Category: Sherdog News

Martin Nguyen has completed his climb.

A showdown between welterweight contenders Stephen Thompson and Jorge Masvidal is set for UFC 217 in New York on Nov. 4.

The lineup for UFC Fight Night 120 continues to grow, as the promotion announced three more bouts for the Nov. 11 event in Norfolk, Va.

One-time UFC competitor Nick Roehrick has been flagged for a possible anti-doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected on Aug. 8.

Though he’s no stranger to huge fights, former world champion Shawn Porter was set to compete in front of the biggest audience — by far — of his career. Unfortunately for “Showtime,” that is not going to happen.

Conor McGregor was forced to “relinquish” his UFC featherweight championship belt late last year, but in his mind he remains the undisputed champion of the 145-pound division.

Derrick Lewis has opted against retirement and will lock horns with Fabricio Werdum in a heavyweight clash at UFC 216.

A light heavyweight clash pitting Antonio Rogerio Nogueira against Jared Cannonier is set for UFC on Fox 26 in Winnipeg, Canada on Dec. 16.

Bellator MMA’s trip to the Penn State University campus will be headlined by a light heavyweight title clash between Ryan Bader and Linton Vassell.

Ben Askren will defend his One Championship welterweight strap against Zebaztian Kadestam when the promotion travels to Shanghai, China, on Sept. 2.