Tristen Critchfield

Albuquerque

News Editor at Sherdog

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Maycee Barber: 'No Answers' Regarding Medical Issue That Forced Main Event Exit

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

While MayceeBarber can recall some of what happened leading up to herlast-minute withdrawal from the UFCVegas 107 headliner last weekend, the exact cause remains amystery. “I hate going back and being like we have no answers but we’re notentirely sure what happened. Obviously, there was a medicalemergency,” Barber recently told ESPN. “We’re not quite sure what it was, what it isbut there was something that happened.
Former Sean O’Malley Foe Kris Moutinho to Make UFC Return in Atlanta

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

KrisMoutinho will return to the Octagon for the first time in morethan three years. The former CES MMA standout will square off against MalcolmWellmaker at UFCAtlanta — also known as UFC on ESPN 69 — on June 14. Multipleoutlets confirmed the bantamweight pairing following an initialreport from MMA Mania. UFC Atlanta takes place at the State Farm Arena and is headlined bya welterweight showdown pitting KamaruUsman against JoaquinBuckley.
Merab Dvalishvili: Sean O'Malley Clear No. 1 Contender at Bantamweight

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

While not everyone was thrilled to see SeanO'Malley get an immediate title shot after losing the belt lastSeptember, MerabDvalishvili believes a rematch was the best possibleoption. “No, I wasn’t surprised because right now, Sean is the clearcontender,” Dvalishvili told Stake. “CorySandhagen just won, [Petr] Yan maybe, but I already beat him. The UFC gave me this decision, and I think Sean will make someadjustments and this will be a really tough fight.
PFL’s Alexandr Shabliy Suspended 6 Months for Anti-Doping Violation

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

Professional Fighters League lightweight AlexandrShabliy has accepted a six-month suspension for a failed drugtest, USADA announced on Wednesday. Shabliy tested positive recombinant erythropoietin (rEPO) in anout-of-competition sample collected on March 19. EPO is a synthetichormone that increases the body’s production of red blood cells,which as a result improves oxygen transport and aerobic power.
Daniel Donchenko Tops Richard Martins on Episode 2 of 'The Ultimate Fighter 33'

4 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

First welterweight fight in the books ✔️ [ #TUF33 | TUES on ESPN2 & @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/yLDTiilrLX — The Ultimate Fighter (@UltimateFighter) June 4, 2025 Daniel Donchenko is the first welterweight to advance to the semifinals on “The Ultimate Fighter 33.” The Team Cormier representative took a hard-fought decison victory over Team Sonnen’s Richard Martins in a 170-pound quarterfinal pairing on Episode 2, as he relied on a more consistent offensive attack to get the nod from the judges...
Maycee Barber 'Begged' Coaches Not to Call Doctors at UFC Vegas 107

5 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

MayceeBarber was willing to do whatever it took to make it to theOctagon this past Saturday night — even if it was detrimental toher health. However, her team ultimately made an executive decision to protecttheir fighter. CodyDonovan, who is one of Barber’s coaches at High AltitudeMartial Arts, explained how things went down in the locker roomprior to the UFC Vegas 107 main event. "For the record, Maycee did not pull out of her fight," Donovanwrote on Instagram.
Kevin Lee Plans to Sue Failed GFL Promotion for Defamation, Extortion

5 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

KevinLee was just one of a number of prominent names the Global Fight League used to promote its launch. However, the fledgling promotion never got off the ground, canceling its first two announced events thatwere scheduled for last month. Lee, who recently signed with theProfessional Fighters League, hasn’t forgotten about the GFL’sinability to follow through on promises that were made.
Former Sherdog Editor, MMA Media Pioneer Jordan Breen Passes Away

6 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

Jordan Breen, who was regarded as one MMA media’s most brilliantminds during his time in the industry, has tragically passedaway. MMAjunkie.com senior reporter Mike Bohn, a longtime friend, broughtword of Breen’s death in a social media post on Monday. Further detailssurrounding his passing are currently unknown. Breen’s 38thbirthday was on Sunday. “Jordan had a huge part in making Sherdog the best and a pivotalrole in shaping MMA coverage for what it is today.
Tom Aspinall Declares Jon Jones 'Retired,' Says Fight News is Coming 'Soon'

6 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

TomAspinall is beyond ready to close the book on the Jon Jonessaga. During an appearance on the "GoodGuy/Bad Guy" show with DanielCormier and ChaelSonnen, Aspinall declared that is looking at Jones as a retiredathlete going forward. “Jon’s retired,” Aspinall said (transcription via MMAFighting.com). “What are you talking about? You guys don’t follow Jon on social media? The guy is living hisbest life. He’s had a fantastic career, we all know.
UFC 316 Update: Lightweight Bout Late Addition to Saturday’s Card

6 days ago | sherdog.com | Tristen Critchfield

UFC316 has a new addition to the lineup on the week of thecard. The Las Vegas-based promotion announced on Monday that MarQuelMederos will lock horns with MarkChoinski in a 155-pound contest on Saturday. Mederos wassupposed to compete against Bolaji Okiat UFCVegas 107 this past Saturday before withdrawing due toillness. UFC 316 takes place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey,and is headlined by a bantamweight championship rematch betweenMerabDvalishvili and Sean O’Malley.