IVC 5: The Night ‘Pele’ Launched the Chute Boxe Era On April 26, 1998, Jose “Pele” Landi-Jons won the IVC 5 middleweight tournament, striking a blow against jiu-jitsu's dominance and putting...

Pictures: Jose Aldo Scouting Trip Japanese magazine Kakutougi Tsushin in June 2004 asked me to report on Shooto lightweight champion Vitor Ribeiro, who was scheduled to defend his title for the first time against Mitsuhiro Ishida. After interviewing Ribeiro and...

The Day Greatness was Foretold While on assignment for Japanese magazine Kakutogi Tsushin in June 2004, Sherdog contributor Marcelo Alonso asked to meet with Nova Uniao’s brightest prospects. It was his first encounter with...

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...

By the Numbers: Shinya Aoki Shinya Aoki has achieved great heights in mixed martial arts. Learn more about Aoki through the numbers below.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Michael Bisping Turns 40 Michael Bisping’s achievements in mixed martial arts seemed destined to age well, even as he goes down in history as one of the sport’s most polarizing figures. One of 10 men who have captured the undisputed...

Garry Tonon Outpoints Rival Dillon Danis in Polaris 5 Main Event When the two first locked horns back at ADCC 2015, Garry Tonon and Dillon Danis weren’t exactly the best of friends.

Sherdog’s Top 10: Lightweights of All-Time The cutthroat 155-pound weight class has given rise to some of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history.

Fernando Augusto, Garry Tonon Victorious in Polaris 4 Featured Fights Rising jiu-jitsu promotion Polaris returned on Saturday with another event and it’s safe to say that Polaris 4 might have been the best one...

Two Bouts Announced for Polaris 4 Event in England on Oct. 29 U.K.-based jiu jitsu promotion Polaris has been mum regarding its fourth event until now. Two bouts have been announced this week for Polaris 4,...