By the Numbers: Islam Makhachev vs. Davi Ramos On the strength of his impressive winning streak, Islam Makhachev has entered the Top 15 in the lightweight rankings. Intent on stopping his continued ascent on Sept. 7 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is jiu-jitsu world champion...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Kazushi Sakuraba Turns 50 If they built a Mount Rushmore for the sport of mixed martial arts, the Japanese icon seems a worthy candidate for inclusion.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Michael Bisping Turns 40 Michael Bisping’s achievements in mixed martial arts seemed destined to age well, even as he goes down in history as one of the sport’s most polarizing figures. One of 10 men who have captured the undisputed...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Jake Shields Celebrates No. 40 The former Shooto, Strikeforce and EliteXC champion will go down in the history books, not only as one of the sport’s most accomplished...

Jake Shields’ Fork in the Road The former Shooto, Strikeforce and EliteXC champion has begun to weigh his options, which includes retirement from mixed martial arts.

Preview: UFC Fight Night 128 ‘Barboza vs. Lee’ The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Atlantic City, New Jersey, for UFC Fight Night 128 with another 155-pound showcase.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Colby Covington Turns 30 The American Top Team standout has become one of the sport’s most polarizing figures while also emerging as one of its premier welterweights.

Sherdog’s Top 10: UFC on Fox Submissions The partnership between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the Fox network has yielded its share of definitive endings via tapout.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: David Terrell Turns 40 The Cesar Gracie protégé fought for the UFC middleweight championship in 2005 before his career was beset by a rash of injuries.

Preview: UFC Fight Night ‘Lewis vs. Hunt’ Derrick Lewis tries to take the next step towards heavyweight title contention when he tackles Mark Hunt in the UFC Fight Night 110 headliner on...