Opinion: Fox’s Lurid Legacy, From Joan and Al to Paige and Sage Today, it’s just one of the “Big Four” American television networks, but the Fox Broadcasting Company has a long, colorful history of sensationalist and even surreal programming....

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Royce Gracie Turns 50 He was the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first household name, blazing a trail for all those who followed him. Three-time UFC tournament...

What to Watch For: Bellator 162 Former middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko returns to the Bellator MMA cage opposite Kendall Grove on Friday in Memphis, Tennessee.

The Bottom Line: UFC Hits Right Notes with MSG Debut Lineup Fans want events to savor and remember, and UFC 205 on Nov. 12 appears poised to deliver on that count, writes Todd Martin.

What to Watch For: Bellator 158 Heavy hitters Douglas Lima and Paul Daley collide in what promises to be an action-packed welterweight main event on Saturday in London.

UFC Fight Night 82: By the Numbers Stephen Thompson has officially arrived as a force in the welterweight division.

The Bottom Line: UFC’s Super Bowl Weekend Switch an Encouraging Precedent The Ultimate Fighting Championship responded to its latest pay-per-view crisis in a way that could not have made more sense, writes Todd Martin.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Chuck Liddell Turns 46 He was one of the rocks upon which Zuffa built its Ultimate Fighting Championship empire. Chuck Liddell will celebrate his 46th birthday on Dec. 17.

Anthony Johnson vs. Ryan Bader to Headline UFC on Fox 18 in Newark on Jan. 30 Anthony Johnson will face Ryan Bader in the UFC on Fox 18 main event on Jan. 30 in Newark, N.J.

What to Watch For: ‘The Ultimate Fighter 21’ Finale Jake Ellenberger and Stephen Thompson step into the spotlight, as the UFC closes the 21st season of its reality series on Sunday in Las Vegas.