The Bottom Line: The Invisible Barrier of Perception Fighters outside the Ultimate Fighting Championship face many obstacles in their pursuit of being considered the best, writes Todd Martin.

By the Numbers: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Darrion Caldwell The first time Kyoji Horiguchi and Darrion Caldwell fought, the Rizin Fighting Federation bantamweight title was on the line. Horiguchi submitted Caldwell in the third round of that bout. Now under the...

Darrion Caldwell Hints at Kyoji Horiguchi Rematch: ‘Next Time We Dance in the Cage’ Darrion Caldwell came up short in his bid to become a champion in two promotions, falling to Kyoji Horiguchi at Rizin 14 on New Year’s Eve.

Opinion: Kill Them All, Make Them Pay, Then Make Them Pay Again Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino's likely coronation at UFC 214 is nearly a decade in the making. She has been undermined by her own promoters and...

Sherdog’s Top 10: Bellator MMA Moments Bellator MMA has provided its share of memories, from Cuban demigods and contract disputes to inverted triangles and spinning backfists.

Strikeforce’s Big Fish Gilbert Melendez sure sounds like a short-timer, despite his multi-fight contract with Strikeforce.

The Weekly Wrap: July 17 - July 23 Jake Shields wracked up more experience and more exposure than about any acquisition in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship

Herman, Bellator Locked in Legal Battle Though he signed his name to the contract 21 months ago, as it now stands, Dave Herman will be conspicuously absent from the Bellator Fighting...

Silva, Kharitonov, Overeem Shortlisted for Fedor Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker will begin discussions with M-1 Global as early as this weekend for the third and final event on their existing contract. They'll discuss the next opponent for...

Strikeforce Releases Shields; Shields Wants Shot at Anderson Silva Strikeforce released its middleweight champion, Jake Shields, from his contract with the organization on Wednesday, according to an industry...