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Sherdog Latest News

• Free Live Stream: Bellator 69 Prelims May 19, 2012
  Sherdog.com is pleased to offer a free live feed of Friday night’s Bellator 69 prelims at 7 p.m. ET. The main card will air on MTV2 at 8 p.m. ET.
• ShoFight Debuts First Pro Card on June 16 with UFC Vets Bailey, Parisyan, Grove, Martin May 19, 2012
  Missouri-based promotion ShoFight will host its first professional card on June 16, showcasing a pair of title fights between ex-UFC talents.
• UFC 146 ‘Dos Santos vs. Mir’ Live Results and Play-by-Play May 18, 2012
  Sherdog.com will report from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas at approximately 7:30 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of UFC 146, headlined by a UFC heavyweight title clash between champion Junior dos Santos and former champion Frank Mir.
• Bellator 69 Live Results and Play-by-Play May 18, 2012
  Sherdog.com will report from the L’Auberge du Lac Casino and Resort in Lake Charles, La., at approximately 7:00 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Bellator 69, which features the finals of the Season 6 middleweight tournament between Maiquel Falcao and Andreas Spang.
• Josh Barnett, Daniel Cormier on Point for Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Final May 18, 2012
  Former UFC champion Josh Barnett tipped the scales at 248 pounds for his showdown with the unbeaten Daniel Cormier (238) in the tournament final at Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier”.
• Cody McKenzie Drops to Featherweight, Meets Chad Mendes at UFC 148 in Las Vegas May 18, 2012
  Cody McKenzie will move to the featherweight division to take on former title challenger Chad Mendes at UFC 148, promotion officials announced Friday.
• Andreas Spang Claims No Hard Feelings Toward Maiquel Falcao Prior to Bellator 69 Bout May 18, 2012
  Andreas Spang values his personal space.
• David Rickels on Bellator 69 Foe Karl Amoussou: ‘I Am Going to Lay Him Out’ May 18, 2012
  David Rickels knows where the rubber meets the road.
• Karl Amoussou Predicts Brutal, Bloody Ending for David Rickels at Bellator 69 May 18, 2012
  Karl Amoussou can’t predict the future -- not exactly, anyway.
• Strikeforce ‘Barnett vs. Cormier’ Live Results and Play-by-Play (8 p.m. ET) May 18, 2012
  Sherdog.com will report from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., at approximately 8:00 p.m. ET with play-by-play and live results of Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier”, headlined by the heavyweight grand prix final between Josh Barnett and Daniel Cormier, and featuring the Strikeforce lightweight title rubber match between champion Gilbert Melendez and challenger Josh Thomson.

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Sherdog Latest Fight Events

• May 18, 2012 - KOTCA - King of the Cage Australia 2 May 19, 2012
  King of the Cage Australia on May 18, 2012KOTCA - King of the Cage Australia 2 (King of the Cage Australia) on 5/18/12
• May 18, 2012 - RMBB / TB - A King's Calling: Road To The Throne May 19, 2012
  Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz on May 18, 2012RMBB / TB - A King's Calling: Road To The Throne (Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz) on 5/18/12
• May 19, 2012 - MMAPT - MMA Power Tour 5 May 19, 2012
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• May 19, 2012 - Strikeforce - Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012
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• May 19, 2012 - Xplode Fight Series - Hunted May 19, 2012
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• May 19, 2012 - RTP - Rumble Time Promotions May 19, 2012
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• May 19, 2012 - Fight To Win - Superheroes May 19, 2012
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• May 19, 2012 - SFT - MMA Fight Night Diva Spa May 19, 2012
  Szczerek Fight Team on May 18, 2012SFT - MMA Fight Night Diva Spa (Szczerek Fight Team) on 5/19/12
• May 20, 2012 - RO - Rising On May 19, 2012
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• May 20, 2012 - GCF 13 - Pain and Glory May 19, 2012
