';
NEWS
▼
FEATURES
▼
FIGHT FINDER
▼
PODCASTS
▼
VIDEOS
RANKINGS
▼
FORUM
▼
BOXING
MORE
▼
FIGHT ODDS
PFL WORLD TOURNAMENT
UFC NEWS
PFL NEWS
WOMEN'S MMA NEWS
PREVIEWS
OPINION
INTERVIEWS
UFC EVENTS
PFL EVENTS
FULL CALENDAR
FIGHT FINDER GUIDE
SHILLAN & DUFFY PODCAST
THE SHEEHAN SHOW
AFTER THE BELL
CHECK THE KICK
DIVISIONAL RANKINGS
POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
WOMEN'S POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
UFC DISCUSSION
WORLDWIDE MMA DISCUSSION
OFF TOPIC DISCUSSION
PHOTOSHOPS
PICTURES
HOW TO WATCH
CONTACT
+
NEWS
UFC NEWS
PFL NEWS
WOMEN'S MMA NEWS
+
FEATURES
PREVIEWS
OPINION
INTERVIEWS
+
FIGHT FINDER
UFC EVENTS
PFL EVENTS
FULL CALENDAR
FIGHT FINDER GUIDE
+
PODCASTS
SHILLAN & DUFFY PODCAST
THE SHEEHAN SHOW
AFTER THE BELL
CHECK THE KICK
VIDEOS
+
RANKINGS
DIVISIONAL RANKINGS
POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
WOMEN'S POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
+
FORUM
UFC DISCUSSION
WORLDWIDE MMA DISCUSSION
OFF TOPIC DISCUSSION
PHOTOSHOPS
BOXING
+
MORE
PICTURES
HOW TO WATCH
CONTACT
FIGHT ODDS
PFL WORLD TOURNAMENT
MORE FROM OUR CHANNELS
Patrick Auger
RELATED ARTICLES
Opinion: How to Market Dominance in MMA
A trilogy bout between
Amanda Nunes
and
Valentina Shevchenko
does not appear to be on the horizon anytime soon because of how the
Ultimate Fighting
...
UFC
Patrick Auger
Jun 11, 2020
Opinion: The Art of Public Negotiations
While the stances they have taken on fighter pay were greeted by widespread admiration,
Henry Cejudo
and
Jon Jones
do not figure to find a pot...
UFC
Patrick Auger
Jun 04, 2020
What’s Best for Business: UFC on ESPN 9, UFC 250, UFC Fight Night 172
Sherdog contributor Patrick Auger determines the best-case scenarios involving the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
’s next three events.
UFC
Patrick Auger
May 28, 2020
Bad Beat: The Business Effects of Judging in MMA
Poorly scored bouts not only have immediate short-term financial ramifications for fighters but also have a negative effect on their long-term...
UFC
Patrick Auger
May 21, 2020
Opinion: UFC’s COVID-19 Gamble Pays Off
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship
made the right call, at least from a business perspective, by moving forward with
UFC 249
on May 9, writes...
Coronavirus
Patrick Auger
May 14, 2020
Opinion: COVID-19 Response Highlights Dazn’s Struggles
With a billionaire stopgap between the startup and insolvency seemingly removed, the company will have to find a creative way to entice...
Coronavirus
Patrick Auger
May 07, 2020
How Many PPV Buys Will UFC 249 Generate?
Even as the
Ultimate Fighting Championship
prepares for its return on May 9, doubt remains involving how well it will perform with fans yearning...
UFC
Patrick Auger
Apr 30, 2020
Opinion: MMA’s COVID-19 Cash Crunch
Any way you look at it, the
coronavirus pandemic
is bad for business, and the mixed martial arts industry faces some tough challenges ahead,...
Coronavirus
Patrick Auger
Apr 23, 2020
Devil’s Advocate: What if Dana White was Right?
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship
president has made it clear that he will do everything in his power to make sure his company fulfills its...
Coronavirus
Patrick Auger
Apr 16, 2020
Opinion: The Ringmaster’s Drive to Beat COVID-19
Those who think
UFC
President
Dana White
is going to have a sudden change of heart and cancel
UFC 249
due to the coronavirus pandemic may want...
