January 05, 2009
Arrest Won’t Stop Neer-Danzig Bout
By Loretta Hunt
A lightweight bout between Josh Neer and Mac Danzig at UFC Fight Night 17 on Feb. 7 at the USF Sun Dome in Tampa, Fla., will continue on as planned despite an inebriated Neer’s arrest for a hit-and-run incident and high-speed chase on New Year’s Day in Des Moines, Iowa. Mickey Dubberly, Neer’s manager
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January 05, 2009
The ’09 Wish List
By Jake Rossen
Pre-“Ultimate Fighter,” pre-Affliction, pre-state sanctioning, fans will remember the UFC’s modest promotional resolution for 1999: run nine shows. (The campaign was dubbed “9 in ’99,” which is what happens when you can’t afford a marketing department)
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January 05, 2009
Hazelett-Saunders Targeted for UFC 96
By Brian Knapp
Barring any last-minute glitches, fast-rising welterweight prospect Dustin Hazelett will lock horns with unbeaten Ben Saunders at UFC 96 on March 7
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January 05, 2009
Sherdog’s Story of the Year: EliteXC’s Rise, Fall
By Loretta Hunt
It was a major coup to watch a live mixed martial arts event on network television in 2008, but the sport’s greatest achievement this year was a mixed blessing that ended as quickly as it began
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January 05, 2009
Yvel, Lesnar, Emelianenko All on Barnett's Mind
By Lotfi Sariahmed
As one of the sport’s most well spoken personalities, Josh Barnett has acquitted himself soundly both in and out of the ring
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January 05, 2009
Beatdown: Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson
The Beatdown crew was live on Monday, and was joined by UFC light heavyweight slugger Quinton "Rampage" Jackson
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January 05, 2009
Savage Dog Show: Weekend Recap
Greg Savage and Jeff Sherwood returned on Monday to recap the weekend in MMA on the Savage Dog Show
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January 05, 2009
Radio: MMA Sunday School
This week on MMA Sunday School, Scott Holmes and Rodney Dean celebrated the show’s one year anniversary and the boys discussed the highs and lows of 2008
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January 04, 2009
Kitaoka, Santiago Crowned By Sengoku
By Tony Loiseleur (Photos by Daniel Herbertson)
SAITAMA, Japan -- Satoru Kitaoka and Jorge Santiago were crowned champions after they finished their opponents by submission at Sengoku “No Ran 2009”
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January 04, 2009
Sengoku "Seventh Battle" Play-by-Play
Tony Loiseleur reports from the Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo with live play-by-play of Sengoku’s “Seventh Battle,” which is headlined by Takanori Gomi vs. Satoru Kitaoka
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January 04, 2009
The Doggy Bag: Critiquing Dana White
By Sherdog.com Staff
This week, readers weigh-in in a wide range of topics, including Dana White’s role as mixed martial arts’ frontman, Cung Le’s future in MMA and officiating at UFC 92
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January 04, 2009
Pictures: Deep 'Protect Impact 2008'
Daniel Herbertson was ringside at the Shinjuku Face in Tokyo to photograph Deep “Protect Impact 2008” for Sherdog.com. UFC veteran Dokonjonosuke Mishima was victorious in the main event
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January 04, 2009
Sherdog Newsletter Released
The Sherdog.com newsletter is back with updates and prize giveaways from the Sherdog.com store.
To get the latest information on live broadcasts, sign up now on the right side of the page under the "Recent Videos" tab. It's FREE and easy
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January 03, 2009
Kitaoka on Gomi: 'I Think I Hate Him' (Pictures)
By Tony Loiseleur (Photos by Daniel Herbertson)
TOKYO -- With its first two title bouts signed and all fighters reportedly making weight, Sengoku’s first offering for 2009 was cleared for takeoff during a pre-fight press conference Saturday
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January 03, 2009
Preview: Sengoku 'Seventh Battle'
By Jordan Breen
2008 wound down stylishly for the world of MMA. Now 2009 has begun, and World Victory Road is here with another round to make sure fight freaks can avoid the always-nasty New Year's hangover
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January 03, 2009
The Weekly Wrap: Dec. 27 - Jan. 2
By Jack Encarnacao
The sense of unpredictability was thick in the air as the three main events of UFC 92 unfolded from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Dec. 27
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