-In Results

UFC Vegas 115 features Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan and lacks star power, but includes potential future title contenders.
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
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
fromSherdog
1 day ago

UFC Macau update: Kai Asakura to face fighter who collapsed at UFC 324 weigh-ins

One of the two UFC fighters will end their losing streak at UFC Macau on May 30.
#boxing
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
fromSherdog
9 hours ago

Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora weigh-in results: 40-lb. difference official

Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora officially weigh in for their heavyweight clash at the O2 Arena, with Chisora heavier at 266.7 pounds.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Running

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

MMA
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.
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
fromSherdog
9 hours ago

Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora weigh-in results: 40-lb. difference official

Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora officially weigh in for their heavyweight clash at the O2 Arena, with Chisora heavier at 266.7 pounds.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Running

'I've never loved anything as much as boxing, I just wish I had more time' - from a New York boardroom to an Irish boxing ring

MMA
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Women's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Gabriela Fundora's dominance fuels her rise

Gabriela Fundora secured her third consecutive undisputed flyweight championship defense with a sixth-round knockout victory, rising to No. 3 in women's pound-for-pound rankings.
MMA
fromCageside Press
14 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.
Exercise
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Can't do a pull-up? This Marine colonel told us how to get your first rep

Misty Posey developed a pull-up program for Marines after overcoming her height challenges and realizing the importance of strength training.
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.
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

It's Time to Stop Debating & Start Putting the Bar Down - SnowBrains

I have evolved from someone who didn't think much of the bar except for resting my legs to thinking of it as an obvious life-saving precaution. Dr. Bourne shared several examples from Mammoth in which the bar could have saved lives, including the death of her former ski coach, who fell from a chairlift to his death, most likely from a medical event which may have been treatable.
Snowboarding
fromStrength Running
1 month ago

Cross Training and Running: How to Add Other Sports to Your Training - Strength Running

Cross training and running go together like peanut butter and jelly. If you build it into your schedule intentionally, strategically, and with a clear understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, you'll thrive. Megan makes the case that cross-training serves runners for several distinct reasons, and the right reason for you will shape how you approach it.
Running
Miscellaneous
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Vacant light heavyweight title at stake in UFC 327 main event

Jiri Prochazka faces Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, with Alex Pereira vacating the belt to move to heavyweight.
#khamzat-chimaev
MMA
fromSherdog
2 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.
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
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.
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.
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
fromSherdog
6 days ago
MMA

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

fromSherdog
1 month ago
MMA

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.
fromSherdog
1 month ago
MMA

Daniel Cormier Has Plan to Make Americans UFC Champions Again

American wrestlers need to re-enter mixed martial arts to reclaim UFC championships, countering Eastern European wrestling dominance among current champions.
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
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.
#pfl
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Full Card Announced for PFL Belfast on April 16

PFL Belfast features a main event between Darragh Kelly and Jay-Jay Wilson on April 16 at SSE Arena, Belfast.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 days ago

Full Card Announced for PFL Belfast on April 16

PFL Belfast features a main event between Darragh Kelly and Jay-Jay Wilson on April 16 at SSE Arena, Belfast.
fromSherdog
3 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
#colby-covington
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
4 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
4 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.
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Derrick Lewis Praises UFC Prescribed Medication as Game Changer

"I ain't gonna lie to you, I'm in the best shape of my life right now," Lewis said on "The Beast and the Cowboy" pocast. "Mentally, physically, everything's going great right now. The UFC provided me with some great peptides, and I've been taking it every day, and I've been feeling the difference."
Medicine
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.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'He thought that if it worked for a fighter pilot, it might work for a football player as well'

In 2017, Bjorn Mannsverk's phone rang. A year before, what was meant to be a special 100th anniversary for Bodo/Glimt ended in heartbreak as the Norwegian club were relegated from the top flight. A fresh approach was needed to get the club back on track. Having been stationed in Bodo before in his role as a fighter pilot with the Royal Norwegian Air Force, Mannsverk was familiar with the town, but not the football club.
Soccer (FIFA)
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
fromCageside Press
6 days 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
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.
fromScience of Running
1 month ago

Fit and Fast: Achieving Robustness in Training

In this episode of the On Coaching Podcast, Steve Magness and Jon Marcus discuss the concept of 'fit but flat,' exploring the phenomenon where athletes excel in metabolic fitness but fail to perform competitively due to a lack of neuromuscular coordination. Using examples like middle-distance runner Ingram Brion, the hosts delve into how metabolic training alone can lead to race failures.
Running
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: How Weight Lifting Took Over America

Weight lifting evolved from a stigmatized fringe practice into a mainstream American fitness and cultural phenomenon embraced widely across society.
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.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 week ago

