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Mousasi Leaves M-1 Global
Mousasi Leaves M-1 Global
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Gegard-Mousasi-7466">Gegard Mousasi</a> has left his management team with M-1 Global, the fighter told Sherdog.com via e-mail on Friday. <BR><BR> M-1 Global also confirmed on Friday that the fighter and organization would no longer be working together
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Gegard-Mousasi-7466">Gegard Mousasi</a> has left his management team with M-1 Global, the fighter told Sherdog.com via e-mail on Friday. <BR><BR> M-1 Global also confirmed on Friday that the fighter and organization would no longer be working together
Belfort-Silva Off for UFC 112
Belfort-Silva Off for UFC 112
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Vitor-Belfort-156">Vitor Belfort</a> has withdrawn from a headlining title bout against middleweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Anderson-Silva-1356">Anderson Silva</a> at UFC 112 on April 10 in Abu Dhabi. <BR><BR> Tatame.com was the first to report that Belfort, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, had sustained
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Vitor-Belfort-156">Vitor Belfort</a> has withdrawn from a headlining title bout against middleweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Anderson-Silva-1356">Anderson Silva</a> at UFC 112 on April 10 in Abu Dhabi. <BR><BR> Tatame.com was the first to report that Belfort, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, had sustained
Machida-Shogun Sequel Headlines UFC 113
Machida-Shogun Sequel Headlines UFC 113
Light heavyweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Lyoto-Machida-7513">Lyoto Machida</a> will defend his crown against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mauricio-Rua-5707">Mauricio “Shogun” Rua</a> in the <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-113-Machida-vs-Shogun-2-12390">UFC 113 “Machida vs. Shogun 2”</a> main event on May 8 at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Light heavyweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Lyoto-Machida-7513">Lyoto Machida</a> will defend his crown against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mauricio-Rua-5707">Mauricio “Shogun” Rua</a> in the <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-113-Machida-vs-Shogun-2-12390">UFC 113 “Machida vs. Shogun 2”</a> main event on May 8 at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
Kampmann Injured; Saunders Draws Ellenberger at UFC 111
Kampmann Injured; Saunders Draws Ellenberger at UFC 111
Danish welterweight <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Martin-Kampmann-5344">Martin Kampmann</a> withdrew from his scheduled matchup with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ben-Saunders-10339">Ben Saunders</a> at UFC 111 “St. Pierre vs. Hardy” on March 27 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., after he sustained an injury in training. <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jake-Ellenberger-13068">Jake Ellenberger</a> will replace Kampmann in the main card slot.
Danish welterweight <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Martin-Kampmann-5344">Martin Kampmann</a> withdrew from his scheduled matchup with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ben-Saunders-10339">Ben Saunders</a> at UFC 111 “St. Pierre vs. Hardy” on March 27 at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., after he sustained an injury in training. <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jake-Ellenberger-13068">Jake Ellenberger</a> will replace Kampmann in the main card slot.
Update: Couture-Franklin Being Discussed for June UFC
Update: Couture-Franklin Being Discussed for June UFC
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Randy-Couture-166">Randy Couture</a>, fresh off his submission win over fellow hall of famer Mark Coleman may be heading back to the Octagon this June to take on former UFC middleweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rich-Franklin-392">Rich Franklin</a>, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Randy-Couture-166">Randy Couture</a>, fresh off his submission win over fellow hall of famer Mark Coleman may be heading back to the Octagon this June to take on former UFC middleweight champion <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Rich-Franklin-392">Rich Franklin</a>, according to a source with knowledge of the discussions.
Brenneman-High Agreed for UFC Fight Night 21
Brenneman-High Agreed for UFC Fight Night 21
On the heels of the announcement the UFC had signed welterweight <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charlie-Brenneman-23403">Charlie Brenneman</a> to a four-fight deal, “The Spaniard” will face <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jason-High-14185">Jason High</a> at UFC Fight Night 21 on March 31 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C.
On the heels of the announcement the UFC had signed welterweight <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charlie-Brenneman-23403">Charlie Brenneman</a> to a four-fight deal, “The Spaniard” will face <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jason-High-14185">Jason High</a> at UFC Fight Night 21 on March 31 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C.
