Fabricio Werdum, From the Beginning A chance meeting in a shoe store led “Vai Cavalo” to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and set him on a path to mixed martial arts greatness.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Randy Couture Turns 52 Randy “The Natural” Couture will celebrate his 52nd birthday on June 22. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com He remains one of MMA’s...

Preview: UFC Fight Night ‘Condit vs. Alves’ Former WEC champion Carlos Condit returns to the cage against American Top Team’s Thiago Alves on Saturday in Brazil.

‘TUF 21’ Recap: Episode 6 Marcelo “Grilo” Alfaya tries to defend American Top Team’s home-gym advantage against invading Blackzilians representative Jason Jackson.

Sherdog’s Top 10: Phenoms It is a rare occurrence in MMA when relative youth, achievement and overwhelming physical skills come together in one package.

Vitor Belfort, From the Beginning The otherworldy talents of “The Phenom” have crossed generations and carried him through nearly two decades of combat.

‘TUF 21’ Recap: Episode 4 Three fights into the season, the Blackzilians are pitching a shutout against American Top Team after wins from Kamaru Usman, Luiz Firmino and...

Igor Fernandes to Battle Murad Abdulaev for Vacant M-1 Challenge Welterweight Title M-1 Global earlier today announced a stacked card in its M-1 Challenge series to be held on June 6 in Ingushetia, Russia. The main event of M-1 Challenge 58 “Battle in the Mountains 4” will be a tussle for the vacant welterweight title between...

Sherdog’s Top 10: Trash Talkers Those who have mastered the art of the insult often write the narratives that drive interest in the sport of mixed martial arts.

‘TUF 21’ Recap: Episode 3 Experienced welterweights meet in the season’s third fight, as former WSOF champ Steve Carl faces BJJ and judo black belt Valdir Araujo.