The Shady Legacy of Mikhail Ilyukhin
Lev Pisarsky looks at the complicated career of Mikhail Ilyukhin,
Russian MMA pioneer and perhaps one of the dirtiest fighters ever.
Rivalries: Kazushi Sakuraba
The Japanese icon long ago carved out his place of permanence in
the mixed martial arts history books, doing so as one of the most
influential...
Opinion: How Dave Meltzer Changed MMA History
The venerable pro wrestling journalist was an early booster of
mixed martial arts, but he also changed the course of several
fighters' careers...
This Day in MMA History: June 24
On June 24, 1998, Pride 3 crammed an admirable amount of greatness, strangeness—and yes, a little shadiness—into a six-fight card.
By The Numbers: Mirko Filipovic
Such was the extent of his violent exploits that grown men lost
sleep at the mere thought of having to face “Cro Cop” in his prime.