  Gladiator Championship Fighting on May 18, 2012GCF 13 - Pain and Glory (Gladiator Championship Fighting) on 5/20/12
• May 20, 2012 - Pancrase - Progress Tour 6 May 19, 2012
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• May 22, 2012 - FLP - Fight Lab 24 May 19, 2012
  Fight Lab Promotions on May 18, 2012FLP - Fight Lab 24 (Fight Lab Promotions) on 5/22/12
• May 24, 2012 - CWFC - Fight Night 6 May 19, 2012
  Cage Warriors Fighting Championship on May 18, 2012CWFC - Fight Night 6 (Cage Warriors Fighting Championship) on 5/24/12
• May 25, 2012 - BAMMA USA - Badbeat 6 May 19, 2012
  BAMMA USA on May 18, 2012BAMMA USA - Badbeat 6 (BAMMA USA) on 5/25/12
• May 25, 2012 - TFC 22 - Titan Fighting Championship 22 May 19, 2012
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• May 25, 2012 - BFC - Bellator Fighting Championships 70 May 19, 2012
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• May 25, 2012 - Tuff-N-Uff - Festibrawl May 19, 2012
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• May 26, 2012 - ICNZ - ICNZ 17 / Grassroots 3 May 19, 2012
  Industry of Combat New Zealand on May 18, 2012ICNZ - ICNZ 17 / Grassroots 3 (Industry of Combat New Zealand) on 5/26/12
• May 26, 2012 - UFC 146 - Dos Santos vs. Mir May 19, 2012
  Ultimate Fighting Championship on May 18, 2012UFC 146 - Dos Santos vs. Mir (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on 5/26/12
• May 26, 2012 - UCMMA 28 - Ultimate Challenge MMA 28 May 19, 2012
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Sherdog Latest Articles

• Daniel Cormier: I’m Not Afraid to Grapple Josh Barnett May 18, 2012
  Daniel Cormier discussed his bout against Josh Barnett with Sherdog.com ahead of Saturday’s Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier” card, which airs on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET.
• Josh Barnett: I Will Take Daniel Cormier Down May 18, 2012
  Josh Barnett talked with Sherdog.com in advance of his Showtime-televised (10 p.m. ET) bout against Daniel Cormier at Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier.”
• Bellator 69: What to Watch For May 18, 2012
  A month ago, Andreas Spang and Maiquel Falcao needed to be separated during a post-fight interview gone wrong. There will be no such need this time.
• Strikeforce ‘Barnett vs. Cormier’ Preview May 17, 2012
  Former UFC champion Josh Barnett and unbeaten Olympian Daniel Cormier lock horns in the final of the Strikeforce heavyweight grand prix.
• Podcast: Volkmann, Straus May 16, 2012
  Jeff Sherwood and TJ De Santis were back Wednesday for another edition of 'The Savage Dog Show' on The Sherdog Radio Network. Joining them was newly-crowned Bellator featherweight tournament winner Daniel Straus, who secured victory over Marlon Sandro for the right to fight Bellator's current champion, Pat Curran. Also, an eye-opening, perhaps eye-reddening, segment on the nuanced world of medicinal marijuana delivery. Jack Encarnacao and Jared Koll were back Wednesday for another edition of 'Beatdown' on The Sherdog Radio Network. Joining them was UFC lightweight Jacob Volkmann, who is set to face Paul Sass in Las Vegas at UFC 146. 'Christmas' talked candidly about everything from his political affiliations, personal life, and even why he thinks one loss will likely spell dismissal from the UFC. Also, Jack and Jared recapped the latest UFC on Fuel TV card, the third such iteration, which saw Chan Sung Jung defeat Dustin Poirier. Check out "The Savage Dog Show here. Check out "Beatdown" here.
• Donald Cerrone: Bring On Pettis May 16, 2012
  Donald Cerrone talked with Sherdog.com after his dominating performance over Jeremy Stephens at UFC on Fuel TV 3.
• T.J. Grant: Cardio Wins Fights May 16, 2012
  T.J. Grant reflects on his decision victory against Carlo Prater at UFC on Fuel TV 3.
• Tom Lawlor: UFC’s Class Clown May 16, 2012
  Tom Lawlor discusses his quick knockout of Jason MacDonald at UFC on Fuel TV 3 “Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.”
• Francisco Rivera Reacts to First UFC Win May 16, 2012
  Francisco Rivera talked with Sherdog.com following his win at UFC on Fuel TV 3 “Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.”
