MMA Roots: Wallid Ismail beats Johil de Oliveira in one of the last great jiu-jitsu vs. luta livre showdowns The rivalry between jiu-jitsu and luta livre, which spiced up vale tudo events in Brazil in the 90s, had a very important chapter at IVC 3 on...

'Moicano' debut as MMA promoter includes large audience, plenty of surprises If career transition is one of the biggest concerns for MMA athletes after fighting, Renato "Moicano" Carneiro has reason to celebrate.

Preview: UFC 327 ‘Prochazka vs. Ulberg’ Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will do battle for the vacant Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight crown on Saturday in Miami.

Paulo Filho Analyzes Caucasus Champs, Gives Pick for Greatest MMA Fighter Today Considered one of the most technically skilled black belts under Carlson Gracie and named by Anderson Silva as the best middleweight in the world of MMA in 2007, Paulo Filho was known in the Pride Fighting Championships era for his ground game, very similar to that imposed today...

MMA Roots: Luta Livre vs. Jiu-Jitsu and Paulo Filho’s Debut at Heroes 1 In addition to excellent clashes between the two disciplines across two tournaments and multiple superfights, the historic event was marked by...

Top 5: UFC 322 ‘Fight of the Night’ Candidates The moment once again seems ripe for Sean Brady in the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight division. Whether or not he can seize it...

MMA Roots: The Birth of ‘The Smashing Machine’ Mark Kerr’s induction into the Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Fame stirred up memories of his remarkable run of dominance between...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Cristiane ‘Cris Cyborg’ Justino Turns 40 Whenever the Brazilian juggernaut decides to walk off into the sunset, she will do so as the most accomplished female mixed martial artist of...

Joshua Silveira and the Carlson Gracie Dynasty As he moves down to middleweight and embarks on his fourth attempt at a Professional Fighters League championship, the son of American Top Team head coach...

IVC 1: Dan Severn and Gary Goodridge Steal The Show in Sao Paulo Marcelo Alonso shares exclusive photos and anecdotes from IVC 1, the 1997 no-holds-barred tourney that established Brazil's realest vale tudo...