Weight-Cut Makes Wanderlei ‘Fast’
Weight-Cut Makes Wanderlei ‘Fast’
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Wanderlei-Silva-209">Wanderlei Silva</a> hopes to jump-start an illustrious but stalling 13-year career when he makes his 185-pound debut against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Michael-Bisping-10196">Michael Bisping</a> at UFC 110 “Nogueira vs. Velasquez” on Feb. 20 at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Wanderlei-Silva-209">Wanderlei Silva</a> hopes to jump-start an illustrious but stalling 13-year career when he makes his 185-pound debut against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Michael-Bisping-10196">Michael Bisping</a> at UFC 110 “Nogueira vs. Velasquez” on Feb. 20 at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
UFC 109 Drugs Tests Clean
UFC 109 Drugs Tests Clean
Thirteen UFC 109 competitors tested negative for steroids and drugs, according to an email distributed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Thursday.
Thirteen UFC 109 competitors tested negative for steroids and drugs, according to an email distributed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Thursday.
'JZ' Expects Spring Return
'JZ' Expects Spring Return
After winning back-to-back K-1 Heroes tournament wins in 2006 and 2007, <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Gesias-Cavalcante-9771">Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante</a> has had a tough go of things.
After winning back-to-back K-1 Heroes tournament wins in 2006 and 2007, <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Gesias-Cavalcante-9771">Gesias “JZ” Cavalcante</a> has had a tough go of things.
Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings
Sherdog Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings
They may continue to enter bouts as underdogs, but few can dispute that <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chael-Sonnen-4112">Chael Sonnen</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Paulo-Thiago-13336">Paulo Thiago</a> deserve their places in the top 10. <BR><BR> Despite one-sided wins over <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Paulo-Filho-1535">Paulo Filho</a>, <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Dan-Miller-14464">Dan Miller</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Yushin-Okami-5569">Yushin Okami</a>, Sonnen entered his UFC 109 matchup with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nate-Marquardt-1712">Nate Marquardt</a>
They may continue to enter bouts as underdogs, but few can dispute that <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chael-Sonnen-4112">Chael Sonnen</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Paulo-Thiago-13336">Paulo Thiago</a> deserve their places in the top 10. <BR><BR> Despite one-sided wins over <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Paulo-Filho-1535">Paulo Filho</a>, <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Dan-Miller-14464">Dan Miller</a> and <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Yushin-Okami-5569">Yushin Okami</a>, Sonnen entered his UFC 109 matchup with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Nate-Marquardt-1712">Nate Marquardt</a>
Henderson KO Still Following Bisping
Henderson KO Still Following Bisping
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Michael-Bisping-10196">Michael Bisping</a> will be followed into the Octagon by the ghost of a prior appearance at UFC 110 on Feb. 20 whether he likes it or not.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Michael-Bisping-10196">Michael Bisping</a> will be followed into the Octagon by the ghost of a prior appearance at UFC 110 on Feb. 20 whether he likes it or not.
Arlovski Boxing for Charity on Feb. 27
Arlovski Boxing for Charity on Feb. 27
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Andrei-Arlovski-270">Andrei Arlovski</a> will finally try his hands at boxing in a four-round heavyweight exhibition match against Fres Oquendo on Feb. 27 at the Fountainbleau Miami Beach Hotel and Resort in Miami.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Andrei-Arlovski-270">Andrei Arlovski</a> will finally try his hands at boxing in a four-round heavyweight exhibition match against Fres Oquendo on Feb. 27 at the Fountainbleau Miami Beach Hotel and Resort in Miami.
Liddell Now Represents Step Down, Vera Says
Liddell Now Represents Step Down, Vera Says
LAS VEGAS -- Those wondering how far UFC hall of famer <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chuck-Liddell-192">Chuck Liddell</a>’s stock has fallen need to look no further than the words of one <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Brandon-Vera-4886">Brandon Vera</a>.
LAS VEGAS -- Those wondering how far UFC hall of famer <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chuck-Liddell-192">Chuck Liddell</a>’s stock has fallen need to look no further than the words of one <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Brandon-Vera-4886">Brandon Vera</a>.