• Matches to Make After UFC on Fuel 3 May 16, 2012
  Donald Cerrone battered Jeremy Stephens with a wide array of kicks, punches, knees and elbows, as he captured a unanimous decision and righted his ship.
• By the Numbers: UFC on Fuel TV 3 May 16, 2012
  Chan Sung Jung has come a long way since he first signed with Zuffa in 2010. After losing both of his fights in the WEC, “The Korean Zombie” is now a featherweight title contender in the UFC’s featherweight division.
• UFC on Fuel TV Live Reaction May 15, 2012
  In addition to a detailed blow-by-blow account of UFC on Fuel TV 3, Sherdog.com staff will be live tweeting their thoughts in real-time as the card unfolds.
• UFC on Fuel TV 3 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Care May 14, 2012
  Former WEC headliner Kamal Shalorus finds himself on shaky ground as he enters his undercard showdown with Rafael dos Anjos on Tuesday in Virginia.
• The Doggy Bag: The Worrywart Edition May 13, 2012
  Everyone answers to somebody, so we, the staff at Sherdog.com, have decided to defer to our readers. In this edition of The Doggy Bag, fans are trying to make sense of major recent MMA happenings, and, quite frankly, they do not like what they see in their crystal balls.
• A Diamond, Rough No More May 13, 2012
  Dustin Poirier, having surfaced as one of the sport’s premier featherweights, will take his talents to a UFC main event for the first time on Tuesday in Virginia.
• Bjorn Rebney Reacts to Bellator 68 May 12, 2012
  Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney talked with Sherdog.com’s Sam Genovese following Bellator 68.
• Daniel Straus on Tournament-Clinching Performance May 12, 2012
  Daniel Straus talked with Sherdog.com’s Sam Genovese after capturing the Bellator Season 6 featherweight tournament with a decision win over Marlon Sandro.
• Marcos Galvao Talks Bellator 68 Win May 12, 2012
  Marcos Galvao talked with Sherdog.com’s Sam Genovese after his decision win against Travix Marx at Bellator 68.
• Gilbert Melendez: Third Bout With ‘The Punk’ Will Look Like Second Fight May 12, 2012
  Gilbert Melendez discussed his May 19 bout with Josh Thomson at Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier.”
• Josh Thomson Seeking Closure with ‘El Nino’ Trilogy May 12, 2012
  Josh Thomson discussed his upcoming rubber match with Gilbert Melendez on May 19 at Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier.”

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Sherdog Latest Fighter Interviews

• 9 Questions for Wanderlei Silva December 22, 2011
  He may be in the twilight of his remarkable career, but on Nov. 19 in San Jose, Calif., former Pride Fighting Championships titleholder Wanderlei Silva broke out some vintage material and gave longtime MMA fans a taste of the days when “The Axe Murderer” was in his prime.
• 11 Questions for Chan Sung Jung December 8, 2011
  SEOUL, South Korea -- At only 24 years of age, Chan Sung Jung has already accomplished much in his five-year professional mixed martial arts career, progressing steadily from Pancrase and Deep to Sengoku Raiden Championship
• 7 Questions for Renan Barao November 4, 2011
  Renan “Barao” has spent much of his career competing in relative obscurity, but a 27-fight unbeaten streak tends to get one noticed.
• 10 Questions for Ed ‘Wild’ West October 20, 2011
  Ed West has lost one of his last 10 fights, and he’s itching to get it back. Before he can exact revenge on Bellator Fighting Championships bantamweight ace Zach Makovsky, however, the rangy Arizonan must navigate through the minefield that is the company’s fifth-season 135-pound tournament
• 6 Questions for Rickson Gracie October 15, 2011
  More than a decade has passed since Rickson Gracie competed in mixed martial arts, but the 52-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt still holds a prominent place in the minds and hearts of most hardcore fans.
• 9 Questions for Jose Aldo October 6, 2011
  Twelve consecutive opponents have tried and failed to solve the violent riddle that is UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo.
• 11 Questions for Randy Couture October 1, 2011
  UFC hall of famer Randy Couture spoke with Sherdog.com just after the release of his new film, “Setup.”
• 10 Questions for Lorenz Larkin September 22, 2011
  Lorenz Larkin personifies firepower: a powerful blur of knees, feet, fists and elbows.
