The Bottom Line: Swimming Upstream It has become more and more difficult for fighters like Derek Brunson to prove stubborn perceptions are not necessarily reality, writes Todd Martin.

The Bottom Line: A Fitting Conclusion Perhaps Tyron Woodley’s tendencies were frustrating to watch at times, but they were simply part of who he was as a competitor, writes Todd Martin.

This Month’s MMA Birthdays: Leon Edwards Turns 30 A former British Association of Mixed Martial Arts champion, “Rocky” joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster in 2014 and has since...

The Bottom Line: Not Created Equal The UFC has created interim titles for many reasons over the years, but none so pointless as the rationale behind the heavyweight strap won by Ciryl...

Rivalries: Eduard Folayang The two-time lightweight titleholder will attempt to put an end to a career-worst three-fight losing streak when he toes the line against “The Ultimate Fighter China” winner Lipeng Zhang in the...

Preview: UFC 265 Prelims A lightweight tilt pitting Rafael Fiziev against Bobby Green anchors the Ultimate Fighting Championship undercard on Saturday in Houston.

The Bottom Line: The Weight of Legacy This Saturday, Bellator 263's main event brings an increasingly rare case of fighters putting together all-time great bodies of work without...

Prime Picks: UFC on ESPN 26 ‘Makhachev vs. Moises’ Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 26 card boasts 11 bouts with plenty of lines. Let’s make some coin.

Preview: UFC on ESPN 26 Prelims A welterweight struggle between Daniel Rodriguez and Preston Parsons anchors the latest Ultimate Fighting Championship undercard on Saturday in...

The Bottom Line: Comparing Conor During his rise to champ and superstar, Conor McGregor represented a mix of braggadocio and undeniable skill that recalled Muhammad Ali. As he...