UFC Signs Welterweight Prospect Brenneman
UFC Signs Welterweight Prospect Brenneman
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charlie-Brenneman-23403">Charlie Brenneman</a>, one of the top welterweight prospects on the East Coast, has agreed to a four-fight contract with the UFC, his camp informed Sherdog.com on Tuesday.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charlie-Brenneman-23403">Charlie Brenneman</a>, one of the top welterweight prospects on the East Coast, has agreed to a four-fight contract with the UFC, his camp informed Sherdog.com on Tuesday.
Nelson Gets ‘Skyscraper’ at UFN 21
Nelson Gets ‘Skyscraper’ at UFN 21
“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 10 winner <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Roy-Nelson-10249">Roy Nelson</a> will collide with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Stefan-Struve-15063">Stefan Struve</a> in a featured heavyweight tilt at UFC Fight Night 21 on March 31 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C.
“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 10 winner <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Roy-Nelson-10249">Roy Nelson</a> will collide with <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Stefan-Struve-15063">Stefan Struve</a> in a featured heavyweight tilt at UFC Fight Night 21 on March 31 at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C.
‘UFC 109 Prelims’ Net 1.7 Million on Spike
‘UFC 109 Prelims’ Net 1.7 Million on Spike
Saturday’s airing of “UFC 109 Prelims Live” garnered an average audience of 1.7 million average viewers (1.2 household rating), according to Spike TV, making it the highest rated show of its kind to date.
Saturday’s airing of “UFC 109 Prelims Live” garnered an average audience of 1.7 million average viewers (1.2 household rating), according to Spike TV, making it the highest rated show of its kind to date.
Tibau Preparing for Uno, Dreams of Fight with Penn
Tibau Preparing for Uno, Dreams of Fight with Penn
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Gleison-Tibau-5993">Gleison Tibau</a> will step into the Octagon to face <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Caol-Uno-283">Caol Uno</a> at UFC Fight Night 21 in Charlotte, N.C., on March 31, and the American Top Team lightweight says he is hoping to make it the first step in a run toward the UFC 155-pound title in 2010.
<a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Gleison-Tibau-5993">Gleison Tibau</a> will step into the Octagon to face <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Caol-Uno-283">Caol Uno</a> at UFC Fight Night 21 in Charlotte, N.C., on March 31, and the American Top Team lightweight says he is hoping to make it the first step in a run toward the UFC 155-pound title in 2010.
Reljic: 'Doctors Said I'd Never Fight Again'
Reljic: 'Doctors Said I'd Never Fight Again'
636 days. That's how long it will be between fights for <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Goran-Reljic-10165">Goran Reljic</a> when he makes his return against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/C.B.-Dollaway-22350">C.B. Dollaway</a> at <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-110-Nogueira-vs-Velasquez-11792">UFC 110</a> on Feb. 20 at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
636 days. That's how long it will be between fights for <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Goran-Reljic-10165">Goran Reljic</a> when he makes his return against <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/C.B.-Dollaway-22350">C.B. Dollaway</a> at <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-110-Nogueira-vs-Velasquez-11792">UFC 110</a> on Feb. 20 at the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Trainer: Couture-Coleman Fight Went as Expected
Trainer: Couture-Coleman Fight Went as Expected
Xtreme Couture grappling coach Neil Melanson discussed <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Randy-Couture-166">Randy Couture</a>'s submission of <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mark-Coleman-136">Mark Coleman</a> at UFC 109.
Xtreme Couture grappling coach Neil Melanson discussed <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Randy-Couture-166">Randy Couture</a>'s submission of <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mark-Coleman-136">Mark Coleman</a> at UFC 109.
Weekend Rundown: Injured Junie Folds at Wild Bill's
Weekend Rundown: Injured Junie Folds at Wild Bill's
A day after he failed to make weight for his latest outing inside the cage, <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Junie-Allen-Browning-28041">Junie Allen Browning</a> quit in his corner after just one round.
A day after he failed to make weight for his latest outing inside the cage, <a href="http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Junie-Allen-Browning-28041">Junie Allen Browning</a> quit in his corner after just one round.