• Sherdog Rewind: An Interview with Eric Shanks September 11, 2011
  On Aug. 18, the Ultimate Fighting Championship signed a landmark seven-year agreement with Fox Sports Media Group.
• Beatdown: An Interview with Mike Afromowitz August 31, 2011
  Two weeks after Strikeforce was sold to Ultimate Fighting Championship parent company Zuffa, LLC, Mike Afromowitz found himself in an entirely unforeseen position: on the outside looking in
• 8 Questions for Anderson Silva August 27, 2011
  At 36, Anderson Silva has accumulated too many accomplishments to list. Already regarded by some as the greatest mixed martial artist of all-time, the UFC middleweight champion will defend his crown against Yushin Okami -- the last man to defeat him, albeit by disqualification -- in the UFC 134 main event on Saturday at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Sherdog Rewind: An Interview with Travis Tygart July 22, 2011
  The most rigorous performance-enhancing drug testing in the country is conducted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency, which screens athletes who are on the Olympic track. Unlike MMA testing, the USADA, formed in 2000 and funded in part by the federal government
• 12 Questions for Miesha Tate July 19, 2011
  Miesha Tate is on a roll, as the former high school wrestler continues to climb the ranks in the Strikeforce women’s welterweight division.
• 9 Questions for Frank Mir May 28, 2011
  Frank Mir is constantly experimenting. He has tried all the diets, gone up and down in weight and gone too far in interviews, all in the last year alone.
• 13 Questions for Mike Constantino April 19, 2011
  Mike Constantino wears many hats as head of the AMA Fight Club in Whippany, N.J., from mentor and manager to trainer and friend. In less than five years, he has transformed the school into one of the top destinations for mixed martial arts training on the East Coast.
• 10 Questions for Jason Reinhardt February 25, 2011
  They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Few fighters know that reality better than Jason Reinhardt.
• 10 Questions for Dan Severn February 19, 2011
  Known as “The Beast” inside the cage, Dan Severn burst on the mixed martial arts scene as a decorated amateur wrestler and fought his way to the final of the eight-man tournament.
• 7 Questions for Royce Gracie January 13, 2011
  The UFC on Dec. 15 made official its plans to return to Brazil for the first time in more than a decade. UFC President Dana White highlighted hall of famer Royce Gracie, as the promotion began its push for UFC “Rio” on Aug. 27
• 12 Questions for Georges St. Pierre December 7, 2010
  Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre spared no expense in advance of his rematch with Josh Koscheck at UFC 124 on Dec. 11 at the Bell Centre in Montreal
• 5 Questions for ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira October 3, 2010
  He remains one of the most decorated heavyweights in mixed martial arts history, with wins over 2006 Pride Fighting Championships open weight grand prix winner Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett, two-time Olympian Dan Henderson and UFC hall of famer Randy Couture.

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Sherdog Latest Videos

• Donald Cerrone: Bring On Pettis May 16, 2012
  Donald Cerrone talked with Sherdog.com after his dominating performance over Jeremy Stephens at UFC on Fuel TV 3.
• T.J. Grant: Cardio Wins Fights May 16, 2012
  T.J. Grant reflects on his decision victory against Carlo Prater at UFC on Fuel TV 3.
• Tom Lawlor: UFC’s Class Clown May 16, 2012
  Tom Lawlor discusses his quick knockout of Jason MacDonald at UFC on Fuel TV 3 “Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.”
• Francisco Rivera Reacts to First UFC Win May 16, 2012
  Francisco Rivera talked with Sherdog.com following his win at UFC on Fuel TV 3 “Korean Zombie vs. Poirier.”
• Bjorn Rebney Reacts to Bellator 68 May 12, 2012
  Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney talked with Sherdog.com’s Sam Genovese following Bellator 68.
• Opportunity to Work with Hulk Hogan, Sting a Factor in King Mo’s Decision to Sign with Bellator/TNA May 12, 2012
  Former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Muhammed Lawal talked with Sherdog.com’s Sam Genovese shortly after news of his signing with Bellator and TNA wrestling came to light.
