M-1 Challenge 45: Denis Smoldarev is the new breed of MMA heavyweight (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - The new breed of MMA heavyweights, M-1 Global Heavyweight contender Denis Smoldarev, will be unleashed February 28 in the main event of M-1 Challenge 45 against...

Smoldarev vs. Delija headlines 'M-1 Challenge 45' Feb. 28 in Russia (PRESS RELEASE) -- ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (February 4, 2014) -- M-1 Global Heavyweight contender Denis Smoldarev headlines M-1 Challenge 45 on Friday night, February 28 against...

Middleweights Lyoto Machida, Gegard Mousasi to Headline UFC Event in Brazil on Feb. 8 Lyoto Machida will square off with Gegard Mousasi in a key middleweight bout on Feb. 8.

This Week’s MMA Birthdays: ‘The Punk’ Turns 35 Josh “The Punk” Thomson has overcome a host of injuries. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com Former Strikeforce champion Josh Thomson...

Mamed Khalidov-Melvin Manhoef Middleweight Matchup Tops KSW 23 Card Mamed Khalidov and Melvin Manhoef are once again slated to compete under Poland’s KSW banner.

Melvin Manhoef to Lock Horns with Brock Larson at One FC 8 ‘Kings and Champions’ Dutch knockout artist Melvin Manhoef will square off with UFC and WEC veteran Brock Larson at One FC 8.

Sherdog.com’s 2012 All-Violence Team The pestilence of injuries and absences of MMA stars in 2012 dominated nearly every conversation of the sport, permeating any line of discussion...

Pictures: Dream 18 Dream 18 was Japan’s annual foray into New Year’s Eve mixed martial arts. Taro Irei was present to photograph the action for Sherdog.com.

Kawajiri Crushes Omigawa, Aoki Pounds Out McKee at Dream 18 NYE Special TOKYO -- Tatsuya Kawajiri turned in a quintessential “Crusher” performance at Dream 18.

Dream 18 Weigh-Ins: Despite Early Misses, All Fighters on Point for New Year’s Eve TOKYO -- All 16 MMA fighters participating in Monday night’s Dream 18 and Glory 4 “New Year’s Eve Special 2012” made weight on Sunday...