Opinion: Magomed Ankalaev Enters UFC 320 with More to Lose Given how the Ultimate Fighting Championship has handled him, the Russian needs to retain his title against Alex Pereira to ensure his long-term...

Opinion: The UFC’s Malpractice Involving Merab Dvalishvili Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox examines the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s baffling inability to promote one of its most dominant competitors.

‘The Smashing Machine’: A Review From Someone Who Was There Marcelo Alonso, who covered Mark Kerr’s early career extensively and coined his iconic nickname, provides his thoughts on the upcoming biopic set starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—and shines the spotlight on a surprising performance from...

Opinion: Conor McGregor Not a Trustworthy Commodity for UFC White House Show Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox outlines why the polarizing former two-division Ultimate Fighting Championship titleholder does not deserve to be...

Opinion: Harry Hardwick a Wake-Up Call for Future UFC Debutants The fact that the former Cage Warriors Fighting Championship titleholder’s moment of “weakness” came on MMA’s largest stage could result...

Opinion: An Alarming Trend with UFC Champions A surge of vacated titles could soon bring their legitimacy into question in multiple Ultimate Fighting Championship weight classes, writes Dayne Fox.

Opinion: 2025 Felt Like a Turning Point for Adaptable PFL The Professional Fighters League’s ability to shift gears was a precursor to long-term success, writes Mike Pendleton.

Opinion: A UFC Molehill That Could Become a Mountain The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s decision to put official bouts on a “Road to UFC” card could be a sign of the times to come, writes...

Opinion: ‘Boring’ Performance Only Adds to Khamzat Chimaev’s Aura Post-UFC 319 criticisms of newly minted Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder Khamzat Chimaev are vastly overblown, writes...

Opinion: UFC 319 Brings Latest Glamor Division to Forefront Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox explores the suddenly deep and compelling 185-pound weight class ahead of the showdown between reigning champion Dricus Du Plessis and undefeated challenger...

Opinion: Blood-and-Guts Risk Not Worth the Reward in the UFC The Ultimate Fighting Championship needs to provide brighter stages and better compensation for competitors who routinely provide short-term...

Opinion: The UFC Should Invest in a Farm System Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox lays out a plan by which the Ultimate Fighting Championship can cultivate young, unproven talent more effectively.

Opinion: The UFC Keeps Living Dangerously UFC 318 was a wildly entertaining night of fights, but it reflects a move back toward the booking habits that once caused an entire pay-per-view...

Opinion: MMA Needs More Dustin Poiriers Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox reflects on the career of the American Top Team star ahead of his retirement bout opposite Max Holloway at UFC 318...

Opinion: Why the PFL’s International Tournaments are the Future of MMA The Professional Fighters League looks to be on its way to usurping the Ultimate Fighting Championship one continent at a time, writes J.L. Kirven.

Opinion: President Trump Puts UFC on the Front Burner The fact that an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House grounds is being discussed as part of one of the largest Independence...

Opinion: Islam Makhachev and the Cautionary Tale of Jon Jones Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox examines the tightrope the former Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight titleholder must walk in order to avoid...

Opinion: No Clear Options for Tom Aspinall Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox lays out the list of potential contenders for the newly minted undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight...

Opinion: Good Riddance to the GOAT If Jon Jones’ announced retirement means an end to his historic disregard for the fans, the rules and the law, then it comes none too soon,...

Opinion: Jamahal Hill Giving Off Johny Hendricks Vibes Ahead of UFC Baku this Saturday in Azerbaijan, Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox sees parallels between the two former Ultimate Fighting Championship...

Opinion: Joshua Van Is Doing Everything Right With his busy schedule and shockingly fast development, the 23-year-old flyweight phenom exemplifies the idea that practice makes perfect,...

Opinion: No Favors for O’Malley The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s decision to grant Sean O'Malley an immediate title rematch at UFC 316 is the latest in a long line of...

Opinion: Maycee Barber and the Culture of Weight Cutting The cancellation of UFC Vegas 107's main event after Maycee Barber's medical emergency is indicative of MMA's culture of increasingly extreme...

Opinion: Say It Ain’t So, UFC While the Ultimate Fighting Championship appears intent on giving Yair Rodriguez another shot at featherweight titleholder Alexander...

Opinion: Good Riddance Sherdog columnist Dayne Fox welcomes the demise of the simultaneous two-division champion era in the UFC.