5 Defining Moments: Royce Gracie The original "Ultimate Fighting Champion" remains a key figure in MMA history as the one who introduced Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a vital part of...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Ilia Topuria Turns 25 The undefeated prospect boasts an 11-0 record with 10 finishes and appears to be on the fast track to contention in the Ultimate Fighting...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Tito Ortiz Turns 45 He remains one of only 12 men who have captured the undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight title, and his 1,260-day reign...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Jake Shields Celebrates No. 40 The former Shooto, Strikeforce and EliteXC champion will go down in the history books, not only as one of the sport’s most accomplished...

Fight Facts Retrospective: Chuck Liddell & Tito Ortiz Fight Facts Retrospective is a branch of the Fight Facts series that chronicles the accomplishments and achievements of legendary fighters. In anticipation of their trilogy meeting at Golden Boy MMA on Nov. 24, this piece will focus on the mixed martial arts careers of former...

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: David Terrell Turns 40 The Cesar Gracie protégé fought for the UFC middleweight championship in 2005 before his career was beset by a rash of injuries.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Jake Shields Turns 38 One of the greatest welterweights of all-time, the former Strikeforce, Shooto and EliteXC champion will celebrate his 38th birthday on Jan. 9.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Miguel Torres Turns 35 Before Dominick Cruz, Renan Barao and T.J. Dillashaw, there was Miguel Torres.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Tito Ortiz Turns 40 One of 11 men to have captured the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight crown, Tito Ortiz will celebrate his 40th birthday on Jan. 23.

You’re Insulting My Sensei: How Ron Van Clief Got in the UFC Former UFC Executive Producer Campbell McLaren, on “Rewind,” discussing a strange meeting he had with Ron van Clief, who wanted a spot in the...