UFC Fight Night 117 Weigh-in Results: Ovince St. Preux, Yushin Okami Hit Marks in Japan Mauricio Rua’s loss was Yushin Okami’s gain.

Mizuto Hirota Pulled from UFC Fight Night 117 in Japan Due to ‘Health and Safety Concerns’ Mizuto Hirota struggled to stand on the scales Thursday during weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 117, and as a result, the Japanese veteran’s bout with...

Preview: UFC Fight Night 117 ‘St. Preux vs. Okami’ Yushin Okami in an Ultimate Fighting Championship main event and at 205 pounds? What year is this? Hey, if that does not get you excited, maybe...

‘Shogun’ Rua Gives Instagram Statement, Blames Knee Injury for UFC Fight Night 117 Withdrawal To no one's surprise, it's a lingering knee injury that has knocked Mauricio “Shogun” Rua out of action. On Monday, Rua took to his official Instagram account to give his first statement since his withdrawal from the...

The Big Picture: In Defense of the Very Good Sherdog columnist Eric Stinton examines the takeaways from a busy and eventful weekend in combat sports.

Yushin Okami Replaces ‘Shogun,’ Meets Ovince St. Preux in UFC Fight Night 117 Main Event UFC Fight Night 117 has a new headliner, as Yushin Okami has replaced Mauricio Rua and will meet Ovince St. Preux in Japan on Sept. 23.

Sherdog’s Top 10: UFC Middleweight Title Fights Eight men have held Ultimate Fighting Championship gold at 185 pounds, their respective reigns resulting in some of the most noteworthy fights...

By The Numbers: Hector Lombard The American Top Team judoka locks horns with Anthony Smith on the UFC Fight Night 116 main card this Saturday in Pittsburgh.

By the Numbers: Anderson Silva The former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder has experienced historic highs to which few others can relate.

Stories from the Road: Chael Sonnen From holes in rings and missing shoes to encounters with all-time greats and gangster-mandated grave digs, the 20-year veteran has witnessed...