Sherdog
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Type of site | Mixed martial arts, Sports |
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| Available in | English |
| Owner | Crave Online Media |
| Created by | Jeff Sherwood |
| URL | http://www.sherdog.com/ |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional (required for forum posting) |
Sherdog is the largest US website devoted to the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).[1][2][3] The site is a member of the Crave Online network.
History
Sherdog was created by photographer Jeff Sherwood (Nicknamed "Sherdog") in 1997 and was later refined with the help of Garrett Poe.[4] Sherdog features MMA news, individual records of fighters, reviews and previews of MMA events, interviews with fighters and referees, user forums, and original radio programs.
Sherdog is also home to the Sherdog Radio Network, an internet-only sports talk network featuring Sherdog writers and staffers. Weekly programs include The Savage Dog Show hosted by Greg Savage and Jeff Sherwood, Beatdown hosted by TJ DeSantis, Jack Encarnacao and Lotfi Sariahmed, The Jordan Breen Show hosted by Jordan Breen, MMA Sunday School hosted by Scott Holmes and Rodney Dean, and It's Time! with Bruce Buffer
The current schedule includes Beatdown and SDS on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the Jordan Breen Show on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and MMA Sunday School every Sunday evening.
Sherdog has also affiliated with ESPN to provide extensive MMA content for their site. The deal includes ESPN sharing Sherdog's extensive Fight Finder database. The deal would also include the Sherdog Radio Network being part of ESPN's podcast center.[5]
Controversies
Sherdog enjoys a controversial reputation amongst the MMA community. The UFC and their president Dana White in particular have frequently been critical of the shock jock nature of the website and in particular chief writer Jake Rossen who has been banned from receiving UFC ringside press credentials.Upon banning Sherdog from UFC events White stated " that shitty little website with shitty little views" in regards to Sherdog.
The website also boasts a highly active and lively forum section composed of thousands of members from all over the world. Many in the traditional martial arts community see this forum and its members little more than outspoken "keyboard warriors" due to the frequent rabble rousing of the fan base.
The site has recently begun hosting free live streams of mixed martial arts events from organizations such as Palace Fighting Championships, Wargods and M-1 Global.[1] [2] [3]
Sherdog has the 63rd largest forum in the world.[6]
Sherdog is currently banned from attending UFC press events. [7]
Year-End Awards
Beginning in 2004 under then-executive editor Josh Gross, Sherdog.com has awarded "Fighter of the Year" honors to the fighter who has been the most outstanding for that calendar year. In 2008, Sherdog expanded its year-end awards to include categories such as "Knockout of the Year", "Submission of the Year", "Fight of the Year", among others. Sherdog now recognizes 12 awards annually.
Fighter of the Year
Fight of the Year
Knockout of the Year
Submission of the Year
Story of the Year
Beatdown of the Year
Breakthrough Fighter of the Year
Comeback Fighter of the Year
Event of the Year
Robbery of the Year
Round of the Year
Upset of the Year
See also
References
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Schneiderman, R.M (2006-10-05). "Ultimate Fighting's Next Battle". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2006-10-05.
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Doyle, Dave (2006-08-24). "The Weekly Tapout: UFC 62 predictions". FoxSports.com. Retrieved 2006-10-07.
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Levine, Andrew (2006-12-30). "UFC Celebrates a Landmark Year". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved 2007-01-23.
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Hall, Joe (2009-05-01). "THe History of Sherdog". FIGHT! Magazine. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
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