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...

Wallid Ismail Celebrates Jungle Fight Record, Hails End to Renzo Gracie Rivalry Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov provide perhaps the best example of a visceral rivalry in mixed martial arts where the animosity between...

MMA Roots: The Night Wanderlei Silva, Chuck Liddell Were Introduced to the MMA World Two mixed martial arts icons put themselves on the path to superstardom under the International Vale Tudo Championship flag in August 1998.

Jungle Fight Announces Six-Figure Tourneys at Lightweight, Strawweight Jungle Fight celebrated its 22nd anniversary in a big way over the weekend.

MMA Roots: Vale Tudo O Lutador at Canecao Eugenio Tadeu protégé Alan Carvalho stole the show at the historic December 1996 event, where he stunned one of the Carlson Gracie academy’s...

Family Feud: Wallid Ismail leaves Royce Gracie Unconscious in a Packed Arena in Copacabana On Dec. 17, 1998, Wallid Ismail rocked the BJJ world, putting Royce Gracie to sleep with a clock choke in front of 7000 stunned fans.

Fabricio Werdum Announces 16-Fighter Challenge for Spot in Jungle Fight Event While Fabricio Werdum prepares for his Global Fight League debut against Frank Mir, he has decided to hold a special event for up-and-coming...

MMA Roots: The Consecration of ‘The Brazilian Killa’ Sherdog correspondent Marcelo Alonso retraces Alex Stiebling’s steps in his career-defining run to an International Vale Tudo Championship...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Bas Rutten Turns 60 The Tilburg, Netherlands, native transformed himself into one of the most recognizable figures in mixed martial arts through his competitive...