• Daniel Straus on Tournament-Clinching Performance May 12, 2012
  Daniel Straus talked with Sherdog.com’s Sam Genovese after capturing the Bellator Season 6 featherweight tournament with a decision win over Marlon Sandro.
• Marcos Galvao Talks Bellator 68 Win May 12, 2012
  Marcos Galvao talked with Sherdog.com’s Sam Genovese after his decision win against Travix Marx at Bellator 68.
• Gilbert Melendez: Third Bout With ‘The Punk’ Will Look Like Second Fight May 12, 2012
  Gilbert Melendez discussed his May 19 bout with Josh Thomson at Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier.”
• Josh Thomson Seeking Closure with Trilogy May 12, 2012
  Josh Thomson discussed his upcoming rubber match with Gilbert Melendez on May 19 at Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier.”
• Joe Soto vs. Chad George May 12, 2012
  Joe Soto vs. Chad George from Tachi Palace Fights 13, which streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Ian Loveland vs. Alexander Crispim May 12, 2012
  Ian Loveland vs. Alexander Crispim from Tachi Palace Fights 13, which streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Tony Llamas vs. Poppies Martinez May 12, 2012
  Tony Llamas vs. Poppies Martinez from Tachi Palace Fights 13, which streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Art Arciniega vs. Sergio Cortez May 12, 2012
  Art Arciniega vs. Sergio Cortez from Tachi Palace Fights 13, which streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Darrell Montague vs. Taylor McCorriston May 12, 2012
  Darrell Montague vs. Taylor McCorriston from Tachi Palace Fights 13, which streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Chidi Njokuani vs. John Reedy May 12, 2012
  Chidi Njokuani vs. John Reedy from Tachi Palace Fights 13, which streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Andrew Valladerez vs. Martin Sandoval May 12, 2012
  Andrew Valladerez vs. Martin Sandoval from Tachi Palace Fights 13, which streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Paul Ruiz vs. Ruben Trujillo May 12, 2012
  Paul Ruiz vs. Ruben Trujillo from Tachi Palace Fights 13, which streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Donald Cerrone: Fighting Comes Natural May 11, 2012
  Donald Cerrone talks with Sherdog.com’s Greg Savage and Dave Mandel from his Tapout Ranch in New Mexico.
• Ian Loveland on Brutal TPF 13 Finish May 11, 2012
  UFC veteran Ian Loveland talked with Sherdog.com’s TJ De Santis following his knockout of Alexander Crispim at Tachi Palace Fights 13.

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Sherdog Latest Pics

• Pictures: Legacy Fighting Championship 11 May 18, 2012
  At Legacy FC 11, Brazilian veteran Jorge Patino got a quick, nasty knockout of Clay Hantz while UFC vet Gerald Harris eked out a split decision over Mike Bronzoulis. Sherdog.com's Andy Hemingway was at the Arena Theater in Houston to capture the action.
• Pictures: Long Beach Fight Night 14 May 17, 2012
  BJJ black belt Cleber Luciano prevailed in the main event of Long Beach Fight Night 14 with a third-round armbarring of Xavier Stokes at the Hall of Champions in Long Beach, Calif.
• Pictures: KSW 19 ‘Pudzianowski vs. Sapp’ May 17, 2012
  Mariusz Pudzianowski mauled Bob Sapp and Mamed Khalidov knocked out Rodney Wallace at KSW 19. Sherdog.com photographer Maciej Okraszewski was ringside at Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland, to shoot the action.
• Pictures: Melendez Trains with Diaz, Shields May 17, 2012
  Sherdog.com shadowed one of the world’s best lightweights in Gilbert Melendez as he prepared with Nate Diaz and Jake Shields to face Josh Thomson for a third time Saturday at Strikeforce “Barnett vs. Cormier.”
• Pictures: Cormier Trains for Barnett May 17, 2012
  Undefeated heavyweight slugger Daniel Cormier trained for his upcoming bout with Josh Barnett at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif.
• Pictures: Pure MMA 2 ‘Next Episode’ May 17, 2012
  UFC veteran Din Thomas returned from a 28-month layoff to best featherweight prospect Cody Bollinger at Pure MMA 2 “Next Episode” in Wilkes-Barre, Penn.