Coronavirus
Patrick Auger
Apr 02, 2020
Next »
RELATED RADIO
The Fight Business Podcast: UFC $600 Million Loan, Francis Ngannou Contract Struggles
Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Auger tackles the...
Patrick Auger
Oct 27, 2021
Subscribe to our Newsletter
*
indicates required
Email Address
*
Latest News
ALL
UFC
PFL
Michael Morales Details Main Event Nerves, Desire to Fight at Noche UFC
Dana White Shares Graphic Images of Melquizael Costa’s Toe Injury
Jose Aldo: 'There’s No Fight That Will Make Me Come Back'
Unbeaten Michael Morales Thrashes Gilbert Burns in UFC Vegas 106 Headliner
UFC Vegas 106 ‘Burns vs. Morales’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
UFC Vegas 106 Prelims: Resilient Jared Gordon Blows Away Thiago Moises
UFC Vegas 106 Bonuses: Strawweight KO Artist Denise Gomes Pockets $50K
'Patchy' Mix to Make Octagon Debut vs. Mario Bautista at UFC 316
Michael Morales Details Main Event Nerves, Desire to Fight at Noche UFC
Dana White Shares Graphic Images of Melquizael Costa’s Toe Injury
Jose Aldo: 'There’s No Fight That Will Make Me Come Back'
Unbeaten Michael Morales Thrashes Gilbert Burns in UFC Vegas 106 Headliner
UFC Vegas 106 ‘Burns vs. Morales’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
UFC Vegas 106 Prelims: Resilient Jared Gordon Blows Away Thiago Moises
UFC Vegas 106 Bonuses: Strawweight KO Artist Denise Gomes Pockets $50K
'Patchy' Mix to Make Octagon Debut vs. Mario Bautista at UFC 316
PFL Announces Full Chicago Lineup in June; Adds Sergio Pettis-Raufeon Stots
Full Card Announced for PFL World Tournament 6 in Wichita
PFL Grants Release to Ex-Bellator Champ 'Patchy' Mix
PFL Pacific Set for 2026 Launch with Focus on Australia, New Zealand
Paul Hughes Cleans Bruno Miranda’s Clock in 42 Seconds at 2025 PFL Europe 1
2025 PFL Europe 1 Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
PFL Europe 1 Weigh-in Results: Lightweight Tournament Begins
Tournament Winners Advance in Finish-Heavy 2025 PFL MENA 1 Card
EVENTS / FIGHTS
UFC
PFL
MORE
May
17
2025
UFC Fight Night 256
Burns vs. Morales
May
22
2025
UFC
Road to UFC Season 4: Shanghai Quarterfinals 1
May
22
2025
UFC
Road to UFC Season 4: Shanghai Quarterfinals 2
May
23
2025
UFC
Road to UFC Season 4: Shanghai Quarterfinals 3
May
23
2025
UFC
Road to UFC Season 4: Shanghai Quarterfinals 4
Jun
12
2025
Professional Fighters League
2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals
Jun
20
2025
Professional Fighters League
2025 PFL World Tournament 6: Semifinals
Jun
27
2025
Professional Fighters League
2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals
Jul
04
2025
Professional Fighters League
PFL MENA 2: 2025 First Round
Jul
05
2025
Professional Fighters League
PFL Europe 2: 2025 First Round
+
MORE UFC FIGHTS
+
MORE PFL FIGHTS
POLL
Should fighters that have tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs be excluded from UFC Hall of Fame induction?
Yes, they are cheaters
No, it’s a complex issue
I’m indifferent
Yes, they are cheaters
48%
No, it’s a complex issue
37%
I’m indifferent
15%
TOTAL: 210 VOTES
{firstname} { "nickname" }{lastname}
{firstname} { "nickname" }{lastname}
{name} - {title}
FIGHT FINDER
FIGHTER OF THE WEEK
Gadzhi Rabadanov
TOP TRENDING FIGHTERS
Erin Blanchfield
Darragh Kelly
Mateusz Gamrot
Lazaro Dayron
MORE FIGHTERS...
MarQuel Mederos
|
Sarvarjon Khamidov
|
Oban Elliott
|
Ekaterina Shakalova
|
Seok Hyun Ko
|
Justin Wetzell
|
Conor McGregor
|
Patrick Mix
+
FIND MORE
