The New Status Quo The Ultimate Fighting Championship has handed over meritocracy to theatrics, and fans better get used to it, writes Jacob Debets.

The Bottom Line: Bet on Floyd Mayweather Taking the UFC Money Though the idea might be far-fetched to some, Sherdog columnist Todd Martin believes “Money” will compete in the Octagon someday soon.

The Bottom Line: For Legacy, Georges St. Pierre’s Choice is Clear Only one man offers the kind of reward GSP seeks, and he is not named Nate Diaz or Conor McGregor, writes Todd Martin.

Debets: The UFC Screwed Robert Whittaker What are the long-term ramifications for how the promotion handled its undisputed middleweight champion? Sherdog contributor Jacob Debets takes...

The Bottom Line: The Destruction of a Division Georges St. Pierre, Michael Bisping and UFC matchmakers have left the 185-pound weight class in shambles, writes Todd Martin.

Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings UFC 217 on Nov. 4 produced a trio of new champions, with all three title changes coming in riveting fashion and resulting in a triumvirate of...

Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Love him or hate him -- admittedly, it is probably the latter -- you can no longer deny Colby Covington is an elite welterweight. That is...

Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings Just because your breakthrough win fails to break you into the top 10 does not mean you cannot have a real rankings impact. Being able to say you are a top-15 welterweight still carries clout,...

Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings The time to learn about atoms has come, and no, this certainly is not chemistry or physics class. The Rizin Fighting Federation women’s...

The Bottom Line: The Downside of Fighters Making the Rules When superstars like Conor McGregor throw around their political weight, the sport and fans often get the short end of the stick, writes Todd Martin.