Recent UFC signee suspended 9 months for positive steroid test

Levi Rodrigues' Contender Series victory is overturned due to a positive drug test for nandrolone, resulting in a nine-month suspension and a fine.
#gable-steveson
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.
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
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

UFC confirms partnership with sanctioning body to regulate White House event

The drama all came down to a $100 permit that at the time the UFC was refusing to acquire. The D.C. commission and its head, Andrew Huff, stated that any fight card run without this permit would be considered unsanctioned and may not be eligible for records. Huff's overarching concern is that any other event would receive this same permit that would allow the commission to be involved in the regulatory process, including the use of commission medical staff.
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

Islam Makhachev refutes Dustin Poirier's allegations regarding weight

Dustin Poirier claims UFC records show Islam Makhachev weighed 190 pounds on fight night, but Makhachev denies ever exceeding 176 pounds.
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

Heavyweight matchup added to PFL Chicago

Rodrigo Nascimento faces Slim Trabelsi in a heavyweight matchup at PFL Chicago, with both fighters ranked in the division's Top 10.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Arman Tsarukyan expected to face Dillon Danis at Hype FC

Arman Tsarukyan is scheduled to face Dillon Danis in a grappling match at Hype FC on April 8 in São Paulo, Brazil, with a 99.9% likelihood of the bout occurring.
MMA
fromSherdog
3 weeks ago

Josh Emmett: UFC pushing Kevin Vallejos 'a little too fast'

Josh Emmett believes Kevin Vallejos is being advanced too quickly in rankings and lacks experience compared to Emmett's decade-long UFC career facing elite competition.
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
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Jon Jones, Conor McGregor left off UFC's White House card

Jon Jones and Conor McGregor were excluded from UFC's White House Freedom Fights 250 event despite lobbying to compete, with Dana White citing Jones's health issues and McGregor's ongoing recovery timeline.
#ufc-326
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

'Heart attack test:' Brazilian coaches, fighters analyze UFC 326 main event

Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway will compete for the BMF belt at UFC 326, with Holloway favored despite both fighters possessing elite striking and finishing abilities across different divisions.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

'Heart attack test:' Brazilian coaches, fighters analyze UFC 326 main event

Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway will compete for the BMF belt at UFC 326, with Holloway favored despite both fighters possessing elite striking and finishing abilities across different divisions.
MMA
fromCageside Press
1 month ago

The Ultimate Fighter 34 Announced, to Feature Bantamweights, Strawweights

The Ultimate Fighter 34 will premiere on Paramount+ in 2026, featuring bantamweights and women's strawweights, with remote casting through March 27, 2026.
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Hype FC to stage submission-only match between 'Shara Bullet,' ex-BMF champ

Russian quasi-MMA league Hype FC released the news on Friday that it would be holding an event on March 11 in Rio de Janeiro. The top of that card will see a submission-only grappling match between "Shara Bullet" Magomedov against Masvidal, with the two tangling for five-to-10 minutes at the Farmasi Arena in Brazil's second-largest city.
MMA
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Ex-UFC fighter suspended for cocaine, faces lifetime ban with one more drug test failure

Justin Jaynes received an 18-month suspension, a $200 fine, and faces a lifetime Nevada ban if he commits a fourth anti-doping violation after testing positive for cocaine.
MMA
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Javid Basharat Disappointed with Gianni Vazquez for Missing Weight

Javid Basharat made weight despite illness, then defeated a five-pound-overweight Gianni Vazquez by unanimous decision after a turbulent three-round fight.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Islam Makhachev Believes Daniel Cormier Beats Jon Jones in Wrestling

Islam Makhachev predicts Daniel Cormier would beat Jon Jones in a pure wrestling match, citing Cormier's Olympic-level wrestling pedigree.
fromSherdog
1 month ago

Khabib: Usman Nurmagomedov On Same Level as Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan

"I have my own opinion on this, but it's not right to talk about the UFC being a PFL fighter. In one year, Usman has grown a lot," Khabib told Team Gorilla Fighting. "I'm fighting with him myself, I'm working personally. And from the outside, he's at least on the same level as them [Ilia and Arman]. A year ago I would have said we still have to wait, but now he's already at that level. Time will show."
MMA
MMA
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.
MMA
fromCageside Press
2 months ago

MMA 2025 Year in Review: Knockout of the Year

Lerone Murphy's spinning-back-elbow knockout of Aaron Pico at UFC 319 stands out as the decisive Knockout of the Year 2025, elevating Murphy's status.
MMA
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.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 months ago

Video: Paddy Pimblett Submitted in Tournament at Home Gym

Paddy Pimblett's four-to-five-year winning streak in his gym's King of the Mat ended after he tapped to a calf slicer by teammate Aaron Jordan.
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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