Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings UFC 199 will not go down as the best Ultimate Fighting Championship event ever. By the time the last seven months of 2016 are over and done, it...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Mark Hunt Turns 42 “The Super Samoan” remains a factor in the heavyweight division more than a decade after he debuted in Pride Fighting Championships.

Under the Microscope: Analyzing Heavyweight Greats Several fighters can lay claim to the G.O.A.T. mantle, from Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum to Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fedor Emelianenko.

Multiple Bout Additions & Changes to 'Bellator 148' on January 29 (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, Calif. – An injury sustained by Josh Koscheck (17-10) during training camp has derailed his Bellator MMA debut against...

Bellator 141’s Raphael Butler Fancies Low Profile: ‘I Prefer That People Don’t Mention Me’ Raphael Butler has spent most of his life learning and trying to perfect the Sweet Science. The longtime professional boxer made the jump from the ring to the cage a few years ago, and he has flourished -- so much...

Bellator MMA Signs Isao Kobayashi & Thiago Jambo Goncalves (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Bellator MMA officials are proud to announce the signings of Isao Kobayashi (18-2-4) and Thiago Jambo...

After five years in the Congo, Justin Wren returns to MMA on August 28 with an inspirational story to share (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – Justin Wren walked away from a promising MMA career exactly 5 years and 12 days ago. Today, “The Big Pygmy Viking” announces his return to the sport,...

Heavyweight Newcomer Lorenzo Hood to Meet Raphael Butler at Bellator 141 A heavyweight battle between newly signed prospect Lorenzo Hood and Raphael Butler will kick off the Bellator 141 main card, promotion officials...

The chase for the Bellator HW championship is heating up with this new signing (PRESS RELEASE) -- SANTA MONICA, California – Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the signing of heavyweight, Chase Gormley (12-4, 1 NC), to...

Sherdog’s Top 10: Burglars These fighters have benefited most from an understanding of how judges operate or, alternatively, from continuous and blatant incompetence.