• Pictures: Bellator 68 May 16, 2012
  Daniel Straus outpointed Marlon Sandro to capture the Bellator Season 6 featherweight tournament crown in Atlantic City, N.J.
• Pictures: Tachi Palace Fights 13 May 16, 2012
  Former Bellator bantamweight ace Joe Soto submitted WEC veteran Chad George at Tachi Palace Fights 13. The event streamed live on Sherdog.com.
• Pictures: Showdown Fights ‘Uprising’ May 10, 2012
  Some of the West Coast’s most promising upstarts took to the cage at Showdown Fights “Uprising.” Lester Muranaka captured the event through the lens of his camera for Sherdog.com.
• Pictures: TPF 13 ‘Unfinished Business’ Weigh-ins May 10, 2012
  Bantamweight headliners Joe Soto, Chad George, Alexander Crispim and Ian Loveland all tipped the beam under 135 pounds to make Thursday's Tachi Palace Fights 13 “Unfinished Business” official. Jeff Sherwood was on-hand in Lemoore, Calif., to capture the proceedings for Sherdog.com.
• Pictures: MFC 33 May 9, 2012
  Some of Canada’s best prospects invaded the cage to make their mark at Maximum Fighting Championship 33 “Collision Course.” Old school MMA journalist Arnold Lim returned to action to photograph the happenings for Sherdog.com.
• Pictures: Bellator 67 May 8, 2012
  Michael Chandler blew the doors off of Pride and UFC veteran Akihiro Gono at Bellator 67.
• Pictures: Pat Barry Trains for UFC on Fox 3 with Cole Konrad May 3, 2012
  Heavyweights Pat Barry and Lavar Johnson square off Saturday at UFC on Fox 3. TJ De Santis recently photographed Barry prepping for the bout with training partner Cole Konrad at The Academy in Brooklyn Center, Minn.
• Pictures: ECC 14 ‘Warrior’s Soul’ May 2, 2012
  At ECC 14 “Warrior’s Soul” in Halifax, Nova Scotia, American Top Team's Joe Ray blew away local favorite Ricky Goodall. Jeff Miller was at the Halifax Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 28 to capture the action for Sherdog.com.
• Pictures: Ring of Combat 40 May 2, 2012
  UFC veteran Marvin Eastman emerged victorious and prospect Ed Gordon stayed perfect at Ring of Combat 40 in Atlantic City, N.J.
• Pictures: Lavar Johnson Does Work May 2, 2012
  UFC heavyweight Lavar Johnson got down to business at Thrive MMA in Fresno, Calif., to prepare for his UFC on Fox 3 bout against Pat Barry. Jeff Sherwood captured the heavy-hitting Johnson in this gallery for Sherdog.com.
• Pictures: John Dodson Trains for Tim Elliott May 1, 2012
  “Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 winner John Dodson has been gearing up for his UFC flyweight debut against Tim Elliott at UFC on Fox 3. Sherdog.com’s Dave Mandel caught up with “The Magician” at Jackson-Winkeljohn MMA in Albuquerque, N.M., to capture this short gallery.
• Pictures: MMA Attack 2 April 30, 2012
  At MMA Attack 2 on April 27, Polish heavyweight standout Damian Grabowski tapped UFC veteran Eddie Sanchez, while Lithuanian-born bodybuilder and viral video sensation Robert Burneika defeated notorious Pole Marcin Najman. Piotr Pedziszewski was at Spodek in Katowice, Poland, to capture the action for Sherdog.com.
• Pictures: Invicta FC 1 ‘Coenen vs. Ruyssen’ April 30, 2012
  Former Strikeforce champ Marloes Coenen was victorious in her return to the cage April 28 at the inaugural Invicta Fighting Championships in Kansas City, Kan. Liz Carmouche, Jessica Penne and 2008 Olympic wrestling medalist Randi Miller also saw action.
• Pictures: Just Another Day at AKA April 29, 2012
  American Kickboxing Academy is one of MMA's most acclaimed camps for a reason. Sherdog.com's Dave Mandel set foot inside the San Jose, Calif., gym to image an average day of training and captured MMA notables such as Gray Maynard, Luke Rockhold Mac Danzig, Josh Thomson and more.