By: Brian Knapp Jul, 01, 2020
The great expectations that greeted the two-time Olympic gold medalist’s arrival in mixed martial arts have been met with flawless results thus far.

By: Brian Knapp Jul, 01, 2019
If they built a Mount Rushmore for the sport of mixed martial arts, the Japanese icon seems a worthy candidate for inclusion.

By: Brian Knapp Jul, 01, 2018
He remains the brightest star in the mixed martial arts sky, even though he has not fought in nearly 20 months. Former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder...

By: Brian Knapp Jul, 04, 2016
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder and Brazilian Top Team co-founder Murilo Bustamante will go down in the annals as...

By: Brian Knapp Jul, 13, 2014
Jon “Bones” Jones is 14-1 in the UFC. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight...

By: Brian Knapp Jul, 08, 2013
Brock Lesnar held the UFC heavyweight crown for nearly two years. | Photo: Sherdog.com Brock Lesnar will celebrate his 36th birthday...

By: Dean Marchand Oct, 28, 2012
Pride vet Kazuhiro Nakamura and 205-pound champ Yoshiyuki Nakanishi were among the winners at Deep “60 Impact” on Oct. 19 in Tokyo.

Apr, 23, 2011
15-year MMA veteran Akira Shoji bid farewell to the squared circle at Deep '53 Impact' on April 22 as he rematched former Pride grand prix...

By: Tony Loiseleur Apr, 22, 2011
TOKYO -- Friday evening at Korakuen Hall, Akira Shoji's 15-year MMA career came to an end with a second loss to former Pride grand prix champion Kazuo Misaki in the headliner of...